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TJ:
I don't have a computer copy of my grandad and his brother, my great-uncle, in my computer. Sorry.

CoyotePiper:


 A few years ago me and my bud did a road trip through South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. We had a copy of Bob Damron's Guide and we hit every gay saloon along the way. (As well as most of the  str8 joints as the both of us go for str8 guys too.)  ;D

Let me assure you there are plenty of gay cowboys in the West. The watering holes ain't that easy to find and in fact often look closed. Many times we had to find the back door.

However once inside we were always welcomed and just about always recognized as strangers. We usually got little gifts like key chains and pens and had to constantly fend off offers to play pin ball and pool. I still have a list of one gay dude ranch  and a terrific primitive gay camping spot provided by those friendly cowboys.

Great Falls and Missoula Mt were the two towns I remember best. I met the hunkiest blacksmith in the West in Missoula and hung out with that dude for 2 days. To this day I kick myself for not keeping his number.

So although gay cowboys are kinda hidden in the West, it is easy to tap into the culture if you know where to look.

Jeff Wrangler:

--- Quote from: CoyotePiper on May 07, 2006, 11:37:55 pm --- A few years ago me and my bud did a road trip through South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. We had a copy of Bob Damron's Guide and we hit every gay saloon along the way. (As well as most of the  str8 joints as the both of us go for str8 guys too.)  ;D

Let me assure you there are plenty of gay cowboys in the West. The watering holes ain't that easy to find and in fact often look closed. Many times we had to find the back door.

However once inside we were always welcomed and just about always recognized as strangers. We usually got little gifts like key chains and pens and had to constantly fend off offers to play pin ball and pool. I still have a list of one gay dude ranch  and a terrific primitive gay camping spot provided by those friendly cowboys.

Great Falls and Missoula Mt were the two towns I remember best. I met the hunkiest blacksmith in the West in Missoula and hung out with that dude for 2 days. To this day I kick myself for not keeping his number.

So although gay cowboys are kinda hidden in the West, it is easy to tap into the culture if you know where to look.

--- End quote ---

Now, that was really nice to read that people were so hospitable to you on your travels. Made me feel good to read it, and I ain't  jokin'.

(You should have kept the blacksmith's number.  ;) )

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