Corky's Big Adventure

My gubby (gay "husband"/BFF,) "Corky" is off on a European adventure. He and a friend are taking a Mediterranean cruise for ten days, and this poor hag is left behind. It's ok, though, this trip is beyond my "wifely" duties. It's not a gay cruise, per se, however, there are one too many voting members of the local Pride Festival board (friends of Corky's travel buddy) for even this experienced hag. The last thing I need right now is a bunch of tan, buff, linen pants-wearing hotties with absolutely no interest in "checkin" my bikini...well, except in a fashion critiquing sense, and I'm pretty sure they'd be less than impressed with my Delta Burke line swim dress.

Yes, what an adventure it will be for Corky and Duke (neither of their real names - to protect the-not even pretending to be-innocent.) The Vatican isn't gonna know what hit after the gay Griswolds pay a visit, and neither will any of the other fabulous places they go. I'm proud of the boys' spirit going into this trip. They've done some planning, but mostly they will be flying by the seats of their pants, which is a bit different than the way I tend to travel - detailed spreadsheet, a work sheet for budget, one for itinerary, one for packing list. With casual attitudes and a ready-for-anything sense of adventure, I'm sure the boys will have a great time.

Don't tell Corky, but I'm kinda protective of him. We've been friends since Sophomore year in college when we were both fresh out of the nest. He was "straight" (well, playing the part) and I was drawn to people whose story was more interesting than my own. Match made in heaven! And our friendship has evolved (for better and worse) ever since. This is why I worry about Corky like a mother hen, because we've been through so much together - boyfriends, break-ups, bottles of wine - and our friendship means a lot to me.

So, my Ditto's brunching, Architectural Salvage shopping, Flanagan's hanging partner in crime, I wish you a journey full of great adventures. And, whatever you do, please, please... try not to get hate crimed. Imagine the international incident this protective hag and heat-packing Ethel would cause! ;-)