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Did you rule out Clark Rogers? Genuinely nice guy. Definition of beefy. Suspect he can handle a pounding. https://rentmen.com/ClarkRogers

Scroll through to 203 to see a vivid shot of Leo Sweetwood. http://veteranvisionproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2031.jpg

I hope it does open in time for your visit, @glennnn. Base on your comment, I think you really would connect with it.

It looks like it might work out for you to catch Dear Evan Hansen on your next trip, @glennnn! The dates aren't set exactly but they're now talking November... http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/26/theater/dear-evan-hansen-to-move-to-broadway.html Saw it last night. Definitely worth seeing. Buy your tickets the second they come available.

@hornytwells : @Epigonos framed this thread as a space for wishful thinking. some of the listed performers did escort. some did not. (see my own post upthread, longing for Andrew Stark...)

Former: So many it's hard to know where to begin... Dick Fisk. Bill Henson. Tuck Johnson. The list goes on... Current: Andrew Stark. If only he escorted, if only...

I have very fond memories of @Juan Vancouver's nips. https://rentmen.com/JuanBruno

About 18months ago, I made a series of changes that let to me dropping 80 pounds in about 10 months and, though I've hit a plateau, I've been able to maintain the weight (within about a 5lb window). I'd like to trim maybe another 10/15/20 pounds but I'm not too worried about it. We'll see how the next year goes. I'm in my mid40s and have a full life. I enjoy my demanding job for which I travel a lot. I love to eat. None of that has changed. What has changed is that I prioritize exercise (especially when I travel) and I do everything I can to eat sensibly, even when I'd rather just eat whatever/whenever. Before 18months ago, I had lost and gained back the same 40lbs (usually with a few extra) several times. Each time, I monitored my food (using weightwatchers) and upped my activity level (usually by walking more and using cardio equipment). But I couldn't maintain the discipline and, when things got stressful, I started eating whatever/whenever and the weight came back. I had spent most of my life as a chubby person and had always experienced the gym as a stressful, unsafe, shaming place. What's been different this time is that I started learning how to do strength training (with a trainer) 5-6 days a week IN ADDITION TO monitoring my food and upping my activity. This three-pronged approach (calorie-counting, hitting a "step" target, and 1 hour of vigorous/rigorous activity EVERY DAY) has been a life- and body-changer. Even as my weight has plateaued, my body has continued to change and, while it's nowhere near being pretty (and lots of squishy areas persist), it's been gratifying to feel things firm up. I'm not sure "how I did it" but this is how I answer when people ask: I use one of those calorie-counting apps (FitnessPal, LoseIt, etc) to log my daily meals, which are mostly whole foods (avoiding processed, packaged or pre-prepared food to the extent that I can). I stopped using weightwatchers and am really glad I did. I use one of those wristband step monitors (FitBit, Jawbone, etc) to log my steps, aiming for 13k per day. I schedule training appointments at my gym or a nearby studio (OrangeTheory, BarrysBootcamp, etc) every day. And I GO. I do all of the above EVEN/ESPECIALLY when I'm busy or traveling. Everyone asks if I "feel" better. I can never answer. I guess so. I do know I'm happier, mostly I think because I feel less estranged from my body. I also know it's one-day-at-a-time and, though "results" are nice, the actual reward is that I'm glad that fitness is now part of my daily life.

How did you gents approach the "lifestyle expectation" level? "Substantial" and "Negotiable" I suspect I understand but... Minimum? Practical?

No direct experience, but Jared's the gay twin (who does escort work as well). I do have direct experience with Cameron in ATX, who is adorable/delicious/playful. http://www.masseurfinder.com/members/cameronswazo.shtml

I believe this is the Wally you're asking about? http://www.masseurfinder.com/members/wally.shtml (It's always helpful to provide a link to the gent you're looking at.)

What's the tipping protocol in a setting like this?

On the subject of wads of cash: My financial institution runs a cashless office, referring all cash disbursement requests to their ATM. Which is fine by me, I guess. But the ATM leaves me without a ready way to request anything other than a $20. So, my thread-hijacking question is: where can one easily (freely?) exchange a wad of 20s for other denominations? Am I correct in my impression that you must be a customer of a commercial bank to request such a service? [Feel free to PM me, so as to avoid further thread-hijacking, if you like.] And now we return to our regularly-scheduled, on-topic conversation...

But even before the Village People, and well before I had any inkling of why I adored it so, it was this opening credit sequence that truly changed my life... Patrick Duffy as THE MAN FROM ATLANTIS

Mark Spitz. And all five of the "back up" Village People (Cowboy, Construction Worker, Indian, Leather Man, Army/Sailor). don't judge.

A totally different look, I know, but any word on this "Mature Gentleman"? http://austin.backpage.com/MaleEscorts/mature-gentleman-providing-ultimate-pampering-and-more/10256584

Though he didn't make your cut, I've seen Cameron (below) and think he's great. http://www.masseurfinder.com/members/cameronswazo.shtml http://www.manworks.com/Listing.aspx?lid=576755

Also on Friday at Lucky Cheng's (52nd, btwn Bway & 8th)