Leather CyberBears
A big ole bear hug
I wanted to thank Mike and Ken over at CyberBears. They posed for a Twisted Photo shoot.
Kilts, slings, leather and more – OH MY!!
Thanks again guys, you’re the best!
July 02, 2008
July 01, 2008
Bear Zombie?
We're Here, We're Dead,
Get used to it!
Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Jose Solomon. Jose is starring in the recently released American Zombie - a documentary about high-functioning zombies struggling to gain acceptance in a human world.
In addition to acting, he a restaurateu in LA. And this woofy morsel is single . . .
June 29, 2008
Got Fur?
It's back - furrier than ever!
You may remember a few moths back that MySpace deleted got fur? Some how gay, hairy men are offensive, but spam in the guise of big breasted women who want to be my friend is ok?
Glad Tom has his priorities in order . . .
Well, you can't keep a good bear down. got fur? is back with more features, more videos, more furry pics and more furry bears waiting to meet you . . .
WOOF!!
June 26, 2008
OMG - Lazy Bear is when?
I ran into Jack & Cody last weekend. Jack was quick to note Lazy Bear Weekend was in 39 days (OK, that was last Sunday - so you do the math). So bears, it's time.
Since 1995, the Lazy Bear Fund has been committed to helping and supporting a diversity of outreach and educational programs, which benefit our brothers and sisters in the LGBT community. The Bear Tag is the number one fundraising tool that allows LBW to raise much needed cash for Northern California (and beyond) outreach programs through the nonprofit Lazy Bear Fund (501c3).
Buy your tags, today!
June 14, 2008
Honey, I'm stuck in the dungeon
Recently, a friend stopped by the office the other day. Looking around - he said, "You have the strangest job . . ."
I somehow managed to end up in the lower depths of Kink.com's dungeon and I thought "I have the strangest job . . .".
Stay tuned, that story doesn't come til later. . .
I moved to SF eight years ago - a wide-eyed boy from the Midwest (well, not really - but just go with it) and now I'm in the bowels of the Armory. Like that wasn't enough, now I can finally make an honest man out of husbear. The weddings start in 3 days.
Wow, Mom would be so proud. Speaking of proud, all of us at The Complete Bear and The Twisted Bear want to wish you all the best at this momentous time - If you are getting married - Mazal Tov! And to the rest of you - Happy Pride!!
June 13, 2008
Hubear broke my *&* keys
Hubear and I headed up to Tahoe for the eekend. With the magic of technology and a irele cardm, I can stay connected to the outide orld . . .
Huh? What? Sadly, husbear dropped my laptop and managed to break my “S” and “W” keys. And while I can probably take or leave “W,” I’ve come to rely on “S.” The top five most used letters are E, T, A, O, N - but S usually comes in 6th or 7th (depending on the source) – it dukes it out with “I.” However, S is believed to be the most used letter to start a word.
Yea, it’s been that kinda week!!
June 12, 2008
Where do you fit in?
Do you identify with main stream gay society? Are you more at home in the bear brotherhood without all the trappings of the muscle boys and A listers? Or are you a square peg trying to find a hole?
It is natural to seek community - hell you signed up here more than the porn, right? LOL
We asked our readers, here's what they told us . . .
- "A square peg trying to find a hole" - classic. While not desperately seeking that hole, this square peg has been so distant from mainstream society (gay and otherwise) that I wouldn't know Will or Grace if either asked me to dance . . .
- Hey i love the bears community! I like to be out and about being myself and having fun with other bears who are not afraid to be themselves!
- Enjoy the closeness of Bears in general, but not necessarily the organized Bear scene. Like it one on one, or with a smaller group of trusted friends where fraternity and a nonjudgmental attitude prevail.
- I hate seeing how the mainstream Bear community in some ways has become just another way to exclude others who dont fit yet another ideal look or attitude or amount of masculinity. In my mind, the Bear community IS and SHOULD BE about men existing as they naturally are, because, lets face it...the majority of gay men ARE just 'regular guys', not skinny beautiful hairless young men.
- I am not a hairy man, but I feel at home with the Bears. Everyone I have met and spent anytime with seems normal and happy. The "Bear Brotherhood" is accepting, not spending time trying to make you look or be a certain image.
- Well, I'm 47 now, but I never did quite fit in with the gym-toned fashionettes and disco divas of the community. They frustrated me in my 20's and they bore me now. The people who call themselves bears, at least the majority of the ones I have met locally, seem warmer, friendlier, more natural and less pretentious.
June 02, 2008
What is the average bear reading?
We asked our readers which magazine would most likely be on their coffee table (548 bears picked from a list of 20 or so publications - gay, straight or otherwise). The top magazine likely to be on a bear's coffee table - National Geographic. Who knew you were such a well read and inquisitive group?
In addition, the top four included A Bear's Life, Men's Health and The Advocate. So apparently, we only read People and The Enquirer at the checkout . . .
May 22, 2008
Berlin – leather, fetish and cows . . .
Sometimes, you just gotta get away. So, husbear and I commenced our annual pilgrimage to the Motherland. We love Berlin, a bear has adorned the city seal since 1280 – so we feel right at home. And the Turkish men? Dark and hairy - WOOF!
In addition to our regular Berlin excursions – sex shops, fetish parties – you know the usual vacation agenda – we ventured north to Rugen. Rugen is located on the Baltic Sea on the reunified side of East Germany. Rolling country sides with mustard fields and cows.
Jet lagged, I’ve landed in Chicago to attend IML and Bear Pride. It’s always a great time to catch up with friends, check out the beef on the hotel lobby and of course The Complete Bear and The Twisted Bear will be at the Leather Market. So, we hope to return with lots of sordid stories and pictures – lots of pictures.
It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.
May 08, 2008
Where do you fit in?
Our readers respond. . .
Do you identify with main stream gay society? Are you more at home in the bear brotherhood without all the trappings of the muscle boys and A listers? Or are you a square peg trying to find a hole?
Here's what you told us -
"A square peg trying to find a hole" - classic. While not desperately seeking that hole, this square peg has been so distant from mainstream society (gay and otherwise) that I wouldn't know Will or Grace if either asked me to dance (yes, I know referencing W&G is five years ago, but I am at a loss for what is mainstream today).
Don't want ot be a peg (round or square) in anyones preconceived hole (although I love to be in a hole as much as possible). Enjoy the closeness of Bears in general, but not necessarily the organized Bear scene. Like it one on one, or with a smaller group of trusted friends where fraternity and a nonjudgmental attitude prevail. Give me a couple of good friends I can be myself with, sunshine on my naked skin, and a big cigar to smoke and I'm a happy camper.
I am definitely more at home with the Bear Brotherhood, or at least the ideal of the Bear Brotherhood, which fortunately, is what I have experienced for the last few years being in a gay/bear/social atmosphere for the first time in my life. However, I hate seeing how the mainstream Bear community in some ways has become just another way to exclude others who dont fit yet another ideal look or attitude or amount of masculinity. In my mind, the Bear community IS and SHOULD BE about men existing as they naturally are, because, lets face it...the majority of gay men ARE just 'regular guys', not skinny beautiful hairless young men. I thought the Bear community was started for men who didn't fit into the gay mainstream...I think it should be that and IS that... not who has the perfect beard, chest hair, muscles and/or husky-ness, or amount of masculinity.
I am not a hairy man, but I feel at home with the Bears. Everyone I have met and spent anytime with seems normal and happy. The "Bear Brotherhood" is accepting, not spending time trying to make you look or be a certain image. Too, I enjoy the whole concept of just being men. We sweat, we have hair, we stink etc.... Thats what men are and do. So, lets all get naked and do what men do with some gusto and no apologizing for sweating and stinking while we do it.
Do you identify with main stream gay society? Are you more at home in the bear brotherhood without all the trappings of the muscle boys and A listers? Or are you a square peg trying to find a hole? Here's what you told us -
"A square peg trying to find a hole" - classic. While not desperately seeking that hole, this square peg has been so distant from mainstream society (gay and otherwise) that I wouldn't know Will or Grace if either asked me to dance (yes, I know referencing W&G is five years ago, but I am at a loss for what is mainstream today).
Don't want ot be a peg (round or square) in anyones preconceived hole (although I love to be in a hole as much as possible). Enjoy the closeness of Bears in general, but not necessarily the organized Bear scene. Like it one on one, or with a smaller group of trusted friends where fraternity and a nonjudgmental attitude prevail. Give me a couple of good friends I can be myself with, sunshine on my naked skin, and a big cigar to smoke and I'm a happy camper.
I am definitely more at home with the Bear Brotherhood, or at least the ideal of the Bear Brotherhood, which fortunately, is what I have experienced for the last few years being in a gay/bear/social atmosphere for the first time in my life. However, I hate seeing how the mainstream Bear community in some ways has become just another way to exclude others who dont fit yet another ideal look or attitude or amount of masculinity. In my mind, the Bear community IS and SHOULD BE about men existing as they naturally are, because, lets face it...the majority of gay men ARE just 'regular guys', not skinny beautiful hairless young men. I thought the Bear community was started for men who didn't fit into the gay mainstream...I think it should be that and IS that... not who has the perfect beard, chest hair, muscles and/or husky-ness, or amount of masculinity.
I am not a hairy man, but I feel at home with the Bears. Everyone I have met and spent anytime with seems normal and happy. The "Bear Brotherhood" is accepting, not spending time trying to make you look or be a certain image. Too, I enjoy the whole concept of just being men. We sweat, we have hair, we stink etc.... Thats what men are and do. So, lets all get naked and do what men do with some gusto and no apologizing for sweating and stinking while we do it.
May 04, 2008
Mistress of Procurement
I went to IMsL and all I got was one boot
We are pleased to announce that our very own Mistress of Procurement was a contestant in this year's International Ms. Leather contest (L to R - Rope, Larry & Liza).
Liza was first runner up to the title.
Congratulations to Hobbit who is the 2008 IMsL titleholder and Q who is the 2008 International Ms Bootblack. And a very special thank you to one and all who made us feel welcome.
The 22nd Annual International Ms Leather contest and the 10th Anniversary of the International Ms Bootblack contest returned to San Francisco this past weekend.
IMsL can boast being the longest running women's leather competition. There is no other contest with its history. No women's contest has continually brought fierce, yet friendly, competition of leather women, educational seminars, one-stop shopping for all kinky needs at the vendors' space, and, of course, hot play parties around the clock.
. . .and Liza's fantasy rocked!!
Next, its off to IML - see ya in Chicago! Ask me about the boot . . .
IMsL 2008
We are pleased to announce that our very own Mistress of Procurement was a contestant in this year's International Ms. Leather contest (L to R - Rope, Larry & Liza). Liza was first runner up to the title.
Congratulations to Hobbit who is the 2008 IMsL titleholder and Q who is the 2008 International Ms Bootblack. And a very special thank you to one and all who made us feel welcome.
The 22nd Annual International Ms Leather contest and the 10th Anniversary of the International Ms Bootblack contest returned to San Francisco this past weekend.
IMsL can boast being the longest running women's leather competition. There is no other contest with its history. No women's contest has continually brought fierce, yet friendly, competition of leather women, educational seminars, one-stop shopping for all kinky needs at the vendors' space, and, of course, hot play parties around the clock.
. . .and Liza's fantasy rocked!!
Next, its off to IML - see ya in Chicago! Ask me about the boot . . .
IMsL 2008
May 03, 2008
Who were your role models?
As a gay man (or where ever you fall on the spectrum) what role models did you have growing up? How did these role models (or the lack there of) affect you?
Here's what you told us -
- I don't know about anyone else but I had no male role models growing up who I actually identified with. I was raised in a small town and felt like I was completely alone, relative to being gay. The only hint of anything gay was the occasional stereotypical portrayal that was presented as comic relief on a sitcom.
- When I was twelve, my cousin was doing theater and she became best friends with a gay guy from the cast. He was very effeminate and caused a quite a stir with my extended family. But, he was accepted. One day, he complimented my mother's shoes and asked if he could try them on. My mother let him and they were the same size. His example gave me hope that, one day, I, too, might be accepted by my family.
Tell us your experiences . . .
April 23, 2008
A year's worth of Beef!
Coming in June!
April 19, 2008
Spring Thaw 2008
"Neither rain, nor snow, nor dark of night shall keep these bears from having a furry good time . . ."
A big thank you to Tom Swanton and all the NW Bears for being such great hosts this past weekend. We came, we played, we sailed - we even stayed for the Beards, Bellies and Butts contest - WOOF!
Click here for more pics from Spring Thaw Cruise on Puget Sound
April 17, 2008
¿Hablas español?
¡El Oso Completo lo habla!
Queremos reconocer la diversidad de nuestra comunidad y comprendemos que la hermandad entre osos atraviesa muchas culturas y países. ¡Visítanos!.
Además, hemos lanzado "Osos Y Ositos" - un foro en línea para osos hispanohablantes y sus admiradores - para que se puedan poner en contacto, compartir imágenes, y demás.
¡WOOF!
April 12, 2008
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Chatting with Sister Barbi
I asked Rich Tramontozzi of the Bears of San Francisco to describe Sister Barbi - "Tireless, hard-working, inspiring, and fabulous! All the qualities of Mother Theresa, Moses, and more - but much sexier and no burning bush!"
Recently, I dragged poor Sister Barbi to the docks for our little get together. For those of you that know Sister Barbi - you might be wondering "Sister Barbi working the docks, what's so unusual about that?" Actually, we met at the Ramp in Dogpatch - far, far away from the Castro. So far, one might have to renew their gay visa upon returning to the Land of Oz.
Sister Barbi Mitzvah is the Board Chairnun, Sexytary and Bingo Chairnun for the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. She is in the main motherhouse in San Francisco. The San Francisco Order is the largest and oldest Order in the world. Starting in 1979 with just four nuns, 29 years later the Order has risen over $1.0 million dollars for AIDS/HIV, Breast Cancer, LGBT causes and our furry friends - no not your husbear - the four legged kind.
Currently there are numerous Orders around the world with over 600 members. The Sisters provide a "Voice for the Voiceless" while continuing to educate our community on safer sex practices and general harm reduction - sex, drugs, alcohol.
Bless me Sister, for I have sinned!
Chatting with Sister Barbi
I asked Rich Tramontozzi of the Bears of San Francisco to describe Sister Barbi - "Tireless, hard-working, inspiring, and fabulous! All the qualities of Mother Theresa, Moses, and more - but much sexier and no burning bush!" Recently, I dragged poor Sister Barbi to the docks for our little get together. For those of you that know Sister Barbi - you might be wondering "Sister Barbi working the docks, what's so unusual about that?" Actually, we met at the Ramp in Dogpatch - far, far away from the Castro. So far, one might have to renew their gay visa upon returning to the Land of Oz.
Sister Barbi Mitzvah is the Board Chairnun, Sexytary and Bingo Chairnun for the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. She is in the main motherhouse in San Francisco. The San Francisco Order is the largest and oldest Order in the world. Starting in 1979 with just four nuns, 29 years later the Order has risen over $1.0 million dollars for AIDS/HIV, Breast Cancer, LGBT causes and our furry friends - no not your husbear - the four legged kind.
Currently there are numerous Orders around the world with over 600 members. The Sisters provide a "Voice for the Voiceless" while continuing to educate our community on safer sex practices and general harm reduction - sex, drugs, alcohol.
Bless me Sister, for I have sinned!
April 10, 2008
Do you ever think that you are nobody's 'type'?
We asked our readers, and here is what they told us –
- You know... I think I’m just the right one for some guy... BUT - for a middle class income living a small fishing village in Wisconsin, I don’t have the luxury to travel and meet new friends.
- Good question...I have been feeling like that for some time. I have been single for over seven year. I have met a few guys that were of quality, but no one has been that special someone also...stopped looking in hope that it will just happen.
- I do. Can't get a date, let alone find a long term relationship. I've been looking since my last ex, which is soon to be going on 8 years now.
- You know what? I used to think that it was true. As i thought about it, I decided that maybe the men I was meeting were too shallow and in-to-themselves that they couldn't envision themselves with anyone but them selves. Rather than feeling sorry for myself, I go out with friends and meet new people. My friends know others and we introduce each other. When the "right man" comes a long, we will be friends first and I know all else will follow. The emphasis needs to be on being a friend and the other person will follow. Who knows where it may lead?
- Focusing on getting a date only makes you feel bad and depressed. Have confidence in your self that you are your own person and that those who dismiss you are missing something. You need to look at it as an "inside" joke with yourself.
- There is someone for everyone. It’s about being out there, so that you are in the right place at the right time.
Sometimes, you gotta kiss a lot of frogs. But, know that you are not alone. We all struggle with self image and confidence. Looking to meet new friends, step outside the bars and find community. Maybe it’s volunteer work, or a bear social – but trust me there a men out there waiting to meet you.
April 08, 2008
OMG - Could this be gayer?
Playbill Radio streams showtunes 24/7. Ladies Who Lunch? Yup. Dream Girls? Of Course? Gypsy 1959 Original Broadway Cast - Duh!
OK, my gay meter is so pegged. But, I've already started singing "One Singular Sensation"
March 23, 2008
TBRU 2008
March 20, 2008
Talk amongst yourselves . . .
We are off to Dallas for a few days to attend Texas Bear Round UP - Cirque Des Ours. In the meantime, check out the bear calendar for some great bear upcoming events . . .
March 15, 2008
I can name that bear in two notes.
Either SF is a small town, or I have extremely odd bear radar.
A friend returned from a meeting at City Hall and said, “I saw this hot bear looking guy covered with tattoos . . .”
I responded, “That was Scott.”
“Huh? How could you know that?“
OK, there are plenty of bears in SF - so, it wasn’t that. Surely, there are plenty of bears with tattoos in SF - nope, it wasn’t that. Tattooed bear working at City Hall – We’ve got a winner. That was enough info to narrow the field. That and a good guess.
My friend now thinks I know every bear in SF. "Do you know the bearista at Starbucks in Glenn Park?"
"Of course, that’s Brian."
OK, so maybe I do know a few bears . . .
March 13, 2008
When did you first identify with the bear community?
Here is what you told us -
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I discovered bears in college from the various websites from the then-shiny new internet (not really new I know, but newly available) -- and would peruse the websites guiltily over the beautiful bear magazine scans that would proliferate everywhere back then. This behavior and borderline obsession came with it a great deal of emotional turmoil, confusion, and soul searching which culminated in 1998, after three hours of crying in the dark in my dormitory room, I got up and looked in the mirror, wiped the tears out of my eyes, took a deep breath, and finally, out loud to myself said "I'm gay."
- I was in Huntsville, Alabama, there was a leather bar and a drag bar, I had long hair and a beard and stuck out like a sore thumb, this was 1986 or so and (insultingly) some of the queens asked why I didn't "clean up", it was disgusting to them,they said, "you look like a big ole bear!" Then in 1990, the love of my life (still together to this day) walked up to me andsaid, "wow! I never expected to meet a bear in this small town!" He was from Atlanta.
- It was back when I was in high school when I noticed I was more masculine than the rest of the gay guys. They would AlWAYS try to makea fashion statement while just wore jeans and a t-shirt. Looked up"hairy gay men" on the net and found out about the bear community. Now, most guys called me a bear since I act and look older.
- For me, it was when I was in college in NC. I went on a date with a guy and he kept talking about how he was into cubs and such, and not knowing what the hell he was talking about but thinking he was soooo cute I just agreed. Later he explained the Bear, Cub, Wolf, Otter distinctions and I said yeah I guess I do fit the cub description and I am very aroused by the bear image so there we go. I am a cub and proud to be so, yet sometimes it feels we can be just as divided as the other gay group we felt excluded from.
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I've always been a hairy man. As far back as high school, I can remember being more hairy than most. I'd get stares from the other guys in my gym class like I was some sort of freak. At the time, I was a little embarrassed. It wasn't until about 5 years ago (I'm now 46 years old) that I knew there was a name for men like me. I have to say now that I'm proud for being a Bear!
- Always was a big bear, even in 1972 when I came out. I used to wear a fake fur coat and with my natural fur back and front. I was a bear to even the so called straight college jocks in the shower. Always been a bear in fur.
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I was still married (to a woman) and wondered how a larger / hairy man fit in the gay world. I found gay.com and looked around. I started my screen name as "rookiebear" LOL. My friends now tell me to change that to “EXPERIENCEDbear.” But I'm happy with that name still. That’s where I found that there were people who liked all types. After divorce and coming out, I quickly found the bear community to be accepting - but - also at times still very divided.
March 08, 2008
Joe Mannetti aka Joe Falconi
Recently, we had a chance to sit down with Joe Manetti – some of you may know him as Joe Falconi from his “acting days.”
But there is a lot going on with this dynamo – Joe uses whatever attention he receives to focus on encouraging the community to enjoy safer sex responsibly. He works with a variety of organizations that support LGBTQ people, and is a HIV Testing Counselor and Outreach Worker for the County Public Health Department.
Most recently, he was a contributing writer to GORGEOUS magazine. His first published article was on HIV POZ leaders in the community.
March 03, 2008
Farewell Got Fur . . .
Sadly, after three years Got Fur? is gone. Apparently, Tom was offended. Was it the furry chests? Was it the image of two hunks making out? Was it the sweaty leather guys?
We will never know. No notice, not warning, just gone. So half naked co-eds routinely spamming our inboxes is ok. Dating services and hookup sites bannered across every page? Again, ok! Building a community of 3,200+ bears over 3 years to share resources, calendar listings, fund raisers and bear runs – somehow that’s offensive to MySpace.
Apparently, this is a pretty common occurrence over at MySpace. We heard from Aloha Bears and Bearracuda both had similar experiences in the last 30 days. Emails inquiring about the deletion are met with automated responses suggesting we must have committed some form of TOS violation and that deleted accounts cannot be discussed, nor can they be recovered. Gotta love customer service, eh?
We will continue to provide you all you need to know on the bear community – bear runs, bear calendar and bear resources. We will continue to blog about bear life on A Bear’s Den and here on Bear Bones. We’ll miss Got Fur?, but here at The Complete Bear we will always ensure that you have the latest from the bear community.
WOOF!
February 29, 2008
Ursofelik - El Abrazo del Oso
We has a chance to chat with the artist know as Ursofelik. He is the artist behind the new El Abrazo del Oso line. The artist works and lives on Monterrey, Mexico.
February 28, 2008
Bears at home
OK, I am not saying you routine is predictable, but there’s more mystery to a Golden Girls episode.
You and husbear have been together for what? A few months? Years? Eternity? You may have been once catted like Blanche, but now you are starting to sound a lot more like Dorothy and Sophia.
We asked our readers for tips they had for keeping their relationships fresh – here’s what they told us:
After 25 years together, having buried his parents, gone through step children problems and illnesses, and being a 30 year age difference, its not so much about being fresh as its being supportive, caring and honest.
As for the relationship, it takes work, but he is my best friend. I would rather spend the evening at home or out with him that with anyone else. I think this is the key to any successful relationship.
Three years together, adding a few more bears into our colony once in a while doesn't hurt at all, just play safe.
Try things neither of you have done before....go do it together...it'll help you learn more about each other which may help other areas too:)
Duh, manscaping! Shave that back into the state of Florida baby! LOL
Random acts of kindness . . .
February 26, 2008
TBRU 13 – “CIRQUE DES OURS”
This year, the Dallas Bears are preparing for the thirteenth TEXAS BEAR ROUND UP – CIRCUS OF THE BEARS. The bears expect to welcome over 850 participants. As in previous years, guests come from nearly all 50 states as well as Asia, Europe and South America to attend this great event from March 20-23, 2008. Registered attendees enjoy a wide array of events and activities scheduled for their participation. For more info visit www.tbru.org
TBRU is one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the country and its success over the years has allowed The Dallas Bears to return over $200,000 to local gay and lesbian charities.
2008 TBRU 13 major beneficiaries include:
- AIDS Interfaith Network who provides services for persons living with HIV/AIDS and offers support to the people who care for them.
- AIDS Services of Dallas provides housing, health, meals and transportation to people with HIV/AIDS
- Youth First Texas is the only nonprofit organization in Dallas exclusively committed to providing services to GLBT youth through age 22.
February 25, 2008
I'm a man, dammit!
"There's something inherently virile and masculine about growing a beard. It kind of evokes a mountain climber, an explorer, a warrior. I'm a man, dammit, and I'm not going to be coiffed, and I'm not putting on moisturizer, and I don't need toner and exfoliant and all that crap..."
GQ STYLE EDITOR ADAM RAPOPORT ON THE CURRENT POPULARITY OF BEARDS, CHICAGO TRIBUNE | 2.17.08
Hmm, sounds like a bear to me!
February 23, 2008
Bear Business Directory
Your trusted source for businesses and services recommended by bears. When compiling the Bear Business Directory, we only include businesses which have been personally recommended to us. We talk to bears, go to runs, surf community websites and bear publications to bring you the very best.
These are not paid inclusions, these aren’t paid for listings. These are bear businesses run by bears supporting bear causes. And, they appreciate your business.
Know a good bear business? Tell us. Visited one of these businesses? We’d love to get your feedback.
WOOF!
February 22, 2008
Bearly Edible
Bearly Edible is a recipe, entertaining and kitchen tips blog. The explosion of blogs and social networking sites has taken the internet to a new dimension over the past few years. It only seemed fitting that there be a community for gay bearish men who love to cook and entertain. The contributors of this site identify themselves as members and friends of the bear community.
We sat down with the man behind Bearly Edible – Chef Tom.
February 19, 2008
2008 International Bear Rendezvous Titleholders
February 18, 2008
The morning after . . .
Well, another IBR has come and gone. The bears came, they played, they shopped the Vendor Maul and Kathy Griffin made us laugh.
Where to begin? First and foremost, a big ole bear hug to Rich, Jim, Cody, Chuck, Mark, Pookie and all the wonderful BOSF Bears who worked day and night to make sure we all had a great time. Only 363 days until the next one.
IBR (or any bear run for that matter) is about connecting with friends and meeting a few folks that we only know from long distance chatter to finally put a face to the screen name. Despite chatting and working with a lot of folks in the bear community, sometimes it’s only online or on phone. This weekend, I had a chance to finally meet Nard of Bearpodcast, Joey Manetti, Brent Marr of Brent Marr Art, Ron Brundige – Mr San Diego Bear and many more.
It’s also a chance to catch up with friends. NoelBear has a new video on YouTube. Harry of Castro Bear Presents and Sweat was working hard for a merit badge, or was he just working a Boy Scout or two? There was Bingo with the Sisters, naughtiness at Bears, Bath & Beyond. And I think they threw in a little contest thingy (more on that later).
And then there was Ms. Griffin. She toured the Vendor Maul with a complete entourage. Jessica, Tiffany and Tom were in tow. Tom was a little disappointed he was not sufficiently lusted after. “Sorry Tom, there were a lot of hot furry men in SF this weekend that sort of had us distracted . . .” Kathy left the Maul with plenty of Bear Porn and lube.
As the limo rolled up to the Castro Theatre – the line was around the block, down the alley all the way up to Starbears – this was a sold out show. We were treated to a video montage of Kathy’s career – who knew? She took the stage and the bears couldn’t have been happier. And she worked it. She even managed to squeeze Celine and Liza into act. She was pulling out the big ole furry gay cards!!
So a bunch bears came together, had a party, took in a show, ate Dim Sum and came together as one. Pretty cool, eh?
February 16, 2008
Bound in Ink
Robert Harmon aka JrBear is the artist known as Bound in Ink. His work was been featured at Bear Albany last November. Another show coming up in April 2008 with the Liberty Bears. He'll be displaying 20-25 pieces. He primarily works in Pen and Ink but, lately has been experimenting with splashes of color with water colors and acrylics.