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Tim was born in the Haight-Ashbury District of San Francisco in the 1960s to biker parents. He was practically swaddled in leather from birth and was surrounded by men, boots, and bikes through his youth. After a stint in the Air Force, he received his honorable discharge in 1982 and settled down in San Jose.

In addition to completing degrees in mathematics and computer science, Tim has completed 3 of the necessary 4 years to become a Pastor. In this role, he has worked with youth and troubled kids. He believes that his Christian spirituality is not a contradiction to his Leather Lifestyle.

Tim's major turn-on is achieving submission from his sexual partner, and has little interest in men who submit too easily. Despite enjoying rough sex, Tim also enjoys cuddling and kissing afterwards. For him, "Kissing is one of the most intimate and vulnerable things you can do."

Tim now resides in Guerneville where he's involved with the local chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Born in Miami, San Francisco Leatherboy Matthew is as well rounded as he is good-looking. He graduated from Tulane University, having started pre-med and ended with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. With three gay uncles, it was no surprise to his parents that he was gay as well. But it was "Glen" from the Village People's "Can't Stop the Music" that keyed him in to what he likes. Matthew himself became a recognized Leatherman in New Orleans when he won Mr. Rawhide Leather in 2002.

Matthew prefers men not unlike himself. Strong arms, strong will, and strong character are all turn-ons for him, slightly older, somewhat bigger men being things he also appreciates. Since Matthew enjoys riding with men who have motorcycles, he now has his own motorcycle.

Matthew moved from New Orleans to San Francisco with his two partners in August of last year, getting out just before Katrina. With a small frame but a big personality, Matthew had considered himself "The Big Easy", but is now "a San Francisco Treat".