Metalpeter's Journal

06/02/2013 17:42 #57750

Pride 2013
Category: photos

My Computer kicked me off the internet mid post so I had a problem so I added the " " and just wanted to say It was great to see everyone and hoping some more pictures show up on here.......

So to be honest there is a part of me that is sorry I didn't go down to the waterfront I mean I still could but... Hide out under a tree I don't know what I was thinking .....

Maybe the intensity of that corner or that I'm a bit tired factored in I should really take a bit of a nap... In any event here are a ton of photos from the Parade......

metalpeter - 06/04/13 04:53
Yeah and I know I missed some stuff just because of people stepping in front of me...Yeah it was pretty big ... I forget how many groups but more then last year....

Robert - 06/03/13 23:36
wow, it really was a big parade this year.

06/02/2013 17:36 #57747

Pride Parade 2013
Category: photos

So to be honest there is a part of me that is sorry I didn't go down to the waterfront I mean I still could but... Hide out under a tree I don't know what I was thinking .....

Maybe the intensity of that corner or that I'm a bit tired factored in I should really take a bit of a nap... In any event here are a ton of photos from the Parade......

06/02/2013 15:28 #57746

Protest the Protesters 2013
Category: photos

So Not sure how the 2 videos I took came out hoping to get them up sometime today but Youtube seems to take so long... I did go out last night but not sure how to put those up so many... So I figured start with the pre parade photos...... Oh It was great to see everyone all... I maybe should have gone down to the waterfront but all ready pretty intense and lots of sun so.....

metalpeter - 06/03/13 23:09
Thanks ... I should have stepped out into street a bit and taken pictures of each person with there own sign ....

Robert - 06/03/13 22:48
whoa, so many photos! some pretty good ones :)

06/01/2013 18:27 #57742

2013 Dyke March
Category: photos

It was worth it to a get a little bit wet

I tried to just watch the March and just snap away with my water camera hope they look good....

It was also bigger then I remembered .....

So ran into an internet problem in middle so pictures are all whacky order..... so this is EDITED a couple times ? Also sorry that I had the camera on large size instead of medium or maybe even small .....

Well that is pretty good Tonight is the thing at Nitetches Dyke Tracy and may get some photos up of that but guessing that will be an after pride thing we shall see enjoy everyone...

05/31/2013 17:05 #57736

Happy Pride and stuff....

So Pride Buffalo has all ready started some event at Cobblestone tonight and they had the 5Gay Run or something last night... To me Pride isn't about being gay although yes that is the entire reason for it... But to me it is about not being judged for whom you are.... At the very least to be treated the same......

Dammit what ever happens I'm going to have fun somehow... I have been having some issues lately argh... I don't know how much I would really say on here... But let me tell you waking up and feeling depressed about ones life isn't fun.... I've been trying to get my place in shape before the bed bugs... I think they are all gone... But just cause I haven't been bit and I haven't seen them doesn't mean that... But taking a chance and going out or at least I plan to Niechtez see some strip teasers and bands and take photos... Hope to not miss the dyke march like my stupid ass did last year ..... Yes I still have a lot of work to do on my place so it can be sprayed assuming my land lord was telling the truth argh.. Just want to nap...... There is a part of me that just wants to toss everything out.... Minus Pictures and Art on walls, and tapes.....

Rain might be going on both days so gotta go see what is up with my water camera .... But the plan is to hopefully go to Elmwood and North someone I know is having a Protest the Protester thing not sure if it will be like 2 people or 70.. I can't be yelling and screaming but would be a good perspective for photos again who knows what will happen... I don't see my self going to the pride things that are like in allentown and the marina ....

Also it is the Greek Festival I never go to that.... Enjoy those that do... Also that games thing for the vets is going on as well.... So enjoy everyone ......

metalpeter - 06/03/13 19:05
Yeah I wonder about that and the mega phones... I know that some people in the past have used the cardboard egg cartons in rooms to make them sound rooms but don't know as that would work or any way to harness it... Yeah kids don't need to hear that... That is right you where one of those Angels for that flight that crashed that had to be tough....

libertad - 06/03/13 18:23
I hear you on the balance thing. Really tough for me, too.

Now I know who you were talking about! The counter protesters who were organized were awesome. Loved their presence. I think it makes a difference. From the perspective of being in the parade it is really awful to encounter them. I really tried as much as I could to shield children from their hateful messages. I don't think I ever want to do any more counter protesting but I'd encourage other people to do it and to find better ways of drowning out their megaphones. I wonder if there is something you could hold in front of it that redirects it back at them?

metalpeter - 06/03/13 18:07
The Person I know knew my Sis through Walgreens... He had a Facebook event Protest the protesters and I didn't know he would be providing signs... The other people seemed to have a louder mega phone though ..... Yeah that was great what you guys did it really was... In terms of posting pictures they go up quick but video maybe from a phone it is different but it takes so long on Youtube....

The thing with the bugs is part of something I've all ways had trouble with it seems and that is getting the good balance ... Once I get home from work it is tough to do much...so many times I go oh when I get home I'll do this and then it doesn't happen......I know I have to do better and I'm also not sure totally how the place would need to be so they can spray... Like how far away from walls and that kind of thing.. Hoping to get to a point where I can ask land lord hey come look at this soon we shall see.......

Glad you liked the pictures and video it was great to see you and everyone else as well...

libertad - 06/03/13 17:28
That's crazy! You went out to North Street because you know someone who was going to protest the protesters and then it turned out to be us who did it. I'm pretty sure that wasn't on any of our minds that day, just sort of something that unfolded. Anyways, I should get my stuff up, the little that I got.

Sorry to hear you are still having a hard time. I'm pretty sure I'd have a complete break down if I had to deal with what you have been. I wish you all the best in getting everything in shape to have it sprayed. Glad you aren't getting bitten anymore but you should definitely have a professional verify that they are gone just to be on the safe side.

Thanks for posting all the pictures and videos, enjoyed looking at them as usual. Good to see you.