Froot Loop Cereal Straws

I love Froot Loops, which for some reason you can't get in the U.K. (probably for child protection reasons). When I go to the States I want to eat this for breakfast every day. Yum...

Look Up At The... Well You Tell Me!

I've been manic with work so haven't really had a chance to do a post on our recent concert. That said, here is a video of us in action (or mainly Mladen's bum in action) as we debut Anthony's song "Look Up At The Stars" at the Royal Academy.

Not much movement from us since we were singing backup. In rehearsal and on stage all you can hear is your section's line, so it is pretty amazing to hear it all from the front and what it sounds like when it actually comes together. I think it is really super that we are supporting Anthony, especially since this song is all about his father and Alzheimer's disease. The lyrics and the music (and we) really are beautiful.

The 100 Hottest Women - According To Lesbians

Let me say straight off that I don't know who 90% of the people on this list are. I have at least heard of Angelina Jolie and Kate Winslet, but once you go beyind the top five things get very murky indeed. I put this down to me (a) not being lesbian and (b) not watching much television or films. Anyway, the top 100 hottest women as voted by the readers of After Ellen (who came up with that title?) throws up a number of rather attactive laydeez, non?

P.S. This picture is of someone called Leisha Halley. Never heard of her, but she is purdy...

Don't Forget Tomorrow!

Gay Gadget Geeks!

I normally try to differentiate my interests, but occasionally the world's collide. Many of you already know I am a bit of a geek - I like web programming as well as tinkering with all sorts of electronics. Well, by and large that world is a largely male and straight one or, since it tends to be populated by the socially inept, an asexual one really.

It therefore surprises me, in a pleasant way, when a post on a Engadget, the world's third most visited blog apparently, which is only about a sighting of the iPhone in the wild, becomes instead a discussion of how cute the guy holding the device is.

Hilarious! And once again my faith in humanity is reaffirmed.

Oh... Dear...

Contrary to popular belief, I don't mind a bit of body hair, but a sheepskin rug?

Anyway, this is an excuse to have a shout out about the Design Against Fur campaign run by the Fur Free Alliance (what about their nemesis the Free Fur Alliance?). On the right is one of the winning posters, on the left...

Two Favourite Gay Blogs

I am not really someone who read much gay stuff on line, particularly blogs (oh irony of ironies!) since most bloggers tend to be navel gazers. However, there are a couple of blogs which I do read on a semi-regular basis, and even one which I subscribe to the RSS for.

Little Yellow Different
The first is the original on-line diary of an American Chinese guy called Ernie, living in California and originally working for Yahoo! Like most of us, he has gotten lost, he has parents who (still) don't get him, and a sister with problems. However, despite all these trials, Ernie still manages to write with a delicate and sympathetic wit. Strongly recommended.

Jockohomo
I read loads of tech blogs on line and have almost given up entirely trying to read published magazines since the information that comes out is almost invariably out of date. Well, Jockohomo is the on-line equivalent of Attitude, that is loads of fluff, a few interesting editorial pieces, but an easy to read collection of gay and lesbian (but mainly gay) stuff from around the world.

Hey, this week they are linking to a site called 'Screened Out' about gay and lesbian representation in cinema. Really good stuff!

P.S. If you were wondering the picture is of Rex Harrison and Richard Burton playing hairstylists in 'Staircase' (1969)

Blowout Band Night!

The wait was worth it! I was really looking forward to the Blowout Band Night, cunningly organized by the altos and tenors as a social-slash-fundraiser, not only because it was one of those events where all the Pinkies get together for an evening of singing and drinking (and since we have just a fortnight to go before the concert, heaven knows we need it!), but also because this was a great chance to see four very different bands in action.

It kicked off with Nelson Romeu and the charismatic Jackie belting out several rock numbers. You could not have wished for a more energetic start! Then it was time for a switch of pace and sound with the acoustic Thankyou Driver and Cilla's magical guitar. Everyone knows I am a fan of Paleday, so I am not going to gush too much - but when they came on we took to the dance floor. This was also the debut performance of Eurotramp and If I Lived On The Moon. The night ended with the cabaret stylings of Something Fishy. Eliza Mars and Lara Montage - we love you!

Nelson Romeu


Thankyou Driver


Paleday


Something Fishy


All the bands are linked in the Pinkie Friends listings on the right, so check them out. More pics are available in My Pink Bits too!