Traveler North

Your statement is as far from the truth as it can be. He is a humble guy despite his popularity and has a deep sense of integrity. Have known Tristan for a number of years, I guess the frustration some experience in attempts to see him may be reflective of a “curse of success” of a guy who is not only a hot, hot escort but a wonderful human being.

Your statement is as far from the truth as it can be. He is a humble guy despite his popularity and has a deep sense of integrity. Have known Tristan for a number of years, I guess the frustration some experience in attempts to see him may be reflective of a “curse of success” of a guy who is not only a hot, hot escort but a wonderful human being.

Your statement is as far from the truth as it can be. He is a humble guy despite his popularity and has a deep sense of integrity. Have known Tristan for a number of years, I guess the frustration some experience in attempts to see him may be reflective of a “curse of success” of a guy who is not only a hot, hot escort but a wonderful human being.

Your statement is as far from the truth as it can be. He is a humble guy despite his popularity and has a deep sense of integrity. Have known Tristan for a number of years, I guess the frustration some experience in attempts to see him may be reflective of a “curse of success” of a guy who is not only a hot, hot escort but a wonderful human being.

Your statement is as far from the truth as it can be. He is a humble guy despite his popularity and has a deep sense of integrity. Have known Tristan for a number of years, I guess the frustration some experience in attempts to see him may be reflective of a “curse of success” of a guy who is not only a hot, hot escort but a wonderful human being.

Your statement is as far from the truth as it can be. He is a humble guy despite his popularity and has a deep sense of integrity. Have known Tristan for a number of years, I guess the frustration some experience in attempts to see him may be reflective of a “curse of success” of a guy who is not only a hot, hot escort but a wonderful human being.

A great kisser is Tristan Baldwin who visits New York frequently. Can’t be beat!!!!! PeterHung is right up there too.

A great kisser is Tristan Baldwin who visits New York frequently. Can’t be beat!!!!! PeterHung is right up there too.

Absolutely :-) one of my original man crushes - brilliant and sexy (literally his entire life... especially his powerlifting days)

I think I understand you, PK.
 
But just to be 100 % sure, would you mind defining what you mean by "most everything," and by "entertainment."
 

 
The plot can be hot, simply teeming with sex
A gay courtesan who is moving out West
It could be Oedipus Rex
Or perhaps even Beyonce, or my future fiance
 
The guy who was waving Gay flags
Or the jock with two cocks in his hands
Hip hooray! The American way
The world is a stage, the stage is a world
of entertainment

Does anyone know if CC was actually filled up that weekend? The assumption this discussion is based on is that all the LGBTQ places book up that weekend, even though Coachella itself is not predominantly LGBTQ. If Maus got a reservation one month before the event, is there any reason to think anyone will have a problem in 2019?
 
As I said above, Inndulge told me on the phone this morning that they book up 6 to 9 months in advance. If I book a room at CC as a placeholder, I will follow Robster's advice, call them, get a free fourth night, and use that to check on their cancellation policies as well as the likelihood that they will sell out. But does anyone know for a fact that CC was actually full this year during the party?

I like this idea for the CC because the room was less than $200/night and the facilities promoted playing in the garden and the (albeit underwhelming) dark room. I was able to book this on my own less than a month out. Having non-forum members around was also a plus.
 
The idea of having and entire facility is also exciting. We could host gatherings there without it being one or two people's responsibility to host. CC is quaint but it's a little rundown and outdated compared to the smaller resorts. And if it's all forum members, the less cruisy establishments would be more open to letting us play in the otherwise common areas. However, without a good group rate, this wouldn't be in favor of providers like myself. I don't mind spending some money and not breaking even, but I'd prefer to make at least half of that back.

Here's a thought. I honestly don't know if this makes any sense or not, since I don't have to worry about booking hotels in Palm Springs.
 
Does it make any sense to reserve a small block of rooms now that can be cancelled if they are not needed? If so, I'm assuming Canyon Club would be the place to do it. The issue at the last minute seems to be both availability and cost, and of the places most people stay Canyon Club is the most affordable.
 
I just checked and on those dates next year for a Friday - Monday (3 night stay) at CC it's about $300 total for a ground floor Studio King and just under $500 for a ground floor Poolside King.
 
Here's what CC says about their cancellation policy:
 
• Non-holiday periods require a one night deposit and have a 72-hour cancellation policy.
 
• Holidays and special event weekends have a 7-day cancellation policy.
 
• Cancelling within the 72-hour (or 7-day) period will result in forfeiture of your deposit.
 
In theory "we" could book 2 or 3 extra rooms and then cancel them a week or two in advance if they weren't needed. This could be done either being upfront with CC, and letting them know we were doing it, or just doing it. I've never worked with management there, but presumably they should like our group because they get lots of business from us. So it's conceivable they'd just hold a few rooms. Or if not, we could just book 'em anyway.
 
My impression from reading this thread is that people who waited until the last month either couldn't find anything at a reasonable rate, or just couldn't find anything period. My guess is also that for various reasons - like work schedule - there are people who just can't book one year or even a few months out. If I recall right I did something like this with Guy (at Helios) a few years ago since he wasn't sure until very late in the game, due to extenuating circumstances, whether he'd be able to attend. So we just held a room on my credit card with a one night deposit and by the time the cancellation deadline was reached (72 hours) he knew he'd be able to make it.
 
If something like this makes sense I am sure some of us could figure it out. The real issue would be what hotel, what level rooms, and then how do we let people know that there are in fact rooms being held on a first come first served basis? And also how many rooms might we need late in the game?
 
As I said, I have no practical experience with how this actually worked out this year or previous years, other than what's mentioned above. But I'm pretty sure that there will in fact be people who might like to attend but won't be able to know with 100 % certainty until much further down the line. For anyone who knows is there reason to think if someone tries to book say in February or March 2019 they are likely to be completely shut out? And if so does it make sense to anticipate that and try to work around it, or just say, "Sorry. Try next year." ?

Already booked for same room also

Well I was told the following via text by a certain escort...
 
“It was indeed a blast! I wish you'd get there...plan on next year! We'll never see each other again unless you go! How about that lol”
 
So decisions decisions! Either go or move to Vegas!

"Never see each other again". Quite the salesman I see!

So it was TB then!

Already booked for same room also

Hi Maus. Am so glad you had a good time this past weekend. As a 6 year vet of the event, you were a great addition to the gathering. I am so glad we could meet and look forward to seeing you again. The gathering featured a great bunch of guys, both escorts and clients.

There is something for everyone at this weekend. I told several people during the weekend that as soon as I arrived in Palm Springs, I felt more like myself than I had for a long time. I felt like I had the ability to reconnect with long dormant aspects of myself. It was permissible to be rowdy and kinky and outgoing and fun loving. I gave myself the permission to have fun unquestioningly and except for a misstep here or there, I had fun fun fun till my daddy took my Tbird away.

Quoth the Raven sent this to me and it seems a fitting tribute to this weekend. Enjoy:
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKLnju8bEZk

As the benefactor of said incredible generosity, I can attest to this Robster and I weren't so lucky financially and this family (because that's what you all are) were amazing and took one huge concern off our plate.
 
@Eric Hassan, so thrilled you and David are recovering! If there's anything at all we can do, please let us know. On a selfish note, so glad you both were wearing your helmets and neither of your gorgeous faces were hurt.

My problem is pretty simple.
 
I'm always shy and quiet when my future fiance is around.
 
And the real problem is I don't have a clue who that is. And who I think it is changes every year.
 
When I'm alone, it's easier. I'm married to the keyboard.
 

 
And I'm a little disappointed that you weren't a little more observant.
 
I don't actually have a Tristan Baldwin picture collection. But wasn't it obvious while we were eating that I had my 2018 future fiance Tristan Baldwin's Official Dildo shoved deep up my ass?
 
(If you are nice to me BVB I will tell you where you can buy one cause I'm sure you wouldn't want to share mine).

All of the above. Plus, my figuring out who Latinbear was by his beautiful charming accent. Dr. Vapor helping a very shy Truth find some blissful happiness with only one big somewhat inartful inhale. Spending the requisite time with Tristan B., the Catherine Deneuve of the Weekend. My ability to stare constantly at Vin Marco (where does someone buy a shirt that tight?) knowing he was going to be covered in mauve soon. And the ability to come back to 35 degree weather with a luscious tan to be envied by all far and wide here.

Let's bullet point the week end highlights. I start:
 

GangstaJ, walking around naked. Someone told me @Guy Fawkes was playing with his dick on Friday night.
@Ace birthday party, which I missed
@Guy Fawkes eating by himself a whole tray of shrimp
Legal mariguana
Draven Navarro walking around semi naked, carrying stuff always in a rush, and allowing @Guy Fawkes to pet him
@Guy Fawkes trying to turn Canyon Club in one big party integrating everyone
Vin Marco
@purplekow and @Traveler North booking hot men like crazy
@IronMaus dick
@jawjateck 's Persian God
@Oliver 's hospitality
@Epigonos' delikatessen (I am trying not to repeat myself about his EMPANADAS)
@stevenkesslar 's luminous eyes
@stevenkesslar 's surprising quietness. No verborrhea.
Mark, @azdr0710 's straight, former gogo boy, friend
the weather
@Lance_Navarro 's singing
the drag queens show at Toucans Tiki Bar
Karaoke at Streets
@LoveNDino and @azdr0710 hike
@azdr0710 going out of his way to give us rides everywhere.
@LoveNDino
@LoveNDino and @SuperJunior sharing their weed
DaveSF fingering @Eric Hassan obsessively
Dinner at Trio
Lucky, founder of Hooville Week End (the original name of the event) attending the pool party (only to try the devil eggs, he said in boytoy)
The city built in the foots of the mountains, in he dessert
@VictorPowers coming from the gym and showing off his pumped up pecs
@tristanbaldwin 's late arrival
@Eric Hassan 's smile
chatting with @TruthBTold
@alexhawk and @nate_sf friendliness and smiles
Sunrise at Canyon Club
the PSI airport
the staff at Canyon Club
the Wind Farm