Pride London

This year was the 40th Anniversary of the first ever Pride March in London. How so much has changed. Its hard to believe that 40 years ago even being homosexual was against the law in this land.

After coming out, I on occassions would march outside parliament demanding equality,and you know what, we got it. So a march that strarted to ensure that people could have a right to live the way they are is now, today, a grand parade through central London. So I made my way off to Regents Street, despite several attempts to wake Dusan, he was not having any of it. So off I went to making my way to the spot outside Hamley's where I hooked up with Lee, Matthew & Chris, where we waited and chatted as the crowds gathered until the first float came along. It was a spectacular two hour parade this year. Float after float, and when the Army, Navy and Airforce came past everyone really cheered out of respect for our boys and girls that are away fighting for our land.

Neil Sexton was marching but left the parade at our point and hooked up with us and shortly after, my friend Steph's son arrived. His only 16 and only came out a few weeks ago. He had some lesbian friends with him. His first pride and he wanted to come hang with me. I'd best be on my best behavior.

Once we wandered down to Soho and hooked up with my dear friend Emily, and from there wandered down to Traffalgar Square, to watch the live stage. From there we headed to Soho Square where my work friend Lisa joined us. It was a shame Emily had left already, I know they would have really got on well.

For once the sun shone the whole day and that is amazing. Made you feel really good to be surrounded by so many other gay people and realise life is good, life is for living and we sure do live a great life. Happy Pride.