[Pedro the Fisherman]

Again you seem quite bothered by this. Are there no gay people in Britain? But, maybe you didn't know that as far as large American cities go, Seattle is one of the more popular "gay-friendly" ones. San Francisco (the site of Bay/Bare to Breakers) is another one that comes to mind.

I should not have used that emoticon, it made it look a lot worse than I meant!

Not sure where 'again' comes in and I am not at all bothered by this, just wondering? A large number of women I met on the WNBR's were lesbians, the permanent body art seen (often only visible on these painting party photos) here is similar to that worn by the these women, so it just made me wonder aloud. I like to think I have a broad knowlege of most things in life, so yes I am aware of the fact there are 'gay capitals' around the world. Seattle looks just the kind of place I would love to visit.....if the weather was a bit better. That must be the only statue of Lenin in the entire USA, which is a good enough reason for me to like it, let alone this parade!

Two of our best mates here are gay and my only mild objection to gay men is (when they are are not known by me) when they get 'too close to me for comfort' on the nude beaches!