Long Time No Postings. . .

I have to apologize for the long lapses and inconsistencies in my entries. No excuses, just lazy and the last thing on my mind. . .

It's been about five months now, my partner and I having moved here. I'm beginning to see more and more things as I become more familiar with the place, mostly very favorable. I've met so many nice people, especially working in the Pub and the Forum. The two are very different and many myths exist about them both (now isn't the time to go into that). I would say that 9 out of 10 people I meet are genuinely friendly. That is a very high ratio of people and it lightens my heart. But there is something that bothers me terribly. There is some very strong negativity amongst people, particularly about the city itself. I can understand it, but it grates on my nerves. At first I shrugged it off, but lately I've been afraid that it might be contagious. Misery does love company, and thats no lie. But one thing I hate, is comiserating. I've always felt if ya didn't like something, then do what you can to improve it or move on. Complaining is useless. I've grown irritated at the self-loathing - it's aggrevating. I guess it's cuz I'm not from here and I see things here that some take for granted. I've seen worse places and I've seen better. The worse places are worse because the people and culture is, well. . . kinda self loathing, complaining, blah blah blah. The productive places well, the people "do" things. . . And if I hear one more fella say "I'm Bored" on Gay.com I'm gonna scream! If your bored, your boring. Find something to do - ain't no one else gotta entertain ya. Sheeesh already - stop with the whining!

Anywho.... I've done my venting. I had a quiet nite at the bar... did some virus checking on the 'puter there, polished the beer coolers and then had a late night group of people that I know come in and really made my nite. They're lots of fun - Lonnie, Kathy and the guys. I like people who like to have fun. If ya ever read this guys, hear me! THANKS!

Gotta head to bed. My sis is coming out here early in the a.m. so I'm a needing some serious sleep... zzzzzzz

Tony