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by Eric A. Crabtree
AUSTIN, TEXAS

Michael Fowler Wins
Mr. Austin Leather

Austin Leather Daddies now claim a new title at Chain Drive. Recently, Bartender Michael Fowler won the honor of Mr. Gay Austin Leather competing against 5 other candidates. Along with the title, Michael was awarded $100 cash, a $50 City Grill gift certificate and a leather sash. Categories for the contestants consisted of a private interview process held earlier from a panel of judges with a list of 10 questions. Later that night, contestants sported a leather and fetish/fantasy wear display. Michael's winning entry was when he donned a California Highway Patrol uniform and proceeded to handcuff patrons from the crowd. Speaking of highway patrols, after the interview process and before the night's events, Michael was pulled over that evening on Hwy 183 by a Texas DPS trooper. Because Michael was wearing his leather gear at the time, the trooper waved him on and did not charge him for speeding. It seems this DPS trooper is a family member and has frequented Chain Drive many times before. Allrighty then for the leather troopers in Texas!

As Mr. Austin Leather, Michael now competes for International Mr. Leather 1999 (IML) to be held next year in Chicago in May. This year's IML winner is Tony Mills, Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather, and was chosen International Mr. Leather 1998 on May 15. Tony won from a field of 62 contestants from six countries, 24 states and Puerto Rico, and was sponsored by the Centaur Motorcycle Club of Virginia. More information on IML may be found at www.IMRL.com. Chain Drive's Michael originally hails from New Zealand while making Austin his home for the last 8 years having bartended between Rainbow Cattle Company and Chain Drive. Michael is a single Aries/Taurus with hobbies including handball, leather, toys, slings, vac pumps, military men, boots and lots of man to man action. Michael is currently looking for a bootblack boy with the interview process already begun.

Michael is 6', 185lbs, 44" chest, 33" waist, blue-eyed and sports a flattop. He also adorns his body with two tattoos on either forearm and has a pierced nipple and a 4GA Price Albert. As Michael stated after winning Mr. Austin Leather, "I am proud to represent the Austin Leather Community at such an event of IML. I hope all come out and show their support." Lastly, when asked about what charities Michael will be supporting and promoting as Mr. Leather Austin, Michael stated the Austin HIV Wellness Center will be his primary focus charity, but others are not excluded. Michael may be found bartending at Chain Drive weekly.

Team And Row Team Austin
Take Flight To Amsterdam

With the opening ceremonies of the Gay Games Amsterdam 98 upon us, 68 members from Austin are preparing last minute training and socials. Many spectators will also be traveling to watch our winners bring home the Gold. Recently Team and Row Team Austin held a celebration at Charlie's Austin where well wishers met all the members. We at Ambush and all of Austin would like to wish each and every one of our proud athletes the best in Amsterdam-just remember, it's not if you win or lose, but how you play and that each of you will try hard and make us proud. Have fun and good luck!

Of the 68 attending and representing Austin, here are the following sport categories and representative members: Swimming: Coach Daniel Brookshire, Bill Baker and James Owens; Bridge: Sandy Ball, Betty McCormick and Gerry Williams; Road Race &/or 10K: Sandy Ball, Jan Brown, Robin Camp, Jim Caruth, Arturo Castillo, and J.C. Garner; Mountain Biking: Danette Chimenti, and Vicki Faust; Bowling: Rick Sigman and Gerry Williams; Track and Field: Tom Burns and Jon O'Neal, Marathon: Arturo Castillo; Volleyball: Chuck Griffin and Kirk Kelso; Tennis: Coach Louis Jeanty and Vince Morris; Physique: Karen Miller and Clifford Ueltschey; Martial Arts: Gerald Penny; Fencing: Brett Westbrook; and, Spectators: Pat Cramer, Root Choyce, and Tom Gormady.

Row Team Austin (RTA) is the largest rowing squad to attend the 1998 Gay Games from Austin, numbering 41. Those attending will include: Mary Regan (coach), Steven Onken (squad leader), Piper Becker, Scott Leapman, William Nguyen, Sharon Smith (coxswains), Steve Aubrey, Sandy Bartlett, Randy Burt, Robin Camp, Denise Cavness, Becky Clark, Jerry Feil, Frank Genco, Deanna Hayes, Paul Hemmer, Steve Holifield, Rob Ignatowski, Norine Jaloway, Sue Johnsen, Lee Kelley, Jeffrey Kraybill, Brian Lewis, Bart Loeser, Bernie Lofaso, Chris Logan, Dan Lyons, Scott McIntosh, Phil Palmieri, Julie Rhodes, Kathy Scanlon, Edward Schiller, Paul Scripko, Craig Sensanbaugh, Steve Siefert, Doug Simmer, Wes Summers, Alen Thomas, Frankie Wallace, Bill Weaver and Heather Weyman (rowers).

RTA has been training six days a week under the direction of coaches Matt Diefenbach and Mary Regan for the Games.

The United Court Of Austin
Hosts Court Coronation Aug. 15

Coming up on Aug. 15, The United Court of Austin will hold their annual court coronation at the Austin Hilton Hotel. Tickets are $25 and doors open at 5:30pm. Voting for the new Court Coronation will be held Aug. 8 at the Gay and Lesbian Cornerstone Community Center. All you need to do to vote is be a resident of Travis or the surrounding counties and have a picture ID. Co-Hosts for the night of mythical dreams and legendary futures are Empress IV, The Disco Diva, Miss Alix Courtnie along with the Emperor IV, The Rhinestone Cowboy, Mr. John Cummings. Candidates for the upcoming court consist of Mr. Bob Hemby, Mr. Mell Mills and Mr. Robert Evanson for Emperor V. Miss Cobalt Blue Crystal Dolphin, Topaz, along with Miss Ima Hoot Ken Johnson and Cecilia Martae' are all candidates for United Court of Austin Empress V. More information about the United Court of Austin may be obtained by writing them at PO Box 150235, Austin, TX 78715 or by contacting Gary Holley at 512.442.6145 or Crown Prince Royale Bob Hemby at 512.257.0560 or E-mail at capcitycpr@aol.com.

Quick Tea Tales Of Queers

Congrats go out to all the members of the Austin Tavern Guild as well as the Austin Community for helping to promote and raise from the July 4th picnic over $1,300 for Austin charities. Those that still wish to contribute may do so through tax deductible contributions mailed to the Austin Tavern Guild, PO Box 13004, Austin, TX 78711...Austinite Larry T. has been rumored cruising around in his car on the Austin streets such as Mopac, Guadalupe, 4th Street as well as various others. What are ya always looking for Larry?...Larry Medders, Austin's oldest bartender, is rumored cruising the hot men these days from Dick's and Chain Drive...At the Chain Drive, Congrats go out to Midtowne Spa's assistant manager Jeb, whose boyfriend Brian Brown always seems to be tied up these days exposing his buns there...Also a big congrats go out to Chain Drive's Michael Fowler who won the Mr. Austin Leather contest recently. It was rumored that he won by personally attending to all the judges...Oilcan's staff members are also in full swing these days. It was rumored, and yes we have pictures to prove, that doorman Eddie displayed his full moon at Chain Drive recently while bartender Steve H. showered and danced over at Dick's. You go guys!

More rumors continue to fly as Forum's customer Anthony received a call disclosing that Owner Mark Haworth and friend Dale are playing Don Juan's down in Puerto Rico...It was rumored that their call consisted of urgent requests for care packages (trick kits?) for their prolonged stay since the scoring is very abundant. The Forum Staff members disclosed to me that they did overnight a package of clean sheets. Hope you received the packages and come back soon and good rest fellows...Congrats go out to RCC in their 2nd year anniversary... Speaking of RCC, DJ Cecil seems to follow in customer footsteps Don and Mark's during his own recent trip to Houston's Ripcord. It seems that rumors have made it back here to Austin that he met up with this great assed, hairy chested man who proceeded to drive Cecil over to Brazos River Bottom's (BRB) parking lot to have some backseat fun. Oh,what these Austin boyz do when they travel out of town...Over at The Edge, Miss Linda Lou and Sexy Sammy may be found bartending nights and happy hours respectfully while Dick's now features Garold Bates as their new nightly bartender...It was finally a pleasure to meet Splash Video bartender Johnathon's hubby, Paul. He is very handsome and is rumored that he can give the best message therapy. Hang on to him boy or we will all snatch him away quick... Coming up, Chain Drive will be throwing their Hell Party all weekend long from Fri., July 31 'til Sun., Aug. 2.

Condolences go out to Gary Holley whose father recently passed away. Ambush and Austin's sympathy to your great loss, Gary...Good luck goes out to all of the United Court of Austin Candidates. Hope your hair wins...Coming up on Aug. 2, Top of the Marc will feature a "Too Twisted for Color TV" benefit show starting at 8pm...Over again at Oilcan's they just recently had their RED HOT IV Party and it was sizzling, full of hot men and sounds all benefiting Project Transitions...Oilcan's also sizzles every Thurs. and Sun. with their Sex Factory featuring the talents of DJ Dig'm and Momma's Boyz...Speaking of DJs, Why do Forum's Filthy and Oilcan's Tiger (Tony) sometimes spin their CDs in the can?...You go Charlie's Austin with your recent Miss Gay Austin US of A Pageant hosted and sponsored by Miss Lauren Taylor - Miss Gay US of A 1998-1999. Congrats to the winner of the Pageant and newly crowned Miss Gay Austin US of A , Miss Kourtney Van Wales...Finally, the rave party of the summer just past with the birthday parties of Meow King Craig Edwards and Hunky Noah Leger, both bartenders of the Forum. Thanks for the great time, guys!

Until the next time, it's still all good and very hot here in Austin so take care, keep kewl and play safe. Eric

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