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Jesse Basquint

@huebasquint.bsky.social
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Rope guy and sometimes kinky guy. Trying to remember how to do this social stuff now that the panini is "over." I'm hoping to post more often, but I often forget to take pics when I'm out at functions or having fun. Living in the moment has its price.

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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Also, I'm irrationally excited about this and hope this helps bring some cool gear to folks who don't normally have a chance to get expensive stuff. The stuff we've gotten so far looks great and our living room smells like a bootblack's wet dream.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Just a reminder, I'll be taking additional sale & donation items at the Kentucky Leather Meet & Greet at Price Bar on Friday night and the Cigar Social at Chill Bar on Saturday afternoon. Hit me up if you need to get stuff to me outside of those times. I've got folks all over town who can get it.
Questions and answers about the upcoming gear swap event.
When & where?
Big Bar, 1202 Bardstown Road, Sunday October 11, from 3 PM to 7 PM.
How can I pay?
Cash is always welcome. We can accept PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Apple Pay. We can take credit cards, but have to pay the fees out of the proceeds.
How much will things cost?
We’ve tried to price things so they bring in a lot for charity, but still bring you a great bargain. If you have a question about a price, let us know and let’s see if we can make a deal!
Who will benefit from the sales?
Some items are being sold on behalf of personal sellers. Of those, several plan on donating to charities of their own choice. Most of the items are being sold to benefit our chosen charities:
AVOL Kentucky, Sweet Evening Breeze
What if I have more questions?
There will be several volunteers available at the sale for any questions or concerns you have. Or you can reach Jesse on Telegram (https://t.me/Jesse3284) with any questions.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I may have to block the local dog bakery’s page on my Facebook feed.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Get in touch with me through BSky DM or Telegram (t.me/Jesse3284) with any questions or to make other arrangements.
t.me
Jesse
You can contact @Jesse3284 right away.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If you’ve got stuff to donate or sell, we’ll start taking in stuff at the Bootblack Lab this Wednesday at PRIDE bar + lounge The last chance to turn in items for sale is during the Cigar Social (10/10 from 2-4) at Chill BAR Highlands. Donated items can be dropped off at the last minute.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
2 weeks from today! Donated items will be sold to benefit AVOL Kentucky and The Sweet Evening Breeze LGBTQ Youth Shelter. Items can also be sold on consignment. Payouts will happen after gear swap, but please be patient (it’s an all-volunteer project).
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I'm going to Bootblack Lab — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT in New Albany, IN. Found it on Scene 🔥 scene.events/events/bootb...
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Bootblack Lab
Due to the success of the last BootBlack event we hosted, we’re hosting a second BootBlack Lab! For this event, feel free to bring ANY gear that may need some …
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I should also note: if you don’t want to respond publicly for whatever reason, feel free to hit me up via BSky messages.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Personally, option 3 is my preference. The hardest part is getting gear that folks are willing to part with. But, honestly, I think a lot of folks have stuff they want to part with, but not just give away to strangers. Supporting a charity makes it a lot easier to solicit donations.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
3. Asking folks to donate gear that is no longer needed (or in some cases, doesn’t fit), sell things at a decent, but lower price, and send the proceeds to a selected charity. One option for this would be to have 2-3 charities set up and the buyer can choose which they’re supporting.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
2. Doing some kind of consignment system with centralized sales and item tracking, then paying out to the sellers. This is a bit more than I think we’re able to do logistically, but open to trying.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
1. Having a space where folks can bring their gear and have table space to sell/swap/barter with others. This seems more complex and requires more table space for everyone to stage their stuff. The advantage is that it’s up to each person to handle the transactions.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Niku and I are trying to get a gear swap organized for our local leather contest weekend in October. We’re wondering what has worked for others in the past (or what to avoid). I think the main goal is to help newer folks get into gear without the barrier of retail pricing. Some ideas (a thread)…
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Quick follow up about another event I'm super-excited about. We're going to have several local bootblacks (some of which are international titleholders) at the bar to help anyone who wants to learn or hone their skills. It should be a fun night to celebrate the BB community and their love of gear!
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Bootblack Hangout
Several local bootblacks will be at Pride bar to hang out and teach others about the fun world of bootblacking. If you're experienced and want to help out or "…
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
If you're in the Louisville area, I'll be hosting rope night (I'm super creative with titles) at Pride Bar in New Albany. More info on Scene or on Facebook. Hoping to make this a monthly event (3rd Wednesday), if it goes well.
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Rope Night
If you're already into rope, bring some and do some public demos. If you're curious about rope, come out and ask questions. (If you're brave enough, volunteer …
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feral streep @feralstreeep.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Jamie Gertz’s character in Twister being terrified by all the weirdo storm chasers is exactly how i feel around straight people talking about sports
Jamie Gertz looking mortified of the storm chasers in Twister
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I found a nice sport shirt that fits nice and snug. I think it looks pretty good like this. What’s the verdict?
Me wearing a grey sport shirt and green Beefy Boy jock strap. It gives “daddy” vibes, according to some.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Looks super hot, pup!
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I’m so glad y’all were able to make the trip. Can’t wait til it’s our turn!
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Sadly, it means I can’t take advantage of the structured socials to meet folks with similar interests. Which was one of the main reasons for going to a leather/kink con. Or maybe I’ve misunderstood their purpose.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
I know I’m in a minority on this, but… If you’re going to have a social hour at a leather/kink con, please make it so I can hear the folks right next to me without straining. If my headphones refuse to leave noise cancellation mode to protect my hearing, the music is too loud.
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Queer and Pleasant Danger @monsterologist.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
This probably isn't going to change people's minds, but sometimes it is easier to evoke sympathy for dogs than it is to evoke sympathy for trans folks. Giving money to J.K.Rowling is the same as giving money to eradicate transgender people.
Panel 1: A park. A donut truck. A red-haired white woman sitting inside the donut truck, looking relaxed. The truck is Rolling Donuts, and there are three donuts painted under the worker window, a menu with prices, text near the bottom of the truck that reads "Tastes like magic!", a big Rolling Donuts logo with donuts for "O"s (clever!) and a message that says No Trans Fats! Only there's a tiny, near-illegible "or" between "trans" and "fats", because we all know how J.K. Rowling do.

Another white lady, this one blonde in t-shirt and jeans, walks up with a brown puppy on a leash. "Oh," she says, "Rolling Donuts!"

Panel 2: The blonde lady walks up to the woman in the truck window, smiling. "We used to have these all the time when I was a kid! I loved them!

Panel 3: The woman in the truck smiles. "Wonderful," she replies. "And now, as a bonus, $2 from every donut goes towards killing dogs!"

Panel 4: The truck lady's hand motion towards a a sign, which reads "Dogs are just fake wolves! I hate them SO much! Thank you for your support in their eradication!"

Panel 5: The blonde woman holds a hand to her mouth, shocked. "Killing?" she says.

The truck lady smiles, happy. "Yup!"

Panel 6: The blonde lady turns to face her dog, stricken. 

Panel 7: The dog looks up, wagging his tail and panting.

Panel 8: The dog, realizing what is coming, lowers his tail and puts his tongue back in his mouth.

Panel 9: The lady in the truck is holding 6 dozen donuts, in neon pink and blue and the Rolling Donut logo, with text across their sides that reads "We hate dogs!"

The blonde woman is looking back at her dogs, guilt on her face. 

"...but they're just SO yummy!" she says!

Sad trombone goes here. 

That's my comic!
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A great article about how cons (specifically comic cons, but not hard to extrapolate) can be more welcoming to folks on the autism spectrum. Short read with a lot of impact. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Autistic fans help shape Cambridge Uni comic convention guidance
The recommendations aim to make conventions more welcoming, and the guidance also comes in comic form.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Overheard in a dream: The theme song for a cartoon about Pat, The Spectral Pathogen.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
I also feel bad for anyone who had to be yanked out of the con headspace back into the calculations of whether they can afford it If they want to get in early.
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Freckles @elfreckles.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🦊🏹 #comics #furryart #furry
Digital picture. Disney's Robin Hood fox character, looking concerned. A speech bubble comes out from him saying "If I was your first furry crush, it's time to take note of your cholesterol.
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Kane @etaion.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Feliz navidad
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
I then had the chance to augment the leather harness on @acyanorange.bsky.social I'm very happy with how this turned out. It hugged in all the right places and looked nice as well.
Shibari-style harness in hemp rope attached to a leather harness.Shibari-style harness in hemp rope attached to a leather harness.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Next up was a cute purple and black harness on the always adorable @pupmalum.bsky.social This one got real fun when the lights would change and both pieces looked the same color. Since I was going for certain patterns, that made it a challenge.
Shibari-style harness in purple and black rope on a lovely lady in a cute puppy shirt.Shibari-style harness in purple and black rope on a lovely lady in a cute puppy shirt.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
First up was my first-ever attempt at a Christmas tree. Sadly, I completely forgot I had green rope and had to use my candy cane instead. But I think it worked, given the circumstances. Modeling for me was @ottercub.bsky.social
Shibari-style harness in the (rough) shape of a Christmas tree on a man wearing black leather.Shibari-style harness in the (rough) shape of a Christmas tree on a man wearing black leather.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Last night was my first time doing planned public rope in a while. I wasn't sure what to expect, but several friends wanted to get roped, so I decided to do some more decorative work to get back in the saddle. And I think they worked out pretty well.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Winning a live auction and getting to take the jock off the model on stage is extra fun/evil when my hands are freezing cold. Bwahahaha!
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Daddy Jinn 🔜 MFF @jinn.dad · 19/10/2025
As the wave of conservatives invade bluesky over these next few days, upset that we didn't just stay on X and "have to listen to them".... I remind you once again. Don't reply. Don't retweet. Don't engage with them at all. Drop them into the block void and move on. They WANT engagement.
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pepper, now with wings 🍉🦇 @descovyschild.slut.dog · 17/10/2025
i just think you should book gogos who can actually dance instead of just white people with a lot of followers
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Are y'all in Chicago this weekend?
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Had to make sure my silicone harness still felt right ahead of @mirubber.bsky.social. I think it's pretty good.
Me wearing a green silicone harness in front of a door.
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BanjoRooie 🩷💜💙 @banjostuie.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Open letter to my MIR niblings (and tbf anyone going for a title atm)
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Anyone got thoughts for my widdle pup?
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Hairy Belafonté: Atlanta Bator @tennesseebator.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
REMEMBER
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Faust (Pup Dashi) @ganzfaust.dog · 15/06/2025
Visibility matters, baby!!!
An orange advertisement card showing various pizza place side dishes that reads “Remember THE SIDES!”
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I avoided locker rooms at gyms for years because of that locker room. I didn't realize that's what I was doing, of course. But after seeing that small room, something in me has changed. I think I managed to make some peace with something I didn't realize I was holding onto. Time will tell. (3/3)
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I mentioned that it was smaller than I remembered and when she was surprised that I remember them so well, I blurted out that it's where I was first bullied. From her reaction, I think that was the first time she was made aware that I was, in fact, bullied as a kid. (2/3)
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
My sister and I went to our old elementary school tonight. The school is closing and had a "last hurrah" open house for alums to come see the place one last time. An unexpected thing happened when we got in the gym: I spotted the locker room. (1/3)
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
I know at least 2 pups who need this shirt. @meatthesauce.bsky.social @pupbalty.bsky.social
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Oops!
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Just realized I'm apparently old enough that I'm excited to get a dishwasher for my birthday. Guess it's time to live up to the dad persona.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
From a friend who says things way better than I can.
A poem with white letters on black background...

IF YOU CAN,
SPEAK UP.
IF YOU CAN'T,
I UNDERSTAND.
IF YOU WONT...
YOU SHAN'T TAKE UP MY MINDS SPACE.

FIND YOUR LINE,
KNOW IT WONT BE THE SAME AS MINE.
DON'T COMPLY IN ADVANCE, EVIL FEEDS UPON THAT.
BE DEVIOUS,
USE OUR MODERN WAYS.

MALICIOUS COMPLIANCE, WISE OF HISTORY, WILINESS OF MIND,
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BOLD, LOUD, AND OR RAMBUNCTIOUS.
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SIMPLY SUPPORT US.

- GUESS
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Passing on a note from a colleague: People with federal student loans should download their files IMMEDIATELY. These files are currently on the studentaid.gov website, which may get deleted if Trump follows through with his EO to shut down DOE
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Daddy Danger Wolf @headspacetex.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The real world is scary as hell right now. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape where problems can be solved by a well-timed persuasion roll - or a Fireball? As a fundraiser I’m giving away a customized one-shot adventure. You and up to four friends get a 4-hour virtual game created and DM’d just for you.
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Jesse Basquint @huebasquint.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
@kaltvetur.bsky.social
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