ericwinters

Anyone have recent updates? Looking at meeting up this weekend.

Looks good. Do you know who's coming Sunday night?

He flaked again

I'd like to meet him. Any ideas how to do a deposit discretely?

I tried to hook up. Lots of planning then today lots of ghosting

Does anyone know what happened to him? He's been MIA [frozen] for some time now...

BUMP I am surprised there have not been additional comments on Grayson.

Does anyone have any other experience? Looks like he is traveling to Philly over the holidays, and I'm curious to meet up. Thanks.

Bump

Bummer for Tin Room. I don't think there is anything like it was in Texas anymore.

When in traveling I prefer my hotel. When home I prefer his place.

He is in Houston right now, so I inquired. Like others, I received a quote for a massage. I asked about the other stuff, and he said he does. Without any updates here, I'm not sure about taking the risk. Curious if anyone has met up with Chris.

Thank you. I am not sure how I missed that with VIP Maximus search. But glad you did.

Has anyone met this guy in NYC? I am surprised that there have been no posts about him. Maybe a name changer? VIP Maximus

LOL we do things different here in Texas. 😆 🤣 😂

I think he is circulating in Texas.

Any updates on this fine guy? I think his ex is working on and off in Texas.

wish I could do applause and +1 on this. Then have them show up in leather pants, I'd have a stroke. LOL

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I met him back in Las Vegas. High end for my spending limit, but I enjoyed meeting him. I was looking for a future visit, but noticed today he is no longer available. Hope he is OK.

I missed this. Revisited now that there is some chatter here. This adds to my overall perception. Any only three...

So disappointing. Thank you for sharing your update.

Anyone meet up? I second the leather pants!

I swear I saw more than one when I posted, but by the time NYC_BTM_321 made his comment we were down to one. Odder and odder.