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I had never heard of the guy, but I started to watch the show. It's far-fetched as all hell, but everyone is trying to keep the production quality up. I love the anti-bully hero types. The younger photos of the guy are amazing. He's way too big now for my liking.

Men no longer allowed to be pigs in public, not a bad thing.

Yes, one can text on my flip phone. I was shown once how to do it, and I nearly threw the phone in the street. My fingers and small keys don't work. My flip phone service is surprisingly good. I fear switching providers. I also don't want to lose all my built up credits.

WTF was Episode 2? Very strange and empty. Timothy Ratliff is a wealthy businessman, and he doesn't already have a lawyer? The brother's naked ass, was that a stunt double or does Patrick need some bleaching? The dinner with "Gary," holy shit. Surgery without anesthesia would be more comfortable. Who didn't love Patrick's massage erection scene?

I did not like his face, or his fake blonde hair. I agree. In a relationship that requires, actually demands trust, there is no room for one indiscretion. When it comes to money-for-service transactions, don't ever think it's OK to fuck a customer. If you fuck one customer, the stink of that will last and follow you forever, no matter how many times a name changes. That is the way it should be in business.

Many straight guys are very cool to be around, especially in a city like NY. I've always had cool straight friends, going back to my teen years. Beginning with puberty, I've been lucky to experience curious straight guys, with lots of fond sexual exploration memories. They may not want to kiss, but they're happy to let you give a great BJ. A lot of women don't enjoy giving a man oral. Many women will not rim ass. It is so fun to do these things to an inexperienced straight guy, who can't easily experience these sensations anywhere else.

I've always been a face guy. Boy has my face changed through the years. Thankfully, I'm OK at looking old. If only I could afford Botox. Dancing used to be a hobby. Almost every guy I've been with wanted me to bottom. The ass is gone now, however, the hole is clean, shaven and much easier to reach. I've learned to keep my skin soft, moisturized, and smelling kiss-able.

I no longer have expectations. I'm at the age when you learn to expect "no thanks," and everything else becomes a surprise. A lot of younger guys don't want to deal with old men on a budget. The reality is not fun for me, but I get it. There was a time in my bathhouse days when I ignored older men. I've learned to send photos. If one can accept the visuals, and respect the gesture, then we move on to price. I wish I didn't have to negotiate, but it is what it is. Luckily for me, I've always found someone willing to accommodate. For whatever reason, I can still catch a straight guy with an open mind, and talk him into reducing his price. If you have talent for pleasing another man, I can still be a good, loyal customer. If I found the right guy, I would deny myself some other small pleasure to make the service work within my budget.

I watched Trial by Fire the other night on Netflix. I had not heard of this 2018 movie. Another true story, starring sexy Jack O'Connell and Laura Dern. Initially, Jack O'Connell's character is a bit ugly, but after he is incarcerated, he transforms. I always like Laura Dern's work. Jack O'Connell does a nude scene in bed, and you almost catch his dangling junk while he's on his knees. He is an actor who doesn't seem to mind going nude. I didn't know him, but he has a bit of experience taking off his clothes in film. Edward Zwick directed, and I always thought he was an amazing talent. Some critics were hard on the film. Not sure why. I found the story quite compelling, and very, very sad. It looks like an innocent man endured the death penalty in Texas. I'm quite sure he wasn't the first and won't be the last.

The sound of Americans laughing is deafening.

Better not upgrade your equipment. iTunes was finally discontinued for new Mac computers in 2019. iTunes only works now with older Operating Systems. My former Apple machines died, and I was more-or-less forced to upgrade. There went iTunes. There went the iPod. There went all the music I purchased on iTunes. There went all the days and hours I spent making Playlists. Apple ruined my music hobby, which I treasured. Now I hate Apple. (The hate has been developing for a very long time.) Some guys here love to praise the merits of modernity and new tech. I was there once. After you get beat down by expensive tech changes, and you begin to lose a lot of meaningful stuff, after spending lots of money and time, the attitude can change. I no longer want to be owned by a tech company. I want to give as little money and time to them as possible. I know it may be difficult moving forward, but my hate fuels my determination. I'm sorry if folks think this thread went off-topic, but, with talking about texting, it all seems quite relevant to me.

Maturity in a man can be a wonderful thing. The youth often have to be excused, because they're too young to know better.

This is so true. I have learned the hard way, at a certain point in life, it's not worth thinking too much about your looks or the sex you're not getting. Good health is far more important than worrying about who is not attracted to you.

Thanks for the head's up.

I do hate that Apple killed iTunes, and the iPod. Dealing with music sucks now.

I've never needed to order an Uber. I thought the gays banned Uber? All is forgiven now? LOL. Can't afford those rides. Can no longer afford NYC taxis. The ever-rising maintenance payment on the co-op is killing me. Like I said, I'm not a phone guy. My flip-phone works for emergencies. I'm glad every guy has his face in a phone. It gives me chance to stare longer without anyone noticing.

I had instant like for his body. But what a great opportunity to go all in. It seems a pity to me that there aren't many likeable people in this series. I don't have much experience with high-end resorts, but if this is any indication of what the customers are like, I'll pass. +1 That is exactly what I thought. Brother watching naked brother exit from bed, talking about masturbation? Good grief. None of my siblings ever saw me naked. But my siblings don't look like Patrick Schwarzenegger. Her spirit is definitely missing. What powerful value she brought to this series. Thought the same thing. Not everyday we get to see this. Hope it continues. I was sharing this opinion, but I prefer to wait and see. Thanks for the link. Not heavily groomed. I would do him. I felt the same. LOL. As insane as that is, I hope it's true. I could use a little bit of wacko-crazy in my TV this winter. It'll drive Maria's family absolutely crazy.

I know several "family plan" users that are paying over $400 a month. I was not exaggerating. On a seriously fixed income, why would I want to pay $60 a month for something I don't need? I suppose I could find a refurbished, older iPhone model for under $100. I have no interest in learning a new OS, or losing compatibility with my computer, if that's even relevant. I disagree with that. Because the masses are addicted. Governments and businesses didn't have much choice. Well, that list of "many things" hasn't knocked me down yet. I'm fully aware of the conveniences and the clever apps. I'm not anti-tech. In the early 90's, I was one of the first in my circle to own the Nokia 2110, and also the first to use PalmPilot. When I eventually switched my tech to the Apple iMac G3 "gumdrop," my feeling about these gadgets began to change. I no longer play Apple's game. They got enough money from me when I had money. I suppose the day will come when flip-phones will no longer be manufactured, then I will have no choice. Maybe then the iPhone will be available with pre-pay, since I absolutely do not want a monthly plan.

Thank you for that clarification. I think I only saw one ad for an SNL Anniversary event on Peacock. My Amazon Firestick had a constant ad for it, and it said, "Sunday night LIVE at 8 PM." I had no knowledge of there being two shows. Since I have Peacock, I'll look for the other show. I recently spoke to a friend who said the same thing. I did not know my friend was a life-long fan. He never mentioned her.

The question isn't necessarily about "answering" a ringing phone, it's about returning or acknowledging a customer's contact. At least that's how I see it. I find it hard to believe that anyone would expect a busy massage therapist, a doctor, a hairdresser, or a nail salon technician to readily be available to take calls while they are working on customers. However, I do have to laugh when I read about guys here who go to the HE types and complain they were on their cell phones during the service. Millions of Americans do not have $400 for an emergency, probably because they are paying $400 a month for their smartphone bill, and they are addicted. They complain about $7 eggs but cannot give up their phone addiction. My days of caring about modernity are gone, except when it comes to my health care. I recently had a stand-up MRI, and I was thrilled by the ease of service. I ended my Cable TV service during Covid, and I thought that would surely be the end for me. It wasn't. Apart from my age and my health concerns, I've never been happier. My flip-phone service only costs me $100 a year. Considering I rarely use it, or remember to turn it on, I still think I'm overpaying for a cell phone. LOL.

I'll own the shame. However, that song, Heaven is a Place on Earth, is way too pop-y for me, and the music video is terrible. She looks like she's trying to scratch a genital itch against a wall, and her voice sounds nothing in comparison to how she sounded last night, singing that haunting ballad with acoustic guitar and gorgeous violins.

I thought the show was supposed to go live at 8pm on Sunday (yesterday), so I was surprised that on Peacock, at 7:50 pm, it was there, and the fast-forward worked. Jimmy Fallon kept saying it was Valentine's Day, and that was the 14th, so I was a bit confused. Discovering that fast-forward worked was a godsend. Several of the musical acts were not my thing, and the show is 3 hours.

I don't mean to be rude, but this is the worst concept I've read on this thread. It's also extremely false and misguided. Communicating with a potential new customer is often the best way to build a relationship. It may be the only chance you get. Compatibility is at the very core of building relationships. In any service business, but especially the more intimate ones, building a relationship should be a primary goal. The very best customer is the one who wishes to return for the service over and over again. It takes time to build relationships. There are data analysts who specialize in determining how long it takes to accomplish solid goals in business. Only a fool, or an uneducated business person, would call that time "wasted." Not every customer will be golden. Not every catch will become your favorite. Not every text, phone call, or email will produce a paying client. If your goal is to make money in a service business, then you need to study the fundamentals of business, and not take wacky advice from strangers on the internet.

I had a friend tell me no one cares about SNL anymore. He said comedy is dead. Cancelled. Jimmy Fallon kept making reference during the show to the "four people" watching on Peacock. I happened to be one of the four. I haven't watched SNL in years, but I thought this might be fun. Sadly, I didn't know most of the musical guests, and rock'n'roll isn't really my thing. I thought there might be more comedy, but the only thing that made me laugh out loud was the sketch with Will Farrell and Ana Gasteyer, playing music teachers. Very funny. I wasn't familiar with Belinda Carlisle, but she totally impressed. Not sure what to say about Cher. The shocked faces on the crowd were quite interesting to observe. I guess it's true, Meryl Streep and Martin Short are a thing? Did anyone else watch?

Sadly, I spent too many years in a NYC corporate environment, playing the dutiful team player and faking my teamsmanship all the way. After decades of this self-inflicted torture, exercised by me to simply make wealthy people wealthier, I can no longer bite my tongue or clench my sphincter tightly, holding back the vile dysentery that comes from an asshole idea, or just an asshole being an asshole. But I do enjoy earnest men. I have enjoyed much of the change. If one needs a smartphone in order to survive these days, then my days may be numbered, since I can't afford the $1000 phone or the monthly bill that comes with it. My days may be numbered anyway, given my age. So fuck it. LOL. I enjoy looking at other people's photos. My mother was a photographer. 99.9% of the times, when someone offers their smartphone to show me photos, they force me to stand there and wait, and wait, and wait. They can never seem to find the photos they wanted to show me, and eventually give up. No thank you. Wise words. Thank goodness there are still good guys out there. I haven't found my newest star angel yet, but I keep looking. That is why I am here. I enjoy the bonding aspect of good massage work. A great massage requires an exchange of energies, especially when the massage elevates to something more sensual. I adore a man who takes this work seriously. I no longer bother with the others.