iloveboots

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian Heel & Boot friends! Hope everyone has a safe holidays and time to spend with all those who are important in your lives. Cathy & David

Seven responses so far...where is everyone else from Canada, USA and Mexico with your votes? David & Cathy

Montreal/Laval, Quebec, Canada Heel/Boot Meet The next Montreal/Laval, QC, Canada Heel Meet is Friday, October 29, 2010 in Laval. Meet time 6:00 PM at: "Madisons New York Grill & Bar" Address is 2565, boul. Daniel-Johnson Phone number is 450-973-4445 It is located in the same parking as Carrefour Laval (Located north-west in the parking) (Carrefour Laval is between HWY 15 and Daniel-Johnson blvd) Confirmed: We will need to know numbers for the restaurant, please either PM iloveboots or danielp6406 to confirm if you are able to join us or that you may be able to join us. Meet Add-On: 9:00 pm at Cabaret Mado, 1115 Rue Ste. Catherine St E (914) 525 7566 Attendees: Looking forward to connecting with more members..... David

Following the Chicago Meet this past week, the topic of when the next North American High Heel Meet should be and where? The last North American High Heel Meet was in February 2009 in Chicago. To help us plan for the next meet we have posted a poll to gauge time of year preference and location. We look forward to hearing your feedback and determining what works for the most members. Cheers, David & Cathy

It was a lot of fun! As we did during the Worldwide Meets, we spent some time chatting about what the next meet should look like, venues, locations and time of year. Everyone agreed it is time for the 2nd North America High Heel Meet (last one was February 2009 in Chicago with 34 participants). The city/location that kept coming up was Las Vegas. Next step, we'll post a poll to gauge if Las Vegas is a location many members can travel to and what time of year works best for everyone.

Thank you Dr Shoe for the great comment.

David & Cathy

Sounds like you all had a great time!

It was a great meet and thank you SpikesMike, Colleen, KittyinBoots and Matt for making the evening such a fun event.

Yes, the couple who made a lot of fuss over all of us at Roscoe's were a lot of fun! They loved SpikeMike's spurs and Boots. We will share some of the Meet photos that the couple took shortly.

Great Meet!

David

Hay everyone I'm home again. Back from Chicago. About 800 miles round trip. Drove to Chi. - Over and back in 6" high heels and corset. First time doing that. Arrived Mon. 10-04-2010. Looked in the shops along Michigan Ave. Nothing. Spoke to iloveboots and made arangements to meet on the 5 th. around 1900 hrs. On the morning of the 5 th. I drove to Skyscraperheels on W.Belmont. I had on a tourquise leather skirt, corset, 5 3/4" high heel black patent oxfords. Good thing I didn't have an auto accident becouse I had nothing else to change into. I was there a couple of hours. The only clerk there was busy with customers ( Hot Chick) who tried on several pair of high heel boots & shoes. I was in no hurry to leave. I did purchas a pair of black patent, round toe, 5 3/4" high heel pumps W/ ankle strap. Back to the Tremont Hotel. The front desk women ask me to show them the heels I bought.They also wanted to see the thigh high boosts that were up in my room. I was just going to cary the boots down, but decided to wear them down w/ spurs, instead. I told them about the boots, heel height,cost, where purchased, etc. I then left the Hotel, in same outfit, and walked down the street to Mike Ditka's Restaurant for a late lunch. For the outing-- I wore a Black Leather Skirt and matching Jacket, Corset,Thigh high boots w/ 5 3/4' high heels and Spurs. At 7 o'clock I connected with iloveboots at his room. (Same Hotel). He introduced me to Colleen. We went out for supper to Halsted's Grill. We were met there by Kittyinboots. Kittyinboots left early. After eating we went down the street to another bar. The spurs I wear are very loude.(ask Steve63130). When we entered the bar a couple, Man & woman, saw the three of us and loved the outfits we had on. We took pictures, they took pictures, we talked, it was great fun. Everyone should Ask iloveboots to describe these two. After a couple of hours, some conversation and meeting more people there, we called it a night. Took a cab back to the Tremont and said good night. I only hope everyone else had as much fun as I had. Mike

It was a lot of fun meeting you KittyinBoots and glad you were able to join us for dinner.

David

It was really nice to meet fellow members of HHP, iloveboots and spikesmike. Hope to see you in future heel meetings. I was admiring everyone's boots tonight. Tonight I wore a red dress shirt with my blue denim riding jeans and my boots in my avatar, topped off with a leather jacket. Thanks again for your sincere compliments about my boots.

Tonight there were several firsts for me. I have taken a public bus to get to a heel meet, and it was less crowded being a weeknight. I have visited a thrift store in Chicago in my boots, and browsed around to kill some time before going to the restaurant. And it was my first time heeling in a restaurant with table service. Overall there was little to no reaction about my boots, and all in all a good outing.

Restaurant will be Firefly in Boystown on Halsted, 7pm.

Can also meet at the hotel at 6:30pm.

David

Slight change of plans......

Meet will start at the Tremont Hotel at 6:30PM at David's room (see below for address etc) and from the hotel we will head off to the Boystown area and locate a restaurant then the club at 10pm.

David

Slight change of plans......

Meet will start at the Tremont Hotel at 6:30PM at David's room (see below for address etc) and from the hotel we will head off to the Boystown area and locate a restaurant then the club at 10pm.

David

FYI, there may be a change to the restaurant for the Meet on Tuesday evening (Oct 5th at 7pm). If you are planning to join us please contact me at my hotel on Monday or Tuesday for the confirmed location......

Tremont Hotel

100 E Chestnut

Chicago

312 751 1900

room under:David Fuller

So far confirmed for the meet (5 members) are:

iloveboots (David)

Simone

Matt

kittyinboots

spikesmike

Friday night Cathy and I went out to celebrate Cathy's birthday and attached photos show how we spent the evening at a local bar/club. Both of us wore black riding pants tucked into our Boots. I will be wearing the same Boots and outfit at the Tuesday (Oct 5, 2010) Chicago Heel/Boot meet. David

FYI, there may be a change to the restaurant for the Meet on Tuesday evening (Oct 5th at 7pm). If you are planning to join us please contact me at my hotel on Monday or Tuesday for the confirmed location...... Tremont Hotel 100 E Chestnut Chicago 312 751 1900 room under:David Fuller So far confirmed for the meet (5 members) are: iloveboots (David) Simone Matt kittyinboots spikesmike68

Why not join us in Chicago, Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010....

Chicago Heel/Boot Meet Tue, Oct 5, 2010

Last minute, sorry! However it has been 1 1/2 years since the last Chicago Heel/Boot Meet and it is time to reconnect!

Tentative schedule; will update on Sunday before the Meet.

Feel free to join us at either the restaurant or the club.

Staying at the Tremont in Chicago.

So far there are three members attending, iloveboots, colleen and Matt.

7PM - Home Bistro - 3404 N Halsted St @ Roscoe 773-661-0299

http://www.homebistrochicago.com

we will hold a rsvn for six, but if you are attending please let us know so we can adjust the table.

10PM - Conest (will update with address and info) located in Boystown/Lakeview area. Amateur Drag Show at 11PM

Hope a few of the Chicago and area members can join us!

David

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Review from last Chciago Meet:

Re: Chicago, IL USA Heel Meet, Feb 27, 2009 from "KittyinBoots"

Here is my best recollection of Friday's heelmeet. I drove to Chicago since I live in the suburbs.

It was held at a Chicago studio near their Chinatown district. Ms. C was our hostess and has friends from the domme fetish scene. The studio decor was predominantly a collection of dominatrix accessories and equipment, chains, whips, racks, etc. as the owner of the studio was a domme.

The party itself went from 8pm to 1am CST, although I could only stay until 11pm since I was losing my voice that night. I did not meet a lot of members from HHP, maybe a few appeared after I left. Yet the friends from the domme fetish crowd filled up the studio enough to have a party atmosphere. I would guess anywhere from 20-40 people were there, but I can't be sure since people left and more showed up later. There was even a small tour group with a guide who was explaining some of the accessories that the dominatrix uses. Then they of course left after the tour was done. Total attendees was 34 and quite a few HHPlace members.

There was a rep from Skyscraper Heels in Chicago who brought several pairs of shoes and boots for guests to try on and buy. Some of the guests modeled the shoes/boots as the party progressed.

This was my first social outing and my biggest outing in high heel boots. I wore a black dress shirt, and from my avatar, my blue riding jeans and tall brown high heel boots, topped off with a leather jacket. One of the guests even felt the leather on my boots and asked me to feel the leather on her boots as we discussed what materials and style of boots we prefer.

My only goal was to enjoy a party wearing high heel boots. But not a bad idea to combine heelers with domme fetistists to increase overall attendance. But overall I had a nice time. I was comfortable wearing high heel boots in public, knowing that I was in a group that is accepting of a man wearing high heel boots.

Welcome Barry. Where in the USA are you? We have a Heel/Boot Meet in Chicago on Oct 5th, David

Last minute, sorry! However it has been 1 1/2 years since the last Chicago Heel/Boot Meet and it is time to reconnect!

Tentative schedule; will update on Sunday before the Meet.

Feel free to join us at either the restaurant or the club.

So far there are three members attending, iloveboots, colleen and Matt.

7PM - Home Bistro - 3404 N Halsted St @ Roscoe 773-661-0299

http://www.homebistrochicago.com

we will hold a rsvn for six, but if you are attending please let us know so we can adjust the table.

10PM - Conest (will update with address and info) located in Boystown/Lakeview area. Amateur Drag Show at 11PM

Hope a few of the Chicago and area members can join us!

David

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Review from last Chciago Meet:

Re: Chicago, IL USA Heel Meet, Feb 27, 2009 from "KittyinBoots"

Here is my best recollection of Friday's heelmeet. I drove to Chicago since I live in the suburbs.

It was held at a Chicago studio near their Chinatown district. Ms. C was our hostess and has friends from the domme fetish scene. The studio decor was predominantly a collection of dominatrix accessories and equipment, chains, whips, racks, etc. as the owner of the studio was a domme.

The party itself went from 8pm to 1am CST, although I could only stay until 11pm since I was losing my voice that night. I did not meet a lot of members from HHP, maybe a few appeared after I left. Yet the friends from the domme fetish crowd filled up the studio enough to have a party atmosphere. I would guess anywhere from 20-40 people were there, but I can't be sure since people left and more showed up later. There was even a small tour group with a guide who was explaining some of the accessories that the dominatrix uses. Then they of course left after the tour was done. Total attendees was 34 and quite a few HHPlace members.

There was a rep from Skyscraper Heels in Chicago who brought several pairs of shoes and boots for guests to try on and buy. Some of the guests modeled the shoes/boots as the party progressed.

This was my first social outing and my biggest outing in high heel boots. I wore a black dress shirt, and from my avatar, my blue riding jeans and tall brown high heel boots, topped off with a leather jacket. One of the guests even felt the leather on my boots and asked me to feel the leather on her boots as we discussed what materials and style of boots we prefer.

My only goal was to enjoy a party wearing high heel boots. But not a bad idea to combine heelers with domme fetistists to increase overall attendance. But overall I had a nice time. I was comfortable wearing high heel boots in public, knowing that I was in a group that is accepting of a man wearing high heel boots.

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The other photo is from the 2008 Worldwide Heel Meet; white dressage riding pants with same Boots.

Great question.

Up until about four or five years ago I predominantly wore high heel thigh Boots over tight fitting jeans, usually black jeans and also I had off white jeans and blue jeans. I not only enjoy having the heels of the Boot show but also the entire Boot. Our family has always been into equestrian sports and though I had many pairs of riding pants/jodhpurs I used them for riding (and they weren't in the best of shape). Cathy suggested one day that I should try a pair of jodhpurs under my thigh Boots when we heading out to do some downtown shopping in Vancouver. Thought why not and really enjoyed the look and the feel. I immediately decided to buy some jodhpurs specifically for my public heeling in thigh Boots and keep them away from the riding stables! These days it is rare if I am not wearing riding pants/jodhpurs when I am out and about in Boots, both high heel and cavalier styles. I have five different pairs of high end German custom made jodphurs including a black suede leather pair that i am wearing in the attached photo with Jean Gaborit thigh Boots; photo taken by Cathy while at the 2008 Worldwide Heel Meet in London at Camden Market.

Cheers,

David

Great question. Up until about four or five years ago I predominantly wore high heel thigh Boots over tight fitting jeans, usually black jeans and also I had off white jeans and blue jeans. I not only enjoy having the heels of the Boot show but also the entire Boot. Our family has always been into equestrian sports and though I had many pairs of riding pants/jodhpurs I used them for riding (and they weren't in the best of shape). Cathy suggested one day that I should try a pair of jodhpurs under my thigh Boots when we heading out to do some downtown shopping in Vancouver. Thought why not and really enjoyed the look and the feel. I immediately decided to buy some jodhpurs specifically for my public heeling in thigh Boots and keep them away from the riding stables! These days it is rare if I am not wearing riding pants/jodhpurs when I am out and about in Boots, both high heel and cavalier styles. I have five different pairs of high end German custom made jodphurs including a black suede leather pair that i am wearing in the attached photo with Jean Gaborit thigh Boots; photo taken by Cathy while at the 2008 Worldwide Heel Meet in London at Camden Market. Cheers, David

Lenny Kravitz from this past weekend in NYC. Knee high wedge heel Boots over leather pants. David & Cathy

Looks like the next Toronto Meet will be Thursday, Nov 25th. Look forward to seeing everyone again! David & Cathy

Saturday night was a blast! Rickdias joined DBlair, Joanne Starr and I for a fun time at the Pub. Rickdias and DBlair both wore high heel black ankle Boots; Joanne Starr (new member at HHPlace) purchased a pair of Overtheknee Black high heel Boots that day and broke them in that night; and I wore the black leather Jean Gaborit thigh Boots with the red leather stripe. Lots of laughs and good conversation at the Pub followed by ending the night back at Zipperz Club around the piano at the bar. All in all a fun Heel Meet in Toronto. Thank you to the members who were able to make it and sorry that others who wanted to be there were unable to make it. Cheers, David

Lots of fun last night at the Friday edition of the Heel/Boot Meet in Toronto! At the Pub we had DBlair, Bernheels, iloveboots, PauldeMarsh and Krystall. Awesome heels! Great conversation! Later in the evening everyone (except PauldeMarsh) headed down Church Street to Zipperz. Some great games of pool, most won by Bernheels! Unfortunately Bernheels had to head home Saturday morning after his car was broken into and cameras and laptop were stolen, really a bad stroke of luck. DBlair and iloveboots made a trip to the Bata Museum, pretty cool but we were a bit dissappointed there weren't more modern looking heel fashions; though we did not dissappoint the other patrons in fact one couple asked DBlair if he was one of the exhibits in his 5 inch stiletto heel ankle Boots. Tonight the meet continues at 8pm at the Pub. Hope others can join us, look forward to you joining us rickdias! David

Yup, usually comes out as "Torona" See you next week! David

Yup, this Canada/USA border rules are now ridiculous considering the huge number of Americans and Canadians who travel back and forth. Sorry you won't be able to join us,

David

I'd go but the whole thing now about having a current visa means I can't unless I sneak across the border. Be a few months till I get the cool new rfid enable visa of DOOM.

Registered as well. David

Saturday, August 28/2010 UPDATE:

We are only two weeks away from what is beginning to shape up as a fun, well attended High Heel/Boot Meet in Toronto; Friday and Saturday September 10 & 11, 2010.

Spread the Word!!!

So far we have the following people confirmed (as of August 28)

dblair (MB)

Toronto Guy/Rob (ON)

BernHeels (IL - USA)

iloveboots (BC)

Paul De Marsh (ON)

Jackie (ON)

MyHiHeels/Frank and Mrs(ON)

Krystall (ON)

Cathy Arnold (ON)

Rochelle (NY- USA)

Rickdias (ON - saturday night)

Arctic (NY - USA; maybe)

Let me know by email if you are attending and if you will be at both nights or one of the nights (which one). This helps with planning numbers at the club etc.

The agenda is now firmed up.

Friday night we will have a Pub Meet (7:30pm) first in the Maitland/Church area (Firkin & Churchmouse) and then a fun event night (9:30pm) at Zipperz (info below).

Saturday day events are shaping up to be a day of heel shopping in one of the best shoe/boot shopping areas in the world, downtown Toronto along Bloor Street/Yorkville and the Eatons Centre; and a must stop at NorthBound Leather. We also have the Bata Shoe Museum in downtown Toronto as another great option on Saturday. The City will be "Alive" during the heel/boot meet as the Toronto Film Festival is on at the same time (here is another great option to take in a few first run movies).

Saturday evening will begin with a Pub Meet (8:00 pm) first in the Maitland/Church area (Firkin & Churchmouse) and then a fun evening at Goodhandy's, visit http://www.goodhandys.com

for more info. Doors open at 10pm.

Many folks for this meet are coming in from out of town, here are four hotels in the area that we're staying in that may help your selection, a few price ranges available. Bern, DBlair and I are already booked into the Wildside and Paddy, not sure if there are any rooms left. For those of you who want to change before heading out we can accommodate you doing so at the Wildside, let me know if you will be taking advantage of this.

David

(iloveboots)

Hotels:

1) Wildside Hotel Information

161 Gerrard Street East

Toronto ON M5A 2E4

1 800 260 0102 / 416 921 6112

info@wildside.org

3R - Large room with a queensize bed and lots of storage for long stays -

$99/night weekend, $79/night weekday

3E - Not so large room with a double bed

3W - Same size and next door to 3E with double bed

2R - Room with Private Bath (very large shower no tub)

queensize bed and Juliette Balcony

$139/night weekend, $119/night weekday

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2) Ramada Plaza Toronto

300 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5(416) 977-4823‎ – (800) 567-2233‎

ramadaplazatoronto.com

Transit: College (500 m) Yonge-University-Spadina

A newly renovated, Boutique style hotel, the Ramada Plaza is centrally located in the Garden District of downtown Toronto and boasts 102 spacious guest rooms and suites with all the amenities

ww.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d188278-...

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3) Econolodge Hotel Toronto Downtown

335 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2C2(416) 962-4686‎

choicehotels.ca

Categories:

Transit: College (550 m) Yonge-University-Spadina

Great Hotel in Downtown Toronto. Minutes from most Toronto Attractions. Great Value for Money -

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4) Hotel Downtowner Inn Toronto

117 Pembroke Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A2N9(416) 925-8456‎

toronto.com

Category: Hotel

Transit: College (750 m) Yonge-University-Spadina

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Friday Night (Sept 10):

1) 7:30PM - Churchmouse & Firkin Pub at Maitland & Church Streets

Reservation under the name of "Boots"

The Firkin Churchmouse Pub has a commitment to great pub food, friendly service in a cozy atmosphere and the Churchmouse is no exception. Opening in June of 2004 they have established themselves as a leading spot for dinner, lunch, brunch or just a quiet drink. All your pub favorites are available on their large menu including chef's chicken curry, guinness steak and mushroom pie and the home-made burgers! They also have 12 beers on tap with their own Butler's Pale Ale emerging as a top microbrew. The Churchmouse staff will make you feel welcome and 'at home' each visit and you will soon see why their devoted patrons return day after day.

The Churchmouse and Firkin also play an important part in the community sponsoring the monthly 'leather brunch' and this year were lucky enough to have sponsored the winner of the MLT competition.

Type: International / Global, Pub

Features: Daily Specials, Group Functions, Open Late Hours, Brunch

Extras: Patio

Region: Downtown Toronto

Area: Gay Village / Church Street

Major Intersection: Maitland St. / Church St.- 475 Church St.

Toronto, ON. Parking lot across the street southbound Church.

M4Y 2C5

Payment: Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Bank Cards

Price Range: $$$$

Atmosphere: Casual

Attire: Casual - Boots/High Heels

2) 9:30PM - Zipperz/Cellblock

Diverse and lively venue with piano bar & dance club

Separate piano and dance bars provide something for everyone.

72 Carlton St.

Toronto, ON

(416) 921-0066

Website

Daily 12pm-2am

Welcome to Zipperz/Cellblock.

A popular piano bar and nightclub. You’ll find two experiences in one central location.

Zipperz is where people of all backgrounds gather in an expansive piano bar setting to sing along to great standards and camp classics; a comfortable lounge to watch a live cabaret act, tell stories and enjoy the friendliest bar staff in the city, make new friends and have a drink.

Cellblock , with a unique stainless steel dance floor. On weekends it is one of the popular spots in the city with various house DJ’s spinning all your favorite dance tracks.

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Saturday, Sept 11:

Day time: Shopping in Yorkville area, Yonge Street; NorthBound Leather on Yonge. Bata Shoe Museum visit. Meet at Wildside at 11am

Evening:

1) 8:00 PM - Churchmouse & Firkin Pub at Maitland & Church Streets

Reservation under the name of "Boots"

The Firkin Churchmouse Pub has a commitment to great pub food, friendly service in a cozy atmosphere and the Churchmouse is no exception. Opening in June of 2004 they have established themselves as a leading spot for dinner, lunch, brunch or just a quiet drink. All your pub favorites are available on their large menu including chef's chicken curry, guinness steak and mushroom pie and the home-made burgers! They also have 12 beers on tap with their own Butler's Pale Ale emerging as a top microbrew. The Churchmouse staff will make you feel welcome and 'at home' each visit and you will soon see why their devoted patrons return day after day.

The Churchmouse and Firkin also play an important part in the community sponsoring the monthly 'leather brunch' and this year were lucky enough to have sponsored the winner of the MLT competition.

Type: International / Global, Pub

Features: Daily Specials, Group Functions, Open Late Hours, Brunch

Extras: Patio

Region: Downtown Toronto

Area: Gay Village / Church Street

Major Intersection: Maitland St. / Church St.- 475 Church St.

Toronto, ON. Parking lot across the street southbound Church.

M4Y 2C5

Payment: Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Bank Cards

Price Range: $$$$

Atmosphere: Casual

Attire: Casual - Boots/High Heels

10pm - Goodhandy's

120 Church Street, 2nd Floor,

Toronto, Canada

You need to Register for Saturday night party at -

http://www.goodhandys.com/members'>http://www.goodhandys.com/members

SATURDAY September 11/10

http://www.goodhandys.com

GPS/Google Map of the area:

161 Gerrard St E

Toronto, ON M5A 2E4

Note, DBlair cannot join us now for the Heel/Boot meet and he has a hotel reservation at the Wildside for the 10/11th of September. If you are planning to attend and need a hotel, PM dblair. Cathy & David