Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Fabulous Fun in Ft. Lauderdale

This past weekend I visited Ft. Lauderdale for the first time....and I know I will return. First the view from my hotel room...

The Countess is lucky to have so many friends all over the world and Ft. Lauderdale is no exception. You might remember Vickie as the Baroness of the Merchant Marine from the Tiara Party at The Palace in Miami a couple of months ago. Vickie took me on a tour of Las Olas Boulevard and we ended up in O'Hara's Pub which was featuring a blues band that night.


We met everyone at the bar including a gentleman who claimed to be Hugo Boss' nephew. Who knows? He had the Italian accent down at least.
The next night Black & Tan Mark from Miami joined us as The Countess did her philanthropic duty and went to an awards reception and ceremony for an organization that I support. Sunserve was formed four years ago to help gay youth and GLBT families. Sharon Gless serves as their national spokeswoman and they were honoring Peter Paige from Queer as Folk and Judy Shepard, founder of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Sharon Gless was beautiful and radiant. I had never met her before but it was like talking to an old friend. Her husband, Barney Rosenzweig, was with her. He was the power behind Cagney and Lacey. He has written a book about that show and it is now available on DVD.
It was such an honor to meet Judy Shepard. She has been a personal hero of mine for many years. She is a little, soft spoken woman with a powerful message to deliver. She was awarded the 2007 National Award for Political Leadership but as she said in her speech, "Political Leadership is YOU. One person CAN make a difference."

Mark was very excited to meet Peter and I was delighted to introduce them. Don't they make a cute couple?


Later we all went out to Rosie's where I met George who was celebrating his 26th birthday. I was devastated to realize that I never took George's picture. He was absolutely adorable. It turns out that he is a waiter there. So the next day when I went back and the place was packed with wall to wall handsome gay men, George made sure I was ushered to a table and served a drink as soon as I walked in. It pays to be nice to people!!!
Countess Bedelia 3/27/2007 03:44:00 PM

10 Comments:

How absolutely wonderful! Too bad I had my hands full. We are giving a benefit for Prideline Youth Services on Sat. Apr.6.
Is THAT a diamond spider booch on you? I used to have one in my wild days.
Mrs. Astor, I applaud you for having the benefit. Sunserve is a wonderful organization which helps so many people. and it is always good to combine philanthropy with phun!

That is a silver pin from Tiffany's with an amethyst stone in the center.
What an incredible weekend - you never cease to amaze. I'll make sure to get a photo of George to add to your collection. Or, as Mrs. Astor would say, you've been raiding the village again!
Thank you, Mark. I was hoping you would get a picture of George for me. I couldn't believe that I didn't get his picture.

Villages are built to be raided!!
I'm so glad you had a wonderful time down there. Lucky Mark...it's always a treat to hit the town with the Countess ;)

*HUGS*
I can't believe I missed it!!! :(
I can't believe I missed it!!! :(
Countess,

I have missed you so!! I am so glad to see that you had a wonderful time in Fort Lauderdale. I wouldn't mind hitting up Las Olas myself with you sometime. I've never been. It also seems like Sunserve is such a wonderful organization. You always so such well meaning things. You are the best!! :-)

-Saucy Minx :P
Man, Countess, you thrive in High Society.....

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