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I can accept a great many things, but eating at Red Lobster isn't one of them.

have never met him, but, as others have said, I think @rickp has had a stellar reputation for - uhhhh - a long time......has been a forum member since 2009, but hasn't posted here since 2018 and hasn't logged in since 2022.....yeah, the age thing is a deceptive and unfortunate problem......claims age 31, but has been on rentmen since 2009......not a good "look".......
earlier forum chatter:
https://www.companyofmen.org/search/?q=rickyp&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=82

A real blast from the past.
Pro: As the other posters said, he's very nice and sweet. Also pretty much up for anything. Gay4Real.
Con: Ricky was 35 years old when I last saw him 10 years ago. Do the math. And he's also using the same photos he used 10 years ago.
BTC
 

No need to be nervous. Ricky is a sweet guy, who is very good at satisfying his clients.

Will not be in PS for the Gathering, but am flying in on Monday the 15th and look forward to catching up with any of you who might be hanging around for a few days after the Sunday festivities.

And I just confirmed with @David-SF that he will be hosting his Friday pre-weekend shindig as usual!! Gawd, I love the PS weekend!!

What about a really built guy standing in front of his Nike AF1's?
 

the "real" shots of a regular dude looking good in his jeans can be hotter than the highly-posed, well-lit, staged model shots......

Sorry, but this is "next year"!

Yesterday i booked a private room and hosted my management team to lunch. The restaurant we visited in Orange County (CA) was the first place Don and I met for lunch. Gave me a small chill as I walked through the door reminding me of this great man.

I had to fly back east last year and flew in and out of Palm Springs for the first time and OMG, it is SO worth it!! The convenience is unreal plus the people working there are just so much nicer 

Welp....I pulled out my travel bag; it's time to pack. Flying to Columbus Friday, and y'all know what that means.....the westward migration is drawing nigh! 😃
Looks like it's warmer up yonder this week than last. Thanks Oliver and SamFitz for turning on some heat prior to my arrival......😋

Primary care physician here. I practice Medicine in a primary care clinic on the east coast & see these issues daily. 
Some comments.
First, my love & support to all who struggle with obesity.  It's a terrible disease with significant & harmful consequences.  And losing weight is challenging.  And as we age, it only gets more challenging. 
I am, of course,  getting oh-so-many-requests for Ozempic from non-diabetic patients who desire it for weight loss. Daily requests. On Ozempic I've had a handful of patients really drop the weight, like 20-30 lbs. Its impressive.  And I've also had some not lose weight on Ozempic.  
And I'm also very much aware of my diabetic patients who have been prescribed Ozempic for diabetes.  This medication has really helped improve their glycemic control & reduced their risk of serious complications of uncontrolled diabetes. Its awesome.  Unfortunately,  since the Ozempic for weight loss craze started,   some of my diabetics struggle to get a prescription filled because the pharmacy is out, all the Ozempic went to weight loss.  And their health suffers. It's very disappointing.  
There are pros & cons to using these Ozempic products for weight loss, as outlined by several posters here which I wont repeat. But I highlighted Benjamin's note for the strength of its insight.  Weight loss drugs are doomed to fail if the patient does not change their lifestyle. And to be honest,  many (not all) of the patients requesting an Ozempic prescription from me have no cogent plan or strategy in specifically HOW they will change their diet & behavior.   They just demand their Ozempic NOW. I ask about their plans.  I listen & wait,  but the answers typically are somewhat weak & poorly formed,  tbh.
I am fearful some, not all, on this website who want their own prescription of Ozempic may fall in the same category.  The fear is many who lose weight on Ozempic will only regain it back unless they really change their behavior.   History will repeat itself.   
With this in mind, some of my physician colleagues,  including myself,  have followed bariatric surgeons path. Bariatric surgeons demand prior to surgery that the patient lose a bit of weight and THEN they are offered bariatric surgery.  My colleagues and I are doing similar: we inform potential Ozempic patients they must lose 5-10% of their weight THEN we will prescribe Ozempic.  Simply put: whether I like it or not, I'm a gatekeeper of this "magical" drug. Therefore,  I must keep many factors in the forefront of my mind: will this prescription take away an imperative drug from a patient who needs it for diabetes?   What is the risk the patient will eventually regain the weight? Is this patient demonstrating clear evidence that changed behavior is present now, and likely will continue once the  Ozempic course has ended?
This weight loss drug will cost thousands of dollars for several months for a course and prudence & honesty demand of me that my professional prescribing behavior be judicious and fair. It's a work in progress. 
Ozempic is a complicated drug, isnt it?
Obesity is a touchy & for some, a painful topic, especially in the judgemental Gay community where the Body-Beautiful pressure is ever-present.  So to those who struggle, fight on. My love & support goes out to you.
Hugs & kisses,
Josh
 

No, I check the time on my iPhone.

admittedly, this picture is many years old 😉, but he's a great-looking guy......legendary performer.....even has his own wiki page!

I am grateful that I am able to give  toys to Christmas toy drives so that a child who might not get a toy, receives at least one. Plus this 70 year old kid had a great deal of fun buying all kinds of toys at Target the other day. It made me feel joyful dropping them off at the local fire station where they will be sorted and distributed to several local charities. In my mind, this is what the holidays should be all about.

I wouldn’t read anything into it. Part of posting travel is alerting everyone in your market that you will be AWAY from your home city as much as you will be in the travel city. He probably wants to see if there are other good prospects in your area. If anything, it goes well and he may want to travel more frequently to your city (lucky you!)
If he fulfills his obligations and agreements to you, I see no harm or cause for concern. If he delivers for you, that’s all you should care about.

Here is a link to Simon's rimming guide. https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/56664-rimming/page/6/#comments
 

Alec Andrews.  One of my top three experiences.

Different take:  The client should have said something beforehand. 
This client knew exactly what he was doing. 
If this was a learning exercise, make sure to learn to not let people walk all over you.

For me, I don't mind if someone is rubbing one out to my pictures. I take it as a compliment! 😛

I guess this would depend on what the shirt and tie look like. Are they standard office wear, or something sexier? A shirt and tie can look hot and sexy, but can also look boring depending on the specifics.
I work in an office during the day, and there are days where my attire would be in the realm of "boring." It's an office job after all, and in some instances it's appropriate to just fly under the radar. On those days, I would not want to show up to see a client wearing my respectable but unexciting work attire so I'll at least have a change of shirt in the car. But there is some leeway at my office, so on some days I'll wear a tighter shirt, or tighter pants, that can go from office to client appointment with just unbuttoning an extra button on the shirt.
Here on the west coast, guys aren't wearing ties very much anymore, so I wouldn't wear one to meet a client unless requested. But wearing a blazer over an unbuttoned dress shirt or t-shirt is a common "dress casual" look and can work in most circumstances like a hotel lobby. I'll wear a blazer or wear a nice dress shirt if we're going to dinner, but otherwise I'll usually just wear a hoodie over a tank top with a good pair of jeans.

Glad Melanie Trump was there yesterday.  

The Carters are a first-class act. They made sure Melania Trump received an invitation because that’s what Rosalyn Smith Carter would have done.