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  1. Haha
    + purplekow got a reaction from + KensingtonHomo in Jason_Brix in NYC   
    Looked at the ad hoping to make some weak joke regarding laying Brix, but nothing there for me anyway.     I prefer a Brickhouse instead we got a stack of legos.  
  2. Like
    + purplekow got a reaction from Anthony in HPV   
    Side effects as listed for medications do not necessarily mean cause and effect.  People can report any side effects to the manufacturer when taking medication and if that measures to more than 2% the side effect is listed as possible related.  Lesser side effects will also be listed, just not was prominently.  
    HPV is given as two injections between ages 9 and 14 usually 18 months or so apart.  If not completed additional vaccinations can be given between ages 15 and 26.  If there is immunosuppressive condition, a third vaccination is suggested.  After age 26 until age 45, the decision to vaccinate is a decision between doctor and patient.  Usually it is considered that a person with prior low exposure who might now, at an older age be more exposed, is someone who is eligible for a vaccine in that age group.  
    There are no recommendations for immunization after the age or 45.  If you were to receive it, a physician would be giving the medication off label.  If there were a significant reaction, the drug manufacturer would have greater legal protection from liability.  Not all physicians are willing to give medications off label, but many do.  A physician who deals with sexually active mature adults, such as the physician providing PrEP, would likely be amenable to a discussion of the appropriateness of HPV vaccination for anyone who has a concern about it.  
  3. Agree
    + purplekow got a reaction from thomas in HPV   
    Side effects as listed for medications do not necessarily mean cause and effect.  People can report any side effects to the manufacturer when taking medication and if that measures to more than 2% the side effect is listed as possible related.  Lesser side effects will also be listed, just not was prominently.  
    HPV is given as two injections between ages 9 and 14 usually 18 months or so apart.  If not completed additional vaccinations can be given between ages 15 and 26.  If there is immunosuppressive condition, a third vaccination is suggested.  After age 26 until age 45, the decision to vaccinate is a decision between doctor and patient.  Usually it is considered that a person with prior low exposure who might now, at an older age be more exposed, is someone who is eligible for a vaccine in that age group.  
    There are no recommendations for immunization after the age or 45.  If you were to receive it, a physician would be giving the medication off label.  If there were a significant reaction, the drug manufacturer would have greater legal protection from liability.  Not all physicians are willing to give medications off label, but many do.  A physician who deals with sexually active mature adults, such as the physician providing PrEP, would likely be amenable to a discussion of the appropriateness of HPV vaccination for anyone who has a concern about it.  
  4. Agree
    + purplekow got a reaction from + nycman in HPV   
    Side effects as listed for medications do not necessarily mean cause and effect.  People can report any side effects to the manufacturer when taking medication and if that measures to more than 2% the side effect is listed as possible related.  Lesser side effects will also be listed, just not was prominently.  
    HPV is given as two injections between ages 9 and 14 usually 18 months or so apart.  If not completed additional vaccinations can be given between ages 15 and 26.  If there is immunosuppressive condition, a third vaccination is suggested.  After age 26 until age 45, the decision to vaccinate is a decision between doctor and patient.  Usually it is considered that a person with prior low exposure who might now, at an older age be more exposed, is someone who is eligible for a vaccine in that age group.  
    There are no recommendations for immunization after the age or 45.  If you were to receive it, a physician would be giving the medication off label.  If there were a significant reaction, the drug manufacturer would have greater legal protection from liability.  Not all physicians are willing to give medications off label, but many do.  A physician who deals with sexually active mature adults, such as the physician providing PrEP, would likely be amenable to a discussion of the appropriateness of HPV vaccination for anyone who has a concern about it.  
  5. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from BonVivant in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
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    + purplekow got a reaction from + BobPS in HPV   
    Side effects as listed for medications do not necessarily mean cause and effect.  People can report any side effects to the manufacturer when taking medication and if that measures to more than 2% the side effect is listed as possible related.  Lesser side effects will also be listed, just not was prominently.  
    HPV is given as two injections between ages 9 and 14 usually 18 months or so apart.  If not completed additional vaccinations can be given between ages 15 and 26.  If there is immunosuppressive condition, a third vaccination is suggested.  After age 26 until age 45, the decision to vaccinate is a decision between doctor and patient.  Usually it is considered that a person with prior low exposure who might now, at an older age be more exposed, is someone who is eligible for a vaccine in that age group.  
    There are no recommendations for immunization after the age or 45.  If you were to receive it, a physician would be giving the medication off label.  If there were a significant reaction, the drug manufacturer would have greater legal protection from liability.  Not all physicians are willing to give medications off label, but many do.  A physician who deals with sexually active mature adults, such as the physician providing PrEP, would likely be amenable to a discussion of the appropriateness of HPV vaccination for anyone who has a concern about it.  
  7. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from Dolman in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  8. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from Johnrom in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  9. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from + azdr0710 in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  10. Like
    + purplekow got a reaction from + Charlie in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  11. Haha
    + purplekow got a reaction from Whippoorwill in The best laugh I've had reading an ad.   
    Now explain to him what writing is.  
  12. Like
    + purplekow got a reaction from + sync in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  13. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from Andy768 in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  14. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from Monarchy79 in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  15. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from Njguy2 in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  16. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from + Pensant in Looking like an old queer   
    Every now and again I go to a gay bar, usually when I am on vacation.  I enjoy people watching and checking out whatever attractive men are there..  I do not expect to pick someone up.  In fact, I am fine if no one speaks to me, but usually, someone does and I will have a fun, usually superficial conversation.  Certainly I find it more entertaining then heading back to the hotel after dinner.  So I am old. I am okay with my looks and my life and I find an occasional  night out at a bar checking out men I will never have, enjoyable.  I am actually someone you should aspire to be, an old man who has seen better days and also has seen better days than 90% of the younger, fitter gay guys at that bar will ever see.  When I leave the bar, almost always alone, I head back to a life I am happy to have.   
  17. Haha
    + purplekow got a reaction from mike carey in The best laugh I've had reading an ad.   
    Now explain to him what writing is.  
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    + purplekow got a reaction from Becket in The best laugh I've had reading an ad.   
    I have paid by check.  Only to escorts I know well and they have no difficulty accepting it.   Usually it is as a result of my not having had time to go to the bank.  I usually add a bit of a service fee to their fee for the inconvenience, but it really does not seem to bother them.  At this point in my life, I am not concerned about the paper trail.  
  19. Haha
    + purplekow got a reaction from viewing ownly in The best laugh I've had reading an ad.   
    Now explain to him what writing is.  
  20. Like
    + purplekow got a reaction from + jeezopete in Is this a rude question?   
    It is a foolish question.  I would have written back saying that I was planning not shopping for now but that question took him out of my plans.   If he responded I would not have continued the conversation unless the reply was an apology of some sort.  
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    + purplekow got a reaction from fancyboot in Closeted guys   
    Chances are that the provider does not care what your life away from him entails as far as your orientation, or at the least, he does not care about knowing as much as you care about telling.  So when you are ready, tell him what you want him to know.  He has heard it all and it likely does not rub him the wrong the way.  
    As far as being out, I was happy in a monogamous heterosexual relationship and as a result, I did not start seeing men until I was almost 50,  It seems that at that age no one really cares with whom you have sex and it may be that some do not believe that sex happens for people over 50. Being widowed, did occasionally raise the question as to whether I would date again or marry again.  I did ty dating again and did not care for it with either sex.   In any case, my situation now is Don't Ask, Don't Tell.  They don't ask and I feel no responsibility to discuss my sex likes with them.  I also do not ask them about their sex life.  To me, it is rude to ask  and it is really none of my business if my friends or relatives are having sex, how often, with whom, in what position.  On the rare occasion that sex comes up in conversation with my friends, it is usually relating funny experiences and long past stories, which have been told numerous times in the past. 
    In my office, I do have a gay pride flag that was given out by the hospital years ago and which sits wordlessly on top of a cabinet. If people notice, they do not ask.   A few months ago, while taking photos for a graduation of medical residents, there was a different group taking photos for Gay Pride month and they asked for Gay and Gay Allied persons to join their photo.  I did so.  Again without comment from me or to me.  
    So really, at this point, my sex life to others is more. Don't Care and Please Keep it to Yourself.  
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    + purplekow got a reaction from + FrankR in A cautionary tale   
    You can heed good advice or not (in regard to the Shakespeare quote). In my case, I have never regretted refusing to lend someone money.  I have on occasion lent money that was more than I would want to lose but the situation was such that I was confident I would get it back.  In the three cases of which I am thinking I got the money back, only after having to ask for it several times.  That did leave me regretting ever having lent the money to start.  
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    + purplekow got a reaction from thomas in Beautiful Boys Making Beautiful Music Together   
    First off, they have amazingly long fingers.
    Second, their movements on the bench are very sexual and I was envisioning a movie in which they are not brothers and they have a long passionate kiss at the end and then you see them fucking through their reflections on the piano. 
  24. Surprised
    + purplekow got a reaction from + Charlie in The best laugh I've had reading an ad.   
    I have paid by check.  Only to escorts I know well and they have no difficulty accepting it.   Usually it is as a result of my not having had time to go to the bank.  I usually add a bit of a service fee to their fee for the inconvenience, but it really does not seem to bother them.  At this point in my life, I am not concerned about the paper trail.  
  25. Applause
    + purplekow got a reaction from + Pensant in The best laugh I've had reading an ad.   
    I have paid by check.  Only to escorts I know well and they have no difficulty accepting it.   Usually it is as a result of my not having had time to go to the bank.  I usually add a bit of a service fee to their fee for the inconvenience, but it really does not seem to bother them.  At this point in my life, I am not concerned about the paper trail.  
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