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t ~ ISHAQ JH T THE BARB - 4 Flossie Florida Reports By Peter Thomas Sweethearts. Springtime is coming' That glorious first day of Spring is also your beloved Flossie’s birthday. What, dear? I don't understand the ques tion. What do you mean what year? Pussycats, I’ll admit I ’m no spring chicken but that doesn't mean my springs are sprung! Here we go on $ur ^whirlwind Florida tour, and a speical FLYING HIGH WITH FLOSSIK trip: FT LAUDERDALE: Dined at the POOP DECK with one of my favorite six-foot-four friends (No, dear. NOT a giraffe) and we had a simply grand dinnner. For me. shrimps in a delicate cheese sauce, and for 6-4, the stuffed pork chops. DEVINE! Ab solutely everyone came to the table to pay homage to a great STAR, though why they kept looking at my escort Joe is beyond my understanding. I was wearing my new fuschia feather boa, a gift from the D.A.R (Drags of the Ameri can Republic), so we simply had to swoop down to the LOWER DECK where the beauties of the night were swinging, bumping, and griding, and dance we did. I was unintentionally struck on the head with a hand bag (loaded with a brick I’m positive!) but recover ed just in time to grab my Joe as he was being ushered into a Lincoln- Continental. He apologized! profusely when his elbow accidentally hit me in the eve. I just KNOW he adores me! While at the MARLIN BEACH HOTEL, we dropp ed in to see Michael at the MICHAEL’S OF FLORIDA men’s boutique, which is now located there at pool - side The selection of clothiers at this shop is now the most outstanding I have ever seen anywhere at one time. You must make a trip there for your Easter out fit. and if can’t visit in person DO send for your M.O.F. travel guide hnd catalogue.It’s f a letter you’ll never regret writing. Inci dentally the Saturday and Sunday afternoon TEA DANCES at the Marlin are the rage of the town.. .Bobby Jo and Jim of the JAY BIRD NEWS are expanding as I knew they would have to eventually. This bookstore owned by OUR kind of people for OUR kind of people, has according to me. the most extensive collection of books. toys, and films EVFIR! AND the mini-movie room is being enlarged to accommodate more action, films, and PEEPUL! Write for the brand-new J.B.N. catalogue TODAY. All you have to do is drop a line to JAY BIRD NEWS at 2515 W Broward BLVD... At the BELA-MAR MOTEL we suggest that you call ahead for reservations if you want a real vacation-type vaca tion as it's always full. The number is (505) 566- 4570. It's homey and friend ly and Peter and Ed are always on hand to clue you in the interesting spots in town. A delightful Con tinental Breakfast is served daily all of March by the p o o 1 s i d e, and COMPLI MENTARY at that! ....The new way to travel in Florida is with PRIDE, a brand- new and exceptionally ac curate weekly and FREE guide that lists all the gay entertainments in Broward County, with detailed maps of all areas included in each issue FLOSSIE is (offering a $500.00 reward for the names and ad dresses of the three Cana dian Ladies who attended a recent Tuesday nite 10:00 pm session at the GOLD COAST SKATING RINK. One now limps, the second can no longer play the SONATA FOR THE RIGHT HAND on her piano, and the third has a nose done in various shades of red. DAYTONA BEACH: Wowee, no matter what sign you are, you’re gonna be mine you are, and if you are, you’re going to take me to the spectacular new ZODIAC LOUNGE. Wall panels and practically ' acres of dance floor light up all over the place, and EVERY night of the week there are shows, dancing and enter tainment. Some really tippety-top STARS are lined up for your viewing plea sure so follow the sign of the rocket an d bump the night away at the all-new and sensational ZODIAC LOUNGE. HOLLYWOOD: Congra tulations DAHLING! TEE JAY’S just celebrated it’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY with a divine party, with special guest star Marcia, a dillisseeyus buffet, door prizes, and absolutement (That’s French for abso lutely. you doodoO bird) tout le monde (EVERY BODY in same language) was there, because my dears. EVERYBODY loves T.J POMPANO: The whole crowd is making tracks for RUTHIE’S GOLDEN GARTER on McNabb Road. Sunday buffets are from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. and special entertainment every Tuesday nite. make RUTHIE’s a very special place. Of course, loves, what I really adore is the fact that it’s open to 4:00 a.m. You heard me pussy cats 4 AYEM in the morn ing 1 How can you go wrong? MIAMI: Verv interest ing' The CENTER FOR DI ALOG at 7610 Biscayne Blvd. is conducting Sexual Identity Workshops for gay Men at 8:00 P.M. every Thursday* Call (305) 757- 0637 for more info ing on strong and becoming one of the most popular spots in town. Lots of great entertainers being present ed here such as the Queen of High Camp. Donnie Jay & Co., and the very next night Ward Thomas, billed as The Magician for People Who Don’t Like Magic!’ JUST TOO TOO! Congratos Jack and Skip for bringing funtime to Miami Beach.. Try the Sunday buffet at the WAREHOUSE VIII, home of the TOOL ROOM. It starts at 7:00 p.m., is really good and P.S. draws a terri fic crowd...The private club THE SALAMANDER boasts the SNAKEPIT ROOM, where motorcyles is spoken and understood with ease. It’s located at the AMBASA- DORS III. FLYING HIGH WITH FLOSSIE'Made a special trip to old Chicago to visit the new restaurant called THE BUTTERFLY. Superb! It’s located at 1437 Wells Street, and has a supreme Street, and has a super- menu. For openers try the Onion& Chicken Velvet Soup Spicy Chili, or Saganaki (Flaming cheese). For en- tress there are all kinds of steaks. Rock Cornish Teri Yaki. Dover of Sole De Jongh. and would you believe for dessert a mag nificent Carrot Cake or LLP. (Luscious Lemon Pie). It’s the new IN-PLACE for FOOD-LOVERS. Call 787-9202 for reservations, and tell my favorite four- star pussycat Larry that Flossie sent you! . . .My dears. I’ve been to England and of course everyone has beeeeeeeeeen to London, but leave it to your beloved Flossie to discover the sen sational beachtown of Tor quay in Devonshire. Would you believe palm trees? beaches? sunshine? They are all there and ABSO LUTELY TOPS IN TOR QUAY is the MEADFOOT BAY HOTEL at Meadfoot Beach. Feeling transatlan tic? Call Torquay 24722 and get your reservations in NOW! The season starts in MaFch and goes on and on through October. .It’sTOU- JOURS GAI (always GAY, you sinipleton!) and gentle sweet Alan is international ly know for his warm hospitality. AND you can’t leave town without trying the sumptious EPICURE at 34 TorwoodStreet. Chief cook and bottlewasher Gary . will fill you in on the various epicurean delights, and then the choice is yours He's daffy, demented, darl ing and divine, plus a de licate, daring, and delicious cook. Can a cook be de licious? Darling, YOU TELL ME! Happy Easter to all by bunnies, and remember that Flossie always says, ‘Hard boiled eggs are great with beer, but they make lousy friends’. Stick with the pussycats and you’ll be okey - dokey. Keep those letters to the BARB com ing! We welcome your com ments, praises, criticisms and suggestions. See you next month, and remember that somebody out there loves you and it’s your own beloved FLOSSIE. 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