I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Jimbo

San Diego Dan takes nice photos of hot gay cowboys and animals.

Perhaps this year I will go to the gay rodeo, although I'm not sure they're having it this year in our area. It's on the list of the things I tend do in autumn in addition to rugby. There's also the annual Miss Adams-Morgan Pageant in support of Miss Arizona Bon-Bon Guacamole, the 17th Street High Heel race, and of course the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Maybe I'll meet those hot Viper pilots at the pageant or meet Mr. Tumnus at the festival again.

I have been missing rugby practices because I've needed to pack, but I'm happy with my packing progress so I think I will go to practice on Tuesday. I've decided I'm going to keep my 30-gallon aquarium and I've prepped it for the move and a safe refill after re-sealing the corners this weekend. All of those weird time-consuming breakdown tasks are done and about all I need to do is clean and pack boxes. I am getting movers who come at 3 on Saturday. While I feel I'm on top of things at the moment, I haven't asked for help from anyone but it's always appreciated if offered!
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There was a Blowoff this weekend and it was good to have it back after summer hiatus. I somehow managed to stay out until 2 or so, actually dancing and having a good time. I talked to many cute guys but no one wanted to make out. Maybe it's fear of H1N1 or something. Carl and I fled from a parasitic isopod that attached to my back, and we eventually had to leave the club because he didn't get the hint.

I've rediscovered a favorite short story of mine written by Lord Dunsany, who inspired many fantasy authors including Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and H.P. Lovecraft. He probably lifted many of his ideas from Irish folklore, but he was one of the first to put into writing stories about elf-kin piercing the twilight barriers, diminishing into the west and all that faerie stuff. A friend pointed me out to this chilling podcast that introduces the possibility of a notorious gothic horror writer from Wisconsin. The article is great, mentioning many of my old stomping grounds including the Norske Nook in Osseo, Wisconsin.

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