Oh, those gays! As my mother would say. Pride here isn't until end of next month but they have week long events so I'm sure I'll run across some gayness eventually and it makes for a good photo op.
However, I won't get to see all the near nudity and boobies like you can see in Chicago because even wearing a thong is illegal here.
Oy! Where do you live? In 1950?! I kid. :) It's funny, though, cuz lots of folks are expressing disappointment over this years parade because apparently there wasn't enough/as much nudity. To which I reply: "Wha-huh?!?!" I mean, I saw just about every body part several times throughout the parade, so I'm not sure how much MORE nude people could have been, lol. Anyway, enjoy your pride week!
*LOL* Pretty much. Welcome to Jacksonville, FL. Although the largest city in the South it is smack dab in the middle of what is called "The Bible Belt." It is also illegal to swear in public places or in front of kids. There is a 10:00 curfew for unaccompanied minors and the mayor tried to enforce a "no pants below your waist showing your underwear rule" ... but it didn't fly.
Recently I was downtown taking some stock photos and some foreign tourists asked me where the shops were and I had to tell them all the downtown clothing shops were in one building near the river called The Landing (a bid to keep homeless from accosting people). However, all malls close at 9pm and it was already past that time but the eateries and entertainment there would be open until 11pm. The lady was like, "Oh, my. Why so early? That's early, yes?" I just shrugged, smiled and said, "Welcome to Jacksonville."
I simply adore the graceful movement you have in the whip in the first picture. Not to belabor the point, but I'm so sad I missed the parade this year for work. :(
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However, I won't get to see all the near nudity and boobies like you can see in Chicago because even wearing a thong is illegal here.
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Oy! Where do you live? In 1950?! I kid. :) It's funny, though, cuz lots of folks are expressing disappointment over this years parade because apparently there wasn't enough/as much nudity. To which I reply: "Wha-huh?!?!" I mean, I saw just about every body part several times throughout the parade, so I'm not sure how much MORE nude people could have been, lol. Anyway, enjoy your pride week!
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*LOL* Pretty much. Welcome to Jacksonville, FL. Although the largest city in the South it is smack dab in the middle of what is called "The Bible Belt." It is also illegal to swear in public places or in front of kids. There is a 10:00 curfew for unaccompanied minors and the mayor tried to enforce a "no pants below your waist showing your underwear rule" ... but it didn't fly.
Recently I was downtown taking some stock photos and some foreign tourists asked me where the shops were and I had to tell them all the downtown clothing shops were in one building near the river called The Landing (a bid to keep homeless from accosting people). However, all malls close at 9pm and it was already past that time but the eateries and entertainment there would be open until 11pm. The lady was like, "Oh, my. Why so early? That's early, yes?" I just shrugged, smiled and said, "Welcome to Jacksonville."
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Oy! Damn job. ;) It was a pretty good parade...the best one in a while, IMO. Fingers crossed that next years is as much fun...
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