Gay of a Certain Age - WeHo Pride 2025 Day 2: Part 3

As a Gay of a Certain Age, I learned long ago that one should strive to live in the moment.  Enjoy the thing while it is happening. Still, sometimes I can get a little caught up in "Capturing the moment" and before I know it, the moment is over.  Well, that's what happened with this parade! Before I knew it, it was over.  If you go by your watch, you would probably say, this was not a short parade by a long shot!  But there I was, taking pics of everyone around me and when I turned back to the street, it was full of revelers heading for their bars of choice.  I didn't let it throw me, though, Dudley immediately got the gang moving and I thought, "I still have more pictures to take!!

Here are some of the folks I saw on the way to Dudley's bar of choice.

So happy!

We just walked past Micky's, so I guessed that was not where we were heading.  I did get a few shots of the Micky's dancers as we made our way through the crowd.

We traveled west a little bit more...

and finally landed at Mother Lode.  Personally, that is my favorite of the Downtown WeHo bars.  It's the one that still feels like a neighborhood bar in that four-block cluster of clubs.  There are a few that are not far behind in favorability (Gym Bar) and others that I still need to give a chance (I have not been beyond the outdoor patio at Hi-Tops).  Anywho, Mother Lode is where I feel comfortable.  Apparently so does Dudley, as seen in this pic here.

As comfortable as he was, Dudley had to give up his perch to make room for the dancer.

And what a friendly dancer he was!

From where I was standing and enjoying the revelry with friends (very near my dear dancer) I could see the happenings on the street.

I could also make sure my dear dancer was getting his due...

When it became clear that this dancer guy wasn't going to ask me to marry him, Dudley decided it was time to move on and we hit the street.  What sights we had to see!  My favorite was Daddy Smurf.

This guy was so happy he was dancing in the street! What's under that tiny skirt? You can see on the jump page (Link below)

I love going out with Dudley because he is a great influence.  He is very gregarious.  That means he'll go up and talk to people that I only think about approaching.  His gregariousness has served him well.  He seems to know a lot of people.

I wanted to ask this guy where he got that fabulous Chinese Take-out bag.

Dudley would have asked. 

See? Dudley knows people...

And they love him!

We had to get a pic with a Drag Queen!

Eventually, everyone peeled away and it was just me and Dudley.  I didn't want to, but I broke the news that I was old and tired and had to head home.  He understood and went his own way as I walked back to my apartment. I didn't mind that I had to go past Micky's dancers, again.

I enjoyed the sights on my walk home and still only thought "I'd like to know that guy" instead of talking to any number of hotties, cuties & friendlies.  I guess I was too tired to follow Dudley's example.  C'mon, if I didn't just say "Hi" to THIS guy, I've got a problem! Maybe this is a thought for a different entry on "This is why I am Single".  Anyway, maybe I'm being too hard on myself. Look, he was on his phone! I was right not to interrupt him.

I certainly had a full day and look forward to next year's WeHo Pride parade.  Who knows, maybe I'll be in it!

See more sensitive pics after the JUMP

Getting Out - Krampus Muh Style

I know I haven't finished telling you about my Thanksgiving adventure, but I got out of the house and I wanted to tell you about it before it got stale... So last night I went to a show with muh DAB, Dennis Hensley, and friends Ray & Carlos.  We went to see BOB'S HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY.  Even though I missed it last year, I've been to this show every year for the last ten years or so, sometimes more than once a year.  It's a messy good time that Dennis and I have enjoyed together and this year we each brought a new person, which is another source of joy.

Watching Ray and Carlos laugh with giddy delight added to my love for this show.

Of course, amongst the many talented cast members I've seen in the show, I always get a candy cane boner for Maile Flanagan as LaDonna.

After the show, we all parted ways and I headed over to The Eagle to enjoy a little Krampus chaos.

As you know, I rarely go out to the bars & clubs because I'm an old stick in the mud old man, who'd rather sit at home alone and whine in my blog about being single, but I figured this was on the way home, so why not?  Plus, I do enjoy a great theme.

I was pleasantly surprised to happen upon some of muh DABS decked out in theme-appropriate clothings (and non-clothings). 

Hi, Dudley!  

Hi Kevin!

I also enjoyed the Jello Shot service...

who doesn't love Jello?

There was also the thrill of getting up close and personal with the Krampus Dancers

and swapping sugar cookie recipes

The ultimate thrill of the night was 

getting to spend time and bond with my dear friend
KRAMPUS

Yes, Krampus is a good friend...

...to many

In the end, I didn't mind that I stayed a little too late (mostly because I kept hoping to get to make out with any one of my three targets, and not getting to do anything except watch helplessly as target #3 left without ever knowing my love for him and his scruffy beard.   ...And, could he have have left an hour earlier, please?)  Even without any progress on the romantic front, I was very happy that I got out and got felt up by a Christmas half-goat/half-demon, felt the warmth of the company of friends and a few gin & tonics.

Too Busy For Love - Recap

Yesterday was a blast.

I had a great time doing color commentary for the 

Drag Queen World Series, with my dear friend, Matt Valle.

And the bat boys were nice, too!

Here are some highlights...

I followed up the Baseball game with a quick visit

to the Eagle L.A. for Meat Rack

where host John Piampiano

made me feel very welcome

There were some nice guys dancing...

...and a very nice door guy...

and more guys dancing...

All in all it was a full day filled with fun and glitter.

I'd love to sit and tell you all about it, 

but I'm rushing off to the movies with a friend.

I'm very busy!