R.i.P Lurch

WoW - This brings me WAYYYYY back to my life in San Francisco.

If you were even remotely somebody in the bay area, the name Lurch was very common to you.

I had the pleasure of meeting him when I competed in IBR 6 years ago and actually, way before that just in passing at the bars/bear events.. I just remember this very large hand coming up between my legs, being lifted off the ground about a foot and this big furry beard covering me and big lips wrapping around to give me a big kiss. He was a role model, a mentor, a pioneer and a great friend to me and everyone who came into his presence. He was a man of much wisdom, could talk or joke his way through any situation and a firm believer in a happy smiley face.

I am missing so much by not being in the Bay Area.. all my friends have moved on, don't really talk to many of them any more as everyone there lives..

Thank You and Goodbye my Friend.