Volume 2, Issue 6

November 2000
 

The Burghermunch is a pansexual (all-inclusive), 18 years and older group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, interested in pursuing s/m, dominance and submission, bondage and discipline, fetishes, and other interests in leathersex, and sharing knowledge of these areas as an outreach organization for those who are curious about these areas and/or wish to find a social outlet with like-minded individuals. About the Burghermunch The Burghermunch is currently held at the Elbow Room, 5477 Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside at 7:00pm on the 1st Tuesday of every month. There is usually enough privacy to have frank discussions but not demos or play. Some people wear subtle fetish attire but others come in casual or work clothing. There are no dues or fees associated with the munch, although dinner is on your own and tax and tip is automatically added to the bill. Billing is on a per table basis. Workshops are held at the GLCC (Gay and Lesbian Community Center), 5808 Forward Avenue in Squirrel Hill; phone 422-0114. There is a $1 to $5 donation per person; suggested $3, of which $1 goes directly to the GLCC for giving us space. Volunteers are needed for future demos so if you have an area of interest please speak up. Note: Starting in March 2000 refreshments will be served at workshops.

Schedule December Dec. 5th - Munch @ The Elbow Room *No Demo Due to the Holidays* January 2001  Jan. 9th - Munch @ The Elbow Room Jan. 20th - Demo: Nipple Abrasion/Play with Tim, Wildfleurs, Tammy, and Steve February 2001 February 6th - Munch @Elbow Room February 17th - Demo: Fireplay with Jeff and Wildfleurs

What is a Munch? A munch is an informal gathering of people interested in BDSM and similar topics. The first munch was organized in San Francisco several years ago. Munches now occur independently all over the world. They are generally organized via BDSM mailing lists and news groups on the Internet, but often expand by word of mouth. Most munches take place where food is available. Some are held in public places and discourage kinky dress or behavior; others are held in private space and allow fetish wear, play and demos. Munches are opportunities for people with interests in BDSM to socialize with one another in a low key, friendly atmosphere.

Mailing Lists Leathergrrrls An anarchistic little network which welcomes all women who are interested in pursuing SM, dominance and submission, leathersex, fetishes, and other manner of kinky sexual behavior with women. It is not necessary to identify as a lesbian to join us. Currently the leathergrrrls exists as an email list. If you want to join the list, send a note with the word "subscribe" in the message (no quotes) to: leathergrrrls-request@charcoal.com Burghermunch Mailing List To subscribe to the Burghermunch mailing list send a note with the word "subscribe"(no quotes) in the message to: bdsm-request@charcoal.com

IRC Channels on irc.bondage.com #BDSM_Pittsburgh @ http://members.tripod.com/bdsmpgh/index.html #BDSM/PA @ http://www.egroups.com/BDSM_PA

Webpages http://www.dfp.com/home.html Dressing for Pleasure is under new ownership and management and is offering a 10% discount to all Burghermunch attendees. Just mention this ad. http://www.erosenterpirses.com A diverse group of copywriters, graphic artists, printers and photographers geared to the needs of Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Trangenerdered businesses/organizations and those supportive of the communities.

 
 

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Burghmunch Monthly Munches

Second Monday of every month from 7-9 p.m. in Monroeville. Next munch is on November 13th. For more information visit http://my.treeway.com/BurghMunch/ or email Plesinsub@aol.com

South Hills Munch

At Ambroggi's Resturant at Donaldson's Crossroads on Rt. 19 near Canonsburg at 7 p.m. For more information, email Tantor at mtantor@usa.net Dress is casual and RSVP?s are appreciated but not necessary. There is a $2 fee for attending the munch.

Wheeling Munch

Wheeling, WV

It was asked that information for this group be removed from this page.

News?

PaddleBoro

On Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, the Attleboro police broke up a BDSM party, two individuals were arrested. The November 20 court appearance for the Paddleboro defendants has been postponed to December 19. Apparently they are unable to find an Attleboro judge with time available to hear the case. For more information visit: http://www.Paddleboro.Com

Spokeane kidnapping care

Excerpts from: http://seattlep-i.nwsource.com/local/abdu21.shtml

Two men charged in the abductions of Japanese college students in Spokane were involved in kinky sex rings that featured bondage and sadomasochism, court documents show.

Edmund F. Ball, 40, and David M. Dailey, 38, were involved in what documents call the "Bondage Discipline Sadist Masochist Club."

Two Japanese students were abducted from the streets of Spokane on Oct. 28, but managed to escape almost immediately.

Three Japanese students were abducted on Nov. 11. One was released, but two were taken to a house and sexually assaulted, court documents said.

Ball, Dailey and Lana C. Vickery, 42, have been charged with first-degree kidnapping. Police Chief Roger Bragdon has said they will be charged later this week with sexual assault of the two students.

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It's time to end negotiations with that potential play partner when?

• You ask for references, and he gives you 3?Tarl Cabot, the Marquis de Sade and Caligula.
• You ask if it's possible to speak to someone he has played with in the past and he brings up his hand, a la Senor Wences and says in a funny voice, "So what would you like to know?"
• The 'so how big are them things, anyway?' discussion starts. (details are important, but there are limits)
• He tells you he wants a service-oriented submissive because he keeps misplacing the remote control.
• He tells you everything is agreeable and he's looking forward to a relationship with you IF the visitors allow him to remain on this planet
• He mentions he's getting better with fire-play?the last sub only suffered 3rd degree burns on 40% of her body.
• He says he wants a relationship just like the ones in Penthouse Forum.
• He tells you that birth control methods aren't needed, since he had the mumps while he was in college.
• He makes an off-hand comment about running out of places to hide the bodies.
• He states he doesn't have a job because being a great dominant takes so much time.
• He tells you his wife approves of this relationship, but doesn't allow him to receive calls at his home or go out in public with his submissives.
• His hobbies include any of the following: cow-tipping, drive-by moonings, flatulent flaring, or cruising elementary schools.
• He asks if you can loan him some money just until he cashes his $24,000,000 lottery ticket.
• He mentions that he was a good dom to his last few subs, very caring and attentive, and he still doesn't know why they charged him with 'stalking'
• He tells you the only reason he drives that beat up rust bucket and dresses like that is so you could get to like him for himself and not for his fortune.
• You ask him what he does for a living and he says nothing since that *$%ing psychological review.
• You ask about the aluminum foil hat he is wearing, and he says, "Sssh, they might hear you! "

10. You don't have to worry about what's left of your reputation.

9. You can really look forward to just hanging around at your friend's house.

8. You'll always have candles when the power goes out.

7. The neighborhood kids won't be allowed to trick or treat at your place.

6. You get to dress like the heavy metal singer you had a crush on as a kid.

5. You never outgrow your toys.

4. Jury duty? Not any more.

3. "You've got mail!"

2. Basic black looks good on everyone.

And the number one reason to be a pervert?

1. Your one-night stands are so much more interesting than those of your co-workers.