By the time I finished my last post, all the pups in the house had a chance to roll around on the stage, but they quickly tired out. So no Mushu time for me. Oh well, I'll just have to be sure to make some time for my pup self at the next Pup Night. Anyway, the Victory Party at our Eagle will happen at 7pm. My camera's battery and my iPhone are close to dead so I will take this time to say it's been fun, yet tiring few weeks covering all these events in one month. it was... Continue reading

The T-Dance has begun and the pups are playing in the makeshift pen on the stage. I guess it's time to transform into Mushu. Continue reading

Digger won the Showmanship award. 2nd Runner up is Ace. 1st Runner up is Digger The first Toronto Puppy is Ego! Continue reading

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As voted by the membership of HOTF, the following recipients were awarded: The Volunteer of the Year is Patty Hayes- McKibbon. The Man of the Year is Master Tony Palazzo. The David Galbraith Award recipient is slave boy Jake English. The Craig Rose Youth Award recipient is the late John Giaouris. His father, George Giaouris of Northbound Leather accepted the award on Johnny's behalf. The Woman of the Year is Carlyle Jansen of the women's sex store, Good For Her. Continue reading

Master Jack announced that the next Toronto Bound Weekend will be happening on Family Day Weekend in February 2014, and it will be a week instead of a weekend. Continue reading

Previous Pantheon of Leather award recipient, Master Tony Palazzo presented this year's Pantheon of Leather awards to the following Torontonians: - Master C's boy iain (ECLb 2011) for the Canadian Community Service Award - Master Jack Pearce (HOTF president; ICBB 2008) for the Man of the Year award; our first Canadian to achieve this title Continue reading

Now the puppies are observed in a pup mosh. Ego lost his mask at one point but kept going. And there was some martial acrobatic fighting going on with pups doing flips on stage. I wonder where they got that from.... <eg> Continue reading

Now the contestants do their fantasy scenes which are being video taped by me. In between scenes, Matthew and Laurence thank the sponsors. Continue reading

So I did a Hello Kitty inspired outfit. But with my mouth mask, I ended looking more Chesire Cat. Ironic for a pup contest, I know. However, the question remains: would my mask look good as an eyepatch? A tiara? Or on my mouth... With a gag? Continue reading

Each contestant does their speech to introduce themselves. In between speeches, Matthew throws pup treats into the audience. Continue reading

The three contestants were introduced in full puppy image. Each pup was handled by Nick Elliot, placed on a carousel where they are turned around for the judges and the audience to see. Now the judging panel are introduced. Continue reading

After the Leather Brunch at O'Grady's, the community gathers at Club 120 for the first Toronto Puppy Contest. Master Jack Pearce introduced the emcees, Matthew Pavelich and Laurence Heath after thanking sponsors. Continue reading

Since 10am, the Toronto Bound Weekend Educational Series has been happening at the 519 Community Centre. Unfortunately, I woke up too late and missed already the ILS 2009 Master Tony Palazzo's violet wand workshop and IMBB 2012 Nick Elliot's boot lacing workshop. And I doubt I'll make it to ECLb 2011 boy iain's CBT or Victoria Windsor's two-part single-tail workshop at this rate. The contestants started their interviews as well at around 11:30am. I'm going to try and make it to the TWISTED! Men's Play Party at Steamworks tonight. But I can't stay out too too late. Especially with all... Continue reading

So the pups were introduced in their order: (1) Ace (2) Digger (3) Ego And the judging panel was introduced: - Head Judge Paul Ciantar (a.k.a. Argo) - Ottawa Pup Scout - Master Scott - Victoria Windsor Judge's boy is slave-pup kalen and tallymaster is Buddy. Continue reading

Ego, Digger, and Ace all decked out... Or should I say, all pupped out? Continue reading

And I'm trying stuff on like this Harley sweater. Thanks boy iain (Eastern Canada Leatherboy 2011) for this photo! Continue reading

With the antics ending at Northbound, the antics can begin at the kick off party at the Black Eagle. CORONA! Continue reading

So here are your contestants for the very first Toronto Puppy Contest. And just to be clear, I only made a suggestion for them to do something "inappropriate" on the mannequin. Pounding the upside head is pup Ace. Licking the crotch is pup Digger. And biting the thigh is pup Ego. Continue reading

So I ran into International Mr. Bootblack 2012 Nick Elliot who will be doing one of the educational presentations ("50 Shades of Lacing") at the 519 tomorrow. This is his first time in Toronto. Already, He is definitely enjoying the hospitality of my home town :D Continue reading

Good evening everyone! This is JJ Deogracias, your Leatherati North Correspondent running fashionably late to the Northbound Leather reception kicking-off the second annual Toronto Bound Weekend. This weekend will be packed with fun educational workshops, fun parties, fun fun (*wink wink*), and a fun first Toronto Puppy Contest. Northbound Leather is holding the first reception at its store where it's not only welcoming and registering participants for the weekend, but it also has a Black Friday sale. I hope to pick up something nice on sale for this weekend. Continue reading

Damn the slip of the buttons! Arg! Anyway, after a whirlwind of a contest, I'm going to have a relaxing time at the After Hours party at Body Zone. See ya for now! Continue reading

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The Brotherhood Award as voted by the contestants is Rick. And in the contest: - 2nd runner up is Michael - 1st runner up is Rick And this year's Mr. Leather Cowboy is Paul. Congrats to all! Continue reading

I never been in such a packed bar for a contest. Unfortunately the noise drowned the contestants in their speeches. I tried my best to listen, paid attention to how they looked, and gave the best score possible. And with that, my duty as a judge is complete. Now to wait for the results.... And with that Continue reading