Tuesday, July 19, 2016

THE SPLENDOR OF SUMMER

My goodness, seems like just yesterday I left for vacation. Where did the time go? I'm happy to report, from what I can remember, a very good time was had by all! It was great to get away from everything I'll say. It was a lovely relaxing time, filled with maximum minimum debauchery.  I only recall stripping once at a party, and losing two pairs of square cuts....god only knows. And then there was an unexplained can of Redi Whip in bed one morning?!? But anywho.....it was off to  a Gay Island super close to New York City where lots of gay guys go every summer to wiggle around like Mexican Jumping Beans. It’s were I went for a second stay , after enjoying it so much last summer, and that place is Fire Island.... and it truly is quite a magical island. Yes, it will make everyone want to punch you hard in the mouth, but it’s kind of hard not call this place magical. It’s a tiny little island with nothing else around it and it’s kind of a miracle that it exists. It’s only 1 mile wide, so it literally could blow away in the next hurricane. And NO CARS ALLOWED!  My advice is to get there as soon as you can, ogle some merry Homosexuals, and try your hardest to understand the strange, amazing, and delightfully relaxing place that is Fire Island. Some of the reasons I love this little spigot of land???? Besides goofing off for the camera.....
Finding a place to stay in Fire Island is probably the most difficult thing in the world, since their aren't many hotels. This is because it’s an island full of privately owned homes that landlords sublet to people all summer. Those subletters then sublet them to other subletters who in turn sublet them a few more times until you have no idea who is the owner and who is the hobo that lives underneath the hot tub!!! Luckily one of the clan has a friend who has a home there, so we lucked out and only had to put out once each. just kidding, Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.  The place even had an outdoor shower, which I'll miss immensely!!!
 
Our host's lovely home
A view from the rooftop, and a short walk to the beach.
 They have tons of tea parties all the time, but no one drinks tea ever. At Fire Island there are about 16 tea dances every day. There’s Tea, Low Tea, High Tea, Middle Tea, Junior Tea, Senior Tea, etc. But there’s never any tea. “Tea” is just code for cock-a-tail time 4 PM. You go to at least two of these parties before you eat dinner and then you’re supposed to go to one or more after. Here on the island, there is always time for another cock-a-tail!
just one of the "small" tea dances!
 
There were so amazing houses on that island. I guess when you take the population of Manhattan and squeeze them onto a tiny island they make cool buildings. Because I love to see houses and design and architecture. I had no idea when I started taking this picture that a naked dude was staring through his window at me taking the picture.
This is the pavilion where all the “tea parties” happen. This building is brand new because the previous tea party space burnt to the ground a couple years back....pretty amazing design for a club.
I also found myself obsessing, yet again, with the glamorous system of boardwalks that connects the entire island. The boardwalks allow you to walk around the island without getting gross and disgusting dirt all over brightly colored flip-flops you matched to your outfit of course. And then there are the very tame deer, who are all over the place.
yours truly resting a spell......
Oh yeah, and there’s beaches there.......
 
I don't know who these guys are, but felt as though I needed too......excuse me a moment....
I used to believe that, because of the mega pollution, California has the best sunsets. That being said, these weren’t too shabby, a very close first, I mean, look at that flamingo pink sky.......
 
This is the last sunset I’ll ever see in Fire Island this summer.
 If any of you get the chance to go...TAKE IT!!!! I suggest you go though, if only for the anthropological and gay mating habits of lessons you’ll learn from going there. And the fact that you get to drink “tea” all day and no one will judge you for it. There's always time for a cock-a-tail!!!! Thanks to the clan for some of the pictures!
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  1. GORGEOUS! I'm green with envy over this place.

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    1. Well next year maybe you can be my personal dressing boy, you know like a sockist.

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  2. First off WELCOME BACK....FINALLY! Your trip looks truly spectacular. You have brought back fond memories of when William and I used to go up with a couple we knew, two swell guys. Nice to see it doesn't appear to have changed much. I did always love the deer there, so odd to see them in sand and surf isn't it? And I can't imagine a more beautiful setting in which to celebrate summer. That house you stayed is truly stunning in the most classy, restrained way possible, just like you im guessing?

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    1. I would swear you know me well Agnes.

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  3. First off, welcome back. Secondary, I have always thought you have sexy legs and thirdly, this post is incredibly swoon worthy. I might not ever make it there, so I enjoy this post.....beautiful.

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    1. You can sneak in my suitcase next year.

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  4. Mistress, A wonderful post, you seems to have had a lovely visit at your friends house, and the beach. Seeing those deer and boardwalks alone is magicial...AND NO CARS?!?! I love the photo of you guys clowning around. So glad your back��������

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  5. I smell the whiff of sand, ban de soiel and gin. he's backkkkkkkkk..........

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  6. Mistress, this looks absolutely stunning!!! I could never leave the view from that roof top alone.I already knew this, but this blog post underscores my assessment that you are my favorite Blogger Ever. Thank you. More, please!!!!

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    1. why, I do declare, your making me blush lambchop....how's about a gin?

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  7. Welcome back and what a lucky bitch your are!!!! It looks so pretty there. But I find it hard to believe there was no debauchery with all you boys in one house!?!

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    1. In one day it could go from The Women, right to a Chi Chi LaRue video in the drop of underwear.

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  8. Welcome back!!!!! When you hang....boy do you hang! Fire Island looks incredible!Love this post! Love all your posts, but especially this one.

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    1. Funny, those trunks didn't appear to be see-thru?

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  9. I would love to go just to marvel at the architecture. If I had "tea" at 4pm every day, I'd be a mess pretty quickly.

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    1. Please, you could keep the mistress company.

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    2. Some good Sims houses i'm guessing?

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  10. Hi Mistress. Welcome back....I can understand why you'd want to go back. Interesting post and perspective. Nice photos. Honestly, it hadn’t even occurred to me that there are people, particularly gay men, that don’t know about Fire Island.

    I’ve vacationed in Cherry Grove over the past several times. And, yes, it was always MAGICAL! Like.. MAGICAL. But I never stayed in a private house, only at the Belvedere Guest House, and it's clothing optional. And I have to say, I prefer an ALL male guest house. We did stumble upon a late night “tea” party and that was fun. I danced. But there are plenty of teas, that's for sure.

    If I go back, or should I say WHEN I go back, I will most definitely stay in Cherry Grove. My boyfriend doesn’t like the Belvedere but we stayed at place called the Dunes, which wasn’t luxurious but it was convenient and charming.

    You sure do know how to live summer.

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    1. Very nice. I never stayed at the Belvedere, but last year we spent a day there basking nude in the sun. Very decadent interior if I recall.

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  11. I love the way you get around! Serious love with sugar on top. AND FOUND REDI WHIP in the bed?!?!

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    1. 🎶🎵🎵one banana, two banana, three banana four... It's the Banana Splits🎵🎶🎵

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  12. This post is awesome, and i wish i was a gay guy who could date you forevermore. But I’m a gal, who is totally obsessed with the beach, interiors and architecture too, so that will have to be enough. And those boys are too many things!

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    1. I'm flattered, but at this late date, I have the feeling it's a no go.

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  13. Redi-Whip? Were those boys making a banana split with your .....banana? Fabulous vacation Mistress.

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    1. Sweeter that any ice cream you've had......

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  14. damn! Why are you, or any of those guys not naked!!!!! Great photos though...beautiful sunset-agreed!!! Welcome back!

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    1. The naked shots come out next month in Playguy!

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  15. Welcome! Fire Island has been on the bucket list for some time. After this, we need to move that up the list some. Have heard it is quite a memorable time. Looks like it is.

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  16. Damn, it's about time your back. How much time does one need off??? That said, Im jealous as all hell. LOVING the deer!

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    1. Im glad you enjoyed the deer, because I am having one shipped to you in P-town!

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  17. WOW!How gorgeous! And sinful. Sinful we didn't get any of the smutty dirty details!

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    1. It comes out in paperback next month dear.

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  18. as a str8 girl, I guess my chances of going to fire island are zero. BUT were I to go, I would spend my days there drunk and staring at all the...nature...yeah, that's it, natural beauty. ;-)

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  19. Oh, I just knew you'd have sparkly gold balls!

    I have never been to Fire Island! Grew up on Long Island and Brooklyn, too, and my aunt and uncle (my wild aunt and uncle) even had a summer home there. And then when I was an adult I had friends with house there, but I had left New York by then.

    I doubt I'll ever get there now, but I also have a feeling I'd just feel old and invisible anyway.

    But I'm so glad you get to enjoy it. And thanks for sharing the beautiful photos.

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    1. I have been told a have nice stress balls and shiny disco balls but never sparkly gold ones! You and San Geraldo would enjoy the island I'm sure for a couple days escape. Thanks for stopping by.

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  20. Fire Island is not only beautiful and unique...its unreal-in a transcendent sense. The homes in the Pines are so simple, most matchstick wood, but what design navels. I'd been hard pressed to even leave that roof top Mistress. I could lay there naked all day....with you boys. Looks like a heavenly trip.

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    1. Shhhhhhh, Cali Boi will want to be the lotion boy...as in motion in the ocean!

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  21. Loves it. Almost as good as being there. Glad a good time was had by all :-)

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    1. I knew I had to get pictures of the deer for you....you'd have enjoyed them. Some would even eat from your hand.

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  22. And here I thought it was illegal for one person to have too much fun. Amazing place, but when do we get the sex story's??? With you guys in the beach house.....there's bound to be some dirt!?! Love the beach shots!

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    1. I'll have you know, I have never broke any laws....but have cracked a few

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  23. Sounds like a great vacation! And I love the photos ... you know I am a whore for architecture .... cocktails .... flora .... fauna .... men in speedos!

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    1. Yu and Carlos would be two little boys on a playground there! So you with all those houses...enough for at least three months of Architecture Wednesday.

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  24. Loving that brick number...and those three built like brick houses! A naked dude in the window, and you didn't use the zoom??? LOL. Had a friend who used to summer there every year. She loved the view; so many naked guys at that time - or so she said. Sadly, she's passed...the woman was a hoot!

    But, my, oh, my, you are the sweetest thing in the universe - I certainly missed your comments, but I am happy you had such a great time!

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    1. Thank you whkattk, and if I might say, what an honor it is to meet a gentleman. These days they are a endangered species.

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  25. I've enjoyed gay holidays from the tip-o-the Cape all the way to the Southernmost point and have yet to make it out to Fire Island. At this point when I do make it I think Senior Tea will be where I fit in. Oh well ...the goal in life to have as much fun as possible doesn't mean do all the fun possible. However I might try....

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    1. If you do...Ill go with you, only if I can pull your beard.

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  26. I loved this post! I had no idea Fire Island was so beautiful looking. The beach shots are stunning, as are those boys. My only experience with Fire Island was a 80's smut paperback about a guy who becomes sexually involved with a gay couple, that I read over and over and over. Its probably the closest I'll get to the place. Your lucky to have the experience and memories no doubt.

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    1. In what bookshop did you say you found the story of my life?

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  27. Welcome back, Mistress! Ms Moorecock was holding the fort (manfully?) for you, but it's never quite the same when you're not here.

    Now about this gay island. Are woman allowed there? I would have thought a few women might be useful as mediators or umpires on an island full of gay men.

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    1. tell ya what - you and I should go together as a str8 couple and see what all the excitement is about! :)

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    2. Yes, there were many woman of both persuasions. Umpires??? If anyone is catching balls and handling bats...it will be me baby! Anne Marie...I'd pay to see that. We'd all be getting in trouble.

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  28. Welcome back and what a trip! You had me already with you guys playing chicken! But the whole post had me smiling and longing for the beach right now....thanks for the mini-mind trip. I needed that.

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    1. Yep....it was a regular cock fight, what can I tell ya.

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  29. You swept in like the wind Mistress! I had no idea you were back!!!!! What a stunning post....making me long for a vacation and the beach...badly I may add. This was certainly eye candy for my soul.

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  30. Mistress, this is ALL SO BEAUTIFUL, but your having way to much fun......

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