gay pride 2009

this was given away free. jute bag from http://www.gojute.co.uk/

these guys were giving out forms to enter a selfridges draw for a year's (36pairs) of calvin klein underwear. The guy at the far end has the most beautiful physique. (I did not see him on that day, and noticed his physique only much later, when i was looking again at my pics)

london

I enjoyed it very much. Walked to regents Street to wait for the march to come.

Rained a bit at about 1.30pm, but it soon stopped.

Drag queens really make the whole thing rather more colourful and interesting. Not many of them, but they really stand out. One passed by before the parade adorned in pepsi cola drinks clanking away below her skirt. it was a black guy and he looked magnificent.

Did not take a picture of him unfortunately and did not see him again.

I just walked down to leicester square after the parade, and got a free hemp bag, and then to trafalgar where I got more condoms, and stuff, and a friend i have not seen for ages tapped me on the shoulder.

He was the only known face i saw that day, apart from simon who was taking part in the parade.

I thought it would not be possible to see simon in the crowd, but his group stopped right in front of me, and even though he was standing on the other side to me, he noticed me and came round and gave me a kiss and posed for a pic.

The route is very short. from the beginning of oxford st to trafalgar square.

It was only when i returned to my flat that i realise there is a lot more going on in soho, with stage shows in the street. I forgot, but also I was quite ready to get back. There was a stage show going on in trafalgar Sq and I forgot all about soho. haha. Oh well, nevermind.

In the past I would join in the march, because in those days, there was only people in the march, no floats or anything. It was a show of pride and to get equality. But now of course, gays have achieved that in the law.

This does not mean we will be liked by everyone. And it is not necessary to be liked to have equality. Most gays forgot about this and mistake being accepted for being liked. People can accept that u have a right to ur lifestyle without having to like it. We gays have to do that all the time, accepting straights for their lifestyle without liking it. haha. and so it is the least we can expect others who disagree with our lifestyle to reciprocate. It makes for a civilised society.