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Howdy,

I was just wondering if anyone from here was going to IML this year. I know a lot of you have a secret fetish side that you hide on here, but don't be afraid.

Let me know if you're going, either in this post or a message.

Hope to meet some of you there.

IML's website... http://www.imrl.com/

I'll be there.

secret Fetish side? I thought I was being obvious.

I wont be there, so take lots of pictures for me.

So will I.

Hey, here's a funny idea: let's try and all meet up for IML this year. Stage a group "demonstration"?

I fear that by the time I am able to travel to such an event, I might have small children with me. What if our Graco car seat matches my blue and black leather jock?

pdxboxer saidI fear that by the time I am able to travel to such an event, I might have small children with me. What if our Graco car seat matches my blue and black leather jock?

Children and events like IML don't seem like they would mesh the best, but then again I did see children going through Folsom...

Ummm, I am extremely stupid sometimes. What does IML stand for?

n8dagrt saidUmmm, I am extremely stupid sometimes. What does IML stand for?

Check out the link I put in the first post, it'll explain everything.

This will be my third year going to IML and I look forward to it every year. I have met some of the most significant people in my life at that function. It really can be what ever you make out of it. Hopefully I'll get to see some of you guys there.

Brent

My boyfriend and I went last year for the first time, had a great time

Would love to go thisyear but my work schedule won't allow for it

All you guys that are going HAVE FUN!

Since I live in Chicago - you'd think I'd be there... I went last year officially for the first time and loved it! Overwhelming. I'll be there again this year. It'd be great to meet up with you guys!

I'm looking for a room/roommates. If any of you know anyone and could help me out. That'd be fantastic.

IML used to be something I really really wanted to do, but then I got married off and found an awesome nerdy hobby that I get alot more out of. Have fun.

I go every year, the cocktail hour at the hotel, the Friday of the opening weekend is the best, then it's off to the market place, you have to update the porn!!! LOL

Doug

Never been, would be cool to go if they have an open bar. Ain't for no pinchypinchy though; anyone touches me they get my death-ray-eyes-of-doom.

Anyone go to the Tom of Finland one? A lot of them got that calvary officer thing going. Moustaches! w00f.
(no drool emote? shenanigans!)

Hey, I have a friend Peter that is looking for a roommate for IML. He's a great guy. If anyone is still looking, his number is 415.596.6976. Tell him that Brent directed you to him.

YAY... I think I finally found a roomie. So, hopefulyl I'll see some of y'all there.

Anyone else going?

Please be careful at IML. During the 3, 4 or 5 times I went, I heard rumors of men doing unspeakable things to one another's bodies, including the most private parts. You may want to carry a leather-bound Bible.

obscenewish saidPlease be careful at IML. During the 3, 4 or 5 times I went, I heard rumors of men doing unspeakable things to one another's bodies, including the most private parts. You may want to carry a leather-bound Bible.

Yes. IML can be very dangerous. Especially if OW decides to make a cameo.

You might want to bring along a priest so you are not swayed by temptation.




Either way, enjoy yourself.

Can can somebody explain to me the m/s thing, i am cool with rough sex, actually more than cool but that is another story, but how is it really fair if u let youself loose and just take orders from another guy? Or get tied up? I mean, if u are going to be submissive how do u know that the other guy is tougher than you? If you are really competitive and strong how will you ever find a real man tough or as tough as you? Is this wat its all bout or something else? or man, am i just stuck in some really old idea that is like fused to my brain and i cant get rid of? New to this gay thing.

studd saidCan can somebody explain to me the m/s thing, i am cool with rough sex, actually more than cool but that is another story, but how is it really fair if u let youself loose and just take orders from another guy? Or get tied up? I mean, if u are going to be submissive how do u know that the other guy is tougher than you? If you are really competitive and strong how will you ever find a real man tough or as tough as you? Is this wat its all bout or something else? or man, am i just stuck in some really old idea that is like fused to my brain and i cant get rid of? New to this gay thing.

Everyone is different. Some guys will freely give themselves up to almost anyone they want, some like to feel like they can be physically controlled by the other.

People have a wide range of interests. Some like to just be tied up, others just like servicing guys (like a butler would), and others just like be whore-ish bottom boys.

The bdsm/kink world is only as scary as you want it to be. There is tons of porn and sites out there to learn about it. You just have to go at it with an open mind.

I'm trying to attend this year, same with Dore Alley (Up Your Alley) as well. Drop me a message/email. Would like to know when/where to meet up with everyone. Got lots of questions for all you local jocks. LOL

Anyone else going?

Yes the world of BDSM is broad.... myself, I have ZERO interest in leather but love the BDSM play. (bondage/spanking/WS etc... unfortunately many of the guys at these events are into wearing and being around the costume but not participating in BDSM play.
To me, a cute, smooth guy tied up in underwear or gym shorts is hot but the leather gear is not.

Wish I could go to IML. It's one of those events I've wanted to go to for almost a decade but haven't had the opportunity. I also don't have the right gear for it either. Have fun each and every one of you die-hard IML goers.

I wish I was going, but My job won't allow me to have that weekend off. Get a spanking for me...

My only consolation is that I'll be going to see an Eddie Izzard performance that saturday night with my best friend...

i was GOING to go... but i have to save up to see Madonna in Vegas in November... next year.

Planning on going this year for the first time with a group of friends. Not sure what we are getting ourselves into but at least I can say I was there.

I'll be there!
you'll also find me at events like dore and folsom (www.folsomstreetfair.com)

James

I can't Make IML this year and have never gone to it. I did attend CLAW a few weekendas ago and MAL in DC. Both were a blast!

CLAW --> www.clawinfo.org

MAL --> www.leatherweekend.com


Other sites 'secret fetish' folks may enjoy include:


www.recon.com

www.gearfetish.com


Neither have cool forums like RJ though!

I'm so excited. Only a couple days away. Hopefully there will be some good stories when I get back.

Not my thing (I'm too old and ugly anyway), but have fun!

Fuck. Can't make it now. Family's coming into town. But maybe I can scare some time away....

I'm checking it out for the first time this year. Last year I went to Dore Alley and just drank a lot so that I could tolerate things like people being saran-wrapped together... I'm approaching IML with the same attitude, I may not be into it, but am willing to at least see what's up with people in that part of the world ;)

Good news is that I hear there's beer available during the Market event. Oh and I hear you can buy surgical instruments to inflate your balls with saline solution... that makes sense to do before a nice bike ride along Lake Michigan, eh? haha

irishkowboy saidI'm checking it out for the first time this year. Last year I went to Dore Alley and just drank a lot so that I could tolerate things like people being saran-wrapped together... I'm approaching IML with the same attitude, I may not be into it, but am willing to at least see what's up with people in that part of the world ;)

Good news is that I hear there's beer available during the Market event. Oh and I hear you can buy surgical instruments to inflate your balls with saline solution... that makes sense to do before a nice bike ride along Lake Michigan, eh? haha

I hope that I can make it to Dore Alley in the next couple years. I've heard it's a great time and much better than Folsom.

Have fun WildCuddler! Do everything I wouldn't do. ;-)

i've never taken part, don't plan to, but i think it's cool that the city once known as the hog butcher to the world hosts this cowhide extravaganza.
what i really like is when you see the guys all decked out in their leather-ware strolling along michigan avenue, right where the hotel that hosts IML is, and the tourist families from the midwest looking at them with a mix of 'oh my god, what freaks' and 'we better not get too close, they might hurt us'!
fortunately for those who will be decked out in leather this weekend, the temps will be pretty cool, unlike the unseasonable hot and humid weather that has greeted IML weekend in the past.
enjoy!

Everytime Im due to visit family in chicago I try to fit IML in. Ill miss it this year as well because of my husbands knee surgery and the fact the church isnt releasing the choir til june.

I had a blast! You should have seen what I was wearing.

SoDakGuy saidI had a blast! You should have seen what I was wearing.

I did too. Definitely an eye-opening experience for me. I met a ton of cool guys and had a LOT of fun

SoDakGuy saidI had a blast! You should have seen what I was wearing.

Well, post a pic and we'll be able to see it. I for one am waiting for it!

matt45710Well, post a pic and we'll be able to see it. I for one am waiting for it!

I don't mind sharing. Hopefully I wont have a reason to regret this!

I'm on the right. Leather isn't really my thing, but I got into the spirit while I was there, ha!

I went with an open mind, and ended up having a great time.

I work part time at a porn store for seven years now. I'm not shocked by what I saw. I was surprised by how big the event is!

Moooooo!

Many a cow gave up their skin for this competition.

SoDakGuy saidI had a blast! You should have seen what I was wearing.

I did see it, and it looked great



IML was a fantastic time. It was amazing meeting so many people from around the world, and seeing some new things.

For those that haven't been around the leather community, it's often a community that is very non-judgemental and accepting. You don't have to be into the leather to be a part of it, just realize and accept that some things just aren't for you and that others may enjoy them.

I've gone to IML a few times. I do agree with WildCuddler that it's a nonjudgmental environment but I don't have fun when I am there.
Most people that are there are so drunk or high on meth that you can't have an intelligent conversation. I found that guys were incoherent and oddly bizarre. I'm sure it's just the drugs. But since I don't do drugs or drink it's just not a good mix.
Most guys go for the sex and that's great but the repercussions that can happen later on made me eventually decide that it's no longer for me.

Okay so before any of you call me a prude or sexually repressed just realize that none of you made any mention of sex in all the responses to this post. Which I find surprising because that is what IML really is. It's people coming together from all over the world to partake in an ongoing orgy of sexual conquests the entire Memorial Day weekend.

muchmorethanmuscle saidI've gone to IML a few times. I do agree with WildCuddler that it's a nonjudgmental environment but I don't have fun when I am there.
Most people that are there are so drunk or high on meth that you can't have an intelligent conversation. I found that guys were incoherent and oddly bizarre. I'm sure it's just the drugs. But since I don't do drugs or drink it's just not a good mix.
Most guys go for the sex and that's great but the repercussions that can happen later on made me eventually decide that it's no longer for me.

Okay so before any of you call me a prude or sexually repressed just realize that none of you made any mention of sex in all the responses to this post. Which I find surprising because that is what IML really is. It's people coming together from all over the world to partake in an ongoing orgy of sexual conquests the entire Memorial Day weekend.

Damn, maybe I did something wrong! I didn't get high OR participate in any orgies! Nor did any of my friends.

The event is what you make of it. I found there were plenty of sober, interesting people.

I'm going to have to agree with Vince. It is what you make of it. IML also seems to be an event that has one of the lowest percentages of drug users compared to other big parties/events. As for drunk guys, it didn't seem like there weree any more there than at a bar on any weekend

And yes, I did have some fun sex, and met some hot kinky fuckers, but that's what I did there. What I hope to keep from there is the friendships I made.

I'll admit to messing around, but everyone around me can attest that I wasn't drunk nor high on whatever vitamin was around. That's just how I am sober!

It was a great time and made some quality friends along the way.

Seriously ... nothing shocked me at the event at all. I'm shocked by what I was getting into a bit at the event.

Woof....just got back to Colorado from 5 days at IML. God, I need a vacation from my vacation. I met so many incredible guys during the event. It truly was a magical experience as usual. Of course the sleazy stuff was fun as well, but the friendships will continue even after the body fluids have been washed away. Hopefully some of you guys had a blast as well. I already have plans to attend next year as well.

Yes how did you know I love gore.

SoDakGuy saidI'll admit to messing around, but everyone around me can attest that I wasn't drunk nor high on whatever vitamin was around. That's just how I am sober!

It was a great time and made some quality friends along the way.

Seriously ... nothing shocked me at the event at all. I'm shocked by what I was getting into a bit at the event.

Ummm, did you see the Scat and Beastiality porn? That shocked me a little.

My youngest brother not only attended but competed for the Mr. IML title or whatever it is. He came in somewhere in the middle of the pack.

LOL ... I just realized from looking at the pics that I briefly dated a former Mr. International Leather prior to his "title" about 3 years ago. that is too funny!

Ummm, did you see the Scat and Bestiality porn? That shocked me a little.

Nope. Not one bit. Remember I've been working at a porn store part time for seven years.