Calgary SSP gay life - Page 14

travis3000 · #**261** Posted **Feb 2, 2013, 10:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by ST1

Very interesting thread. I’ve read through the last few pages and just wanted to comment on the whole discussion about gay villages and Vancouver vs Toronto vs Calgary, etc…
Not that Toronto and Vancouver don’t have a lot to offer as a city, but there’s no reason gays can’t enjoy smaller cities like Calgary. Straight people do, so why wouldn’t gays?
Larger centers like Vancouver and Toronto have long attracted gays because in times when people were less accepting, those were the places that had significant gay population and thus kept attracting more - it was a snowball effect.

However now that society is more accepting of gays, and this continues to improve, you should start to see gay communities flourish in smaller centers across the country. I’m not gay, but I love living here in Calgary, and if I was gay, I would want to stay. 20 years ago however it probably wouldn’t have been a good option, but today, hopefully it would be.

You make some good points there. We are lucky to live in a country like Canada where this is possible. I could live in Calgary and be quite happy. It's great we have so many awesome cities in this country that offer something a little different in each one, catering to the diverse people we have become.

halifaxboyns · #**262** Posted **Feb 4, 2013, 6:49 AM**

The route change that was made for the pride parade (reverse and start at Olympic Plaza) was the best thing they could've done. It was so cramped at Olympic Plaza. I remember one year doing overtime in the Calgary Public Building on one of the upper floors and we had the windows open. It was myself and 2 other co-workers and we heard all this music? We didn't know what it was so we went downstairs and didn't realize it was pride! LOL We took a break for a while and then went back to work.

If there is a decision to meet up (whether it just be the gays of the forum or the whole forum), I'm in. My good friend Adam (who is also gay) just moved here so it might be good for him to meet some people.

kw5150 · #**263** Posted **Feb 4, 2013, 6:27 PM**

Ok, is anyone up for meeting up on friday after work? It will be nice weather.

Chadillaccc · #**264** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 6:20 AM**

I could do that.

YYCguys · #**265** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 6:56 AM**

Sorry I will be out of the country. Do let me know via a PM when the next one will occur though! Would love you meet you folks!

Govertical · #**266** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 6:20 PM**

I'm up to it.

kw5150 · #**267** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 11:01 PM**

Ok so we are meeting up on friday somewhere on stephen ave. Message me for details and provide suggestions.

Doug_Cgy · #**268** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 1:49 AM**

Sorry I can't make it this time guys, I will be at the next

Wigs · #**269** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 6:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Doug_Cgy

Sorry I can't make it this time guys, I will be at the next

same here. you guys have fun, though

Chadillaccc · #**270** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 10:50 PM**

Thanks boys!

So... who is coming?

kw5150 · #**271** Posted **Feb 7, 2013, 10:53 PM**

I think there is about 4 or 5.

Radley77 · #**272** Posted **Feb 8, 2013, 1:13 AM**

I'm up for meeting... my partner of six years has gone to Lady Gaga in Toronto this weekend.... after we just saw her one month ago in Vancouver!

kw5150 · #**273** Posted **Feb 8, 2013, 3:07 AM**

Cant wait to chug that first beer.

Radley77 · #**274** Posted **Feb 8, 2013, 9:09 PM**

I'm planning on wearing a grey Patagonia jacket FYI.

Govertical · #**275** Posted **Feb 8, 2013, 11:17 PM**

I'm in a green coat

Govertical · #**276** Posted **Feb 8, 2013, 11:25 PM**

And don't know where people are

Radley77 · #**277** Posted **Feb 9, 2013, 12:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Govertical

And don't know where people are

My understanding is deVille coffee fashion central on 1st st at 5:30.

Govertical · #**278** Posted **Feb 9, 2013, 12:33 AM**

Odd. Not in my message. On my way

kw5150 · #**279** Posted **Feb 9, 2013, 12:39 AM**

Wow. Im a bad organizer...at deville now.

Radley77 · #**280** Posted **Feb 9, 2013, 12:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by Govertical

Odd. Not in my message. On my way

Just arrived.