...it wouldn't surprise me that your experience with a gay pride parade was much different that mine.
Actually, I don't have any experience with gay pride parades.
Despite the fact that most of the clips I've seen are of the bazaar ones, my impression remains "just silly fun."
My primary objection to them evolved when I saw (or imagined) the political punch they provide for the radicals to use.
So, far so good, in the neighbors we've met in our new country home. Maybe being in the boondocks won't mean people won't be accepting. Actually, people have been noticeably friendlier than in our Chicago burb, which could be pretentious.
I can only guess at the reception you will experience when people become aware of your lifestyle.
However, I'm betting that you will be subject to more curiosity than condemnation.
And yeah, you may be a prime topic of gossip.
From your posts, you seem like a person who does not take offense when none is intended.
I think that trait will do much to win acceptance of your lifestyle with those who have had little exposure to it otherwise.
