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All classified ads are placed and/or quoted GENERAL POLICY: I ®maopIS for ads up to 45 words in length. Classified All ads that are of charge must be prepaid knees and get to it. Beg forgiveness if you must, ads will be categorized as follows: and accompanied by a check or money order Monthly gay horoscope for September, 2004 but there are better things to be doing on your (c)Copyright 2004 by Richard Brown, all rights made payable to the edge magazine. All ads knees. Category #1 reserved ISSN 1499-6537 http://www.gay- This is an individual category that is free of are to be mailed to: The Edge, P.O. Box 12, astrology.com Rockford, IL 61105 by deadline date listed CANCER June 21 - July 22 charge. Classified ads that fall under this Okay, now like get the energy right this month, category are personals, housing/roommate, in the current issue of the edge magazine. The ARIES March 21 - April 19 and wow, do things ever go right. Get it wrong, items for sale and for rent. Edge is not liable for errors made due to ques- Get out the rubber gloves, the latex, the chlo- and I don't want to hear about it, although likely tionable ad information and/or legibility of com- rine bleach, and all the healthy stuff you so de- Category #2 I will anyway. First of all, you are the walking rided your ex for. It's the month for you to get This is a commercial category that is quoted pleted ad placement form. All completed ad chatterbox whether you like it or not. But get totally neurotic about anything to do with at a price of $10 per ad, per issue. Classified placement forms will be treated with confiden- this energy on cue. If you wallow in your usual health, Aries. I suppose you could splurge on ads that fall under this category are business, tiality. The edge magazine does not release cesspool of self- indulgent whining, this verbal vitamins, health food, and an exercise program, employment, masseurs and escorts. energy multiplies to the point that even your customer's personal information. and all those other conventional but boring mother hangs up the phone on you. Beware your healthy things. But boring is the accurate word rapier-sharp tongue, knave. However, if you pour to describe it. There is, however a bright side, your abundant charm into every glowing word CLASSIFIED AD PLACEMENT FORM in fact, very bright. Look, here's how good it sliding over your silver tipped tongue. there will Place your ad by filling out the form below could get. If you get this month right, you could responsible for errors made from handwritten ads) be far more than silver (or even gold) for your (please print - The Edge is not be nominated for Safe Sex Slut of the Month. lips to savour in the dark of the night. Remem- C'mon, get out of the alleys for once. We're ber that sweet nothings are really something counting on you for a good clean performance. sometimes for someone. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 LEO July 23 - August 22 So you're looking for the perfect little love af- Not a Leo's energy this month. You'll feel like fair. Hah! Fat chance of that, although there's a you're walking around with underwear two sizes fat chance of several other things, several of too small. Ouch! Yes, the entire world wants the which could get you lined up in the anonymous details itemized to perfection, in point form, and sexual disease clinic, which in this day and age don't forget the spell and grammar check. means the disease might be anonymous, but you Sheesh! Aren't there any flunkies around to won't be. (Ever wonder where your ex's new Ad category (check one): [ ] Category #1 [ ] Category #2 whom you can delegate this boring petty little lover works?) Naughty, naughty, Taurus. You stuff? 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Do you still have some at the top of the heap grandly bestowing your settle it in the bedroom. of the cool clothes you purchased at the now 30 3 fourth entering at the last minute. The parently Michael Goodin and his x Josh There are just some things first contestant Tisha came out daz- got into it in The Office beer garden. that Spandex zling the audience with her pasties and From what I'm told both fists and beer dance routine. The second contestant bottles were flying for this one. should not Cover. Malarie was almost immediately dis- qualified for stripping down to noth- In closing, I would like to strongly By Carin Lessnless ing on the top half of her body. The make a point to everyone about what third contestant was a return from last is coming up in November. The presi- Like it or not, we live in an extremely key here, is moderation. If you're not year, Burl. When I first heard he was dential election this year is a VERY weight conscious society. Every where happy with the way something is, one of the contestants, I thought great, IMPORTANT one for us and everyone you look it's: "Low Carb! Low Fat! Re- CHANGE IT. Now I know some of you he's going to show his ass again and in our community. It is imperative that duced Fat!" The key word here, is fat. may get a full diaper over that, claim- win. I have to say, I was amazingly sur- each and every one of us not only is The part that I don't get is this- How ing that "No matter what I do, I can't prised! Burl obviously put some time registered to vote, but do just that, did people stay in shape long before lose weight." Well let me tell you and effort in to his performance. Not VOTE! Only your vote can make the the likes of Atkins and South Beach hit something, honey. My 78 year old only did he have his routine down, but difference and allows us to be heard. us? Almost every gay boy I know falls grandmother decided to change some- he brought out this beautiful blond boy We have worked hard to get where we into one of three categories: Model thing. She changed what she ate, and to be part of his production. Great job are at today and if do not get Bush out Skinny, Ripped and Hot, and "I really exercised her ass off. Literally. She lost Burl! The forth contestant was Bobby of office, we will be standing in the shouldn't eat that." No one seems to 54 pounds. It just goes to show you that who did a great job for being a last same place we are today, 4 years from be happy the way they are. And how it's never too late. And if exercising and minute contestant. The obvious win- now. So please, make sure that you could they be? I won't bore you with saying no to the Ho-Ho's is not in the ner was Burl and his assistant. are registered to vote and when the obvious-We're deluged every day cards for you, then you just have to let November's election is here, everyone by advertisements and other media to it go, and be happy with who you are. Milwaukee was the grand host city tells our government to get Bush out believe we should look a certain way. If you'd rather walk around the house for the double headed pageant...Miss of office by VOTING!! The hot people we see are, if not who drinking pancake batter from a plastic Cream City and Miss Cosmopolitan, we'd like to be, then at least someone bucket, it's time to take a good look at USofA 2004. Kyllie West and Jackie we'd like to talk into bed with us. So yourself, and perhaps deliver to your- Roberts were the hostess's for this Well friends and family, that con- what's the answer? Where do we find self a series of ultimatums. event that had 10 contestants total. cludes another month of news, gossip common ground amongst the sea of "I Denise Blu, who hasn't been seen for and drama. As always, remember, if Can't Believe it's Not Butters"? Forgive me for going off on a bit of a a while, came in and took the Miss you don't have anything nice to say, tangent. I believe that the bottom line Cream City crown home with Nova email it to me at: D'Vine as first runner up. Chantal was Well, here's a start- PUT DOWN THE here is, if you're going to choose to take [email protected] FORK. If you think about it, it's a lot two plates to the buffet, please don't crowned Miss Cosmopolitan, with Déjà harder to work off 500 calories on the wear electric blue spandex while you Vu as the first runner up. Mr. and Mrs. Wisconsin were attendance for this treadmill than it is to just NOT eat the bend over the chicken wings. We al- Your loyal gossip & rumor central queen, Double Quarter Pounder. Believe me, ready know where they're going to end pageant as well. If you are someone as an active participant in the food ser- up. We don't need a sneak preview. We who likes pageants, The Office vice industry, having a Diet Coke with can, however, offer to secure your feed NiteClub has Shontel Productions Miss your Fettuccine-Alfredo-Heart-Clogger- bag. Forest City, USofA pageant coming up Mime A'Latta. grease' On-A-Blue-Plate-Special is not a good September 18th and The Office start. Claiming to be an avid Atkins Love and Hisses, NiteClub's Miss Illinois Continental dieter does not mean that you can put Plus 2005 state pageant on November away greasy bacon cheeseburgers with- Carlin/ Leimmiedes: 13th. out the bun by the fistfull, either. The The only good gossip I have is ap-
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A'Lotta Grease \L- is the WORD nifer Marlow. Jodie did a great job and even gave us a show of a little more then just from the Editor: dance. You go gurrrrrrl with those titty's Hi everyone...here we are again, of yours! It's really nice seeing the return Hello, Edge Readers! I thought it was ad. I won't go into much detail about another month of news, gossip and of Jennifer Marlow...a true classic from the time to write to all of you and let you that until it's set in stone. Also we're rumors. First thing I'd like to touch past. After doing some snooping around I know some of the changes that we've putting together a calendar of events on is an issue that I've never written found out Dena and Katrina canceled be- made and are planning to make. As about that is something that affects every- cause Dena was taking a trip to Florida to put in the magazine, so for all you you can see we've gone to a four-color bar owners who would like to list your one in and outside our community.. .SAFE instead...doesn't this make the 2nd time format on the cover since June, and it sex. It is MANDATORY and your responsi- Dena has done this to The Office?? The weekly events, please send an email a very successful change. bility that you play safe every time and use next show of course had CeCe Martin and has been to [email protected]. Also if condoms. It is also your responsibility to again, advertised was Lyric St. James, Stella Some columnists that have joined the you're not listed in our directory please be HIV tested on a regular basis. The Of- Bi-Starlite, CC Domino and Alexis St. Edge family are Marc and Tom, writ- send us an email and let us know. fice NiteClub offers FREE and James...but, we got Lyric, Stella, Taylor ers of the "Skinheadetic Leather World Sometimes we don't know some orga- CONFIDENTAL testing the first Thursday Roberts and Denise Blu from Milwaukee. Column", these are two great guys and nizations exist until you speak up, the of every month as well as the Winnebago Again I snooped around and found out that we're happy to have them back on email is [email protected] Health Department everyday. Please, pro- CC Domino canceled at the last minute and board. "Madison Happenings" has or [email protected]. Those tect yourself and everyone you are with! apparently CC made the booking for Alexis changed to the "Voice of Madison", send- and didn't tell her. From I was told, the two last emails are also good for Travis thought it was time for an up- ing us comments or suggestions about Now on to the regular stuff...at the be- great friendship of CC and Alexis fell apart grade to the name of his column. An- .would love to the magazine. And if you have an event ginning of the month Cody Domino headed a couple of months ago.. other new column is "Montage", by down to North Carolina to compete in the know the grease behind that one. I was at your business that we didn't cover D. He will be discussing fash- Mr. Gay USA national contest. Since I pleasantly surprised by Stella who MC'd Bailey and would like to have pictures in the didn't make the trip down, I made a couple this show. She actually did a great job! I'm ion, sex, romance and other gay items magazine, we would love to have them phone calls to get the 411. From what I'm sure most of you have noticed the absence that we all like to talk about. James (provided there is room). Remember told, the boys were not playing this year of Tajma Hall lately. I asked John what was Beach who wrote "Videos from the the higher the resolution the better. and most came ready to battle. Talents up and he told me she took a few shows Vault" is now writing "Cocktails", were clean, swimsuits were beautiful and off for other obligations and she will be which is a fun article to read and de- Lastly, the staff at the Edge Maga- club wear was stunning. Ryan Davis from back in full force for the last show in Sep- scribes how to mix a drink with men. zine has been tossing around the idea Florida was crowned the new Mr. Gay USA, tember. On the same weekend that this And of course we have our Lottie this to 2004 with first runner up Monte St. James. last show took place, the Oh Zone had their of going bi-weekly. In order for Dodge and Miss A'lotta Grease who are work. I will be opening up an office in Second and third runner up were Todd foam party and swimsuit contest. Jamie stirring up drama all around Wiscon- White and Savion Simpson Black. Our was the winner of the swimsuit contest Milwaukee, WI at the beginning of Oc- sin and Illinois. Cody Domino scored in 9th place which with Gina as first runner up. As far as the tober. This is also the time we will was definite accomplishment from 12th foam part of this night, I was a little con- consider going bi-weekly. Our dead- place from last years contest. Unfortu- fused. I have only seen something like this On to the personals section. We now lines for the bi-weekly issues are listed you can visit nately they changed the rules this year and on Queer as Folk and it was chest high offer online personals, on page 22 and on page 1. I would like only took the top 8 instead of the top 12. foam. When they first filled the area, the our website: wwwedgemagonline.com to end by saying thank you for your The Office NiteClub plunged into some- foam was that high.. ,but after a couple les- and submit a personal/classified online support and input. I look forward to thing different and brought Exotica in for bians ran through it, it was about six inches without all the hassle of filling out bringing the Wisconsin and Illinois a fantasy party in their show lounge. I was off the floor and stayed that way??? I was paperwork and mailing it and hoping GLBT community many more issues in unable to attend, but I'm sure there were also told it was a dry foam, but from the for a response. It's fast and easy and the future. toys to fit anyone's desires. The Office's comments I was hearing, some were not might get you a date in half the time! first show of the month was a good one, happy about their clothes being all wet??? We will be adding some cool features but with a few obvious changes. 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by Travis Copeland around here lately. In case none of you noticed, it's been a crappy-ass summer. I mean. I work October Vol. 2 • No. 7 New There's something queer in the state of my fingers to the bone 25 hours a week at my September 23rd Jersey... Oh. wait, it's just Governor McGreevey! part-time job, and do you think I could enjoy Yes, the Top Dog (or bottom dog. depending on my time off? No: rainy, cold, and overcast. Even his preference) of the Garden State (psht!) is a the bar scene hasn't been too engaging. boner-fide (ala Beavis and Butthead) homo- a possible sexual. On Aug. 12. amid rumors of A few weeks ago our sexy Milwaukee friend, an- resignation. Governor James McGreevey Jared, stayed the weekend with us. "Put on your nounced that he was gay. had a same-sex affair, party dress," I told him. "we'll show you a gay and would resign come Nov. 15. old time!" We did the bars and the on Sunday. . . Well. crud: one of the things-to-do that I can't So who was the guy named in the extra-marital believe I've never mentioned is Sunday brunch (*giggle!*) affair? An Israeli poet and ex-seaman at the Shamrock! It starts around 10 or 11 a.m. back by the name of Golan Cipel. Cipel has fled and runs until about 2 or so (you'd have to talk gay (right— to Israel and claims that he's not to one of the bartenders to be sure). and the the I've heard that one before! Mostly from food is great and very reasonably priced. You've "straight" college boys I've picked up online...). also got to try the Bloody Marys and mimosas. McGreevey's side says that Cipel wanted $50 you million to stay mum about the affair. Can In other bar news, rumor has it that Club 5 has I,,,,,,1|,,,,,,|,,|I,I,,I,,I,I,I,I,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I,I,,,,,,,,,,,,, say "blackmail?" Sure you can! But I reckon I'd a new bar manager (congrats, Dave!). The previ- shut up the governor for $50 million! ous one is leaving to pursue another career. Bye, Jason! We'll miss you and your watered-down THAT And have you seen pictures of this Cipel fellow? drinks! Just kidding. MOBILE MASSAGE not too bad, but you'd think "Your Total Health Awareness Team" Well, I guess he's that if a governor was gonna fool around, he'd And by the time this column hits the stands, MADISON, WI pick someone worth fooling around with! When school will have begun in Madison. Madison finn the I think if sexy careers, "Israeli poet" isn't at Area Technical College has already started. and THAT Guy top of my list.. . Then again. look at what Clinton UW will have started Sept. 2. If I can pull a
JBryan,iHrfu8f BS - Executive Director went spelunking with. I guess there's no ac- miracle out of my ass I might even be able to get counting for taste. registered by then. UW-Madison was rated the
aJEld1"1 seventh-best public university, and whoever put THAT Place In the meantime, McGreevey is the highest that list together ought to be castrated. Or, worse elected position being held by a homo. I imag- yet. be forced to try to enroll at the UW. The 614 7th Street ine that's a little stressful, so I went to the bureaucracy there rivals that of the federal gov- Rockford, IL 61104 Governor's website and sent him a nice happy ernment. e-mail of support. I'm sure he'll never get it, but
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a3iAIas[uLIIa]3tlry 'I don't like cheese!" & Referral Services rather, dating a new homeowner!) I wonder if (608) 559-0322 Orkin accepts "sexual favors" as a form of pay- As far as Madison goes, it's been Dullsville ment... 22ZZ 11 opened though, there was no mistaking that this LJi was a pageant not soon forgotten. The promot- Iq ers of the event, Allanah Powers of Miss Cosmo and Jackie Roberts & Dan Valley of Miss Cream City stepped into something that's never been done before in these parts and despite the
. FREE glitches here and there — scored a HIT. ONLINE Of course, with anything that's really good — Th Fi there are PERSONALS & CLASSIFIEDS ffil. more than a few who have NOTHING -I good to say about it. Case in point — a couple of out of town gals made it known that nothing HE was really THAT good about the Milwaukee pag- eant. Well, all I can say is what is USUALLY said there to gals who show up in Milwaukee with nothing but criticism. Milwaukee likes to treat it's out of town guests with some respect and dignity, out So, if you read last month's column, you know no matter how foul they can be at times. So, d!t- that the theme was the Double-Crowning pag- eant in Milwaukee. If you missed the double- despite the nasty attitude, mud-packed faces and tick it noticeEREEHH- crowning pageant — you missed one of the best inability to hold their liquor - the phase "fuck EH- things to come out of the Cream City in some- you" would never come from a Milwaukee gal's lips. Instead time! More of that later. we prefer to say, "Girl — you LE look STUNNING!". Well, to the ones I'm mentioning.....a big fat "You look STUNNING" d ge Congratulations to Emir Illuzion who celebrated is in order! a her birthday in style. Our former Miss Wiscon- sin Continental Plus rewarded herself with a new crown to her collection — Miss Rainbow Over The contestants who made the evening so won- Wisconsin! Held in Green Bay the beginning of derful included some of the 'heavy-hitters' of Wisconsin. Shortly before registration was fin- www.edgemagonline.com: the month, it saw Emir winning the glass hat, 1BHI followed by Rachel Vanders and then ished, we had Chantal, Nova D'Vine, Billie Blaze. 11
the Fox gII.H Valley's own — Busty Sinclair! All of them did a Brandi Wyne, Diamond Girl, Tiffany Hart, Kyllie great job with Emir & Rachel scoring tickets to Stevens. Deja Voo and the incredible first time state — and I expect to see Miss Sinclair on a pre- run of Milwaukee's Natasha Marques. Everyone lim stage in the near future. was comfortable and pulling out their props and Serving the needs of Rockford's gowns until a little voice was heard in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, The national Mr. USA pageant is over and done background followed by the person owning CJ versit Transgender and Questioning with. Our folks from Wisconsin made their pres- the voice. Denise "L'il Bit" Blu arrived just in or Rockford ence known. Although no one captured the top time to register. A few jaws dropped and it was Community for over 10 years. honors, Cody Domino (Mr. Wisconsin USA) came readily known that the rules of engagement have in 9th and Phil Stevens (Mr. Borderline USA) changed — Denise is in the house!! Denise has Tuesday's - Parenting with Pride - Support for gay and lesbian parents - 6 - 7:30 p.m. came in 14th of the Wisconsin group. As I've been hidden away for a while, The last time you said before — anyone who had the dedication to might have seen her was for the Miss Club 219 Wednesday's - Rainbow Christian Fellowship - Bible study and support for the GLBTQ Christian Community. 7 p.m. Diversity Resource Center not only compete within the state but then take pageant a couple years ago. This little power- the time and resources needed out of state to house came in 2nd Alternate and was within a Thursday's - Youth Drop-In Hours - Providing a safe place for gay, lesbian, bisexual and compete nationally deserves some kudos! Great couple points of beating our Miss Wisconsin transgender youth ages 13-20 - 4-9 p.m. Diversity Resource Center job, Guys! Continental — Taylor Roberts. And then there Friday's - Gay Men's Discussion Group - 7 - 8 p.m. were 10 Transgender Group - Meets the second Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. Diversity Resource Center. Then there's that little ol' pageant that took place PFLAG Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays - Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Sunday of on Chantal played it safe and clean. Nova was Toxic August 17th at Cage. The double-crowning every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner Road, Rockford, IL that combined Miss Cosmopolitan WI USofA and (literally...the song). Natasha did Shakira and Cream City WI USofA. The drama started right Deja Voo stepped out with her cute dance-mate away. With 10 contestants, interview went and tore up the stage with moves that had the For more information, call 964-2639 or visit our Web site at www.diversityofrockford.org audience and judges in awe, Kyllie Stevens longer than planned and the pageant didn't get Diversity of Rockford Resource Center 117 South 3rd Street, Rockford IL 964-2639 underway until after 10:30pm. When the doors turned into Kelly Osbourne and Brandi Wyne thought she turned into Dolly, gave
Tiffany I 21N ''LJTL:- 'Barbie' a go and Billie Blaze was the energized were - since the night definitely belonged to and not-so-sure-footed Annie Lennox. From the the contestants! very beginning - this was as close as you could get to being at a STATE PAGEANT - and these And it wouldn't be a pageant without a little By James Beach gals were taking no prisoners. The talent of the drama! The Booger Bus had a few bitter queens night belonged to the little known Denise Blu. in attendance. One reportedly remarked to a From the back of the bar, few could see the intro judge "I thought we were better friends than since she and her dancers were on the floor, We this!" If that's the case, honey - maybe you saw some whisps of grass fans in the air and should only run for pageants where your en- what you're Since autumn is fast approaching, you de- The young guy grins a lot and continues then they rose. "He Lives In Me" was the song emies are judges or maybe improve doing on stage. Then the highlight of the cide to play hooky from work and go for a running a hand through his hair—you sus- - and you may have seen it done before but this gal brought a national talent to a prelim stage evening for one judge was walking out to their hike instead. You select a nearby park, put pect he's nervous. for a shot at a State title and nailed it! What a car. This judge were met by a 'dresser' or friend on your Merrells, and leave your A&F shirt pageant debut for Miss Blue! More than one or whatever in the hell it was telling this judge. in the car so your Midwestern tan can soak When you ask his name. he tells you it's crown wearing prelim winner in the audience "I'm going to CUT you!" in response to how this up the last of the summer sun. Harvey. That sparks an idea. and you in- was rethinking what they're planning for state. judge scored their friend. Oh - is this nice or vite him over to your place for a Harvey We can honestly say that the Milwaukee gals what? What a pathetic excuse for a friend. a On the trail, you see a youthful male about WaLlbanger. are not - excuse the French - Fucking around dresser. a supporter or however you represented fifty paces ahead, unhooking climbing this year! Good Luck Chantal. Denise, Deja, Nova yourself. You should have gotten your licks in ropes from his belt. Apparently. he's just The climber accepts and the two of you and Krystal - the winners of Milwaukee's three that night. dear, since you'll never be welcome at another pageant in Milwaukee again. I guess completed a trip up and down the park's head back toward your car. As you discuss preliminaries! you're Queen will have to find someone else to As you banging against walls and climbing on thirty-foot granite wall. hike closer, In the end, Chantal too top honors by winning give her a hand. Let me be the first to congratu- faces, the mounting tension becomes his tight, sinewy frame becomes easier to evening gown and interview and is your new lating you on pissing off the wrong people. Tay- admire. nearly intolerable. Drinking your cocktails Miss Cosmopolitan WI USofA. Denise Blu came lor Roberts - WE GOT YOUR BACK! And __along afterward seems like a definite possibility. up close behind with the title of Miss Cream with that being said let me also add that knife- The climber nods and runs a hand through City WI USofA. Also placing were Deja Voo as wielding horror of a human being - "YOU LOOK his longish dirty blond hair. You quicken 1st Alternate to Miss Cosmo and our own Nova STUNNING!!" your stride then immediately slow down, D'Vine as 1st Alternate to Miss Cream City. To congratu- trying to come up with something intelli- Mixing the Harvey Wallbanger me and many in the crown. the winner that Despite these tawdry little episodes - lations to all the gals who competed. There gent to say. The glaring sun warms your night was our contestant who placed #5 - Natasha Marques. A couple points from taking something to be said for going up against ten shoulders but doesn't help your thinking. Tall cooler glass Add ice cubes gown and solid in her standings the entire night people in a pageant. You can hang your head up judge commented on what an 1 shot Vodka - this new gal gave some seasoned performers a high since every Just as you settle on saying "hi," the climber run for their rhinestone-studded life. Person- incredibly difficult job they had. It good to know Fill with Orange Juice bends forward to stuff some of his gear into ally - I think she took evening gown but I wasn't that there are some people out there that are his knapsack. You get a first-class view as 12/ shot Galliano a judge. More than one judge said it was the competitors in the truest sense of the word and his shorts stretch over his long, lean ass. Decorate with Cherry and Orange Slice hardest pageant that they have EVER had the aren't searching for the pageants that have two For a moment you're lost in the fantasy of privilege of judging and Natasha brought it on or three gals competing just to increase their collection. taking him right then and there, against for her debut pageant! Girl - that evening gown odds of adding some jewelry to their the rough granite rock face. and hair was INCREDIBLE! The next pageant that's coming up will be the About Vodka Also on stage for the first time ever this year - first bar title pageant for Milwaukee's newest As the climber stands upright again you Vodka remains the most versatile of alco- we had a walk with Miss Gay Wisconsin USofA place to be. Out-N-About will be hosting the first consider whether or not he's showing off, Al- holic beverages. Distilled from grains, - Holly Hot Damn and Mr. Gay Wisconsin USA. annual Miss Out-N-About this August 30th. or merely packing up his equipment. of no- ready, there are a couple names that are rumored mostly corn and wheat, vodka is not aged. Cody Domino. This started out the list When he removes his T-shirt to dab at some • tables in the audience. One name that was mis- to be vying for the crown - names that you have Colorless, odorless, and virtually tasteless, sweat on the back of his neck, you're sure takenly absent from the list since the list of no- not seen competing in some time. It should be vodka allows the mixer to retain most of it's the former. tables took up three columns on a page was Miss a much welcome addition to the pageant circuit its flavor. The differences between vod- gals who own Out-N-About • S. Suzie S. - sorry GAL!! Other entertainers on in Milwaukee. To the kas are due to the types of grain used, as Miss Wis- - Hat's off to you and GOOD LUCK! You introduce yourself and make small-talk the stage included judge and current well as the distilling and filtering processes. consin Continental Taylor Roberts, Phaedra Free, while watching his face closely for signs This country filters most of its vodkas Jackie Roberts and our singing Diva and judge Following this us will be Miss Forest City Wis- that he's as horny and willing as you are. through activated charcoal. #5 - Kelly. This was all filler - as good as they consin USofA September 18th at the "Office"
20 13 nightclub in Rockford. There may be only two glamour then now is your chance. Well, we can't or three preliminaries left and this should be a very well put Miss "Hot" Damn's phone num- good one. How can it not with the wonderful ber out for general use so if you're interested, Burl- winner of the and sexy Michelle at the helm! Good luck in please email me at lottiedodge@ sbcglobal.net Rockford. Michelle — make it one for the books! and I'll forward you contact information. amather stripper contest By the time that this magazine is out — Miss With all that said. shoot on over to the website Continental may be in full swing in the Windy for the month. In honor of our newly crowned City. Best wishes to our representatives from Miss Cosmopolitan Wisconsin USofA, we'll di- at the Office Miteclub Wisconsin — Taylor Roberts & Justine D'Zire! rect you to Miss Chantal's website so you can These two are no amateurs when it comes to find out a little more about one of our newest national pageants and we wish them all the best competitors for the state title. You can locate in Chicago. I know it's been a frustrating hard her at http://divachantal.tripod.com. The pic- time getting there but now you can make it all tures are absolutely incredible and really show- pay off! Get 'em! cases what a beauty we have representing Mil- waukee. And a quick mention of Miss Gay Wisconsin USofA's other endeavor. Miss "Hot" Damn is That's it for now. Don't forget to drop in at Fluid also feverishly promoting the Ms. Gay Wiscon- on Thursday's for Post Office night with Taylor sin USofA pageant. This one is for the gals! If Roberts. I've made my way down there a couple you're over 21. gay or bi and a real girl — then times and it's always fun! Of course, Shannon this might be for you! A fantastic prize package DuPree has #69 on reserve — but there are plenty (over $400) and appearances around the state. of other numbers to be had! As always — if you You don't have to go to nationals — once you don't have any grease to report then go out and win you get to sit back with that big rhinestone make some and get back to me at hat and sash and just look GRANDE! So...if [email protected]. you're sick of the boys getting all the glitz and
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