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Arcane
Arcane has been active in the lifestyle for over 15 years, though interested in it
for a lot longer. He currently resides in Ohio where he is a member of SEO, a
local BDSM group. At the outset of his relationship with Mistral he built a
flogger, because "She didn't have one". It did not stop with just one and as a
result Arcane travels to several events a year as a vendor, presenter and
performer.
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Sir Dale
Sir Dale is an avid and enthusiastic teacher to all members of our community. A
nationally recognized speaker and presenter on a variety topics ranging from
intro-mild to extreme, he’s most noted for his hysterically sadistic electrical
play.
Other specialties include Resistance Play (the art of “non-consensual play”),
Beginner to Very Advance Flogging, Electricity (with custom built electric
chair), Rope 101 aka “Rope For Dummies,” and Bondage Without Rope, Cutting
NOT Scratching, and Leather Protocol – entering and living the life of leather
for both Doms and subs, Het and Gay.
Sir Dale, a native of Chicago, has been a full-fledged biker since he was a
teenager. He is the founding president of the Misfit’s Motorcycle Club of GA.
He has been an active member and leader in the Atlanta BDSM Leather
community, holding positions of leadership within Atlanta S/m Solidarity
(ASS). Sir Dale is currently living in Virginia renovating his 115’ ship into a
Lifestyle Bed and Breakfast to be stationed in Key West.
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Master David Merrill
Master David Merrill has been a member of the leather community for over 15
years. He was trained in Old Guard, but believes in only following the rules that
work for him. “After all, what's the point in being a Master if you can't set your
own rules?” he likes to say.
Having learned from many accomplished and respected BDSM players in the
community, Master David is highly proficient in pursuing his primary interest
as a Sadist - which is to cause pain. He is skilled in a variety of forms of pain
play including flogging, whipping, needle play, spanking, paddling, and caning.
He is also accomplished in the art of bondage and greatly enjoys fisting and
other forms of assplay. He has presented workshops and demos for a number of
events and groups: Black Rose, SigMa, Leather University's Dungeon, South
East Leather Fest (S.E.L.F.), Mid-Atlantic LeatherSir and Leatherboy, and the
Master/slave Conference, to name a few.
Master David is involved with a number of clubs and organization serving the
leather and gay communities. He has been a member of the Chicago Hellfire
Club for more than 5 years. He is a Gold Key Master at SigMa, an organization
that provides educational services to the Washington DC BDSM community and
runs a local play space. Master David is a supporter of the DC boys of Leather
and has been involved with Masters And slaves Together D.C. (MAsT) and the
FFA-CAC. (Fist Fuckers of America - Capital Area Chapter). He founded
Leather Online, the very first webzine serving the BDSM community online. He
has also volunteered with Obama for America and DC for Marriage.
Since September 2009, Master David has been hosting a highly successful
monthly gear and fetish party. CODE has attracted participants from all over
the Mid-Atlantic region, providing a real alternative to traditional leather bars
as a venue for kinky men and women to socialize and play. It has especially
appealed to younger up and coming members of the community, many of whom
have never set foot in a traditional leather bar.
Master David lives in Washington, D.C. with his slave of 9 years. To learn more
about Master David, please visit www.MasterDavid.net and www.CodeDC.com.
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John Sokol
John Sokol is known nationally for his hard work and dedication to support the
interests of various alternative lifestyles. John’s background consists of 15 years in
law enforcement – beginning in the Chicago Suburbs area with the State Police, a
county west of Chicago and a humble community in the suburbs of Chicago. He
completed his service working for a county sheriff in Florida as well as working with
the US Marshal Service. His varied service has given John a unique perspective
about the pitfalls of living a lifestyle outside of what is usually considered average
and normal.
John entered the Alternative Adult Lifestyle community in 1996 and has been
active in the in Atlanta ever since. In the spring of 2000, John was invited to
become a speaker and presenter for The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom,
Inc., a nationwide organization for consenting adults who choose to live an
alternative lifestyle. In August 2001 John was invited to become the Program
Director for NCSF, a position he served until January 2002. As such, he
coordinated presentations and speakers for NCSF. Since that time he travels
nationwide to give presentations for the purpose of enlightening and educating
people within and outside of the alternative lifestyle.
In addition to his continuing commitment and involvement in his volunteer work
for NCSF,
John is the south east regional representative for MAsT – Masters And slaves
Together and is the Domestic Violence Committee Chair of the Atlanta chapter of
NLA - National Leather Alliance.
For more information on NCSF, visit their website at www.ncsfreedom.org John
can be contacted directly at john@ncsfreedom.org or contact him via Yahoo IM at
talon_jfs
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Lady D
My name is Lady D and I would like to tell you a little about myself. I wear
many, many hats but I try to wear them all very well. I am the youngest of
five children and I’m old enough to be some of your moms but young
enough to relate to you regardless of your age. I am the mother of two
children and the grandmother of five. I am a Gemini and those twins are
forever active so there is no telling what woman you may meet on any
given day. I am not a Dominant because of some ego trip but because being
dominant is my natural proclivity in life. I believe in a Higher Power whom
I choose to call God and therefore I know of submission since I submit to
My Ultimate Authority. I married twice and was head of the household and
in the corporate world I was always in positions of power. My twenty-five
years in the customer service field taught me how to be of service to
others. I, also enjoy writing and have had poems and articles published. I
am quite passionate about the BDSM lifestyle and I enjoy teaching and
sharing my experiences. As a master hypnotist, I consult and counsel
people to help them to achieve a higher self and take control of their lives. I
am very people oriented and I enjoy traveling since it gives me the
opportunity to network and to meet others.
Many have asked what is my sexual orientation and my response to this is
“Sexual.” I realize that too many people want to place individuals in a box
and if I say that I’m straight and they see me with a woman then they don’
t know what to make of it. If I say that I’m gay and they see me with a
man…..well, here we go again, you see what I mean. I do however have a
soul mate whom is also in this lifestyle. My play may be sensual and even
sexual but since it is not sex unless that is what we have negotiated, my
sexual orientation is irrelevant. Since I do not allow others to limit me, I
can interact and play with any gender and this vastly increases my
experiences.
Although it is not unusual for me to display male characteristics, I am
always a Lady. I may appear logical, stern and uncaring but I am also a
romanticist at heart. I love music, all kinds except for heavy metal and
opera. I enjoy science fiction. I am a Trekkie and collect Star Trek and
Betty Boop memorabilia. I love movies and going to the drive-in (another
dying art) and will watch almost anything unless it is scary. Scaring the shit
out of myself is not my idea of a good time. I also love cartoons and
animated movies because they are light hearted and I enjoy being amused.
I love gifts whether small or large, especially surprises and if you buy me a
pair of shoes; you have a friend for life, LOL.
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Matt Blair
Hey, my name is Matt Blair, I’m originally from Detroit, for the past 14
years I have lived with my partner, Bodisama, in the rural foothills of
North Carolina.
I came across an issue of Bound & Gagged magazine back in 1991 and
that started my adult journey in the world of BDSM. I’ve been to most
of the BDSM destinations, but by far my favorite was the Qualgeist
Dungeon in Berlin.
My partner and I currently own & operate Devil Dog Rubber. We sell
custom rubber clothing and bondage items, all of it hand made. We’ve
had successful shows at MAL, IML, MIR and last August during
SouthEast Rubber Weekend at the Atlanta Eagle. We have been
fortunate to work in the community we both love so much.
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Pamm
Pamm is a woman who has been active in the BDSM/Leather lifestyle on
and off for more years than she cares to remember. She has lived in such
places as New York City, Nashville, London, England, Phoenix and
Kingman, AZ, Las Vegas, NV and Atlanta, Georgia.
She's presented at events across the country at Black Rose, Family Ties
in AL, CAPE, AL, LOCK, SC, AIRS, Augusta, GA, SouthEast LeatherFest,
Atlanta, GA, LVFUN, in Las Vegas as well as for Atlanta SM Solidarity,
the Sanctuary of a Dark Angel, CAP, KPOG, ARM, DomCon, SELF and
1763 in Atlanta and many other places. Over the years, she's helped
coordinate the International Masters And slaves Together Weekend and
Contest, Spring in the South, the Leather Speaks Tent at Atlanta Pride
and others. She's the last Ms Atlanta Eagle, only holder of the title "Ms
Trashy Pride", and an honorary member of Panther L/L. She's also the
only female Associate member of Atlanta Sm Solidarity, an honor that
holds a very special place in her heart.
She's attended events and classes across the country and even visited a
brother leather club in Iceland.
Her favorite topics are knife play, wax mummification, relationship
issues, playing with older partners/playing with challenges. Give her a
topic and she'll talk forever!
Her favorite toys are floggers, knives, paddles, whips, her hands and
anything else that comes to hand!
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Ray Blount
Why I chose massage:
As a former computer consultant in the digital age and a member of a consumer
society, I have been able to observe the closeness, the affinity, between people
diminishing, ironically, as people move increasingly physically closer. Not so long ago,
it was common to leave one’s doors unlocked at night. Now hardly anyone thinks
twice about turning the latch as soon as they arrive home. Individuals are embracing
their online buying power. The idea of ‘click today, unwrap tomorrow,’ is no longer
science fiction. With groceries and other necessities delivered directly to one’s door
and the possibility of telecommuting as a rule, not the exception, one may go days or
longer without being touched by another living soul.
This is not healthy for a single individual for any length of time. Studies have shown
that an infant’s sense of well being and acceptance is directly related to the kind and
amount of touch it receives. The relationship between an increased sense of well being
and acceptance as a function of increased tactile stimulation continues into adulthood
and maturity. If I can make a difference in society, just one person at a time, wouldn’t
that be something worth living for?
Credentials:
Atlanta School of Massage, Clinical Program (2001)
Owner, First Hand Experience Professional Massage Studio (2002 - Present)
My desire as a presenter is to help the participants see the role they play in impacting
others' lives, foster their confidence through education and experimentation, and to
encourage communication through touch whenever appropriate.
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Reggie Harris
I became involved in the BDSM community in 1996 after I returned from the
Navy. I spent many weekends at The Sanctuary absorbing all the knowledge I
could from Master Doug Harris and his boy bob. It was in 1998 That I was
introduced to Fire Play by Mistress Susan. I have long held a special fetish for
this seductive form of sensory play. I am a past title holder, Mr. Georgia
Olympus Leather 2002. I am currently partnered to Mr. Georgia Leather
2001. I am one of the founding members of S.E ONYX, a leather club for Men
of Color and their admirers.
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Herr Rudi
I am BOSS, SIR, and Master. To very special boys I am Pops. I am a
Skinhead, Leatherman, Rubberman who has been in the fetish life style of
BDSM for over twenty seven years. The title of Herr Rudi comes from my
German roots and a very special German Lady from the fetish community.
I am for the past five year after an eighteen year lifestyle relationship. But
I do have a special pup in London.
Born and raised in Virginia and have lived in all corners of the United
States and part time in London UK. Work carried me to the Nation’s
Capital, the gate way to the Rockies, the hustle busily of the Big Apple, the
Oakland Hills over looking San Francisco Bay, the high planes at the edge
of the Sandia Mountains, Cowboy country of Lone Star State, to the
Southern Tropic of Florida and now the capital of Magnolia State. From
time to time London has called for both business and pleasure.
My two favored places to visit Berlin and London. There is something
about these two cities that keep drawing me back beside great gay fetish
lifestyle. You can discount the hot men of both cities and the lure that they
invoke.
In 1978 I was taken to the Triangle Bar in Denver. That was my
introduction to Leather. Then later on the East Coast I found the DC Eagle.
With a boom the ticking time bomb inside me blasted me into the lifestyle
of gay leather. That happen when found my way to the Meat Packing
District and walked in the door of the Mine Shaft. I then had to take in
South of Market the west coast Gay Capital, Leathermen where abundant.
I attended my first BDSM run in the Pocono Mountain. That barn was a
great place to hang some guys up.
Leather begot bondage that begot extreme bondage that begot
mummification. Mummification has become one of my favorite forms of
bondage. When they are all wrapped up, other form of pleasure can be had,
add medical, electrical and good old ass play. I even made my own Sleep
Sack and Straight Jacket to use. I found that catheterization is a great
addition when they are all wrapped up. Or play with the cock hole with a
sound. Strapping them down to a bondage board helps to keep them under
control for some temporary piercing. I also like boys hanging around from
the ceiling beam. Or firmly secure them to a cross and lay some leather to
their back with a flogger or single tail. I like to take a boy and turn him into
a pup. Seat ranger! Woof !
I was a past member of GMSMA and Chicago Hell Fire Club. I am a
member of Atlanta S/M Solidarity. I have attended numerous run over
these many years including Inferno. I have given demos and class on a
wide range of subjects, Mummification, the use of Catheters and Sounds,
Shaving (making you slave smooth), Temporary Piercing, Fisting and
Dog/Pup Play.
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Roger Leighton of Shotgun Video
Roger is a fifth generation East Bay Californian who was raised in a family that
was 'beyond Liberal'. When he came out as a gay man at 11, then 12, then 13
and 14 (it took a while to be taken seriously in the early 60's) he found he was
not the only gay person in the family. Eventually he found out he wasn't even
the first in the family into S&M. The game of "Cowboys and Indians" had a
definite bent towards bondage and genital torture for the young sadist, and
there are several boys from the old neighborhood who are probably still in
therapy. In fact, they will probably forbid the playing of 'Cowboys and Indians'
unto their own fifth generation. In later years, yea and verily for many, many
years...well several decades already, Roger was 'for rent' as a sex worker,
specializing in, what a surprise, cock and ball torture, bondage, and hands-on
sex education.
He started Shotgun Video in 1993 to be a man-to-man video company that
specializes in documentaries of real sexual torture between consenting adults.
He currently tapes from four to eight new titles per year, and is always looking
for tough and muscular players with more will power and creativity than is
ordinarily considered normal. There are an immense variety of bondage and
torture techniques in the videos, many of them as a result of fulfilling the
dungeon fantasies of the bottoms. Roger has been using his own twisted
imagination and remembers perfectly all the kinks of the legions of past
partners because he has a, how you say?, pornographic memory. He currently
lectures, directs, performs, pillages, and tiptoes or stomps his way through the
tender nervous systems of beginners to experienced players. All of Rogers’s
activities are done within the ground rules of consent, no fluid exchange,
physical danger, or drugs. While there is a definite current of sub-rosa
education about safety, consent issues, and personal liberation in the videos,
they are as much designed to be provocative and entertaining as uplifting. He
claims to be safe, but insane, and he is sticking to that story......
www.RogerofSF.com www.ShotgunVideo.com
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Thomas Gold
Thomas Gold began his foray into the leather world quite by accident; while studying
fashion design in college. A native of CA he was raised in the hills of the Sierra Nevada’s
chasing horses and cattle. While in High school Thomas discovered a hidden talent for
clothing design and construction. After wearing out several instructors and school
administrators Thomas graduated. After completion of high school he entered the US
NAVY a year later. While in the Navy Thomas was trained as a surgical tech with a
focus on Orthopedics and sports medicine. While he was on active duty he
supplemented his income by sewing patches and altering uniforms. Upon leaving the
military Thomas continued in the private sector as a surgical tech while continuing to
make and alter stage costumes for the drag community. In 2004 Thom as left the
medical field and entered college to study Fashion design. Little was he aware that the
wheels of fate had started to turn faster. On a whim and a dare Thomas created his first
pair of leather pants as a bold faced challenge to his clothing instructors. Thomas wore
the pants to MAL and before the end of the weekend two orders had been placed as well
as the pants where sold right off his body. Shortly after that LeatherhorseGear was
created. He is very active in the leather community and is always eager and willing to
help and educate those around him. Besides unleash world domination and mischief.
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