Our Members
Meet some of the Front Range Bears !
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Meet a few of our stout-hearted bears!
(Please note: To try to minimize 'spam', we have substituted (at) for @ in
these members' e-mail addresses. If you would like to send a message to one of our
members, you will need to substitute the @ sign.) |
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Frankie Blankenship Playful sincere guy who
lives and works in Aurora, Colorado, as a Security Dispatcher. Originally
from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I moved to Colorado in 2005. Into
computers, current events, games, maps, electronic music, art, and I like pets
of all kinds though don't have any currently. I like hiking and exploring,
from mountain trails to back streets downtown.
Just a single,
friendly, inquisitive guy into other masculine bears and cubs, and eager to make
new friends. Email: frank_blankenship (at) yahoo.com 0806 |
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B. J. Catlin
resides in Longmont, Colorado. His interests range from home remodelling and home theater to camping, gardening and photography.
B.J. is working as a Server Administrator for IBM Corporation in Boulder.
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Matthew Click My name is Matthew, I'm 30 and have been a member of the Bears for a little over a year. I've lived in Colorado most of my life and love it here. I'm partnered with a wonderful man, Scott, whom I've been with nearly three years now. I work for the federal government (mainly paper pushing) and in my spare time I like to watch movies, TV, spend time outdoors and read. I've made some friends in the club and it's great. Email: mclick1977 (at) yahoo.com 0704 |
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Greg Collins I was
raised on a ranch in northern Wyoming.
I moved to Colorado in 1980, finished high school, and went to college at
CSU (Go Rams!) where I studied art history. I'm 6' tall, 200#.
My favorite things are cooking & football. I have worked in
landscaping and cooking and presently reside in the mountains of
southwestern Colorado, enjoying all the amenities of what that has to offer
-- snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and keeping warm in the
winter. Email: greg046 (at) centurytel.net 0602 |
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Van Lynn Floyd
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Ron Triplett are old, old, old members
of FRB, (and in the mornings it really shows!) In fact, they hosted some of the
group's first events in their home. These days, when they aren't out
traveling the world, you can still find them at club activities, although usually
the ones that involve sitting and eating, as opposed to the ones that involve
hiking or skiing. You can find out more about them at www.bearz.com
E-mail Van:
vlf (at) bearz.com 0410 |
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John Griffin &
Steve Heyl have been together since 1989. They moved
to Denver in 1991 and helped organize the Front Range Bears. John held
several positions on the board and Steve was OctobearFest chair for the
first few years. They enjoy theater, travel, cooking, dining out,
bicycling, hiking and photography. Steve is a powerlifter.
Careers took them to San Francisco in 2004, but they return to Denver a few
times a year.
Email John: john (at) the-bear-den.com 0511 |
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Troy Hernández
& Bear
Sawkins
live in Denver's old north side. Troy is an
active FRB member.
He loves nightlife, and collects rocks & crystals and DVD's. Bear is a
founding member of FRB and the current vice-president . He enjoys landscaping,
music, and the great Colorado outdoors. Both like to travel and are always ready for good food of all
kinds. They've been together since 1998, and have enjoyed bear
events in Orlando, Tucson, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago,
Seattle, and Manchester (England), as well as our own great Octobearfests right
here in Colorado. Email Troy: troybear
(at) grrbears.net |
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Dan Hurley My nickname is “Wookie.” It’s the name I’ve had since a friend of mine saw me without my shirt on one day, and the rest is history. I’m a returning member to FRB and glad to be back. I’m a native Coloradoan, graduated from U.S.C. in Pueblo and moved to Denver in 1987. I live in the Uptown area along restaurant row on 17th avenue. Currently, I’m a Software Quality Assurance Tester. I’m single and I enjoy camping, 4-wheeling, motorcycling, horseback riding, traveling, doing fundraisers, authentic Mexican food, chocolate and major cuddling. I enjoy music ranging from Howie Day to Rush to Lauryn Hill. I also enjoy cooking, and I’ve been told I make a kick-ass green chili and an awesome Key Lime cheesecake. I’m a down to earth, low-keyed type of bear. Send me an email to say “Hi.” Hugs!! Email Dan: denverwookiebear
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Joe Kuzyk currently resides in Longmont, Colorado. His hobbies include gardening, photography, skiing, camping, 4-wheeling, intense cuddling and a variety of other indoor / outdoor recreations that
include BJ. NBCS: B4, c--, d-, e, g+, k, r+, sv, t-, w *
Email: pctbear (at) bearhunter.com 04 |
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Greg Lindfors
Originally from Minnesota, I moved to Colorado in 1987. I'm a
long-time member of the Front Range Bears and have served on the Board, and was
Mr. Front Range Bear 2002. (The competition was much lighter that year)
I love traveling, meeting new people and experiencing different parts of the
country. I especially enjoy going to different bear events. I like
going to new restaurants and also hanging around with old friends. I like
the theatre and going to movies, but I don't seem to do that as much as I used
to. My friend, Sam, and I work out with a trainer twice a week. On
the weekends I'm a regular at the Denver Wrangler and the Denver Eagle.
Say hello if you see me out. See you at OBF!!!
NBCS: B4 dcv f g++ k+ m q r s+ w Email: COBearMan (at) aol.com 0607 |
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Henry Meadows I grew up
in a small town outside of Nashville, TN, and moved to Denver in July 2002.
I work for Travelport, Inc, the parent company for travel industry leaders
Orbitz, CheapTickets, and Galileo. I joined FRB in January 2006. I
am heavily involved in the International Gay Bowling Organization -- co-director
for IGBO's 2007 Annual Tournament here in Denver, as well as league rep for the
Over the Rainbow league on Sunday nights. (Anyone want to play with some
big balls, let me know!) In my job, I travel quite a bit. One of my
memorable trips was to the Taj Mahal while working in New Delhi, India, in
January/February 2006. Some photographs from my trips are posted online at
http://photoshow.comcast.net/henry.meadows/travel
Email:
henry.meadows (at) comcast.net 0607 |
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Mickey Moreland & Ken Grandestaff
are presently living at Lake Lotawana, MO, southeast of Kansas City. Our
plan is to put our house on the market next fall so that we can return to
Colorado. Mickey has lots of fur on his chest to make up for the lack
of hair on Ken's Head. Mickey is 5'8", 190, and 43. Ken is
5'8½", 205, and 50. We bought a sling last January, and many of the
bears in the area (and some from far away) love to come out to our lake
house for 3 day weekends. Email Mickey:
cubbymickey (at) aol.com 0511 |
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Bob Murphy
& Robert
Gilbreath have been
together since January 1993. They arrived in Denver in the spring of 2003,
moving from the heat and humidity of Houston after a wonderful year in France.
They love to be in
a place with four seasons, near the beautiful mountains, and among the friendly people of Colorado. Robert is in
the travel business and Bob is a secondary school media specialist. They enjoy travel, movies,
eating out, meeting new people and trips into the mountains, and welcome the
opportunity to host bears from other countries or from around the USA. Until we
meet face to face, we send you big bear hugs from Colorado.
Email Bob: BobinDenver
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Daniel
Murphy
My name is Daniel and I have been a resident of Colorado for 3 years. I am
45 years old and I am proud to say that I was Mr Front Range Bear 2007, and have
been a member of the Front Range Bears for 3 years as well. I work as a
Manager of Radio Shack in the beautiful community of Evergreen. I call
Aurora my home. I am single and looking for my cub. Are you him?
I have been active in the Gay Community for many years. I also sat on the
board of Catalyst (Pasadena pride) and the San Bernardino Gay & Lesbian Center.
I have been a member of Bears San Diego and the Ventura Bears, but there is
nothing like the Front Range Bears. Please feel free to drop me a line and
say hi. Always looking for new friends and playmates. Email:
MrFrontRangeBear2007 (at) gmail.com 0702 |
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Brian Peck
My name is Brian Peck and I live near Aurora (suburb of Denver). I'm 39
years old, 5ft10 and 285 pounds so I guess you could call me a “bubba bear.”
Recent transplant here from the Midwest (Ohio/WV) and joined FRB in June 2007.
Enjoy going to the Wrangler and checking out all the hotties and can usually be
spotted hanging out with some of the FRB members on Fridays. Really enjoy
working on computers, surfin' the web, and most of all CUDDLING! In a
nutshell, just a big hairy teddy bear/bubba type that loves bears and cubs with
a passion! Love music, food (and the belly shows it), bowling, going to
the movies and hanging out with my bear brothers. My partner and I are
looking forward to a long relationship with the FRB. Very nice guy here,
down to earth and ez-going. If you would like to know more about me or
just want to say hi, please feel free to drop me a line.
Email:
brianbearco (at) comcast.net |
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Cliff Rininger grew up in Michigan and has lived in the WEST since 1975, most of that time in South Dakota and Nebraska. Currently remodeling a public Library into a home. Bear code: B4 d g+ k q- r s t- Email: thunder69365 (at) Yahoo.com
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Juan Sanchez
I am a single 37 year young native of Colorado. I have been working with
the bears for about 7 or more years. I love to camp, cook, dance, see
movies, and hang with my bear brothers. I have my own Real Estate Company.
As a business owner, it gives me flexibility of schedule to help out with many
of the bears' events. Email: Ltnbeardnvr (at) aol.com 0609 |
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Andy Schwartz has
been living in Colorado since moving from the NYC area in June of 1976. He
has been working at the same (former) AT&T Bell Labs facility in Westminster on
120th Ave. near I-25 since Sept. of 1977. Since then, he survived a number of
company spinoffs and layoffs and today the company is known as AVAYA INC.
Andy works there as an 'audio-visual administrator', providing A-V and
conference support to the R&D organizations at this Westminster location.
He is also the building photographer, taking photos of new phone switch hardware
along with photos of employees for websites. When he is not working, he
enjoys home computing, digital photography, vacation traveling around the
country, and MUSIC. Andy has been playing acoustic guitar and singing in
the James Taylor style since high school. He is single and enjoys making
new friends and is always looking for dinner and movie dates.
E-mail: andrewschwartz (at)
comcast.net 0511 |
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Rick Shory I live in Fort Collins, but travel a lot in my work. I love outdoor stuff like hiking, biking and camping. I work as a botanist for the Natural Resource Ecology Lab, and do computer and database programming. My job takes me out in the mountains with the real bears quite a bit, but I prefer the manly kind.
E-mail: (See Rick's Web page for e-mail) 0502 |
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Jeff Stevenson
now
lives in Denver with his honey bear, Wayne Wilson.
Jeff: E-mail
jeffbearco (at) pcisys.net Bear411: JeffBearCO |
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Dale Tims has lived in Colorado
Springs for the past 8 years. He enjoys meeting new friends, both online
and in person. His hobbies include playing piano, singing in a choir,
photography, going to movies with friends, dining out, country music, and going
to concerts. Dale is an Information Technology Specialist working for the
Air Force. Other interests include going to camp-out events, doing
volunteer work at rodeos, and bear events. Say hello to Dale and give a
hug if he doesn't see you first.
Email: dale1963 (at)
aol.com 0712 |
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Lonnie & Levi
currently live in Denver. Lonnie is a long-time CO resident, spending
a number of years in both Fort Collins and Denver. Levi is originally
from Iowa and recently landed in CO after 10 years on the West Coast.
Lonnie spends his days working in child support enforcement; Levi
works in water resources. They enjoy socializing with the other FRB
folks, dine-outs, movies, going on hikes, and enjoying the culture of
Denver. E-mail Lonnie:
ljvandegrift2005 (at) yahoo.com 0511 |
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Rod Veatch
I'm a Colorado native, grew up in Aurora. Graduated from CU in Boulder.
Avid sports fan, have season tickets for Broncos, Rockies and Crush.
Volunteer with the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, BCAP and Cable
Positive. I ski, scuba dive, and travel for both work and fun. E-mail: rveatch (at) yahoo.com 0511
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Joe Vélez
is a nurse at Craig Hospital in Englewood.
He moved to Denver in 1989 and has lived in south Denver since that time.
He has been a member of the Front Range Bears since 1994, is a past editor
of the Grizzette, and a member of the OBF committee for five years (chairman
for two of those). In the past 10 years he has had parties for the
member of the FRB at his home in south Denver. E-mail: joevdenver (at) comcast.net
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Charles Vigil is a native Coloradoan,
and has lived in Denver since 1993. An active member of the FRB
since February 2005, he currently serves as Editor of The Grizzette (since
January 2007) and Editor of the Membership Directory (since 2006,) as well as
participating in several committees throughout the year. Charles is
single, and enjoys listening to all types of music, reading gay fiction and
non-fiction, and playing trivia games. He is an avid cross-stitcher and
particularly enjoys creating personalized samplers for his friends. Always
looking for new ideas for the club’s newsletter, he welcomes your suggestions
for improving The Grizzette. If you have ideas of what you’d like to see
in the monthly publication feel free to send him an email. Email: hairyhispanic (at) yahoo.com 0711 |
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*If you find it hard to describe
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