Saw some ECers at Pride today! - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

beckyg · 14th Jun 2009, 08:58 PM

So I was marching along with PFLAG and I hear "Beeeeeecccccckkkkyyyyy". I looked over and saw two guys. It took me a minute to figure out who they were but it was Lane and Bader! That was a nice surprise! I had so much fun today! Thanks for yelling at me guys! It made my day!

George · 15th Jun 2009, 02:57 AM

Haha awesome! I'd totally come to a PFLAG event over there but I'm kinda a bit too far away.

Wander · 15th Jun 2009, 04:22 AM

...who?

15th Jun 2009, 04:24 AM

I wish I was able to go to a pride even this year; I'm thinking Atlanta next year.

**EM68** · 15th Jun 2009, 04:35 AM

That is awesome! I went Boston's Pride. It was so great. I had a lovely day with the guy I am dating.

Just Adam · 15th Jun 2009, 05:17 AM

awww thats cool would be great seeing each other

Ec holiday anyone ?

lol

Ty · 15th Jun 2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Adam

awww thats cool would be great seeing each other

Ec holiday anyone ?

lol

Make sure everyone goes to Brighton/London pride :3

RCooper · 15th Jun 2009, 10:06 AM

I'm going to one near me. It's the day after my birthday!

beckyg · 15th Jun 2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Adam

awww thats cool would be great seeing each other

Ec holiday anyone ?

lol

How about we all go to this?

www.nationalequalitymarch.org

beckyg · 15th Jun 2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Wander

...who?

Lane
http://emptyclosets.com/forum/members/lane-2162.html

and Bader

http://emptyclosets.com/forum/

Jennn · 15th Jun 2009, 10:21 AM

I don't understand this PFLAG thing.

15th Jun 2009, 10:29 AM

The guy from Alaska came to OR Becky? XD So when you come to Eugene for our pride, do I get to scream your name like a crazed fan girl too?

I'm sure there will be at minimum 2 EC'ers there. (another has told me they'll be going) Did you know there are like 5 EC'ers around us Becky? xD I live within 5 mins of another. and 15 of the other.

beckyg · 15th Jun 2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennn

I don't understand this PFLAG thing.

PFLAG stands for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. We have chapters all over the United States and internationally also. It was started by a woman who was fed-up when her gay son was beaten up while police watched and did nothing. She took her message to the streets. She carried a sign in the New York City pride parade that said "Parents Unite in Support of Our Gay Children". She was amazed when people ran up to her and hugged her and said "Will you please talk to my parents?" The organization gained popularity when Jeanne appeared on The Phil Donahue show and Dear Abby used PFLAG as a resource every time people wrote in clueless and upset because their children were gay.

That's PFLAG in a nutshell. We support. We educate. We advocate.

beckyg · 15th Jun 2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Enigma

The guy from Alaska came to OR Becky? XD So when you come to Eugene for our pride, do I get to scream your name like a crazed fan girl too?

I'm sure there will be at minimum 2 EC'ers there. (another has told me they'll be going) Did you know there are like 5 EC'ers around us Becky? xD I live within 5 mins of another. and 15 of the other.

Yes, Lane lives here in Oregon now. I'm not planning on marching in Eugene pride. I will be at Bend Pride though on the 27th of June. My PFLAG chapter has a booth.

15th Jun 2009, 10:33 AM

:P I thought you said you were comin to the Eugene one in Sept? Lies!? NO!

Jennn · 15th Jun 2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by beckyg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennn

I don't understand this PFLAG thing.

PFLAG stands for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. We have chapters all over the United States and internationally also. It was started by a woman who was fed-up when her gay son was beaten up while police watched and did nothing. She took her message to the streets. She carried a sign in the New York City pride parade that said "Parents Unite in Support of Our Gay Children". She was amazed when people ran up to her and hugged her and said "Will you please talk to my parents?" The organization gained popularity when Jeanne appeared on The Phil Donahue show and Dear Abby used PFLAG as a resource every time people wrote in clueless and upset because their children were gay.

That's PFLAG in a nutshell. We support. We educate. We advocate.

Thanks.
Hmm. Parents and families, okay.. but friends? Surely that's going a bit far.. I mean, if we're looking for equality here, why on earth are friends of lesbians/gays making a fuss about it! I can understand the parent one a bit.. helping gays/lesbians cope with unsupportive families.. but.. heh. Maybe it's just me.

Tim · 15th Jun 2009, 11:10 AM

I'll have to drag a friend of mine up to oregon one of these days for one of the pride to try to spot you XD

Whenever I get a job that is :P Gas is expensive ._.

**Lexington** · 15th Jun 2009, 11:20 AM

>>>Parents and families, okay.. but friends? Surely that's going a bit far...

We'll take allies anywhere they are. And if you'd been around twenty years ago, you might understand how big a deal it actually was.

Lex

beckyg · 15th Jun 2009, 11:52 AM

Also many people come to PFLAG because they want equality for their glbt friends. Its not always about support.

beckyg · 15th Jun 2009, 11:53 AM

Enigma did I say that? When is it? Maybe I can make it over if it doesn't interfere with Bend pride. I HAVE to be there.

14th Jun 2009, 08:58 PM	#1
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Saw some ECers at Pride today! So I was marching along with PFLAG and I hear "Beeeeeecccccckkkkyyyyy". I looked over and saw two guys. It took me a minute to figure out who they were but it was Lane and Bader! That was a nice surprise! I had so much fun today! Thanks for yelling at me guys! It made my day! __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

15th Jun 2009, 02:57 AM	#2
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! Haha awesome! I'd totally come to a PFLAG event over there but I'm kinda a bit too far away.

15th Jun 2009, 04:22 AM	#3
Wander Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunts, grandma, counselor, online friends Location: Central Alabama Age: 18 Posts: 2,360 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! ...who?

15th Jun 2009, 04:24 AM	#4
BitterEdge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! I wish I was able to go to a pride even this year; I'm thinking Atlanta next year.

15th Jun 2009, 04:35 AM	#5
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! That is awesome! I went Boston's Pride. It was so great. I had a lovely day with the guy I am dating. __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

15th Jun 2009, 05:17 AM	#6
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! awww thats cool would be great seeing each other Ec holiday anyone ? lol __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

15th Jun 2009, 10:06 AM	#8
RCooper Yup. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Connecticut Age: 19 Posts: 147 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! I'm going to one near me. It's the day after my birthday!

15th Jun 2009, 10:21 AM	#11
Jennn . Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Gay Out Status: The closet wouldn't take me back if I wanted it to Location: Wolver'ampton. Dreadful place. Age: 21 Posts: 248 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! I don't understand this PFLAG thing. __________________ Sarchasm; the gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the recipient who doesn't get it.

15th Jun 2009, 10:29 AM	#12
The Enigma Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! The guy from Alaska came to OR Becky? XD So when you come to Eugene for our pride, do I get to scream your name like a crazed fan girl too? I'm sure there will be at minimum 2 EC'ers there. (another has told me they'll be going) Did you know there are like 5 EC'ers around us Becky? xD I live within 5 mins of another. and 15 of the other.

15th Jun 2009, 10:33 AM	#15
The Enigma Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! :P I thought you said you were comin to the Eugene one in Sept? Lies!? NO!

15th Jun 2009, 11:10 AM	#17
Tim Psycho Glitter Btch Full Member Gender:* Guy, Unless Life Was a Horrible April Fools Joke. Orientation: Gay/Asexual/Confusing to Explain Out Status: Armed and Fabulous! XD Location: California Age: 23 Posts: 7,381 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! I'll have to drag a friend of mine up to oregon one of these days for one of the pride to try to spot you XD Whenever I get a job that is :P Gas is expensive ._. __________________ Rawr! :3 ~The Stalker User Known As Tim~ Rawr! :3 EC's Sailor Star Healer, Oxymoron and All. Star Sensitive Inferno! Sailor Starlight, Stage On! [Vic] 7:49 pm: I keep my pants off in public.

15th Jun 2009, 11:20 AM	#18
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,371 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! >>>Parents and families, okay.. but friends? Surely that's going a bit far... We'll take allies anywhere they are. And if you'd been around twenty years ago, you might understand how big a deal it actually was. Lex

15th Jun 2009, 11:52 AM	#19
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! Also many people come to PFLAG because they want equality for their glbt friends. Its not always about support. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

15th Jun 2009, 11:53 AM	#20
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Saw some ECers at Pride today! Enigma did I say that? When is it? Maybe I can make it over if it doesn't interfere with Bend pride. I HAVE to be there. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

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