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RUFF THOUGHTS: “Loosing a Mentor”

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Just found out about a friend that passed away about a year ago. A Mentor from Denver we met on MSN chat like… 13 yrs ago… who held our hands (pulling them really) as we stepped out of that conservative Ohio “closet” and went to our first Gay Event in San Francisco. 

I remember him saying “You guys can hold hands out on the streets here” which made me feel so liberated and start to feel comfortable in my own skin. He took us to “The Loading Dock” in San Francisco and also to Folsom Street Fair where I wore incredibly loose leather chaps, white jock strap and a harness… with a colorful sunburn as a souvenir.  

It took years of events like this to finally feel like I didn’t need to hide like I did back in Toledo, Ohio.

He was one of those people that showed me how important it is to be supportive, understanding and patient to those just coming out. It is NOT easy for everyone even with progress in society. 

Bob and I hadn’t talked in years but I did get a chance to thank him at one point a while back.  For that, I’m beyond grateful and hope anyone who reads this takes the time, today, to thank those who have been there for them the same way.  

Love you, Bob….

-Ruff

“WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY?”

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 Kink Script Contest 

Have you ever wanted to see your fantasies come to life in a Kink.com shoot? Do you have an amazing idea for a BDSM script sitting in your head just waiting to be put on paper? Well, now is your chance to have this all happen! Kink is launching a script contest to find the best, most original story from our fans and produce that story into a Featured Kink Shoot! So here is your chance to see your bondage fantasy directed and produces here at Kink. 

Grand Prize

Winner of the Grand Prize will receive a $2,000 cash prize, a private tour of the Armory (travel to SF not included), screen credit (pseudonyms okay), an autographed photo from the shoot, and a year’s subscription to the Kink site of your choice. 

Runners-Up 

If your script/story is used for a Kink shoot you will receive screen credit (pseudonyms okay) and a year subscription to the Kink site of your choice. There can be as many runners-up as there are good scripts submitted; so go for it and let your imagination run wild! 

Honorable Mention 

Everyone who submits a script that meets our submission criteria will receive 5 Kinks, which will be good for use at Kink-On-Demand or Kink Live.


* Click on the Rubber Gimp for more information on this contest*

INSEAM MEN gives…

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2 Days only–Save 15% on All Inseam Items and help Hurricane Sandy victims at the same time! 

Inseam is donating 10% of all sales from here until the end of the year ANDalso clothing from inventory to the much needed Hurricane relief!!!

What’s the catch? You have only 2 days to take advantage of the 15% offer–November 10th and 11th.  Simply use the code, “SANDYRELIEF” when checking out of your order.  $49 mimimum order. The donating part?–we will take care of for you.  Thank you!

Chicago Halloween Parade *CHANGE*

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Slight change of plans for Halloween in Chicago this year.  Chicago’s Halloween is *OVER THE TOP* fun.  The parade is always spectacular and the costumes are always top notch.  

“The parade will be starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday October 31, later than in years past, with a pre-party and costume registration from 4 to 6 p.m. at Circuit Nightclub, located at 3641 N Halsted, just south of Waveland where the new parade route kicks off. For the first time since it’s inception, the Parade route is lengthening and also flipping directions, traveling from Waveland in the north to Belmont in the south instead of the usual south to north route”. 

 Full Article

Chicago Rubbermen Party this weekend

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October Bar Night – RUBBERIZE the Newbies

“I don’t have any rubber yet…Do you have anything I can borrow to wear…I don’t want to be the only one in the bar not in rubber.”

Calling all newbies, the curious, the uninitiated, the unrubberized – THIS MONTH IS FOR YOU! Our October bar night will feature a gear try on night. If you have a friend who is curious but uncertain, we’ll be dressing and shining up volunteers in borrowed gear. The Rubbermen received a significan donation of rubber (sizes small, medium, and some large) and we’d like to try it out on everyone! Also, if you are looking to sell your gear at MIR and want to generate interest, bring your gear and show it off before you sell it. All the fun kicks off on Saturday, October 20 at 10:30 PM at Touche, located at 6412 North Clark Street in Chicago.

MIR is here! Volunteers Still Needed
Mister International Rubber weekend begins on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Center on Halsted located at 3656 North Halsted Street in Chicago. Visit www.mirubber.com to learn about the weekend including the kink market, contest, demo space, area parties, and everything shiny in between. If you’re interested in contributing a few hours during the weekend, click here to send an email to Brad, MIR’s Volunteer Coordinator.

Gear Sale at MIR
Once again, the Rubbermen are proud to present the Gear Sale at the MIR Kink Market! We will help you sell your used gear for cash and you can buy used gear for cheap! Head on over to www.mirubber.com to learn more about the weekend and the Kink Market. The process is simple:

  1. Bring your gear to the market
  2. Decide how much you want for each item, and we’ll help you tag and price your gear.
  3. Check with us periodically to see how your sales are going and cash out whenever you are ready. 10% of the sale price goes to the Chicago Rubbermen and you keep the rest!
If you are already familiar with how the process works and want to get a head start on your paperwork, you can download a copy of our forms by clicking here.

IML 2013 Update

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Did you purchase an all-weekend pass to the Vendor Market 
at IML this year? 

Remember the voucher you were given?

$25 off all ticket levels for IML 2013 (our 35th Anniversary) with the code included on your voucher. 


Follow this link to get started:


IML 2012 winner
What’s IML like? 

Never Been?


2013 is your year to find out.

More Blog Entries with Photos of IML can be found 

Mr Midwest Rubber Weekend in Chicago

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Special Guest… Mr International Rubber 2012, Sly Hands!

Plans for the 2012 Mr Midwest Rubber Contest are coming together.

We are pleased to announce that no less than three men that bear the title of Mr International Rubber will be joining us for this big contest weekend, July 20-22, 2012.

All the way from Manchester, England, Mr International Rubber 2012, Sly Hands will be with us to serve as a judge for this year’s contest. Joining Sly on the judges panel will be Mr International Rubber 2011, G-Man from Atlanta; Mr Midwest Rubber 2006, Dan-the-Rubberman; Mr Chicago Leather 2012, Angel Velez and our Mr Midwest Rubber 2011, Patrick “Pleep” Pierson. . . And once again we are honored to have Mr International Rubber 2003, RubberWilli come back and serve as our host for this year’s contest.

The winner of Mr Midwest Rubber will represent Chicago and the Midwest at Mr International Rubber 2013 Contest this coming November 2-4. Mr Midwest Rubber 2012 contestant application may be downloaded here.

For Information on Weekend Events, CLICK HERE.

A Wise Friend once said…

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“As much as the fetish scene is seen as all encompassing and inclusive. Its bollocks…we’re a group of people, just like any other groups of people. We have our cliques, expectations and social norms in our little microcosm. No one wants to break from them. Or upset the applecart for fear of being ostracised. So why would someone tell a bluf guy theyre being an arrogant boring fart. Or likewise tell the little pig in rubber that shes going a little bit self destructive?” 


– “HarderThisTime“




Food for thought.


Discuss.

Chicago Rubbermen Anniversary Party THIS Weekend

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JULY 14 – Chicago Rubbermen 6th Anniversary Party 

We are turning six this year!

Come join us for a night of socializing and shiny rubber at Cell Block Chicago(it’s like we’re regulars now!) on Saturday, July 14 starting at 10:30 PM. We’ll be giving away cash, a gift certificate to Shel-don Leather here in Chicago, Illinois, and some great rubber gear from one of our very own rubbermen from over in Michigan. (Special shout out: Thanks for your donation, Bill!)

**SPECIAL NOTE** If you live out of state, are unavailable on the 14th, or otherwise cannot join us, you can participate, too! Just send us an email to chicagorubbermen@gmail.com beginning with the words “I like rubber because…” and you’ll be entered to win a rubbery prize, too!

Winners of the email drawing will be notified by email.

*(no purchase necessary valid offer if you like the shiny only valid if you’re alive and not a zombie)*

 Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/397127933666249/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChicagoRubbermen

“Out in the Park” (Chicago Area)

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Out in the Park @  Six Flags Great America
Saturday  September 8th  2012
A benefit for TPAN
Celebrate Pride in the Park ALL DAY LONG
with a bonus exclusive PRIVATE EVENT  just for us!  9pm – 1 am!!
Advance Tickets  $35  – includes admission and 
FREE Parking all day long and the Private event as well!
RSVP on the Facebook Page to be notified when Tickets are on Sale.

American Brotherhood Weekend in CHICAGO

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ABW Weekend will again be held in Chicago–October 5-7, 2012. It’s a fun weekend you don’t want to miss. And, now, they’re offering a Beat The Heat discount on ticket packages. 


 Click here for details and contestant application: http://www.americanbrotherhood.com/

* This is going to be a Tricky Weekend as it’s also the same weekend as Mr Midwest Leather weekend in Saint Louis.