Hi 'Cubz-

You may have caught wind already that GRIP is back next month, for a one-off,
Winter-themed pub night/dance/party called THICKSET.

When: Saturday, January 16th, 9pm-2am
Where: Anza Club - 3 W. 8th Ave (corner of Ontario St.)
Who: DJs Weebull & Mickey Moniker, and a big room full of bears, cubs,
non-bears, and any friendly folk that want to join in.
Ages 19+ (2 pieces of valid ID required - it's the law!)
How much: $5 before 10pm / $10 after...

... or you can pick up an advance ticket, now available @ Little Sister's
Bookstore, for only $5.  Only a portion of tickets will be available in advance,
and these are a very limited run. THE REST WILL BE AT THE DOOR, so don't worry
if you don't manage to get advance tickets. Still, there are a some nice
advantages to getting yours sooner. Advance tickets will get you the early rate
of $5 (it goes up to $10 after 10pm at the door), and they will also give you
priority in line if you arrive before 11pm.

Anza Club has been hosting successful queer parties for several years now, like
Bent, Spit, Queer Bash, among others.  It's a slightly scruffy community hall
with plenty of table seating, a dance floor, and plenty of room for lots of big
guys & admirers.  Anza's close to downtown, within walking distance from Main
St. Skytrain, and just a couple of blocks from major bus routes on Broadway and
Main St.  Free street parking is available (just remember not to drink & drive!)
Unfortunately, due to the stairs at the entrance and washrooms, Anza is not
wheelchair accessible.

The GRIP Facebook page has been updated and renamed, so just do a search for
"THICKSET" and you should find it easily.  Updates and announcements will be
made there first.

THICKSET is also now listed on the Bear411 events page, so Bear411 users can
update their profiles to RSVP.  Just log in, go to the Profile Change link near
the top of the page, and look up THICKSET under Canadian event listings to add
yourself to the list.

One more thing: there's now a blog with some more fun stuff
---> www.thickset.ca

Thanks to everyone who's helped out so far, and everyone who kept asking,
"When's the next GRIP?"  This is already shaping up to be a great time.

See you in January!

Hey Everyone... looking for something fun to do on New Year's Eve that wont cost
an arm and a leg???  Check out the details below...

New Year's Eve is only 2 weeks away...

The night is soon upon us to Party, Party ,Party!

OIS Rainbow Cultural Society is hosting a big New Year's Eve Party
"Putting on the Ritz" at the Sahara Nightclub.

Includes: Cold Buffet, Champagne, Party Favours, Door Prizes & a
50/50 Draw.

Advance Ticket Purchase:
Cost: $20.00 for members of O.I.S.
$25.00 for non-members (this will include a membership)
At the Door - Cost is $30.00

Proceeds help to support Surrey Pride and OISRS Scholarship fund.

So come out, dance, party, ring in the New Year with friends and family!

Tickets may be purchased at:
Les Grande Dame ~ 13780  104th Avenue, Surrey
All Points Travel ~ 800  3041 152nd Street, Surrey
Blue Corvette Lounge in Surrey on Friday nights
Any OISRS Board Member or email oistickets@...

Don't be left out in the cold ~ buy your tickets today!

See you there!

I have tickets available.... call me 604-832-3130
Cheers... Fancy (CORY)

Dear Group mates ! Or should i say fellow bears and admirers

I am spending xmas in your beautifull city and wondered what does a polar
(smooth) bear do at xmas time in Vancouver?

Any suggestions? or invites bu some Admirer? (preferably smooth)

Would love to hear back from at least one interested nes friend hehe

Thank you Piggy Behr for encouraging me to say more than the two sentences I
wrote before.

Partnered to a Vermont bear that moved south from the cold 15 years ago. We've
made our lives together ever since. Extrovert is me! Myers Briggs ENTJ,  that
enjoys making friends and being with handsome bears, daddies, and cubs! My mate
is going to be online here shortly.

Now celebrating twenty years in VA.  So, it's my second home after Mississippi,
which is where I spent the first twenty-two years of my life. After finishing
college at the University of Mississippi, I decided it was time to move away.
How I arrived in Virginia is a bit of a story. Please remind me to tell you
about it if you are interested :-).


I have a major sweet tooth!  Currently fighting making daily trips for cup cakes
from a new bakery that opened very close.

- Just learned from my friend NVAGREEK88 that Crumbs is coming to DC Area. Oy
vey iz mir !

I have been going deeper with the Nikon D50 SLR. I have devoured Mastering
Digital SLR Photography by David D. Bush and The Digital Photography Book,
Volume 2 by Scott Kelby - Both are excellent and were/are perfect for me as a
beginner and future references.

The Sony HDR-SR12 has been an incredible camera. The photographs and video's
capture are nothing short of remarkable. Even with me behind the lens.

I love being out of doors. Living in Virgina has some great outdoors life. Right
now, I am enjoying the winter months ;-) Yes, I do like the cold. Crazy huh :-)

I am planning a photography night to capture the national monuments in the DC.
Any one caring to join me?


Cheers  Willy

I will be in Vancouver working for 4-6 weeks starting the later part of January.
I hope that I will or can participate in BYV events and outing!

Cheers,
Willy

Hi Guys,
Just to let you know that this Saturday (the 28th) is the November Bears, the
Baths
and Beyond at Steamworks Vancouver. Come along and check out the great club
environment, free nibbles, prizes and of course woofy bears :)
Thats this Saturday between 1 and 6 at Steamworks Vancouver.

Also, our fall special is still underway which means that during this time
lockers are $5 and standard rooms are $10.

As always details and directions can be found at www.steamworksonline.ca

Cheers
Nigel

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We grab mosta it by doing the signup moderation requiring location/age in t=
he profile [bots don't tend to do that], but sometimes it just slips on by.

Of course, it's this ongoing silence that makes the signal to noise ratio s=
eem higher...

Is anyone still out there?
Know of anything fun coming up in town?
Anyone got xmas plans? (santacon?)
Did you know Dan Savage is doing a spoken word on Saturday at the Chan Cent=
re?

M@

CITY OF TOYLAND - the gayest Christmas event ever!
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 @ Celebrities Nightclub
Vancouver-Canada
Check out the video with some hottie pics:
http://www.cityoftoyland.com

Hello.  My name is Jay.  I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.  I plan on
visiting Vancouver this upcoming summer.  I'm interested in making some friends
in the area so I may be able to maximize my visit by having some helpful
information on what to see and do while there.

The primary reason for my visit will be to get a feel for the place as a
possible new city in which to live.  I, like many of my friends here in the
States, are becoming quite disillusioned with being able to get the country to
move forward on social issues.  We worked so hard to get Obama elected and load
the branches of our government with Democrats and we still find ourselves having
to make bloody compromises with social legislation like health care and gay
marriage.  I'm very seriously looking at immigrating to Canada.

This said, I've been told with my career history (over 10 years as a software
engineer) and my education (completing an MBA in Management Information
Systems), I shouldn't have too many problems finding a business sponsor or even
just working through the immigration process on my own.  If things work out well
during my visit this coming summer, it is likely I'll begin the project of
shifting my citizenship to Canada.

I lived in San Francisco for 13 years and, so, have a certain idea of what to
expect regarding the weather of the Pacific Northwest (USA) and Pacific
Southwest (Canada).  After five or six years of the warm, dry Southwestern USA,
getting back to the lush, moist climate of that region will be a welcome change.

If any of you are on Bear411, my handle on there is Peanut (short story - seems
it turns out to be my Ghetto Nickname on one of those quirky Facebook quizzes). 
;-)  Check me out and send me a chat if you are so moved.

Also, I see this Yahoo group is for a more youthful age range than mine.  Though
my thinking is rather, uh, child-like, I'm turning 47 in a couple of weeks so
I'm a bit beyond the norm for you guys.  Might someone be able to suggest
another Yahoo group for middle aged Vancouver bears or maybe some other social
networking group of same?  I like you cubbies.  You're cute and fresh.  But not
sure what y'all may think of this older, more seasoned man.  Likely my taste in
music would be one of the more minor clashes.  ;-)

Guess that's it for now.  Please feel free to write me off this Yahoo list if
you like.  My email address is jayjustice@....  I'm very interested in
making friends with men who value self-development and enjoy life to the
fullest.  Open mindedness is a big plus.  ;-)

Later, you Vancouver Canuck Bears.  :-)  Big, warm hugs and all that.

-jay (Peanut on Bear411)

Hey guys - Some of you might remember Modemgirl as "the chick dj" at the
bearbounce/overhang parties... was just surfin thru her site, and saw that she'd
posted something yummy...

http://modemgirl.ca/?p=41

It's a live recording from her set @ this year's pride party (with a super cute
little cover artwork she did of her in her bear suit - hehehe)...

Anyways, ya might wanna grab a copy of her set.. it's filthy and bootylicious,
and'll give y'awl some earcandy for your day!

Enjoy!

M@

Hi Guys,
Just a reminder that this Saturday (the 24th) is the monthly Bears, the Baths
and Beyond at Steamworks Vancouver. Come along and check out the great new club
environment, free nibbles, prizes and of course woofy bears :)
Thats this Saturday between 1 and 6 at Steamworks Vancouver.

More details and directions can be found at www.steamworksonline.ca

Cheers
Nigel

I can't say enough about how fantastic these classes are... it's not an
agressive musclebuilder, but a chilled out centering that builds a
strong core and relaxes you... seriously - it's a great way to relax and
Nadi's super wicked and really talented at picking up where everyone's
at with their limits and f'n loves da bearses :)  It could actually be
my favorite activity done w/ the vancubz crew since it began way back
when...

I'm travelling a lot right now which is why we can't use the rec room
here for this session, but I'll definately be doing drop-in whenever I
can make it out and recommend y'awl check it out or signup for the full
session!

Namaste, yo!

M@



P wrote:
>
>
> Howdy all,
>
> Bear Yoga is starting up again after the summer
> break, so anyone interested in signing up for the classes or just
> dropping in for a session please visit the 'Bear Yoga' page on Facebook
> and become a fan to keep abreast of sessions, scheduling, and updates.
> Come out and join up for a low-key, relaxing, newbie and bear friendly
> yoga environment. All shapes and sizes are more than welcome! Nadi
> has graciously offered to be our instructor again and has gone to a lot
> of trouble to find a new location and set up the Facebook group but if
> there is not enough interest, Bear Yoga will be no more, so come out
> and show your support!
>
> Classes look like they are going to
> run on Sunday evenings in Burnaby at 5544 Hastings in 2 seperate
> sessions and will be $12 or $15/class. Check below for details from
> Nadi.
>
> Facebook Link to Bear Yoga:
>
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=bear+yoga&init=quick#/pages/Bear-Yoga/14670653\
2088?ref=search&sid=21011772.3821541481..1
>
<http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=bear+yoga&init=quick#/pages/Bear-Yoga/1467065\
32088?ref=search&sid=21011772.3821541481..1>
> 604.762.4819
>
> If you have any questions best place is to post on the Facebook page,
> but you can also contact Nadi directly:
> Email: nadishi@... <mailto:nadishi%40telus.net>
> Phone: 604.762.4819
> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=519775560
> <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=519775560>
>
> Pangus
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> Update from Nadi
> "Namaste to all!
>
> Class options are upon you now. Hooray! The space I have rented has a
> fairly open schedule available. M-F mornings until noon and all
> weekends. I have chosen the following Sunday classes and would like to
> hear feedback and suggestions from yourselves regarding classes that
> may suit needs. Interest has been expressed in a mid week morning
> class, please msg me with support for a Tue, Wed or Thurs am class.
>
> Sunday evenings starting Oct 25th - This Sunday. :)
>
> 5:30pm-6:45pm
>
> 7:15pm-8:30pm
>
> Classes are capped at 8 students due to room size and to better suit
> your personal practice.
>
> Classes have also been extended by 15 minutes which you will SO feel in
> final resting pose savasana. Completely taking our time until the end
> of class. Delight!
>
> Location:
>
> Location is 5544 Hastings. See map below. It is almost directly north
> of our previous location with about the same distance from the highway.
> Takes me 10 minutes to drive from Vancouver. Bus stops in front of
> building. Plenty of parking too!
>
> Hyperlink to Map
>
> Fees:
>
> Passes: $96 for 8 weeks ($12/class). Pay plan available.
>
> $15 drop-in. 1st class free for new students!
>
> Cash, cheque, email transfer or Paypal. Msg for specific details.
>
> Choose the class time of interest. Msg me to register. Let's get this
> Yoga being on the go!
>
> See you on the mat!!
>
> xoxo
>
> nadi. "
>
> __________________________________________________________
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>
> http://www.flickr.com/gift/ <http://www.flickr.com/gift/>
>
>

Howdy all,

Bear Yoga is starting up again after the summer
break, so anyone interested in signing up for the classes or just
dropping in for a session please visit the 'Bear Yoga' page on Facebook
and become a fan to keep abreast of sessions, scheduling, and updates.
Come out and join up for a low-key, relaxing, newbie and bear friendly
yoga environment.  All shapes and sizes are more than welcome!  Nadi
has graciously offered to be our instructor again and has gone to a lot
of trouble to find a new location and set up the Facebook group but if
there is not enough interest, Bear Yoga will be no more, so come out
and show your support!

Classes look like they are going to
run on Sunday evenings in Burnaby at 5544 Hastings in 2 seperate
sessions and will be $12 or $15/class.  Check below for details from
Nadi.

Facebook Link to Bear Yoga:
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=bear+yoga&init=quick#/pages/Bear-Yoga/14670653\
2088?ref=search&sid=21011772.3821541481..1
604.762.4819

If you have any questions best place is to post on the Facebook page, but you
can also contact Nadi directly:
Email: nadishi@...
Phone: 604.762.4819
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=519775560


Pangus

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Update from Nadi
"Namaste to all!

Class options are upon you now. Hooray! The space I have rented has a
fairly open schedule available. M-F mornings until noon and all
weekends. I have chosen the following Sunday classes and would like to
hear feedback and suggestions from yourselves regarding classes that
may suit needs. Interest has been expressed in a mid week morning
class, please msg me with support for a Tue, Wed or Thurs am class.

Sunday evenings starting Oct 25th - This Sunday.  :)

5:30pm-6:45pm

7:15pm-8:30pm

Classes are capped at 8 students due to room size and to better suit your
personal practice.

Classes have also been extended by 15 minutes which you will SO feel in
final resting pose savasana. Completely taking our time until the end
of class. Delight!

Location:

Location is 5544 Hastings. See map below. It is almost directly north
of our previous location with about the same distance from the highway.
Takes me 10 minutes to drive from Vancouver. Bus stops in front of
building. Plenty of parking too!

Hyperlink to Map


Fees:

Passes: $96 for 8 weeks ($12/class). Pay plan available.

$15 drop-in. 1st class free for new students!

Cash, cheque, email transfer or Paypal.  Msg for specific details.


Choose the class time of interest. Msg me to register.  Let's get this Yoga
being on the go!

See you on the mat!!

xoxo

nadi. "


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There's a story in today's paper that caught my eye. I don't know who this Pepe Gonzalez is, and I'm not sure if he's on the mailing list, but if any of you 'knew' him, I thought you might want to read this...

http://www.vancouversun.com/Unprotected+leads+charges+West+police/2097756/story.html

Brian Watson
http://www.google.com/profiles/brian.watson
+1.604.395.4202 (home office), +1.425.246.7888 (cell), +1.425.341.FOTO (messages), brian-momotaro (skype)

Sorry guys... the links didnt work...

Try this one...

http://www.oisrainbowculturalsociety.ca/

and click on the Halloween Dance link under upcoming events...


--- In vancubz@yahoogroups.com, "Fancy" <corycassel@...> wrote:
>
> Just an FYI... OIS is hosting a Halloween Party at the Blue Corvette Lounge on
King George Hwy in Surrey.  Great group out here in the burbs... cash prizes for
costumes!
>
> Check out the links for more details:
>
>
www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3095847&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=14483293971&aid=\
-1&id=682666668&oid=14483293971
>
> www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=14483293971
>