Pictures Removed by Rude Request

For those of you who blog - and many of you who follow Behr Blather do - you know there's a certain percentage of folks out there who do not want their picture/image on the Internet. I can understand this as do you all. That's why we have disclaimers on our blogs as well as blurbs that say if someone wishes their picture to be removed to just ask and voila! It will be done.

I have removed pictures before at the request of the subject and those email requests were polite and once the offending pictures removed, a thank you was received. Those requesters obviously understand that catching flies is easier with honey than with vinegar.

I have removed all - yes ALL - of the pictures related to my June 30 posts, of which there were three and about 13 pics, at the rudely-worded email request of some person. The email subject line said "REMOVE PICS OR I WILL REPORT YOU." Evidently shouting has its merits. The body of the text read "June 30 ones! I am serious!"

I did as requested to avoid any trouble. Let me make it perfectly clear: I did not feel threatened; I removed the pictures because I am a nice guy and a man of my word.

Well, most of the time.

This person (whose name, btw, appeared on the email so anonymity was moot) doesn't even have a real picture on his Facebook. Yes, that's right folks, I did a Facebook search using the email address and found this person; he has a cartoon as a profile picture. And under the "About" section, it states "Please NO REQUESTS from weirdos and gay bears. I LOVE WOMEN. REAL WOMEN!" I kid you not! All of this begs the question of why he was searching an obviously gay-oriented blog to find pictures of himself or of the offending pictures. Methinks the man protests too much.

So to you Sir who made the request (and I use the term "sir" loosely), I have removed all June 30 pictures in response to your rudely-worded request and in accordance with my own conscience.

To show there are no hard feelings, this pic is for you:

Now....get the fuck out of my blog!

Sunday Favorite: 60

Welcome to Behr Blather's 60th edition of Sunday Favorite...I often scratch my head in wonderment that what happens here continues to grow. Behr Blather recently attained its 130th follower. While cruising through the blog-o-sphere, I discovered links to Behr Blather from some surprising sources...and I thank each and every one of its followers and champions. Now....onto today's blather.

Recently I've experienced that rare phenomenon called "Feast." You are more likely familiar with its first cousin "Famine." Yes, that is correct, the Behr is experiencing a rise in popularity and not just in cyberland but in REAL LIFE. That's right gentlemen (and ladies), I have been on a few "dates" the past couple of weeks and it appears there are a few gentlemen out there who desire my company. Now, no one could be more surprised than I but I am enjoying it. The amusing aspect of this situation is the perceived jealousy that appears to be raising its head. I have one particular friend who, when I declined his offer to go get tacos for dinner due to a dinner/movie date with someone else, started quizzing me on who, what, when, and where. All he didn't ask was how and we all know that's second nature.

So my date consisted of a nice Mexican dinner and seeing "Horrible Bosses," which was funny. It is always good to see Kevin Spacey play a bad guy.

Before I forget - today's favorite picture should come as an easy lob to anyone not familiar with the favorite aspect. Beard? Check. Big body? Check. Amazing fur? Check. See? It's as easy as 1-2-3.

NEWSFLASH!

I'm very stoked that one of my most favorite people in the world will be coming to visit me in early August. He is taking a small vacation and chose lovely Los Angeles as his travel destination! I'm going to take a few days off from work so I can play tour guide. My boss doesn't know it yet but I'm confident he'll okay the request. No exact plans yet as to what will be on our itinerary but a tour of movie theaters - The Chinese Theater, The Egyptian, El Capitan, ArcLight, etc - will be on the tour. I'd like to take him to Disneyland or Universal Studios. I'd like to take him to the observatory and to Westwood Mortuary Park where several celebrities are interred (including Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Jim Backus, and Heather O'Rourke). Too many things to do and too few days in which to do it.

I have other thoughts running through my head but I don't want this installment to turn into some overly long missive. So with that news, I'll let you get on with your Sunday.

BEHR HUGS

BehrHunt: TrainBear

I've been drooling over this hunkalicious man for months...I see him almost every day on the train ride home. Today I finally found thecajones to take his picture. Ironically, at one point, he looked at me and smiled. My heart completely melted.

But it's okay. Something else stiffened.

BEHR HUGS

Happy Birthday, America

Although not yet a "more perfect union"

It is still the best damn country on Earth.

Happy Birthday, America. Fuck yeah!

BEHR HUGS

Sunday Favorite: 59

Spent last night with the bears at a local watering hole. Over all I had a good time. Some of those bears are so friendly. I ended up part of a bear sandwich at one point. I wish I had been the meat but I wasn't. I'm perfectly fine with that though. *wink*

It's been hot here in the Los Angeles basin...trying to stay cool is a real chore. I've been trying to keep the ants at bay too. I keep losing that battle. I wish I could find a nice non-toxic (to pets and humans) way to get rid of them.

Will be spending part of today - as I do every Sunday - with my parental units. At least their house is cooler. Not sure what I'm doing tomorrow for the holiday.

Enjoy your Sunday and stay cool, everyone. BEHR HUGS