http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ GayCities Forums » Tag: portland - Recent Posts en Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:31:22 +0000 http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/will-the-defeat-of-same-sex-marriage-in-maine-change-your-travel-plans#post-917 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:27:04 +0000 retsofmada 917@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>Equality has come a long way in New England in a short time. Definitely not as fast as anyone of us would like, but progress non the less. I am heartbroken about the vote in Maine, the very fact that people can vote someone's ability to have equal rights in America appalls me. I am optimistic that the right thing will come soon. Until then I believe that Harvey Milk was probably right with his ideology that gay people should be visible, everyone knows gay people even if they are not aware of it. People are more willing to turn from all the hate and lies of discriminating groups with "godly" agenda's and support equality when they are able to realize that someone they care about is the victim of such discrimination. As for traveling in Maine, there are many gay friendly places and people. Perhaps avoiding the merchants that gave financial support to the Yes on 1 campaign would be the way to go. Be strengthened and know that equality for all will be a reality someday soon! </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/will-the-defeat-of-same-sex-marriage-in-maine-change-your-travel-plans#post-910 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:57:38 +0000 YourPalPete 910@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>Dan and bullseye, you guys make a really good point about not boycotting states where we've lost marriage referendums. Our travel would be limited! The thing we have to recognize is that the other side's negative ad campaigns were successful in California and now in Maine. I remember the TV ads in the L.A. market last year. The other side's scare tactics apparently worked better than our high-road approach. Those negative ads worked well in Orange and San Diego Counties, both with high voter density. They used the same scare tactics in Maine. Any ideas how we can combat this? </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/will-the-defeat-of-same-sex-marriage-in-maine-change-your-travel-plans#post-907 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:46:58 +0000 bullseye 907@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>that's a good point, dan. we can't boycott all 31 states, including the one we live in, california. but i will be selective about where i spend my marriage dollars, and i have to say i'm leaning toward boston... oh, guess i need a boyfriend first! </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/will-the-defeat-of-same-sex-marriage-in-maine-change-your-travel-plans#post-906 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:55:29 +0000 DTracer 906@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>I can't say a trip to Maine was on my horizon regardless of the outcome of this vote. Though it is certainly a blow to hear of the defeat, I don't think a boycott of the state would likely do any good. If I ever do make it out there, I would definitely try to stick to gay and gay friendly businesses as best I could. The vote wasn't a landslide, and the negative result unfortunately overshadows the very positive "No on 1" campaign and all the open-minded citizens of the state. If I were to boycott every state that has voted gay marriage down, not only would I have to leave my home state of California, but I wouldn't be able to visit another 30 or so states that make up this beautiful-however backwards at times-country of ours. </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/will-the-defeat-of-same-sex-marriage-in-maine-change-your-travel-plans#post-905 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:59:03 +0000 YourPalPete 905@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>Please, before you decide to boycott Maine because of this disappointing vote, remember all the gay and gay-friendly business owners in the charming village of Ogunquit and the beautiful seaside city of Portland. Businesses are already struggling in this challenging economic environment, and we need to think twice before we contribute to that struggle. Yesterday's vote was upsetting and frustrating, but I would like to pose the question about why this issue is being put to a vote anyway! Gay civil rights were not put to a vote by our neighbors in Canada. Black civil rights were not put to a vote in the U.S. 1964. LGBT people need a strong persuasive voice like MLK and a president who isn't afraid of the issue. OK, Pete is now stepping down from his soap box! But please go to Maine--it's a beautiful state! </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/will-the-defeat-of-same-sex-marriage-in-maine-change-your-travel-plans#post-904 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:46:09 +0000 Scott 904@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>I'm incredibly frustrated. I just don't see how people can take away existing rights. But will I not travel to Portland or Ogunquit? I live in California, so I can't really throw stones - we too had our rights taken away, but I don't want people to stop coming to visit me. </p> <p>How can we make an impact in a way that matters - I don't want all the businesses run by LGBT folks an d our allies to suffer, but I would like to have some sort of major impact on their economy that says "don't f*** with the gays". It's a really tough situation. </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/will-the-defeat-of-same-sex-marriage-in-maine-change-your-travel-plans#post-903 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:01:08 +0000 bullseye 903@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>I'm not sure what I will do yet cause I love the state and have many gay friends in Portland I want to support. But it is very upsetting to have our rights just stripped away, and to watch the jubilation of those who organized against equality. They need to be held accountable. </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-travel-plans-this-year#post-544 Fri, 01 May 2009 02:38:34 +0000 travelingay 544@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>Traveled in Provence first week of March--wonderful vacation.</p> <p>April: weekend in Atlanta</p> <p>May: hoping to visit Wrightsville/Wilmington NC Beaches</p> <p>Sept: NO For Southern Decadance. </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-travel-plans-this-year#post-537 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:15:12 +0000 aaronriggins 537@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>Just got back from a great weekend in Madrid! </p> <p>Confirmed: </p> <p>May 6 - 10: Toronto<br /> May 22 -31: Buenos Aires<br /> June 24 - 29: Cote D'Azur and London</p> <p>Planned:</p> <p>September: Istanbul and Tel Aviv<br /> November: Rio and Sao Pauolo, Brazil </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-travel-plans-this-year#post-527 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:12:51 +0000 Jerzy 527@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>My travel plans let seee..Probably spending a week in Miami visiting a friend. Then off to Palm Springs for two weeks in november for leather weekend and then gay-pride. During the summer taking long week-end trips to Saugatuck,Mich. love going there its right on the Lake Michgan Shores. </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-travel-plans-this-year#post-455 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:03:16 +0000 misterpretender 455@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>travel plans..hmmm...well i have tons on my plate this year...</p> <p>all around europe...thanks euro rail pass...then japan and all over southeast asia... </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-travel-plans-this-year#post-378 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:34:28 +0000 Vadim 378@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>just came from Bali and Singapore - so you may go there! </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-travel-plans-this-year#post-345 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:35:48 +0000 bullseye 345@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>heading to mexico city, san miguel de allende, and then driving to pv with a friend in march. maybe i'll run into you in pv, scott. i'm looking forward to the mix of huge city, quint village and gay resort in one fun-filled trip</p> <p>have much business travel this year as well--paris, berlin, amsterdamn, copehagen, london, etc. :-) </p> http://www.gaycities.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-travel-plans-this-year#post-344 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:35:20 +0000 Scott 344@http://www.gaycities.com/forums/ <p>I thought I'd share my travel/vacation plans for the next few months, I wonder what everyone else is doing? </p> <p>So 2009 is turning out to a busy travel year for me. When booking a lot of my travel, I'm finding more availability and places that I normally couldn't stay at seem to be free. I'm traveling for work to London (Feb) and Toronto (May), but I'm most looking forward to my time off.</p> <p>--March: <a href="http://portland.gaycities.com/">Portland</a> - long weekend - going up to see some friends who just moved there<br /> --March: <a href="http://vallarta.gaycities.com/">Puerto Vallarta</a> - long weekend - going with a few friends for some fun in the sun<br /> --April: Maybe europe? - 7-10 days - I'd like to do a big trip, but haven't decided where. maybe italy? or maybe rio?<br /> --June: <a href="http://ptown.gaycities.com/">Provincetown</a> - 5 days - we make an annual trip every year with friends. This year we are going earlier than usual.</p> <p>So, what are your plans? And any suggestions of where I should go for a long trip? </p>