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Our ladies (Kate the Great, RedKatBlonde, Julie, and Amy) with George from Metronation!

Many thanks to Kate the Great and AmyInOhio and the hundres of others who posted (and reposted and reposted...) the information about the #OTRTweetUp last night... It was a blast!!! Went to Lavomatic with everyone  afterwards for some food -- first time there! It wasn't bad...

Oh, ended up at the triple thread of homosexuality -- BronZ, Bullie's, and Serpent -- afterwards. I'm going to say this: I think I'm through with drunken college boys. 

I didn't say I was, I just think  I am. In short, shoulda gone with the ladies to the Fashion Show at Twist. 

PS If you added me on Twitter, I have probably added you on my blogroll. Just check it out! :-)

CINCY GAY SCENE: Rumors abounding...

I didn't have my camera for this weekend, but a quick snapshot: crazy drunk in Columbus with KH on Friday night, including hanging out with a really really hot underwear model... Union Cafe was my bar when it was here in town, I now have a small circle of "favorites" there that includes Union.

Woof's, btw, SUCKED. Hated it. Lot of bears just hanging out staring at each other. We were after hot muscle leather daddies. None there to report of.

After a trip to the impound lot, came back to Cincy and went out with kids. That was fun. Bronz, Bullfishes, Adonis.

The Bronz show sucked, I'm sorry to say, even though the Black Mondays were in it. It was sad. Bullfishes was awesome as we gear up for Kristy and Vivica to host the first drag show there since it opened on August 15th (check out the Facebook invite here) And Adonis... well, I kinda love Adonis though it cost me and Tim $20 to get in... grrr...

But the big news of the night...

It's true. The Serpent, for now, has banned sexual activity in the bar. Rumor has it that there has been a bit of a crack down in the city on this kind of thing -- thanks, Simon Leis -- and Anthony has banned any hanky panky in his bar. It makes me kind of sad, but is anyone surprised? I mean, jesus, the crowd of men around pool table was almost obscenely in you face at times. Not that I haven't been found there sometimes, I just can't believe it's been going on as long as it has. (I mean, I was tied to a cross and bullwhipped at 19 there...). They've also started carding at the bar.

So something has happened, and John from BronZ made this comment: The lights were on and people were actually playing pool!

LOL. I know, I'm shocked too.

CINCY GAY SCENE: Bullfishes... better than expected.

Let me just say this:

I was wrong, again, about a local establishment. Bullfishes was so much fun a few weeks ago and the girls know how to treat you right.

Rissa, our hottie bartender, made a good drink (not great, but she's learning). And she was full of style and flair.

Dawn, the head bartender, is HOT. *I* even want to make love to her. And that's Sarah. You should all know her by now. LOL. She's an amazing bartender back over there, from the old establishment.

Shannon (in blue), the manager, is unbelievable. I heartell she even put up with Vivica pounding drunkenly on the door this weekend of the bar and demanding to be served around 330am. Well done, Shannon. I would have kicked that bitch to the curve. (Love you, Viv)

And Syndy (in tan), the manger, who, for some reasons, thinks we're pretty nifty.

And may I recommend the nut in your mouth shot. This is us after taking it... but it's still pretty fierce.

If you go in, mention that you heard about them through this blog. They'll look at you funny for a while, and that's all the promise I have. Well, if I'm there, I might get you to buy me a drink.

And don't be creeped out when I ask for a nut in my mouth. LOL

CINCY GAY SCENE: From Syndy re the New Bullfishes

Since I posted unfavorably about them, I thought it was only fair I post Syndy's rebuttal about the rumors from Myspace. I mean, I'll go back and check it out, but the rumor mill is going, and there seem to be some hot headed people speaking, ranging from us lowly regulars of the old Bullies to some very big names in the Cincinnati drag king rounds. It is kind of funny... Bullfishes re-opens and the lesbian drama returns to Northside. I LOVE it.

I mean, no doubt, I'll go back. I'll give them another try. In fairness, there were problems when they opened, and it was their first day open. So... Here's what Syndy had to say...

I HAVE BEEN HEARING ALOT OF RUMORS AND HAVE BEEN ASKED TO CLARIFY A FEW THINGS.


BULLFISHES IS NOT TURNING INTO A STRAIGHT BAR.


BULLFISHES EMPLOYEES ARE ALL OF LEGAL AGE.


BULLFISHES HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LESBIAN BAR & WILL CONTINUE TO BE.


BULLFISHES IS HOSTING A BOYS NITE ON TUESDAY NITES FOR THE GAY MALES.


BULLFISHES IS NOT TOLERANT OF FIGHTING & HAS INCREASED SECURITY TO ENFORCE THIS.


BULLFISHES WILL BE OPENING FOR HAPPY HOUR STARTING MONDAY 6/23 FROM 5P-7P WITH DRINK SPECIALS.


BULLFISHES IS OPEN ALL THIS WEEK @ 8 PM.


BULLFISHES HAS FREE WIFI FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO SURF THE NET.


BULLFISHES IS HOSTING A CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SPECIAL THIS FRI & SAT WITH NO COVER & DRINK SPECIALS.


BULLFISHES IS LOOKING FOR BARTENDERS, COCKTAILERS, & SECURITY PERSONNEL. CONTACT MYSELF OR SHANNON TO SCHEDULE AN APPT 513-979-4999 OR 513-289-9668.


BULLFISHES IS WILLING TO CLARIFY ANY RUMORS OR MISCONCEPTIONS THAT ANYONE MAY HEAR.


COME & ENJOY BULLFISHES WHILE WE ALL GROW TOGETHER.


THANKS
SYNDY@BULLFISHES
513-289-9668

(Please remember, Syndy posts in all caps. This is not a yelling post at all :-). She's actually very nice when you talk to her online. . . but she always chats in caps. Hrm. Maybe I should become security personell there. Queer Cincinnati here to secure your premises, maam.)

CINCY GAY SCENE: Bullfishes?

It was a bust, dude. There was a massive walk out of the staff the minute before it opened. It took us 25 minutes to get a first drink and it seemed like they were pointedly ignoring us. I mean, really. It was sad.

The word on the street is there were hiring differences and they want to make it a straight bar half of the week. LOL -- it was so bad they were hiring people pretty much right at the door. Sarah Francis walked in and was asked to take up barbacking. We went over to BronZ and she left and headed back to say she would work as a bartender. They took her, so Sarah is back at Bullies!!!

YAY!

It was a good night, though, even though Bullie's wasn't really involved. So the inside, which is BEAUTIFUL! It's a hot bar man.

So , more pictures...

CINCY GAY SCENE: Pride is Alive 2008 -- THIS WEEKEND!

Oh, goodness. The weekend is almost here and I hear the bells of a shit-show growing. LOL And by shit show I mean a crazy, fun, insane weekend of gays and debauchery.

My weekend consists of:

1) Probably a quiet Friday night at home. Unless, of course, anyone calls and says "let's go out," in which case I am likely to find myself the next morning at someone else's house a little hung over.

2) At Juliet and Juliette's booth on Saturday afternoon from 4pm-8pm (sorry, girls, I have "other plans" that evening from 8pm onward).

3) The re-opening (again) of Bullfishes!!!! It features the unbelievable Lixxgood family, whom I have seen once before and think of VERY highly. Very much looking forward to seeing them and having a crazy night at my favorite bar in the world. If you see me and mention this blog at the bar, you get to buy me a drink. Friend AA and I, old bar regulars there the both of us, have our entourage planned out. You, too, may be part of the coolest crew in the city -- mine.
(img via the SiloMaxx's/Lixxgood Family's Myspace Page)

Per Bullfishes' Facebook Event:

ITS PRIDE WEEKEND AND OUR GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION. OUR DOORS WILL BE RE-OPENING SATURDAY JUNE 14TH @ 8PM. $3 COVER INCLUDES A FREE WELL DRINK OR DOMESTIC BEER OF YOUR CHOICE ALONG WITH A PROMOTIONAL GIFT TO THE 1ST 100 PEOPLE. 21 & UP PROPER ID REQUIRED. DJ K-SOLO WILL BE SPINNING WITH THE LIXGOOD FAMILY AS ENTERTAINMENT. HOPE TO SEE ALL THE NEW & OLD FACES @ THE NEW BULLFISHES

4) Parade on Sunday!!!! I'll be watching for the first time since I came to Cincinnati, and, of course, taking pictures!!!

There is the chance of rain, but we're queer and proud, and we'll still be that even if it's pouring down!!!

CINCY GAY SCENE: Bullie's Re-Opening -- DELAYED!!!

We always knew the building was a P. O. S. Here's the announcement from Syndy, the owner of the NEW Bullfishes, via facebook:

WE ARE SENDING OUT A FORMAL APOLOGY TO EVERYONE D/T THE DELAY IN OUR GRAND OPENING. WE HAD AN UNFORSEEN EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL ISSUE WHICH FORCED US TO MAKE A DECISION TO RESCHEDULE THE GRAND OPENING (UNLESS YOU LIKE WARM BEER & DRINKS AND DONT MIND BEING IN THE DARK). HOWEVER ON SATURDAY JUNE 14TH WE WILL BE CELEBRATING PRIDE AND OUR GRAND OPENING. DJ K-SOLO WILL BE SPINNIN THAT NIGHT ALONG WITH ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE LIXGOOD FAMILY. WE ARE AWARE THAT PEOPLE REARRANGED THEIR WORK SCHEDULES AND SECURED CHILD CARE & AGAIN WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS HAS CAUSE MANY OF YOU. HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE IN THEIR PRIDE ATTIRE & READY TO CELEBRATE WITH US.
THANKS
SYNDY
BULLFISHES2008@aol.com

Good to know. Guess I won't be there this weekend. That takes a small load off my mind.

AND! It's the night of the Lixxgood family performance, which we know will be TITS!!!!!

CINCY GAY SCENE: Bullfishes' Returns -- Take 2

Yea! Not only did I break news with the Bullfishes announcement (and rise to one of the top read stories for the past few days on Cinplify). I was right, on most counts.

The party re-starts on May 30th at 4023 Hamilton Avenue at 8pm.

Myspace page has been re-upped (thank you, Juliet & Juliette), and there's a Facebook announcement.

And I spelled her name right. Syndy Peterson is the new owner.

Welcome to the life, Syndy.

CINCY GAY SCENE: Bullfishes returns!!!

Many apologies for the quality of the image, but it went from AM's phone (whose car I was in at the time) to my phone (via text) to CF's phone (in Macon, GA) to my email. . . all so that I could post this this evening as many of you got the text message about this FABULOUS EVENT.

BULLFISHES IS REOPENING

And here's the lowdown as I've heard (my usual sources of gossip did not know anything, and were actually quite surprised about the situation... so I know I'm "breaking" news here... and I had to rely on the infamous lesbian posse for most of my information):

The bar was bought by an Atlanta man for his local daughter, a woman possibly by the name of Syndy (it was text messaged, and my phone was running out of charge, so I could not confirm the spelling or information about her). However, the reported manager is Brandy, who was a former bartender at the old Bullfishes. This is good-ish. I never developed much of a rapport with Brandy... in fact, I know almost nothing about her. I have a vague distaste for her, for some reason, but that may be about the vague distate I have about Bullfishes post- the Grey's Anatomy golden days when Sarah (or Amanda) poured us drinks and watched terrible medical dramedies. I may not, in fact, have anything negative about Brandy except that connection there. .. on the flip side, I have nothing good either.

My sources inform me that the bar has expanded, having bought the building just north, and that the New Bullfishes will open, probably, May 30th. This is a highlight of my crack team of lesbians who were apparently given a mini-tour today:

• the new bar (the north building) will feature 8 pooltables -- which brought much glee to my pool-playing posse -- and there will be a wall cut out from the pool tables to easily access the bar itself; there is no word on whether they will be painting the felt this time or not
• the old bar (the south building) will keep most of the same locations of items, including the actual bar location, though they will expand the serving area to three registers, which gets rid of a lot of problems we had under old management
• the stage has been expanded and functions now as the dancefloor in toto
• word is the urinal in the men's bathroom works ... permanently, this time
• the north building will have a patio -- for smokers, yea! -- which will give neighber BronZ a bit of a run as being the only mainstream gay bar on the strip that has a smoking patio, but they are being smarter and it will probably not be accessible to the outside world
• the upstairs section of the south building -- once the world of drag queens, drugs, and hot lesbian makeout sessions -- has been opened up to the general public and will serve as a bit of an observing area, much like at the old Pipeline, and I expect the drag queens, drugs, and hot lesbian makeout sessions will remain
• the new owner has bought several big screen plasma TVs -- for sports, the poss informs me -- rather than rely on thay giant crazy, blurry TV that they used to have
• there will be nights with cover charge; however, they will give you a free drink coupon on those nights to offset the cost of the cover
• the name and logo will remain the same, as they were purchased by the new owner

QueerCincinnati will be there on opening night, will you?