This particular species of OWL usually hibernates from December until April each year. But a Red/Amber alarm call had gone out! There was an annoyingly large amount of sexual debris around the cruising area only a few weeks after our last OWL clean up. So it was time to, temporarily at least, come out of hibernation.
It was decided that action was needed and the three longest-serving OWLS met up for an informal litterpick.
Experienced and talented they got to work promptly. As OWLS we believe that the less sexual debris there is in the cruising area then the fewer complaints there will be and the more likely it is that cruising will continue, uninterrupted by the threats of ‘enforcement’ which have been made in the past by the authorities.
For some of us it was frustrating to see so much needless litter. We know that many more guys are being considerate in ensuring that they take their litter away or put it in a bin or bag. So we don’t really understand why, when it is usually so simple, guys chuck their sexual debris on the ground. Is it to mark their territory? Is it to give an obvious sign that that’s where the action takes place?
Which looks better? This?
Tissues and wipes – oh dear!
Or this:
More pleasant to look at?
Those sexual health messages are still getting through apparently! Lube helps to prevent damage and potentially makes fucking more fun. Water based lube should be used with latex condoms. There was plenty of evidence of condoms being used. And there was some evidence of water-based lube, although some seemed to have been around for a while.
More tissues hung in the bushes?! WTF?
Before
After a bit of litterpicking:
After
Surely the view in the second picture above draws less attention, and is much nicer than the first?!
Not sure why, with a rubbish sack placed so conveniently, so much is thrown on the ground. However, recently one committed cruiser was seen making sure that when he unloaded it went in the rubbish sack – that really is above the call of duty!
Just the right height to receive a big load!
We often find interesting, unusual or strange things during OWL litterpicks. Today’s theme seemed to be discarded wallets. Two of them in different places, with both containing personal and important cards. But no money, suggesting that they had been discarded by pick-pockets. Details are in the ‘News’ section and OWL hope the owners can be reunited with their wallets.
Two wise OWLs
Despite the wallets it had been a good session. Eleven rubbish sacks of sexual debris and eleven of recycling.
Twenty Two Full Sacks
(Please note, we respect everyone’s right to anonymity and only show pics of those willing to have them posted. No inferences should be drawn from anyone’s participation in an OWL litterpicking session)