Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 20:29:09
 IP: 66.235.9.189
 

    Hey guys...just threw up some new pics on "Communique". Have a good one.
    D-

 

Stoker
Posted by D on 7/22/2002 at 13:17:02
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    Hey, don't get me wrong, I still had a great time. It's just too bad that the event was such a disaster. It was nice to meet you guys as well. And you're right, I passed a club right down the street as we left and there were more people there it seemed.
    take care,
    D-

Comments: Danny....I want to apologise on behalf of our state!!!!!! San Antonio is a horrible representation!!
Posted by more inside>>>>Stoker on 7/22/2002 at 13:09:06
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    I did enjoy myself, but I do agree that the event was poorly planned, but hey I still had fun, It was really nice to meet you, and I also agree that we were probably the youngest guys there. When Chuck and I left we both commented that it was a poorly publicised event, and agter seeing the croud of people at the club we went to not 5 minutes away, it was really disapointing to think that market was not tapped at all!!!!

    Anyway it was nice to meet you and fun to hang out, but I am sorry that you didn't have a good time!!!!

 

good day all Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 11:16:44
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    very true antz...no one individual can represent a whole community. An individual can really only set a positive example of the whole.

    Paul and i are doing very well. Learning and growing each day. It has been 2.5 years now and just getting started.

    You all have an excellent day.
    much love,
    D-

Comments:  I don't see how an individual can represent a community anyway... (my 5c)
Posted by Antz on 7/22/2002 at 11:14:05
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Comments:  Danny
Posted by Al on 7/22/2002 at 11:12:28
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    Knowing from personal experience how hard it to maintain a gay relationship, how do you and Paul do. Hasn't it been like 2 1/2 years?

     

Rodney
Posted by D on 7/22/2002 at 11:13:18
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    I know, you're right and I really do have to go now. I'm all over the place. I do however live in belltown. You're most likely to find me out in the woods somewhere.
    D-

Comments: I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN DANNY...
Posted by Rodney on 7/22/2002 at 11:10:30
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    I HAVE NEVER GONE OUT ON PRIDE DAY AND THIS WAS THE FIRST YEAR I WENT IN SEATTLE. WASN'T ALL IT'S HYPED UP TO BE AND I AGREE - IT DOESN'T SEEM TO REALLY REPRESENT WHAT IT SHOULD BE ABOUT, IT'S LOST IT'S REAL MEANING IT SEEMS. I JUST TOOK A BREAK FROM WORK AND CHECKED TO SEE IF YOU HAD ANY UPDATES IN HERE, WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT YOU WERE ACTUALLY ON RIGHT NOW! YOU SHOULD BE OUT IN THIS AWESOME WEATHER WE'RE HAVING!! LAST QUESTION - FOR THOSE OF US LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE UP HERE, WHERE WOULD BE THE MOST LIKELY PLACE TO RUN INTO YOU AT TO MEET YOU?

 

Community
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 11:11:49
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    That's fine if some think I didn't represent well. I wasn't on the show simply to represent the gay community. I can only judge the job I did based on feedback and I have to say that it has mostly been positive. I'm just happy to hear from so many straight people that i've changed their perception of gays. That's all that matters to me.
    D-

Comments: Danny>>
Posted by Augusto on 7/22/2002 at 11:07:23
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    i have a question, let's hope it doesn't bother you. If you put your name on Yahho, there are a lot of Yahoo Groups. With your name, or the Real World New Orleans Cast. I've read on one of them, that "the gay comunity" (that's why i asked if oyu beleive in that yesterday) doesn't like the "job" you did on tv. They say that you were not representive enough. first, who say what represtnive and what's not? what do you think of that?

Paul
Posted by LWC on 7/22/2002 at 11:08:22
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    ;) yeah...he's got more a sense of humor.
    I see you're getting lots of work done LWC.
    D

Comments: I understand...I am at work right now...
Posted by LWC on 7/22/2002 at 11:04:46
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    I miss his sense of humor...(not that you aren't funny or anything)...[foot in mouth]

 

Rodney
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 11:06:25
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    hey...no didn't go. I'll be honest. Prides are not my scene. Just read an article about them the other day and it really put my sentiments forward. Basically, I don't feel the need to go to a party in the street to show my pride. I think they've lost their real meaning.
    I quit massage school a while back because that wasn't my thing either.
    It really bored the hell out of me.
    D-

Comments: HEY DANNY!......
Posted by Rodney on 7/22/2002 at 11:02:24
IP: 140.107.123.111
 


    JUST CURIOUS IF YOU AND PAUL DID ANYTHING FOR GAY PRIDE IN SEATTLE A FEW WEEKS BACK. I IMAGINE IT PROBABLY WASN'T YOUR SCENE TO JOIN IN ON? ANYWAY, OTHER QUESTION - ARE YOU STILL GOING TO MASSAGE SCHOOL?

    R.

Paul
Posted by D on 7/22/2002 at 11:03:04
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    I told him LWC...he feels bad, but he's a working man and is always busy these days.
    D-

Comments: One more thing Danny:
Posted by LWC on 7/22/2002 at 10:59:44
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    could you tell Paul hello & that I miss him. Thanks.

 

Road Rules
Posted by D on 7/22/2002 at 10:57:48
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    When does it come on?
    D

Comments: About Shane...
Posted by none on 7/22/2002 at 10:56:32
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    When he posted here, he mentioned that you could get in touch with him by contacting this other person...he mentioned the name and said that you would know who he was talking about.
    I believe that Jhune may have that message from Shane saved somewhere on his site...that is where I saw it for the first time -- www.dannyandpaul.com
    He was hoping that he would run into you.

 

militant groups
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:56:31
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    Man, I couldn't agree more. These militant groups that want change now do more damage than anything. All they do is scare people away. Militant gay groups really need to stop because they're getting us no where.
    D-

Comments: true....>>>>
Posted by kev on 7/22/2002 at 10:52:51
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    but Americans probably will never see that as a whole... we want things now or never.... get it now... pay for it later kind of mentality.

    that's why change happens so slowly... because we demand... and then nothing... and those people slink away... but their words are still around... and then the next set of people... DEMAND... then slink away...

    that's how it seems to me... I agree that it'll be a careful process... but that's if we were all working together... you get the militant groups that come in and really slow things down.. on both sides of the fence... and that's what disturbs me the most.

 

LWC
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:55:20
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    thanks for the update. Of course I wish the best for you and please keep us updated.
    D-

Comments: Drew & Danny:
Posted by LWC on 7/22/2002 at 10:54:07
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    Drew: I am here, thank you kind sir.

    Danny: I know that you inquired of my illness, I know at this point that I have kidney disease. I had a kidney biopsy ($3000 +) and am waiting to find out between 2 types of disease which I have.

    One I can deal with although it could go into the worse kind...which is kidney failure in 2-10 years.

    Just a quick update: thought I'd keep you posted & still need those prayers.

 

Shane (RW)
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:53:19
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    If you're ever around, it would be great to talk. I'm looking forward to meeting you though I don't know much about you.
    Danny

 

Americans
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:49:51
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    yes...value mainly themselves. That's capitalism for you. Most Americans have a world view that is about the size of a 5x5 block. I'm not even going to get on that soap box.

    Change:
    Does happen, but we need to realize that it's a slow process. Many people don't like change and leaders always have to please the masses. That's why change happens so slowly. We as gays especially need to realize this. Acceptance isn't going to happen over night. Gays aren't going to be allowed into the military over night. Etc, Etc. It's a very careful process, almost like a dance of politics making change happen. I don't think most people get this. Most people don't know how to work with the masses to make this change happen. We expect things to just change because it's fundamentally right. That's just not how things work though. It takes the right people, the right steps, the right words and on and on to make things change.
    D-

 

Don't get me wrong
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:44:19
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    Though I do love this country, it just drives me nuts because we have so much opportunity and our young people throw it away. So many of our young people have no value for education and are therefore morons.

    What's this Shane guy like?
    D

 

Antz
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:41:06
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    very true Kev, of course we're more alike than anyone wants to admit (though most Americans don't realize this because we have our egotistical heads so far up our#####we can't see that). It really is about power in the end. Who has it and who doesn't.
    D-

Comments: would I be a realist here in saying...>>>>
Posted by kev on 7/22/2002 at 10:39:34
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    that we keep up the same mistakes that we make.. and that learning from them would be really nice... but most people in power keep reliving those mistakes? and what's more... is that we the people keep putting those same people there.
     

I'd almost like to agree, but >>
Posted by Antz on 7/22/2002 at 10:38:38
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    "you guys" left "our continent" so u're only descendants of us per se....

    ...so we could really be talking about what has gone wrong in the last few hundred years...

    ...and some of the sh!t that is going on over here isn't much better than the stuff over there...

    I don't believe in the huge differences between 'nations', I'd rather see it as being between idividuals...

    ...my first 'clear observation' from my studies was that it's all about POWER, those who have it, and those who don't...

 

Road Rules
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:39:02
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    Hey guys...i'm about to have to get going, because the summer is short here and can't be wasting it indoors, but I did have a question. Anyone watched this new Road Rules? I hear there's a gay cast member for the first time.
    D-

 

questions and answers
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:33:42
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    Alan, I originally started off studying Enviro Health Science at the University, but changed my major.

    Antz, You guys have been around thousands of years and we've been around a couple hundred. That's our ego talking, though we must all learn from our own mistakes, just as Europe has. We'll either learn or wipe ourselves out.

     

Comments: re.
Posted by Alan on 7/22/2002 at 10:25:20
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    It's to hot to do anything outside here. dew point is like 77 Hey D have you ever thought about getting a degree in Environmental Studies. I think with your passion you would really like it. -Alan from Knox College

a) proves how important it is for peepz, b) I'm ill so staying indoors...
Posted by Antz on 7/22/2002 at 10:22:35
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Antz and Kev
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:22:56
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    our current president will never realize this because he sees the dollar before social responsability. I'm sure he sees it perfectly acceptable for us all to choke in a cloud of smog before something is changed. No more presidents from oil producing states!

    Kev, it would have been nice to meet you, but honestly, as I said before, I'm glad you didn't hear me speak at that event.
    D-

Comments: Yeah, now we'll just have to wait for the president to realise it... and others in power...
Posted by Antz on 7/22/2002 at 10:19:56
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the board
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:20:08
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    I'm surprised that there are this many people on since it is summer.
    D

 

Seattle
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:17:59
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    Though Seattle does have a bad traffic problem and lacks an excellent public transportation system, many more people use it than your typical American city. The city itself is relativly compact and well planned. My friends compared it to SIM city because of the way it's laid out. It's very livable, that's why we're here. If I want to do just about anything, I can hop on my bike or walk.

    Anton, you're right, Americans are addicted to cars because it's so cheap. But we're slowly waking up to the fact that they destroy communities and create voids of life in the suburbs where people are disconnected and trapped in their cars. Not to mention horrible pollution that makes us all sick.
    D-

Comments: D, I'm studying Human Geography (includes Urban Environments) and I think >>
Posted by Antz on 7/22/2002 at 10:11:30
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    that what u indeed experience is very much a common phenomenon over on your side of the Atlantic (I'm from Finland).

    Yup, in the States (in general) I guess u have a huge lack of Mass Transit / Public Transportation which indeed is a blessing here in some parts of Europe. Also the fact that gas (and cars) are so ridiculously cheap over there doesn't motivate people to think about alternatives...

 

Bday
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:13:47
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    Thanks Anton...I had an excellent birthday, probably the best ever. Paul surprised me by taking me 4 hours away into the cascades to stay in a cabin in Winthrop, WA. We spent all of Friday hiking up to a waterfall and then came home to eat dinner in Seattle with some friends.

    My last word on Texas, it's an oil state that loves freeways, driving, huge cars and consuming mass amounts of fuel...

    D-

A belated Happy Birthday from Anton.
Posted by Antz on 7/22/2002 at 10:08:07
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Houston
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:06:47
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    Kev,
    urban planning does not only include freeways. As a matter of a fact, it means less freeways...a more livable city that's pedestrian friendly, includes parks, recreation, well planned out work/living situations. Houston actually is one of the worst offenders. It's an endless sea of freeways, parking lots and ugly hulks of post modern architecture gone bad.
    D-

hahahaha... San Antonio is bad about urban planning... hahahahaha... Houston is really good tho...>>
Posted by kev on 7/22/2002 at 10:03:59
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    Austin and Dallas... they gave a nine year old a crayon to draw all their freeways... they're confusing as HELL...

    but conversation !!

    awww....

 

morning
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 10:04:36
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    hello LWC, thanks NB and Nick, come on, why do you want me to email you?
    D-

hey Danny, ya still here??>>
Posted by Nick on 7/22/2002 at 09:59:14
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    If not, pleeeeeeze email me: ravernick02@planetraver.com

    l8rz,
    Nick

Good Morning
Posted by Danny on 7/22/2002 at 09:54:32
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    Good morning everyone...just rising on the west coast.
    Just wanted to pop in and say a few words about this weekend's HRC event in San Antonio. First off, hopefully none of you heard me speak because it was bad. Apparently the event wasn't well publicised because hardly anyone was there and mostly the crowd was old people. I was at a loss of words as to what to say to a crowd of older people. "Now let me tell you (who are at least twice my age) how it is."
    Secondly, a word on Texas. Two things that Texas knows nothing about:
    1. Conservation
    2. Urban planning

    Anyhow, if any of you were unfortunate enough to hear me speak, I appologize and promise that is not typical.
    much love,
    D-

 

 

Time to...
Posted by Danny on 7/17/2002 at 11:50:07
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    ...get my workout on. Hope you guys have a good one. Maybe see some of you in Texas Sat?
    www.hrc.org
    Much Love,
    D-

 

the answer
Posted by Danny on 7/17/2002 at 11:42:58
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    Chris...it's called AC.
    D-

yah. definetely. i don't know how we survive babe (Kev) :-D
Posted by chrisPy on 7/17/2002 at 11:41:47
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ATL
Posted by D on 7/17/2002 at 11:42:16
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    Yeah, I just got home from visiting my fam in ATL and I can do without humidity. I really don't mind heat at all, it's the humidity that kills me.
    D-

Texas: You are going to roast down here....BUT>>>
Posted by kev on 7/17/2002 at 11:40:46
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    recently with all the raining goin on... it's cooler here than normal...but you won't like the humidity

 

...on being 25
Posted by Danny on 7/17/2002 at 11:36:08
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    I don't mind growing older...age=wisdom, I just can't figure out what I did with the past few years.
    D-

 

25
Posted by D on 7/17/2002 at 11:33:49
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    Thanks guys...i'm still trying to figure out how I'm already 25.
    D-

Happy early 25th danny!!!!
Posted by Win on 7/17/2002 at 11:32:16
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San Antonio
Posted by Danny on 7/17/2002 at 11:28:30
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    It's a fund raiser event for the Human Rights Campaign. It's basically a big BBQ and I'll be speaking along with another guy. Go to their website and you can get more info.
    D-

 

Feb
Posted by D on 7/17/2002 at 11:29:30
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    NB...you're making me laugh. Winter doesn't end here until June.
    D

i'll gonna be in Seattle and Canada sometimes next year
Posted by N B on 7/17/2002 at 11:27:57
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    for my cuz's wedding and stuff. Hope it ain't too cold by February.

 

Seattle
Posted by Danny on 7/17/2002 at 11:25:48
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    except for the bad weather in the winter, Seattle is a nice place to live. It's great for the outdoors and is completely beautiful. I've been here for 8 months and it's growing on me. We'll probably stick around another year.
    D-

 

Good Morning
Posted by Danny on 7/17/2002 at 11:21:21
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    Man has it been a long time (yes Nick, you're right). I haven't been around for a while because, well, it's freaking summer!
    I just wanted to say good morning to you all while I eat my breakfast.
    And yes, for whomever asked, I will be in San Antonio this weekend for an HRC event.
    $1800 went to YouthCare this week so thanks to all of you who bid in my auction and donated.
    D-