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It's funny how, back in the day, it was relatively easy to run into celebs. Seems much less common today...although I have seen them frequently on the LAX-JFK flights...but not for sex. Was your encounter in Canada?

I have to be honest, I don't exactly remember if they were naked or not. I'm thinking not naked though as they would presumably need immediate access to their guns if something were to happen.

My own encounter was not with a big celeb but he was a known TV fixture in the UK nonetheless. I worked for a British company in the 90's and traveled to the UK 5-6 times a year for more than 10 years. My business destination was not in London but I would spend my weekends in London and I would often stay in the Kensington area. There was a gym in the area that several of the area hotels had a discount at so I used to go there. I did workout, but my main interest was cruising in the sauna and steam rooms. It was not a gay establishment...rather a pretty well-equipped gym (for UK gyms in the 90's) serving the Kensington community. One Saturday afternoon, I was floating between the sauna, steam room, and showers of the wet area when this massive bodybuilder appeared and went into the sauna. He was huge. Not common in the UK in those times. I of course followed him into the sauna. There was no-one else around which was a lucky thing. Long story short....I ended up sucking him off in the sauna. It was wonderful as he had a beautiful huge cock and he was so masculine. Only interested in getting head. Interestingly, at the end of it all, he said something along the lines of: "we're both gonna forget this ever happened". I answered "no problem". I thought it was a strange comment given that no-one else saw us. Only he and I knew it had happened and I had no idea who he was. Anyway, his comment intrigued me even more. Mr huge bodybuilder changed and left the facility after the BJ. I hung around for another hour or so. When I left, I asked the girl at the front desk who the huge bodybuilder was. She answered that he was one of the gladiators from the UK Gladiator show. Sure enough, the next time I saw the Gladiators show in the UK, I recognized him immediately. I won't reveal which one it was but, as far as I know, he lives a completely straight lifestyle. This occurred in the 90's although I do not know which year. Beyond that, another celeb story was told to me by others so I was not personally involved but it is interesting nevertheless. In 1979, the touring company of the musical "On the 20th Century" had a six-week stint at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. The cast included Rock Hudson and Imogene Coca. Those were the days when touring shows still included known stars. Very rare today. The show got lousy reviews and didn't last past subsequent appearances in Chicago and Los Angeles AFAIK. Anyhow, at the time I worked in one of the offices at the new Renaissance Center complex in downtown Detroit. The centerpiece of the complex was the Detroit Plaza Hotel (some 90 stories....now a Marriott). I belonged to the health club facility at the hotel and would go there frequently in the afternoon after work. It seems that Rock Hudson was staying at the hotel during his time in Detroit (I don't know if the entire cast of the show stayed there). Anyway, I was told by several of the other gay guys that frequented the health club that Rock would sometimes appear in the steam room in early/mid afternoon and sometimes "play" around. I never saw him there but when I would get there at 5:00pm, he was probably getting ready to head to the theatre for the 7:30pm curtain time. Interesting tidbit. A quick third story that did not involve sex but just nudity. In 1980, the Republican Party held it's convention in Detroit. Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush stayed at the Detroit Plaza Hotel where I frequented the health club. One afternoon that summer, I opened the shower curtain to exit the health club shower when, to my astonishment, George Herbert Walker Bush was standing in front of me butt-naked with a secret service guy on either side of him. He asked me: "Are you finished?". I answered "Yes I am" and I proceeded into the the changing room. I don't remember anything about him...but I do remember the secret service guys were very hot!! All good fun that I'll remember forever.

I've been watching each night since Tuesday...at least for a little while. Friday was the busiest night as far as number of dancers goes. Most the guys were returning former dancers (Jay, Pauly, Adrian, Marco, Kyle, Frank, Zach, Ronny) plus a few mostly forgettable new guys. Most of the returning dancers are not in as good of shape as before...which is understandable. Gyms were closed for many months. Alex the bartender is back but the rest of the bartenders I saw seemed new to me. Former dancer Tommy seems to be the new manager. He was there each night but didn't dance. It was hard to tell how busy the bar was as the camera didn't pan around the room whilst I was watching. I'm sure it will take a few weeks for them to get back into the groove. If I was in Canada, I would definitely plan on going.

It would be a firm "no" from me.

Current border restrictions extended until July 21. I'm still hoping for some loosening on the rules for US passport holders getting into Canada. Maybe late July/early August. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/06/18/us-canada-border-restrictions-extended/7745459002/

Awesome. Have fun when you go😀.

I agree. The border re-opening will be a slow process. I don't blame Canada for wanting to be cautious. Relative to the US, it handled the COVID situation much better during 2020. With the exception of amping up the development of vaccines, the US management of the pandemic was awful in 2020. Thankfully the person largely responsible for that is no longer in office. I have maintained for months that the re-opening will occur in the July - September timeframe. Do you feel that is too optimistic?

I'm currently at a Marriott in the Detroit area. Pen and paper back on the desk. TV remote not wrapped in plastic. Bible and The Book of Mormon are in their designated spot. Things seem to be getting back to normal. As an aside, the hotel is buzzing with people. I spoke with the restaurant manager at breakfast this morning. She said they have been busy all week and will be through the weekend (she said they have two weddings!). Another Marriott in the area was sold-out yesterday and today which is why I am at this one. It seems business people are back on the road.

Correct. The initial loosening of rules is for fully vaccinated Canadians that travel abroad. They no longer need to quarantine for 14 days upon returning to Canada. As far as opening the US/Canada border to tourists/business visitors going in either direction, nothing meaningful will happen until July or afterward IMHO. We will probably know more on the timing within 7-10 days.

I agree. I'd really be surprised if the border were to re-open to tourist travel this month. I'm still predicting sometime in the July to September timeframe.

Disappointing to hear that SR's is not improving now that things are re-opening. IMHO, SR's was already in serious decline for several years prior to the pandemic. My last visit was in January or February of 2019 I believe. It was a Friday or Saturday. Lot's of dancers but of very average quality. There was one hot dancer there but he was so stoned he was passed out on one of the sofas in the VIP area. I vowed not to return to SR's until hearing things had improved substantially. It sounds like that hasn't happened yet. Too bad. For me, rule number 1 in having a successful strip club is you have to have quality talent. None of the rest of it matters if you cannot attract the most attractive guys. I wonder why BJ Roosters can do it but SR's can't?

I don't think anyone said what you quoted so the legitimacy of your whole thought process falls apart. But let's pretend someone made the exact statement you quoted. How do you go from that to claiming the person is exhibiting self-loathing? That is a huge leap IMHO. People have opinions. You can agree or not. That is fine. I personally believe most gay men are less masculine than straight guys. It is my opinion and I believe it to be true. You can agree or not. I really don't care. You are allowed to believe what you choose.

Thanks for that. Yes I'm sure commuters are beside themselves with frustration.

As usual, you're such a shining example of how to serve your city/state/country 🙄. *Admin Note: Attack the issue not the person.

Similar for me. I've been called for jury duty many (6-7) times in multiple states (Michigan, Florida, Texas) but have never been selected for a jury. Just lots of sitting around. I don't mind it as I see it as my civic duty.

I heard that there was a problem with a damaged bridge heading to Montreal. How long will the repairs take? Weeks? Months? Years? I usually fly to Montreal from Michigan but I occasionally drive. I'll need to take into consideration the damaged bridge next time I'm thinking about driving...when the border reopens.

Awesome work boys! Congratulation and thank you!!

Montreal bars to be allowed to open indoors starting Jun 14th. https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-to-end-curfews-and-open-restaurants-in-late-may-reopen-bars-june-14-1.5433362 Stockbar Facebook page indicates they are now hiring for all positions....so it seems they are gearing up for re-opening. All great news!! Now if the border can re-open in July that would be excellent!!

Thanks C.E.O. Sounds like I might need to make a trip back to Chicago this year. Although, I prefer muscular hunky dancers, I am fine if a bar has a good mix of body types and races such that there is something for everyone. That way, all patrons get something they like to look/play with. Back in the day, "The Shoe" had quite seedy twinks and I didn't find anything to hold my interest. Appreciate the update!

Thanks for the update. It's been some years since I have been to "the horseshoe". I'm curious as to what you thought of the quality of the dancers. Years back many were pretty seedy types and mostly twink and fem. Has that changed? Are there more masculine hunky types there too now? Thanks in advance.

How odd. I just re-read the entire thread and I don't detect a hint of self-loathing from any poster. I note that people have personal preferences, likes, & dislikes. So what? Why are you so offended by this? Why must we all acquiesce to what your vision of masculinity is?

West End theatre slowly re-opening...wonderful! I can't wait to get back over there once we are able as I love doing theatre trips to London. I have cousins in England so I get to kill two birds (theatre & family) with one stone. There is an expectation that Americans may be able to start traveling to the UK again in June or July. Hopefully that will happen as I'd love to go ASAP.

I don't know and the piece quoted above does not give a cause.

I think we're in the same place on how things are evolving. I'm only 10 years behind you in the age range so my 70's aren't that far off. Anyway, back to the thread topic. It's always tragic when one of these young deaths occurs in the porn-related business....whatever the cause.