sam.fitzpatrick

I seem to recall that there was a poll functionality a few years ago, and in the last refresh of it, the ability to create the polls was dropped. @Cooper or @deej - am I recalling correctly?

I agree with you that Guy probably spent more time dedicated to all this than was necessary, probably preventing him from doing other things to keep the site up with current technologies. Interesting thought, but from a client perspective, I sense that the Deli is the lure that brings folks here. It was for me all those years ago.

EDITED: Disregard this post - I found my answer in another thread!

I hadn't tried to log on earlier today, so wasn't aware of the firedrill that happened earlier. Thanks to finding a fast solution.

Thank you for posting this thought @RyanDean. My years of dealing with small businesses thinks that you are onto something here. I do think that a proposal outlining the plans for the site are critical, and not just the technicial and financial side of things. So far, from all of the great offers, I feel there are huge holes to what is being publicly presented as resources to support. Unfortunately, I'm on a contract right now and it will be a few more months before I can return to retirement. Otherwise I would be raising my hand trying to help more. At this time, I'd be willing to review any of the plans the potential next generation is interested in presenting to poke holes in it.

For me it is all about wanting to enjoy it and practice, practice, practice.

And once again West Virginia's lack of an Ivy League school prevents the state from making a "top ten list."

Vanessa Williams (with the obvisious plan that she would introduce me to her ex - Rick Fox.)

Correct according this article in Playbill: Upcoming The Music Man Star Sutton Foster on Producer Scott Rudin 'Stepping Back' | Playbill

Having attended four (or maybe its five) pool parties, I think one of the great things is that since there are no photos, the cell phones are not seen and the guests are actually talking to each other. The only time I saw phones out was for individuals to exchange contact info.

Thank you for joining us this weekend. I enjoyed our conversation sitting across from you at dinner Sunday evening.

Fortunately, our generous host keeps the pool crystal clean. Being a former lifeguard I cannot be next to a pool without my eyes constantly scanning to ensure safety. When I left there were only four gentlemen in the pool/hot tub and all faces were above water!

Although the proposals recommended for approval by the Board are most always accepted, there are times when a larger vote against a specific board member will result in that Board member 'retiring' the following year rather than seeking to extend his/her tenure the following year. This has been somewhat successful in making sure some boards are moving to a more diverse board. Equally effectively in having some of this movement has been individuals attending the annual meetings and asking such questions. Slightly more effective have been shareholder proposals presented that the Board's recommendation to vote against. And in some cases, when a proposal gets near to passing, the next year, a Board will implement some new policies that address the topic of concern, but in a more cost-efficient manner to satisfactorily address the original proposal.

@purplekow - Sorry to disappoint, but no debauchery occurred at the dinner on Saturday evening or at the dinner Sunday night. I'll leave it to others who may have been in a better position (pun intended) to tell the tale of Oliver's 2021 Pool Party. All I will say: a record may have been set for the number of individuals concurrently in the pool.

@mike carey the breakfast conversation at INNDulge this morning wasn’t the same without you.

Just checked in for my flight. I'm ready to head west!

I have a 20-something nephew who is gay. We've never directly discussed being gay, but new knows some of my gay friends and we've discussed some of the bars we've attended without talking about them being gay bars.

Unfortunately, often the best stories are not able to be shared in public in order to protect the guilty. ?

Darn, we will miss you!

@KeepItReal - Congrats. I'm curious, was this a first-time meeting with this companion, or had you previously met?

I will always remember his commitment to keeping this site running. His passion for it provided a venue that reached beyond reviews of escorts and massage therapists, but also a forum for inclusion for those of us that hired (and perhaps those that advertised their services) to know there were more people like us. Guy's commitment to keeping the site running enabled many friendships to be created. RIP Guy.

Thank you @Cooper for keeping us well-informed. I'm sure it is a stress trying to doing all of this from afar.

I would have responded to the first one by telling him there was one more thing you could do for his kidney stone, then insert the catheter. Since he is an addict - no drugs for the procedure!

In all honesty, very little of the conversation is about the "who" that we've hired. In my experience, more time is spent discussing topics that you would find any time new acquaintances are met - - careers, where we live, recommendations for dining, recommendations for bars, sports, music, weather, and the day's headlines. On day two, matters discussed among friends enter the coversation, such as health, politics, and investment strategies. While there are some conversations about sex with other men, they are usually about tips for finding the right escort, going rates, pros and cons of hourly hires vs. overnight vs. traveling with an escort.

Hmmm? Maybe you will have to show me sometime.