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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

ktla.com/entertainmen... FUCK. there goes another chunk of my youth. Yes I’m a RHPS fan. I saw first release in 1976. After that Friday night midnight movies, usually baked, were on the calendar weekly

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Tim Curry passes away at 80

Actor Tim Curry has died, his team told KTLA 5 News. He was 80 years old. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that the English actor died late Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles, and no foul pla…

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It draws folks from FL/AL/MS/LA and further afield. As a “wuzzie” I get to judge and fill folks in on my IML/sash year experiences. 😈 www.mobilebleatherweeken

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Mobile Bear/Leather (BLeather) Weekend starts on Friday, including the Mr Mobile Leather 2026 contest. Followed by the Mr Mobile Bear 2026 contest Saturday. A full weekend is scheduled. It is a fun weekend in a place that isn’t as small or remote as folks may assume. d.com/

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Appropriate since he was a semi-sentient shart stain on humanity

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Treating people with dignity does not require you to be informed. It’s actually the easiest way to become informed

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The people trying to harm us have graves that are yet to be dug and the tribe NEEDS to be there to piss on those graves when the day comes. UNITY ('Urban Aboriginals' author was Geoff Mains RIP)

Man with white beard wearing a leather title stole

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

• Gentle Warriors MUST use ANY privilege or ability to fight for our tribe ALL of our tribe NO fucking exceptions PERIOD

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

To rephrase from Geoff Mains’ 1989 book 'Gentle Warriors’ 'Unity is the survival kit of the warrior' • It gives us tools to carry as many of us as possible into a BETTER future It ensures our tribe will survive, to be able to honor our fallen, & care for each other

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Some of us survived our government actively trying to kill us by: UNITING Unity is embracing differences, listening to & fighting FOR people you may not understand or even like while giving them the respect everyone deserves.

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

• I’ve lived a lot of history. Seeing 60s civil rights folks walking up highways in W AL on their way to Selma. Being a teenager protesting Anita Bryant outside the bar in Mobile that my title is from. Visiting San Francisco as the White Night riots erupted. UNITY

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Buckle up "History tells us repeatedly that 'Unity = Strength'. • Many of us have lived in hostile places & know that creating common cause enables us to survive & even thrive. UNITY

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

All my opinion, so it's worth the electrons that display it My coastal friends are dropping into pessimism or panic over the current politics Too many younger ones are blindsided This is a big part of why I entered IMLBB this year. To be a voice of lived experience. Here's my speech template

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today is the last day of Pride month As part of competing in IMLBB you prepare to possibly give a 90 second speech from the stage that's streamed worldwide I didn't get the chance, placing 27th (7 short) I wan't going to publish this, but decided it says things MANY people need to hear during Pride

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I’ll always speak out for Mobile. It was a good place to grow up, come out, start becoming an adult. The drag queens, bartenders, & regulars of the Fruitloop were important then, and even more important now.

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I can barely start to express what a whirlwind it has been since last April when I got the title Mr Fireside Daddy 2025. Thanks to Eric, Jerry, and the folks in Mobile who let me make this title a “make your own adventure”. I got to spread the word that Mobile has things going from the IMLBB stage

Nude man facing away, Mr. Fireside Daddy 2025 across his shoulders

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Out for a day at the beach. The good thing about the overcast is it was actually pleasant at the pavilion at the harbor. Gulf Coast Pride caught a break because you can actually enjoy the event

Drag queen and leather man at Gulf Coast pride. Gulfport Mississippi

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Cockeye Kink When I get good video I will post the walk around & reveal where I took it off. Surprisingly stripping to a harness, codpiece, & sporran in a worldwide live stream wasn’t the least bit uncomfortable. It is amazing how far out of your comfort zone you can step and still feel good.

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thank you. These are by my buddy Paul from Baltimore. He has done a fair amount of commercial photography. I’m impressed he can get pictures of me with my eyes open 😜

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Here's some pictures from an April photo shoot I did for images to be used at IMLBB

A man with a white beard, removing his leather shirt

A man with a white beard, wearing a leather title sash & green leather pants

A man with a white beard, wearing a leather title sash

A man with a white beard, wearing a leather club vest & green leather pants.

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

IMLBB Class 48 It was an amazing experience. I met some men that will probably be in my life long-term. It was cloyingly, sickeningly, wholesome, & good spirited 😈 The structure insured you were kept busy but not pressured. The class truly was people you would want to hang out with. No Prima Donnas

Bearded man in red plaid leather kilt and boots

IMLBB competitor entrance by country and State

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Professor BearJew @thebearjew79.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Here’s the tea on contestant 69. Originally there were 69 class members. 1 dropped out before we drew numbers. Moca is Sgt Alex’s service dog. The next morning the class voted unanimously to make Moca # 69 She is amazingly sweet. I caught a pix of her trying to steal Toto from Dorothy in the lobby

Me, contestant 30. Sgt Alex in navy/yelllow leather over my right shoulder

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

You are no more out of the loop than Yoda. By observing, nodding, and putting an opinion out when it can be heard is why you’re always going to be part of my tribe

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

There are people trying to harm us whose graves are yet to be dug, and we need ALL of our tribe to be there when the time comes to piss on them. UNITY 6/6

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Unity = Strength No one has to conform. Uniting around allowing each of us to express ourselves however we want or need is what we’ll get us through this hostile time. 5/6

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

That is leadership. Do your job and protect those around you. By Sunday I was absolutely thrilled to see that the sash did end up with Honey 4/6

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

They were steps ahead of me in presenting themselves as they are. They will be able to handle whatever comes to them. I watched them give up a portion of their experience to possibly shield the rest of the group from unwanted attention and issues that might be aimed at themselves. 3/6

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I spent a week in the same smaller group with Honey. I did not interact a lot with them, by choice, because it was clear Honey has among the highest emotional intelligence of anyone I’ve met. I did not want to distract them by trying to figure out if I was a friend or foe. 2/6

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

OK kids. I have one statement to make on all the noise about @Honey Davenport THE PROCESS WORKS. Trust it and move forward with grace. This is my opinion and not a discussion. I came in to IMLBB 48 as a competitor with some broad ideas of who I thought could do the job well. 1/6

A man with a white beard wearing an IMLBB medallion

IMLBB harness backlight reading unity equals strength

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

In honor and memory of my fallen angels. Your lights still shine As I turned to leave, the clouds shifted and there was a rainbow.

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

IMLBB Class 48 way to go to the theater. This is one fucking amazing group of people. The classmates, the handlers, & the people that have put the event together. It has been one of the more joyful groups or events I’ll have ever participated in. From start to finish

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

It was great to get a chat in. If you see me today PLEASE come on up. Love to give you a hug and get a picture for Gaffer. I may be so distracted that I walk right past you. Don’t want that. Those hugs are 30 years overdue

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Are you still storing I can run over for a minute and have to get back and finish up for tomorrow

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Fuck! Why didn’t you speak up. I’d love to give you a huge hug I’m In contestant group 4.. #30

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I was excited to draw number 30 because I assumed I would interview the third group today. Instead I’m in the first group tomorrow. That’s going to be fun because y’all know I’m such a morning person It will work and they keep me from having the energy to overthink shit

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It’s official. I’m now a member of IMLBB class 48. It’s an amazing experience and off to a great start

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Good morning Chicago. I got in late last night, unpacked & sorted stuff. I got very lucky to get a low floor, large room, that looks out onto the lake and Grant Park. Y’all are sending really good juju my way. Thanks. The adventure is beginning. A fair number of classmates are trickling in

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I don’t wear the tall ones as much. When you’re built like a dwarven Blacksmith 18 inch boots don’t always work with what you’re trying to wear. That and as hot as it is here most of the year you can see my Doc Martens are my go tos.

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

It is time to hit the road for that thing we do in May All the gear is packed and stowed in the car. And so begins the adventure of IMLBB 48 I can’t wait to meet those class siblings I haven’t already ran across. And no, I do not have a boot problem. Why would you ask?😈

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Kent is a SWEETHEART. He’s doing yeomans work fundraising for charities across the region. The guy is an Energizer Bunny

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

CCL has four very good charities this year so it’s easy to get in there and fundraise for them

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I got tickets in row two. Later in the day I decided that Lucy tickets would be a great addition for the fundraiser so I picked up a pair that are on the front row of the parquet seating to donate for raffle prizes. A member of the Lords of Leather donated a pair of tickets as well. 4 seats total

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Friday just got better. There are now TWO pairs of tickets to see Lucy darling on June 5 up for grabs at the sendoff for IMLBB at the Phoenix NOLA Hope to see y’all there. There will also be raffle gift baskets and a gear swap/auction

Poster for the IMLBB send off at the Phoenix NOLA

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Yay! My Mr Fireside Daddy ‘25 pins got here in time for IMLBB. I will be bringing them to events. You can get one by making a $5 donation to the Crescent City Leathermen charities. There is a link on the CCL webpage listing those charities and so you can donate online. crescentcityleathermen.net

A club run pin with a bear who has a foot propped up on a boot black stand. The background is purple green and gold

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UrsusArctos ✨IMLBB Class 48 @ursusarctos.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The live streams are listed at the bottom of the in person package options page

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