Big queen, total Mary, cruising

The Queen Mary 2, largest and most luxurious ocean liner left port yesterday (NYC) on its first all-gay cruise. Shilpa and I saw the QM2 as it cruised under the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco Bay on Superbowl Sunday. Barney took this photo from his flat. It's size was astounding. It's larger than some cities.



I had a chance to go, and at a pretty big discount too, but I couldn't decide if I am really a cruise sort of person. Knowing Seattle Bill so well, a big guy in the cruise industry, he has sort of soured me on the idea. For him it is all work, work, work, so I can see why it holds little allure.

But still, an all gay transatlantic crossing on the world-famous Queen Mary 2 sounds pretty lush. Although based on all the gay cruise photos/stories I have seen/heard, they can be a bit too hedonistic and body fascist for me. (And talk of "terrorist target" notwithstanding.)

There is a large country/western contingent as well, and country dancing events several nights (Sundance Saloon members got an additional discount). And a formal dinner as well. I eat that shit up. Of course, I would have had to buy a steamer trunk and lug it. Oh, to have traveled with a valet.

I just got back from a week-long vacation, and I should really just save the money and the vacation time. It's a wiser move that I did not not go. And without a wing man or PLU, frankly it might not have been worth the time and expense.

So let's see what sort of adventures I can have here in the Bay this week. But remember, it's just an exhibition, not a competition; so please, no wagering.