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Hey ya'll! Who's going to Folsom Street this year? Anyone getting a little risqué?

Not too risqué, but I am going.

YES!!!!! I'll be here

Woo Hoo! I'll be chaperoning a bunch of Folsom first-timers this year (I sorta do it every year though) but will definitely keep my eyes open for all you RJ'ers out there.

This will be the first year that I'll be wearing ass-less chaps.

Hot! I'm doing the conservative Diesel jeans with aviators. Nothing that scandalous, considering I often run into clients while out. I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for you Shane.

HighVoltageGuy saidThis will be the first year that I'll be wearing ass-less chaps.

Photos! Photos, or we won't believe you.

Oh...there'll be pictures! Plenty!

Anybody got a couch I can crash on?

I'll be there with flightjock.

andymatic - you and flightjock will be wearing what? ;P

I will be there with a jockstrap made of candy. I will be going with my str8 friends and their kids lol

silkrock saidI will be there with a jockstrap made of candy. I will be going with my str8 friends and their kids lol

I've seen fair fliers that strictly state "no pets and no children...this is an adult event."

silkrock saidI will be there with a jockstrap made of candy. I will be going with my str8 friends and their kids lol

It always surprises me to see parents bring their kids to Folsom Street Fair. Maybe I'm a prude, but do 8 yr olds need to be in such a sexually charged atmosphere?

HighVoltageGuy saidThis will be the first year that I'll be wearing ass-less chaps.

Why didn't you wear these at Dore Alley????? I want to see this!

HighVoltageGuy saidThis will be the first year that I'll be wearing ass-less chaps.

Respectfully, chaps are always assless. That is what makes them chaps and not leather pants.

But, please post lots and lots of photos to warm my erection by through the long winter.

I'll be there with two buddies.

I won't be this year, but this was from about 10 years ago.



And yes, it is a cardboard cut-out for all you who are reporting this image in a panicked frenzy. There were condoms and lube in there, weekend essentials.

HighVoltageGuy said

silkrock saidI will be there with a jockstrap made of candy. I will be going with my str8 friends and their kids lol

I've seen fair fliers that strictly state "no pets and no children...this is an adult event."

Finally,

There is always that couple with their big ass dog going thou the crowd it's very annoying.

Or the dad with the baby on his shoulders, family moments....

Oh Robby! I LOVE IT!

is that you robby????



RAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

Fable saidis that you robby????



RAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!

In younger days...lol

GuerrillaSodomite said
In younger days...lol

Younger schmounger. Robby remains as rawrtastic as ever.

For someone with his hand in a guy's ass you don't look very happy.

I'll be there later after I get off from work.
If I miss it I'll definitely be at the Eagle Sunday night.

Update: My rubber tank top broke.

madtown saidFor someone with his hand in a guy's ass you don't look very happy.

It was already a long weekend by that point and I was probably way overdue for a disco nap.

iguanaSF said

GuerrillaSodomite said
In younger days...lol

Younger schmounger. Robby remains as rawrtastic as ever.

young....er less young....doesn't matter I still would.

I'll be back in the bay area for the first time in 8 years. Looking forward to the scenery of the fair. Nothing risque for me this trip...

I'm going just to see you in those assless chaps and provide pics for the rest on here! won't be risky that I know of, although I did go to Mr S Leather to check it out .

I'll be there, or at least in the city if not the Fair.

Accidentally, it turns out. I've been meaning to visit a friend there for the last year but have been way too busy to find time/money. Then in early July, American Airlines had a pretty good fare sale to SFO for $198, running from August through October. I texted my friend to ask which weekend in September was best, the first or the last. He picked this one, so I booked the flight. About an hour later, he texts me back with "OMG I totally spaced out and forgot that is also the week of Folsom!"

Honestly I'm ambivalent about it. On the one hand, there'll be a big event to go to if I want to do something unusual, but on the other hand I'm assuming that means the city and some of the cafes/bars/diners will be packed with people all the time. To me a nice simple neighborhood bar is a place to hang out, shoot some pool, have conversation with friends, study the strangers passing by, and hopefully hear some good music (live or otherwise). Had I known I was going to face the possibility of wall-to-wall bodies and pulsating dance music and VIP cover charges, I would have picked another weekend.

Are these concerns unfounded? If you stay away from Folsom Street itself, what are the chances of still having a normal weekend in the Castro or just hanging out in Dolores park with a frisbee and a book?

I think I have to work overtime! =( !! can't make it.

i'll be there

HighVoltageGuy saidThis will be the first year that I'll be wearing ass-less chaps.

All chaps are ass-less.



Just saying

A friend was telling me about it. I thought about going, but I doubt it.

GuerrillaSodomite saidAnd yes, it is a cardboard cut-out for all you who are reporting this image in a panicked frenzy. There were condoms and lube in there, weekend essentials.

Hilarious! Condoms and lube from a goatse!

like i see what happens there by watching x0tube and man even if it means me renting a hotel for the night ill have to go there once..as i believe its worth experiencing. its like Utopia, gay Utopia that is.

tereseus1 saidlike i see what happens there by watching x0tube and man even if it means me renting a hotel for the night ill have to go there once..as i believe its worth experiencing. its like Utopia, gay Utopia that is.

Wow you can stay at any of our places, Me or one of these realjocks would set you up with a room to stay.

GuerrillaSodomite said

madtown saidFor someone with his hand in a guy's ass you don't look very happy.

It was already a long weekend by that point and I was probably way overdue for a disco nap.

Gives a new meaning to the phrase "you don't know where that hand's been".

Will be there! Doesn't RJ usually have a booth there?

Hmmm... if HighVoltageGuy is going assless, I might as well be as adventurous and just go in a jock. I can't do leather (I'm a hypocrite for most of my shoes but the vegan ones just look pathetic) chaps.

sundayswim said

silkrock saidI will be there with a jockstrap made of candy. I will be going with my str8 friends and their kids lol

It always surprises me to see parents bring their kids to Folsom Street Fair. Maybe I'm a prude, but do 8 yr olds need to be in such a sexually charged atmosphere?

Meh @ shielding children from sexuality. If I ever have any I hope that I maintain the state of mind that a broad experience and education trumps social pressures to "protect the children!" and wring my hands. Children come from sex, they all have sexuality of their own that's latent (until it isn't), and eventually they're all gonna start fucking around anyway. I think it's best to equip to think and make decisions about anything and everything (including sex) as soon as they can begin to understand what you're talking about. Eight years old? Kids are intensely curious at that age, they're smarter than most adults think they are, and can benefit a lot from a broad range of regulated, safe experiences. I don't see anything wrong with taking a kid that age to something like Folsom as long as you're a good educator about what they're seeing. Explain that it's diversity of people's sexuality on diplay, that sex has a social meaning, that it has mental and physical risks and rewards, that they don't have to do everything they see grown-ups doing, and that you trust them enough to let them see what they're seeing but that they'll be happier in the long run if they give themselves time to mature and make responsible decisions about sex before they have it themselves. And as long as you've taught them before you set foot out the door that they can tell you what they're feeling and that only want what's best for them, if you get there and they can't handle what they see because they aren't ready yet, they'll tell you "I don't like this place" or "I'm scared." So you take them someplace safe, you talk about it, and you let them come to you when (if) they come to feel ready to try and take in that experience again. Maybe they never do, but at least they're informed a little about the decision they're making. For instance, I want any kids of mine, when presented with a plate of food, to be able to say "oh, I don't like X because I've tried it," not "I don't want any of X because I don't like it... well no, I haven't tried it, but I just don't like it." (Which isn't to say I think kids should be pressed to *engage* in sexual activity ASAP. People twisting my words makes me want to break their hands in a vice.)

Because what's the alternative, really? Putting off "the talk" as long as possible, skirting around the subject year after year, dreading more and more as time goes by that they'll see something sexual flipping through channels on TV or surfing the internet and that the older they get without having been talked to about it the more they might resent you for withholding important information they need to mature; implicitly teaching them that there's something 'unspeakable' about human sexuality, embedding shame and embarrassment around the topic and then freaking out when they come to you needed a prescription for some anti-STD medication because they secretly experimented younger than you ever thought they would?

I think kids can handle a *lot* more info than we presently entrust them with, as long as we hold their hands and explain to them the meaning of what they're seeing or what we're telling them, and we encourage them to use their heads and to think things through and to be patient and responsible. Keep 'em safe but don't keep 'em ignorant; trust them with all the information they can soak up, and let them know they can trust you to help them through the uncertainty that comes with knowing a lot about the world, and they'll turn out fine.

I'll go if they're giving senior discounts. Now that I lost my teeth I'm getting a lot more action.

Yes I always have a good time I'll just be shirtless come grope me ha ha

Out of curiosity, I just searched this on google/youtube/xtube. Wow! looks like a fun time. Didn't know you could find anything like that in this country. I need to get my (and my boyfriend's) ass to SF for the next one!

GuerrillaSodomite saidI won't be this year, but this was from about 10 years ago.



And yes, it is a cardboard cut-out for all you who are reporting this image in a panicked frenzy. There were condoms and lube in there, weekend essentials.

Wow! What a great pic!! Love your treasure trail!!

My friend lives over near Golden Gate Park, I've had some great food so far -- excellent khao soy, my favorite Thai dish.

We went to the Eagle last night for some live music. A couple of the bands were pretty good, although it's somewhat weird to see people of all types enjoying an on-stage band at a gay bar. Back in Texas most people seem to take The Eagle so seriously, like it has to be this dark, smoky "scene" experience with everyone's sexual genre (Daddy, SIR, Coach, boy, pig, sub) clearly identified by their clothing (or lack thereof). I liked the crowd last night -- just a bunch of folks having a good time; no one seemed all that concerned about expressing or preserving the homogeneity of the sub-sub-subcultural identifiers.

Unfortunately, I have a really bad knot in my left should from the plane ride and carrying my bags. Maybe I should add my name to Mscldrew's thread about getting a friendly massage, haha. Actually I just need to get one of those little wheely carts instead of slinging things around my neck all the time. I'm gonna go find a gym in a little bit and try to work it off.

The weather today is gorgeous!

I'll be there! (Just in tourist capacity, tho. The only leather things I own are belts and shoes. )

BradySF - YAY FOR JOCKS!

I'll be attending Real Bad this year as well. Can't wait to dance my ass off!

If you really love this kinda stuff don't bitch about Prop 8!!!!

MikemikeMike saidIf you really love this kinda stuff don't bitch about Prop 8!!!!

I have no idea what the connection is.

But my long term partner friends....two of the greatest guys anyone would have the privledge of knowing.........(both kind, intelligent, professional and social aware guys) will be there . Its their first time.

They know that scene is not my thing, so they promised to show me lots of pics when they return because they know I like to rank on peolpe and get a good laugh.

Pics!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/databong/sets/72157622345403163/

My only regret is that I missed Brady in his jock strap. There is one RJer in my photo set. See if you can guess who. It's not easy! Winner gets... uh... er...

...a lot of attention in this thread!

Oh, and yeah, we already know that Folsom is the cause of all bad things for gays, kids, society, and the universe in general, but thanks anyways for warning us, Church Ladies! Oh, and FYI, don't miss the big sale on fear, ignorance, and a false sense of superiority at Wal Mart! Quick before all the other judgmental hypocrites clean the place out!

Sorr to have missed you iguana! I saw brady in his jock, and he looked rather good in it too. Also saw eb925guy!

MikemikeMike saidIf you really love this kinda stuff don't bitch about Prop 8!!!!

Wow your a buzzkill. It ain't just about gays it's a fetish festival. Damn your so conservative!

iguanaSF saidThere is one RJer in my photo set. See if you can guess who. It's not easy! Winner gets... uh... er...

...a lot of attention in this thread!

Is this RJer in the photo with the title "Excels in the gym"? Is that Mike (the trainer)?

Thanks for sharing your photos, by the way.

madtown saidIs this Rjer in the photo with the title "Excels in the gym"?

DING DING DING DING!!!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!

Looks like your time at the RJ boot camps burned a certain physique into your cortex

Everyone, please proceed to lavish your attention on madtown.


PS Who's going to post a picture of Brady in Folsom garb now?

I think anyone who has met Mike has fantasized about his backside. And I'm pretty sure that is another RJer walking with him - workinitoutinsac.

We need photos of Brady in his jock, HighVoltageGuy in his chaps, and dr_jackl in whatever he wore.

silkrock said

MikemikeMike saidIf you really love this kinda stuff don't bitch about Prop 8!!!!

Wow your a buzzkill. It ain't just about gays it's a fetish festival. Damn your so conservative!

It's you're a buzzkill not your. Shit like this just makes it tougher for men to marry and have kids-so all of you go and fuck silly- I don't give a shit I have my own money and so does my guy( 6 years now)- wait till one of you want to marry for benefits or survival rights or the right to say how your partner should be cared for if they are hospitalized and you might not have the money to get a lawyer for power of attorney-just keep thinking for today like a bunch of teenagers.

KissingPro said

MikemikeMike saidIf you really love this kinda stuff don't bitch about Prop 8!!!!

I have no idea what the connection is.

But my long term partner friends....two of the greatest guys anyone would have the privledge of knowing.........(both kind, intelligent, professional and social aware guys) will be there . Its their first time.

They know that scene is not my thing, so they promised to show me lots of pics when they return because they know I like to rank on peolpe and get a good laugh.

no idea about the connection-you're not too bright huh??!!

Hey Mike, 1) If you don't like it, then don't do it. 2) It's not just about sex. Folsom is about diversity, freedom, and acceptance, not about imposed social propriety. 3) If you're going to put someone on blast, try proofing your own profile. "I'm def not the kind of guy that let's my sexuality rule my life!!" There's no apostrophe for "lets" in that syntax.

*PHEW* Now that that's done ... I HAD A BLAST!!! Looked for the RJ booth, but didn't see one. Wish I could've met some RJ'ers, but ... oh well. There's always next year!

PS ... HOT PICS, IGUANA!!!

My bf and I were coincidentally in SF this weekend and stopped by for approximately 30 minutes (neither of us are into that sort of thing but find it interesting nonetheless). I have to say it wasn't as explicit as we had anticipated but really enjoyed nice weather, people, and street life. Kudos to SF for putting on one hell of a fair.

There were many people I didn't see out there; Kurt you are on that short list.

I wasn't feeling well by the end of the night and have been sick all day today. I completely forget how cold it can quickly get and what with having no clothes on and little insulation, it makes sense that I'm all coldy. That and the microbes.

Did you get pics HighVoltageGuy?

Pictures! I shoulda rustled up a place to stay. Mayhaps next year...

BradySF said
I wasn't feeling well by the end of the night and have been sick all day today.

Awww. Let me know if you need any nursing.

In the meantime, hope this helps:

Yogi4Life saidMy bf and I were coincidentally in SF this weekend and stopped by for approximately 30 minutes (neither of us are into that sort of thing but find it interesting nonetheless). I have to say it wasn't as explicit as we had anticipated but really enjoyed nice weather, people, and street life. Kudos to SF for putting on one hell of a fair.

WOW. Your main pic is INSANE!

I have never been to this fair, but I have always wanted to go. What is it like?

CalebH saidI have never been to this fair, but I have always wanted to go. What is it like?

It's very festive many people in costume or just trying to look as sexy as possible. Since your in Texas you might want to check out decandence in New Orleans for labor day. The parties are cheap like the men lol. Lots of extreme showcases. Some say it's more extreme than Folsom.

My vegetarian stomach would probably reject the chicken noodle; the thought of it does warm my heart. Thank you Kurt.

Next year's plan: leave before 5pm when the sun is still relatively out and warm.

FierceEyes saidHey Mike, 1) If you don't like it, then don't do it. 2) It's not just about sex. Folsom is about diversity, freedom, and acceptance, not about imposed social propriety. 3) If you're going to put someone on blast, try proofing your own profile. "I'm def not the kind of guy that let's my sexuality rule my life!!" There's no apostrophe for "lets" in that syntax.

*PHEW* Now that that's done ... I HAD A BLAST!!! Looked for the RJ booth, but didn't see one. Wish I could've met some RJ'ers, but ... oh well. There's always next year!

PS ... HOT PICS, IGUANA!!!

ok grammar boy- Prime example- a guy who played on my volleyball team who was married to a woman for 8 years and has 3 girls under the age or 12, went to Flosom 2009. He has been out for the last 5 years and has excusively dated men. I told him to be safe out there. He has a great build nice smile, great personality. He too had a BLAST! He met and hooked up with a guy he met at Folsom- He went just to see the festivities and social freedom you spoke of, but men will be men he said. Sadly he just got a text this week from this man informing him he has genital herpes, and he has been under treatment for it so it's ok. My buddy is shitting a brick now! What fun!! Now the guys said they only had oral it shouldn't be a problem!!?? He asked prior about hiv std's the guy lied-go figure, why would a guy lie to "family"?
Yes I didn't go and would never. Don't expect respect from the powers to be in this country. Everyone knows what happens at these events and circuit parties like this (it's about sex), so go stick your head in the sand and "let's" see how this all improves gay rights!! "phew" Go put your rainbow flag pole in your munt-hole and wave it-mary Obama doesn't give a rat's ass about gay men as is! It's against his religion and family values, Arnold has done more for gay rights and he's a republican.

I've been once. It was wild and fun. No desire to do it again, however.

For me it was a "been there, done that" sort of experience.

well he didn't get herpes, but he left out he rimmed and got rimmed many times and he's got Hep C- He's not saying it was a blast anymore. He did say it was mostly about sex and hook ups!!

It's impossible to get Hep C from anal/oral contact. It's a blood transmitted disease.

http://www.epidemic.org/theFacts/hepatitisC/transmission/

I was there this year. Modeling a men's pinstriped corset with suspenders as a window display for some friends who always have a booth there.

The craziest I get is standing on a table and cracking my 10 foot bullwhip wearing assless chaps and a studded leather jock strap.
I'm a show off and a hands off kinda guy.

LOL, ED. I was at a bar down here in SJ on Sat night, and I've resigned the fact that I'm going to have my ass grabbed every so often in a crowded gay bar. But, there was an older couple of gentlemen walking behind me, and one of the guys was like ... massaging back there. I started swatting at this hands, pulling them off and pushing him away, saying, "All you get is a grab. You don't get to linger. Move it, MOVE IT!" He looked terrified and almost ran away.

I didn't realize it, but everyone around me was watching. I turned around and the whole crowd started laughing.

I don't know if I could take a 8yr old to a fair like that though. From what I've seen on some videos... I don't know how I would react if I saw and knew my own 8yrs old saw a guy giving another guy a blow job or for that matter fucking. I mean yeah... I don't think they should be sheltered but there is a lot of responsibility to taught to them before they should see something like that.... at least i think.

I was there, it was pretty fun, and no, I wasn't wearing much =)

MikemikeMike saidwell he didn't get herpes, but he left out he rimmed and got rimmed many times and he's got Hep C- He's not saying it was a blast anymore. He did say it was mostly about sex and hook ups!!

You're lying and not even bright enough to come up with an even remotely plausible fabrication. Someone who rimmed him might have gotten Hep-A from him or vice versa. Unless his ass was torn and bleeding and the guy rimming him bit through his own tongue while doing it, Hep-C transmission to him is pretty damned near impossible.

FierceEyes saidLOL, ED. I was at a bar down here in SJ on Sat night, and I've resigned the fact that I'm going to have my ass grabbed every so often in a crowded gay bar. But, there was an older couple of gentlemen walking behind me, and one of the guys was like ... massaging back there. I started swatting at this hands, pulling them off and pushing him away, saying, "All you get is a grab. You don't get to linger. Move it, MOVE IT!" He looked terrified and almost ran away.

I didn't realize it, but everyone around me was watching. I turned around and the whole crowd started laughing.

Well done! FE!
I hear you... the occasional ass grab is almost mandatory in a lot of gay bars. I've accepted that too, but I'm not too big on the "kneading of my dough".
I laughed when I read your post, I would have paid money to see that guys face. LOL

GuerrillaSodomite said

MikemikeMike saidwell he didn't get herpes, but he left out he rimmed and got rimmed many times and he's got Hep C- He's not saying it was a blast anymore. He did say it was mostly about sex and hook ups!!

You're lying and not even bright enough to come up with an even remotely plausible fabrication. Someone who rimmed him might have gotten Hep-A from him or vice versa. Unless his ass was torn and bleeding and the guy rimming him bit through his own tongue while doing it, Hep-C transmission to him is pretty damned near impossible.

You're a Dr now too huh?? He has it. I don't care what you think. His life is forever changed. Eventhough he admitted to having sex and getting sex with a condom, they both gave each other rim jobs. You're an idiot his Dr said his parner had possible anal tears and there was a blood and saliva mix.

Ask guys on here who got an std or hiv poz from a circuit party or fuck fair?? Anyone going to admit it?????????

PINHEAD

pinhead- considering you couln't get laid if you were an egg or a brick! I meant guys on here who go to these parties and random hook up.

FierceEyes saidLOL, ED. I was at a bar down here in SJ on Sat night, and I've resigned the fact that I'm going to have my ass grabbed every so often in a crowded gay bar. But, there was an older couple of gentlemen walking behind me, and one of the guys was like ... massaging back there. I started swatting at this hands, pulling them off and pushing him away, saying, "All you get is a grab. You don't get to linger. Move it, MOVE IT!" He looked terrified and almost ran away.

I didn't realize it, but everyone around me was watching. I turned around and the whole crowd started laughing.

I think that's a San Jose thing, I went to Splash there and the groping older gentlemen were ruthless! Lol They are not sly about it at all.