Howdy from Phoenix

Well, we're here, we're queer -- and having a wonderful time! Getting to see so many guys and gals that I hadn't met in person before now, and it's just like coming home to a warm family reunion.

I'm on a complimentary internet access computer that's setup in the cafe, and the bugger won't let me read my mail, so thought I'd drop by here to let Cj and Danny of Zbuckz and Luke of Chilihost know that they won the cybersocket awards! Zbuckz for Best Asian theme site: Boykakke and Luke for his superb webhosting service! Congrats to both of you, and I was truly honored that I was asked to accept the awards on your behalf! They're going to make dandy bookends!

... just kidding!

And a hearty congratulations to all of those that are going home with awards tucked into their suitcases this time around!

thats the news for now >>> till next time >>>:thumbsup:

*waving*
people hi!

I do hope you have an absolutely fabulous time there, dear!

Bec,

I hear that there was some err... 'trouble' at the show.

Can you confirm this?

Apparently certain items were stolen last night sometime?

Regards,

Lee

Hi Bec I'm glad you're having a good time there

Congrats to all the award winners and nominees good job everyone!

Woohoo, that is awesome news, thanks Bec for being there to accept the award for me. Congrats to CJ & Danny too!

cheers,
Luke

Luke and Danny, congrats to you both! The awards ceremony was wonderful though the room was insanely crowded (they let the public in before the ceremony, unlike last year, so no one could move...)

As for items being stolen, the only situation I'm aware of was at the opening dinner. There was a large table up front, next to the stage, where CCBill had set up the champaign bottles to be given to sponsors as a "thank you" for their support. All the bottles were individually engraved with the name of the sponsor. Someone wandered up to the table, grabbed the bottle for Corbin Fisher, opened it, and started drinking from it. I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but it was certainly a major faux pas.

There has been zero trouble at the show. The SWAT Team guys were hired, not called. Everything is running smoothly , and the 80's Party was rockin' good fun! Food and drink are plentiful, and the 2nd shift bartender is a HOTTIE!

:p

Oh yeah .. and the business part is better than I expected. The best Newbee seminar I've ever been to .. the legal seminar was packed and I'm looking forward to the traffic one today.

I think the sponcers should be right proud of the first Gay Phoenix Forum!

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Madame is right - there's been zero problems other than a really slow internet connection. The service at the hotel has been excellent, the food is fantastic and the sponsors are to definately be praised highly for a truly classy event all around.

Having a great time.

I didn't think this was a good idea.

I was wrong.

HAving the seminars lead by members of our side of the industry and geared towards us has made things great. Being the center of attention has really made a difference, and I've been able to sit down with LOTS of people and have some great conversations and meetings and I've received some amazing advice.

And yes... Jasun is staying sober. At a convention. Hell HAS frozen over.



Highlights...

Harlan at the Content Seminar. Who knew he was THAT funny?

Chichi at the After Party on Thursday who after seeing the size of my feet allowed me to put on her shoes. I got both feet in one of them.

Winning the Dirty Boy Video "Pin the Dildo on the Twink" contest. I won a can of Ham.

Everyone telling me that yes, contrary to what my body dismorphia says, I HAVE lost weight.

Being asked if I would rather top or bottom in a feature.

Finally meeting Bec.

waking up today without a hangover.

getting to spend more time with Don Mike at a show than ever.

Hey Jason! You are looking Very toned! I'm taking the afternoon off from the show .. resting up for more fun later tonight. Roy is still there, if you haven't already, please introduce yourself, I know he wanted to chat with you about several things.

Sorry I missed the games last night!

Hey!

I'm just relaxing around the hotel for now, but I have been having a really good time here. I've been able to meet a lot of the people who are on here regularly and hope to soon meet the rest whom I haven't had the pleasure yet.

Unlike Jeff Cruise, this is not my first event, but I can say by far it has been my favorite. I started in this industry simply as talent, but now I'm moving to the more business/behind the scenes side of things, and this is the first event where I've been able to talk to other people on a more technical standing. Don't get me wrong I'm keeping my career as the talent too, just doing double duty. I'm an overachiever, what can I say?

But anyway, back to my point; I'm having a ton of fun and getting to be a part of a lot of things most "talent" doesn’t really ever see and I am grateful for that. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I am especially thankful for Chip and AJ who have allowed me to see things and be a part of things most "talent" doesn’t get to be a part of. I can't wait until SkylerDeVoss . com takes off and I can thank all of you for your help and support.


Well, I'm outtie... gotta get pretty and head downstairs to mingle

Love, Sky

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Originally Posted by gaybucks_chip

I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but it was certainly a major faux pas.

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LOL! Too much liquor is more like it. I swear some of the boys need handlers. ;)

I'm thinking of starting a lil side biz.

Madame's Short Leash, LLC.
Keeping Your Investments Safely Tied UP.

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Originally Posted by gaybucks_skyler

Well, I'm outtie... gotta get pretty and head downstairs to mingle

Love, Sky

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Now how do I keep missing you hunny? Madame wants a picture with you. it's on my list!

I am taking the afternoon off .. but should be back for the mix and mingle cocktail hour .. pls do take a look around for me.

I really don't know how we keep missing each other... but I do look forward to the day when we do finally cross paths...

Hopefully soon,

Love, Sky

Skyler, check your private messages.

Rocky

PS: you are soooo much hotter than i expected. :-P

Hey yall.... I am definitely having a great time here... I got to finally meet you all which is GREAT... sorry I am really bad with names and such, but I am learning!

Anyways this is my first event definitely... I hope I am doing good... What do you guys think? Everyone has been really sweet and accomidating of the fact that I am a newbie in this whole business.... sorry I was pretty burnt out Friday, but I had just flown in that day and had school and everything...
so I was kinda antisocial and concked out early...

BUT I am about to head to the after hours party... which I am excited about... who knows... I may even get some action tonight... :whip:

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Originally Posted by gaybucks_jeff

Hey yall.... I am definitely having a great time here... I got to finally meet you all which is GREAT... sorry I am really bad with names and such, but I am learning!

Anyways this is my first event definitely... I hope I am doing good... What do you guys think? Everyone has been really sweet and accomidating of the fact that I am a newbie in this whole business.... sorry I was pretty burnt out Friday, but I had just flown in that day and had school and everything...
so I was kinda antisocial and concked out early...

BUT I am about to head to the after hours party... which I am excited about... who knows... I may even get some action tonight... :whip:

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Awww!!! You're so innocent and yet so DURTY!!! I love it! I wish we could have had more time to talk at the pool. You're a great guy and SUPER fun to talk to! I enjoyed our conversation very much!

Rocky

Jeff said:

BUT I am about to head to the after hours party... which I am excited about... who knows... I may even get some action tonight... :whip:

Hehehe.. darlin' Jeff I hope you got more action than being spanked by an ole Fem Dom. Thanks to you and Sky for being such wonderful sports! Its not every day I have two such tasty boys draped across my lap! However I think I should make it a habit.

Safe home to ALL of you! Madame misses you already!

Merci Madame!

I enjoyed that paddle last night... hehehehe... how did you enjoy the convention? It seemed like you were having a good time...

Jeff & Deaw:

Checking in... after an 8 hour drive home we are heading out the door back to school and mid terms. We didn't get a whole lot of studying in.

Had a great time meeting everyone and continuing our education. Got meet Bec, Harlan, Juan... and so many others. We had great fun.

Congratulations to Luke, CJ and Danny for your awards!

Can't wait for the next event...

Jeff&Deaw

Rather than start another thread, I'll just do some shout-outs here. It was wonderful getting to put faces to those I've chatted with via icq or on the boards or have done business with over the past few years! And it was certainly fun having so many cute and virile men hugging me and escorting Che' and I around to the events!

A major big hug to Ken from KCWebwerks/ShaneSlater for lavishing us with attention and taxi services! We're getting you a chaueffer cap for the next event! And an extra big kiss to Rick of ShaneSlater for use of the rental car, Ken as a chaueffer and a fantastic dinner at Houston's with DonMike in tow on Sat nite! It was a delight to be with you both. I promise to not post about the parking garage incident ... :develish:

DonMike - what can I say babe? You're a hoot to be with and I was delighted to actually get a chance to spend quality time with you. And filming our first video together will be a moment in time I'll always cherish...

Harlan and Rainey - thanks for the luv ...and for a terrific forum experience. I can now say I have been to a real Casino and left a winner! Can't wait for the Gay Phoenix 2 event so we can do it all over again!

Madame and Roy - it was an absolute delight to meet you both finally! I was so glad you both made the extra effort to attend. We came back with some wonderful memories of the events we attended with you two!

Juan and Lee of Topbucks -- it was great spending time with both of you, and the dinner absolutely rocked. The steak was an orally orgasmic experience I won't soon forget! Juan - I promise we'll follow up on some of the conversations we had real soon!

Jasun - damn you looked good! And I really felt the luv and just a comfy "I've known you all my life" kind of time together. Sorry we didn't get to chat more, but it was great just knowing you were close by.

AndyMike - our dear "hubby" ... it was just wonderful wrapping you up with hugs and I truly appreciate your introducing me around and just generally looking out for us. We love you!

Bryce and John - was great to finally shake your hands and meet you in real time! Hoping next time we can chat more!

Derrik of PythonPays - you're such a darlin' and so damn cute !!! I was sooo glad you were able to attend and we got to spend time together at the BBQ and the Awards presentation! Really sorry we lost track of you the last day and couldn't get in our goodbye hugs.

>> post getting long >>> to be continued

More thanks and acknowledgements going out to:

Gaybucks - Chip, AJ, Jeff and Skyler - thanks totally for everything!

Randy (Randyblue) - you're such the gentle gentleman, was an absolute pleasure meeting you in real time.

Alexander and Raul of Alexander Pictures - we'll chat again soon, I promise!

The crew of Badpuppy - Lisa, Max, Angie, David and lord knows who all else we met with from this wonderful group of folks, thanks for a great event and congrats on the 2 awards! Lisa - looking forward to some followup on our talks!

Mark - ah luv - seeing you again just made my heart happy! Congrats again on the award for Broke Straight Boys!

Desslock - awesome meeting up with you again!

David and that wild man Chris of BuzzWest - had an especially fun time being with both of you! So glad you made it to the show!

Jeff, Deaw and Ratakorn of ThaiTwink Productions -- We can't begin to express how wonderful it was to finally meet all of you in person!

More shoutouts to:
Andy Dill (Bearfilms), Laurence (Asianboynation), Rand (epoch), Mark Kliem (lavenderlounge), Dan, Susan and Bruce of BPlaceInc (Susan, hope you're feeling better! The "trophy wife" sending special hugs!), big smooch to Brian of Corbin Fisher, Tal & Bryan of BoyCrush, Doug (ccbill), Travis, Trevor (bananaguide), Al & Chris (PerfectGuyz), Blakey, Mary of Maleflixx, Holly (who we FINALLY got to spend some 1-on-1 chat time with!! but I'm not divulging HOW!!), Dennis of HunkHunter, Ken (xfactor), all the guys of cybersocket (thanks again for such a great event!), Christian of DRMpod, Chadknowslaw and the boys of HotHouseVideos, and the rest of the gang that took over the 6th floor ...

... and tons more great people we had the pleasure of meeting. Overall, I'd say we were introduced to at least 80% of those in attendance at some point!

And a special hug and big thank you to Sheri for all her hard work in makin this a happenin' event! :luke:

Wow.. you just about covered everybody there:luke:

Okay, I've been here all day and it's almost 4:30 and I still haven't made a dent in everything I have to do. So I'll just say thank you to everyone involved. I'll do a recap tomorrow when I'm a little more rested and coherent. LOL!

It was great to see you and your girlfriend Bec. I am sorry if I couldn't of spent more time with you guys. I felt like I was running around with my head cut off.

My only complaints with the show was not being able to check in early even though I called and asked and they said it probably wouldn't be a problem. It is also a pain not being able to get models into the CyberSocket awards but I guess that is no different than any other year. I would like to suggest a bigger and nicer hotel for next year. Besides that is was a great show. :)

Mark

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Originally Posted by IntenseCash.com

It is also a pain not being able to get models into the CyberSocket awards but I guess that is no different than any other year. :)

Mark

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Of course models could get in!!!


Oh wait, they had to be TWENTY ONE and some of your models are not....

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Originally Posted by chadknowslaw

Of course models could get in!!!


Oh wait, they had to be TWENTY ONE and some of your models are not....

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I must be thinking of a club where they can mix underage and over 21. Good to see you as always. :)

Mark

My two favourite new people I got to meet face to face and talk with:

DonMike & Bec...You two are the best and genuinely nicests I've met!
Who else is amazing that I got to meet? There were SO many I hope I dont offened anyone by forgetting...Andy Y., Mark, Joe, Douglas, Chad, Erika, Tim, this list goes on...It had way to much fun for my own good!

Until next time!
xoxo

Looks like I’m late again! I just made it back home today, but I wanted to make a quick post to say that it was so awesome to see all my friends and make so many new ones! I already miss you guys! :sunny:

Hi,

it's Deaw... I really had a wonderful time there... :cheekymonkey:

It was so great meeting u guys - Bec and The Trophy wife, DonMike, AndyMike, Jeff, Skyler, Lawrence, Trevor, Juan, Benoit, and others. . .

Wishing we can meet and have a great time real soon...

Deaw

:cheekymonkey:

ps. I missed every parties!!!!!! Next time I won't even miss one.!!!

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Originally Posted by D-Rock

My two favourite new people I got to meet face to face and talk with:

DonMike & Bec...You two are the best and genuinely nicests I've met!

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Awww, always a pleasure. It was so nice meeting you too. I got a chance to meet a lot of new people this time around. And I was really surprised to meet a few folks who I missed in the past.

I was off sick yesterday with a terrible cold. I spent much of the day sleeping. But I feel better today. Not 100% but getting there. I'm not surprised though, I was on the go for two weeks before the show with other projects and got very little sleep during the show, so I guess if I was ever gonna be sick this would be the time.

This event ROCKED for us.

In addition to be able to wander up to anyone in the hotel knowing you'd probably have business or opportunities in common -- a bit difference from the regular Phoenix Forum -- the people that showed uip for the event were just a fantastic group.

CCBill as usual did an amazing job of putting on a great event and thinking of all the little details.

The seminars were well planned and, for once, the moderators were well versed on the topics they were speaking on and kept any one person from monopolizing the panels.

The networking tent was a BRILLIANT idea. I hope they extend something similar to the regular Phoenix Forum.

The other thing I noticed was... people were clearly there to have fun AND do business. Unlike some other shows, hardly anyone was so shitfaced as to be obnoxious or unsociable. It was great being able to spend nearly 100% of the time networking, and we got a lot of "face time" with new people, which was even better.

Chip, I totally agree. I know a lot of great people in the straight side of the industry, and I like the mixed Phoenix Forum because you get a nice mix there. But it is frustrating when you see someone you don't know, start talking and once they find out you're company deals in the gay market they just walk away. I'm amazed that it happens, but it does. Of course, you don't let that stop you because you'll eventually meet other cool people whom you can build good friendships and business relationships with, but it's really nice to be in an atmosphere where you don't have to really worry about that.

I was also really thrilled to see straight people at the show who deal in the gay market. It really shows that they understand (or if they are new they are working to understand) the gay market and are cool with mixing and mingling with others who work in this side of the industry, be they gay or straight.

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Looks like I’m late again! I just made it back home today, but I wanted to make a quick post to say that it was so awesome to see all my friends and make so many new ones! I already miss you guys! :sunny:

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But I have my memories!

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LOL Me too! ;)

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But I have my memories!

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