Welcome to The Bars and Stripes Gazettes #5
There we go, 2024 is gone – the last hours are broken in. When you read this it might be even better to say Happy New Year!
As always, we start with the personal notes from the warden after that, we have a special thank you note. And since we have done a big weekend together with our Sister Events Horse Market, we want to show you all the Best in Show winners of those last three weekends in a row – I mean, who would say no to dicks and asses, right?
And finally, I am happy to share something very sexy with you all. So, let us get to that!
§1 – A personal note from the Warden:
In 2025, let’s stay strong and face everything together!
Let us support our friends, buddies, and neighbors whenever they need us. Together, we are strong!
We will stand up for those who have less loud voices than we do and make sure we get things done the way we need to in the next few years to protect ourselves, our lifestyle, and others around us!
We’ll fight hard to preserve what generations before us have built. We honor their hard work and are so grateful for their sacrifices, which lifted us to where we are today, all through peaceful means, but with all our might!
We will be stronger in the end!
§2 – Thank you, and let’s talk about 2025
Thank you for being part of this incredible year. We just finished our 4th InterroGAYtion.com. Whether you attended one event or all of them, your energy and support are what makes everything we do worthwhile.
A big thank you to our amazing Deputies and Marshalls (volunteers & Dungeon Monitors for the Kink CellBlock) who endured my German-English (GEnglish) training sessions and to our behind-the-scenes heroes – like Lincoln, our SF-Coat Check Lead, who is retiring after 20 years, today (12-31-2024) from SOMA Guardians – I want to say a heartfelt thank you. Lincoln, you will be deeply missed. I miss you! Mahalo nui loa a hui hou!
All of your dedication and hard work are the foundation of our success.
I also want to thank the venues who’ve hosted us, ensuring every event felt like a second home. A short nod to our Sponsor PigLoad.com – they bring you lube and gear to play – show them some love please and support them by buying directly from their websites.
And, of course, a big shoutout to you our guests whose feedback and enthusiasm keep me inspired.
One guest told me while I walked him out, “You changed my sex life forever!” – right after he was the first time in our Kink CellBlock – he tried something new. He didn’t have to, but he was curious. And that kind of impact is why we keep pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences.
As we look ahead to 2025, I’m committed to making it even better, together with our Horse Market Sister Events, we try to find new locations, create exciting events, and continue dedication to ensuring every moment is safe, fun, and memorable.
The Horse Market Team always took off in December to rest and recoup. Most of you know we did not do that this year.
In fact, it was the busiest we have been for a long time, together with Horse Market in LA, Portland, and San Francisco, we had six events in three weekends in a row.
Now, I will take January off on events – not to be lazy (well, I will attend the GayVN Awards Show in Las Vegas) but to scout new cities and new locations for our Events. I am very anal about our venues to make sure every guest has the best experience possible and is safe!
I have talked about Horse Market in this Newsletter so much already and want you to have a look over in their merch store! You can still get some Golden Pins out of the pretty, almost sexy, Horse Market Mystery Pins Series Pups / Harness in the Horse Market Merch Store – have a look!
§3 – The Best of the Best!
As I just told you, we had six events – and how could I hold back on those asses and dicks and not show you all the winners. So, instead of only sharing the iGay winners: I will also show you the Winners of the Horse Market shows.
I want the year to end on a high note. (Have in mind for Horse Market unbridled; we don’t take any check pictures)
Give them a big round of applause – if your hands are not already busy doing other things.
§4 – Oh.. there is one more thing!
As you know, we are working closely together with Horse Market, and in July 2024, we had a special FILMED Event. Always hard work for all people involved since there is so much paperwork, and everybody has to consent beforehand to join us for this very special edition.
Finally, I’m thrilled to announce that editing for Horse Market filmed #2 is nearing completion! The official release is set for January 24th at 6 PM PST, with presales starting today with $10 off until the final release date on January 24th, 2025. You can head over to the Horse Market presale to make sure you get the Horse Market **filmed #2** for the best price.
Mark your calendars—it will be worth the wait, and save money by getting it now!
In the beginning, I promised something sexy – when you head over to the presale side, you will get rewarded with a trailer for the HM **filmed #2**!
PreOrder the HM #2 Video for $50
I will announce new Event dates in advance closer to the end of January, so please follow us wherever you like!
This is already the end of Edition 5 of our Bars and Stripes Gazette.
And that means this is it for today, that is it for 2024 – Happy New Year, and stay safe, stay piggy!
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