I mentioned that my friend John was instrumental in my decision to finally dispense with an abusive past partner in my previous post The Darker side of ChristmasAfter reading my words, he rang me today to wish me all the best for Christmas and to reminisce a little about what I had written.
John was a constant support to me when that relationship finished and it is strange that although I can and do occasionally remember the sad times, my overwhelming memory of that time was John, Ricky Martin and a seedy gay bar!
Sounds good eh? well I will elaborate! One night, when I was at a very low ebb I met John for a drink, and in an effort to cheer me up he took me to a local gay bar (an awful hole of a place called the "Cossack!") a few pints of beer did not lift my spirits, nor did the usual conversations, so John (and remember that this guy is straight) resorted to desperate measures!
When crossing the tiny dance floor, Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" thundered out and without a pause John, in his best linen suit started an impromptu Latin dance routine by himself, much to the surprise of several leather clad bears who were standing nearby .
I was gobsmacked and laughed until I cried....... and John, I am sure, got a hearty round of applause from a cross section of the gay population of Sheffield. grand stuff!!
now that's a good friend
ReplyDeleteyes he is
ReplyDeleteGood for John! We all need at least one friend like that and if we're really blessed we have a few. There were occasions (in my "other" life) when I probably wouldn't have made it without a dear close friend and my daddy. I mean down in the dumps low. I'm so glad you made it out of your past relationship to find your Chris. We both have much to be grateful for,eh?? x-c
ReplyDeleteps-got your card too!! Thx.
he sounds like a super friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by my blog and commenting, I really appreciate that.
Gill in Canada
Just thought I'd add, good grief you have a zoo of animals!!! Makes our one little doggie Molly, look very lonely!!
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P.S. I may be asking you all sorts of questions in the Spring when it comes to vegetable gardening!!
awesome magical love is - what a guy, what a friend - hey thanks for taking the time to reply to my rant especially knowing what a hard day you had yesterday - peace
ReplyDeleteHe sounds truly demented - I'd love to meet him!
ReplyDeletebel....you would like him.....a bit obsessional but wonderfully gay friendly!
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