Cuddling on the
Wild Side

IML is less than a day away for me and for many it’s already begun. It’s a time of year for leathermen and everyone else to get together for a grand time – from the parties to the vendor mart to late night rendezvous. Last year I had the fortune of meeting Mr Marcus while just sitting in the lobby of a floor. I was hoping to talk with him again this year, but he has since passed.

For me, IML is about seeing my old friends and meeting new friends. Yes, I may have sex with some, but the best part are the friendships that last years. Mistakes are made and things are learned, but it’s a great time.

One of the hardest parts of getting ready for IML is the packing. I was/am a Boy Scout so I still have the mentality of Be Prepared. Those pesky airlines and their 50 lbs weight limit don’t agree with that philosophy so it’s a fun game of balancing desires – what toys to bring, what gear, do I bring clothes…

If you’re going, let me know. I’m always up for meeting readers, even if just briefly. Also, feel free to send me any stories you have from IML and I’ll post them throughout the weekend.

I’ve been naughty and haven’t given y’all and update on all the shenanigans at Dore Alley (officially called Up Your Alley now). Here it is with pictures.

With Buck at one of the overlooks near SSF. So beautiful.

Friday
My flight out of Austin was at 6am (yes, way too fucking early), which meant I had to be up at 4am. Keep in mind I was going to SF, which is a 2 hr time change meaning that I woke up at 2am SF time. My flight arrived at about 8am and my awesome (and hot) friend Buck picked me up from the airport. This was only the 2nd time I’ve met Buck in person, but we’ve been chatting nearly every day for about 2-3 yrs now.

Buck and his man live is South SF in a great little apartment right near the BART. He showed me all the sights of SSF and we got some food. Then I whooped his ass in Halo 3 for a bit till his man PC got home from work. Not only is PC a hottie too, but he has a hot uniform

Much more and pics after the jump…

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