This edition of the Blog was to announce my candidacy for a position of the Board of Directors at The Gardens 101, However, a problem has arisen which I must address.
Some enterprising person checked my Blog and the link to my personal profile. Word has gotten out that there is a picture on the profile of a naked male in a compromising position on that profile - that picture has been deleted but not apparently before it was viewed by some owners.
How that got there is unclear - obviously I did not put it there knowing that it would be for public viewing. Nevertheless, the picture is one that I had in my possession at one time in my photo gallery. What this suggests of me is true: I am a gay male. Not denying it at all. Out and proud as they say.
I offer my apologies to all that have seen the photo. It is most embarrassing! I also owe an apology to all have supported me in the past - I've let you down.
This does change the dynamic involved in my relationship with the community. I do not wish to be a distraction or an embarrassment. I understand that the ballots for the election of Board Directors have been printed and in the process of being sent and my name appears on it. So I cannot remove myself from the ballot.
However, the issues that I have identified are there whether I am on the Board or not. Whether I am gay or not. These issues have nothing to do with sexual orientation. Some are quite important to the community and the way it is governed. I have a decision to make and one that I will wrestle with until the evening of the Annual Meeting. Or maybe the vote will make that decision for me..
Andy Johnson
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