Bear Talk Woof Interviews Dennis Dippary

I recently had the opportunity to interview Dennis Dippary for Bear Talk Woof which he agreed on doing it.  I had never met Dennis but I consider him a good friend on FaceBook and he was nice enough to do this interview for Bear Talk Woof.  After exchanging some thoughts and laughs with Dennis, I wrote them down to share with you and said to myself…what a sweet man Dennis is, with a wonderful sense of humor and just plain “amazing”.

BTW: How did you get into your singing? 

DENNIS:  I’ve always liked singing and performing.  I’ve always sung.... in choirs and such... since elementary school.

BTW:  Have you ever thought about making albums?

DENNIS:  I’m not that good. LOL

BTW:  What kind of songs do you sing?

DENNIS:  In choir, anything that they gave me. For karaoke, mostly soft pop, musical, easy listening.

BTW:  And do you choose your own songs from the list that they give you or do you sing ones that you are most familiar with?

DENNIS:  For karaoke, there is a list of 150,000 songs to choose from.

BTW:  Wow, and do you pick the same songs that you are most familiar with?

DENNIS:  For now, but I’m slowly adding more songs to my repertoire.

BTW:  That's fantastic. Have you ever performed on stage as an actor?

DENNIS:  Yeah, but I prefer being backstage.

BTW:  What kind of performance have you done?

DENNIS:  I’ve done performances such as plays, musicals, all sorts of stuff! hehe

BTW: What was your favorite role that you had done?

DENNIS:  It was Professor Clown, in an original show in Pittsburgh.

BTW:  Have you ever done street performance before?

DENNIS:  No, not technically. LOL I did participate in two flash mobs.

BTW:  haha. Were you ever involved in any of the gay pride parades?

DENNIS:  Well, I was in a few in Pittsburgh, with the choir, and then I became the production manager for the Pride fest.

BTW:  Are you still manager for Pride fest?

DENNIS:  That was back in Pittsburgh! LOL

BTW: Chicago is where you live, have you done anything in Chicago?

DENNIS:  Just the flash mobs.

BTW:  And what are the flash mobs.

DENNIS:  They are groups that come together for no reason to do something.  We did a huge Freeze down at the Bean in Millennium Park.  We froze for 5 minutes. Then we did a conga line through downtown.

BTW:  What is the huge freeze down?

DENNIS:  There were about 1000 of us, just walking around at the "Bean" and at 1pm, everyone who was in on it just froze in place. Then at 1:05, we all began moving again, as if nothing happened.

BTW:  Did you like it at the Bean in Millennium Park?

DENNIS:  oh yeah!

BTW:  Do they have this once a year?

DENNIS:  Whenever they want to. LOL

BTW:  Do you go to a lot of the bear events?

DENNIS:  No, not really. I don't do the "scene”?

BTW:  I'm not really into the scene either. Is there a reason why you don't go to them?

DENNIS:  I don't like the way that people act. It seems like it’s just an excuse to grope, make out, and randomly hookup. I am not into other bears, and as sexual as I am, I am kind of a prude when it comes to 'randomly making out'

BTW:  I agree with you. You actually brought up a good reason on the table why bears go to events. I think the bears forget the meaning why bears have events. What are your feelings about this?

DENNIS:  They SHOULD go to events to socialize with like minded men.

BTW:  What was your experience at your first bear event?

DENNIS:  I was at Lazy Bear for the pre weekend, 2000. I had to leave for San Francisco for a choir convention. It was awesome!  I got to cuddle with some new friends in the pool as we talked. I had spent some time with one 'special' guy, and went away feeling so good about the weekend. Exactly what I thought it should be.

BTW:  I don't think there is anything wrong with meeting new friends and cuddling as long as that's as far as it goes. Has anyone tried to make a pass at you to get in your pants?

DENNIS:  oh, MANY times. LOL

BTW:  That's why I don't go.

DENNIS:  I tell them "not interested"

BTW:  Is that why you don't go to them anymore?

DENNIS: I’m tired of saying NO.

BTW: When is your next singing gig?

DENNIS: I don't know.

BTW: Next time you plan on singing you should tell people on the Bear Talk Woof FaceBook page where you will be at. I could also add you to the blog as well if you like.

DENNIS: Cool. I don't think I’m on the Bear Talk Woof FaceBook page, am I? LOL

BTW: Wow I don't think you are. Add yourself on it. (Click onto here to get to the Bear Talk Woof Facebook Page)

DENNIS: Okay, added.

BTW: Thanks. Add your friends on there too. I think it would be great. The more the merrier.

DENNIS: hehehe you know that it will need to be switched over to the new format soon.....?

Since Dennis brought that to my attention, I immediately went to the Bear Talk Woof page and switched over to the new format. I personally am not sure how I feel about it but I suppose it is a matter of getting used to.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dennis for having this quick interview with Bear Talk Woof.

First Interview Coming Soon

Bear Talk Woof has been talking with Dennis Dippary with a possible interview on him.  Happy to say that he agreed to this interview.  Stay tuned for his interview as it will be posted on this blog soon.

Chubs at the Tubs Celebration

Chubs at the Tubs is a celebration of big handsome gay men and their admirers !!! Now that winter is over, come out of hibernation and out to Spa Excess for this fun-filled event. Bring your friends, for an afternoon of fun, food, and frolic !!! We will be serving burgers on the upstairs patio.

Coupons for 50% off lockers between 3:00pm to 8:00pm will be available shortly, so if you want one, please send an e-mail to info@bearsoftoronto.org and we will send it to you.

When: Sunday, May 29th, 2011 – from 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Spa Excess

Where: 105 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1M1

For more information, please go to http://bearsoftoronto.org/2011/05/chubs-at-the-tubs-spa-excess-may-29/
Eric

Nakia Rocks The Voice And Inspires Us All

When someone in the bear fraternity really shines, we like to rally behind our man. 36-year-old bluesy singer Nakia from Austin, Texas has set the bear world on fire as he competes in NBC’s The Voice on team Cee Lo.

Nakia Reynoso knows he doesn’t look like a typical pop performer, but that doesn’t discourage him at all. On The Voice all that matters is how he sings. And, man, can he belt it out! Nakia beat out Tje Austin last night to move on in the competition.

The Bear Pride / IML Warm Up Party

The Bear Pride / IML Warm Up Party is coming up fast. Get your tickets early for less!

We're very excited that we get an extra hour to party! It's now from 5 to 9, for those of you who couldn't get out of work early.

Limited-time online price: $12
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Be sure to bring ID that matches your order if you buy online!

Door price: $15

Ticket Prices include:
* 2 drink tickets for slushies and beer
* Catered food
* Drink sampling by YES Vodka
* 1 door prize ticket, Grand prize: iPad 2!
* Bears and Balls

Rest In Peace for Danzig Macpherson's partner Ron

I just wanted to add this to the Bear Talk Woof blog as some of you may know Ron.  So I want to spread the word and bring it to your attention that who happens to be Danzig Macpherson's partner had passed away on Friday.

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Howdy Fellow BearZone Members,

Danzig Macpherson’s, former Oregon Bear Board member, partner Ron passed away this last Friday. Danzig wanted this passed along to the BearZone so those who remember Ron would know what happened. Below is an excerpt from the note that was sent to me…..

Frank Armstrong

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I wanted to pass some bad news along to you. I had an e-mail from Danzig when I got in yesterday morning that Ron had passed away on Friday from a massive heart attack.

I called Danzig last night to get more details. He’s devastated, of course. Can’t hardly think straight. He said that Ron had been having some trouble off and on but they thought it was asthma and sinus.

He said, and of course we knew this, that everybody loved Ron. Well of course, he was a nice guy!

Danzig did have a favor to ask of the Bears. I don’t have access to the Zone anymore so I’m hoping you can help me with it. Danzig asked if we could let folks know about Ron since there were so many people that did like him and if anyone has any pictures of Ron that they would like to share, could they please send them to him, Danzig. He thought Steve L. might have some pictures as well since he took so many at some of the events. Danzig’s e-mail is lthrcowbear@msn.com. There are no plans for a funeral or memorial service at this time, but I know that Ron is going to be cremated.

Why guys are concerned with other guys from far away?

It’s interesting how some guys are so concerned about meeting other guys that are not in their area. There was a guy who wrote a couple of blogs which I had read. He wrote this one blog stating that he was wondering why guys that are living in the same area as you don’t bother talking to you but the guys who live outside the country or state are the ones who are interested. Why do guys feel this way? Why do guys worry about not meeting guys in their area? All guys have to do is log onto the website and go to the advance options for searching in your area. Guy, when go online to one of the bear sites, you are going to experience and expect to see and hear guys coming from all over the world. Everybody knows that you can’t judge someone that you like just by looking at their pictures. Pictures could be deceiving. That’s why it’s important for people to read someone’s profile fully.

He also mentioned in his blog that he was concerned on that he would contact someone and asking how his day was going or a simple good morning, that person will not respond to him and sometimes takes that person a day or two to respond back to him. He also mentioned about webcamming and that it is 2011 and how everybody could purchase a webcam at WalMart. I guess he was implying that people could put up a picture of themselves on their profiles by using their webcam. Guys like him should understand that guys don’t spend much time on profiles 24/7 and also not many people are interested in webcamming and taking pictures. I believe that there are guys who like to play games and all that. But hey, some people are camera shy and if they do respond to you straight away or without their profile photo; it’s your choice whether or not to connect with them. He chose to complain about it.

Sometimes guys online are too hard on themselves that all they know what to do is worry and complain about other men who are not in their city or not interested in them. This is very unhealthy feeling. It must be one’s self conscious that they would think that guys who are close to them not want to talk to them. It’s like that everywhere. I'm not sure why guys always say something like "why are all the good looking guys so far away" or why they can't find anyone in their neighborhood. The internet is a world wide web and you will see you will come across with people throughout the world which is distracting to where you are located so you are going to experience meeting people all over the world. Have you even typed in your neighborhood and started to chat them? You could find someone if you really want to and it doesn’t have to be serious. It’s always good to be friends first with someone. Guys are soo concerned on getting into someone’s pants for a quick one. That’s another thing, not every guy you meet are going to want to get into one’s pants. I had stopped looking for love and it took a long time for me to realize that I wasn't having any connection, so I stopped searching. I decided to allow the love come to me naturally.

And guys, when you write to someone, and they don’t respond to you right away (perhaps you see them online, or ) don’t get pissed off and annoyed because they are not responding to you because a lot of guys like myself stay logged on to certain websites and not be at the computer. There are people who are very busy with their lifestyles that they don’t have time to write you back straight away so take it easy and wait for them to have that time to respond to you. If they see you are trying to make a connection with them they may find you being a pest or harassing them and that will push them away.

Grommr - New Bear Site

Hey there fellow bears,

I just want to let you all know that I had discovered a new bear site through a friend of mine.  I just signed up myself today to check it out to see what it is like.  Its an interesting site, I suppose it's a mixture of Twitter and Facebook.  It would be nice to see you guys on the site.  If you like to experience Grommr, you could sign up by going to www.Grommr.com, and when you sign up feel free to stop by my profile and follow me.  Search me "beefybri".  Follow me and I will follow you.

Beartown 16 Bears In BridgeTown

Beartown 16

Bears In Bridgetown

Portland, Oregon 

June 9-12

Okay guys, those of you haven't booked yourselves to the Beartown 16 be sure to register yourselves before its too late.  For more information you could click onto the following link.

BEARTOWN 16 Bears in Bridgetown