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I have a winter trip to Finland in March where I’ll be chasing the Northern Lights far north near the arctic circle. May have to check a bag for the bulky clothes!

I’ve got very good at making carry-on bags work for me. Haven’t check a bag in a couple years. Recent years: Greece, Egypt, Asia, London, it’s all a mindset how much you really need to take.

The more pages/replies to this thread I read…the more and more I’m convinced this such a subjective topic.

Similar…a friend I had played and jerked off with wanted to give me a blow job. He put my cock in his mouth and he blew on it! When it was my turn somehow (and it was the first cock in my mouth) some natural instinct kicked in and he loved it 🤣

I just watched it on Hulu (thanks @samhexum) and I really liked it.

Ha! LOVED it, as a matter of fact got me into a Peter Heller “rut”. I read about 4-5 more of his books after finishing The River. Many thanks @Rod Hagen another great choice. So far you’re batting a 1000 in recommends I like.

Facts! Thank you.

Moderator Note: while it’s easy to veer into politics here, let’s not. There’s plenty of good discussion to be had on the topic, without pointing out political subject. Please stay on topic.

I go out of my way to avoid situations like this. I would not meet him. I never want to find out what happens:

Chat GPT says: In 1924, wealth was concentrated among industrialists, financiers, and entrepreneurs. While exact rankings aren’t readily available, here are ten individuals often cited as some of the wealthiest people of that era, based on their industries and influence: 1. John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937) • Industry: Oil (Standard Oil) • Estimated Net Worth: $1 billion in 1924 ($17 billion today, inflation-adjusted) • Rockefeller was the world’s first billionaire and remained the wealthiest person for much of the early 20th century. 2. Andrew Mellon (1855–1937) • Industry: Banking, Aluminum (Alcoa), Oil (Gulf Oil) • Position: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury at the time • Mellon was one of the wealthiest financiers and played a significant role in the U.S. economy. 3. Henry Ford (1863–1947) • Industry: Automotive (Ford Motor Company) • Estimated Net Worth: ~$1.2 billion in 1924 • Ford revolutionized manufacturing and made automobiles affordable for the masses. 4. William Randolph Hearst (1863–1951) • Industry: Publishing • Net Worth: Significant holdings in newspapers and media • Hearst built a massive media empire and influenced public opinion. 5. J.P. Morgan Jr. (1867–1943) • Industry: Banking (J.P. Morgan & Co.) • Net Worth: Controlled vast financial assets • Morgan managed the powerful banking empire started by his father, J.P. Morgan Sr. 6. Charles M. Schwab (1862–1939) • Industry: Steel (Bethlehem Steel) • Net Worth: Significant wealth from steel production • Schwab played a major role in making steel a key industry in the U.S. 7. Pierre S. du Pont (1870–1954) • Industry: Chemicals (DuPont), Automotive (General Motors) • Net Worth: Extensive industrial wealth • Du Pont helped transform his family’s chemical business into an industrial powerhouse. 8. Andrew Carnegie (1835–1919) (Posthumous Wealth) • Industry: Steel (Carnegie Steel Company) • Net Worth: Vast charitable trust established after selling his company • Though he passed away in 1919, Carnegie’s wealth was still influential through his foundations. 9. Marshall Field (1834–1906) (Posthumous Wealth) • Industry: Retail (Marshall Field’s department stores) • Net Worth: His estate and retail empire continued to generate significant wealth. 10. George Eastman (1854–1932) • Industry: Photography (Kodak) • Net Worth: Major wealth from the camera and film industry • Eastman popularized photography and made it accessible to everyday people. While historical records vary, these individuals represent some of the wealthiest figures of the 1920s, thanks to their influence on key industries.

I’m not sure names are necessary, to answer the question the OP presented to us?

Check out this thread I started a couple years ago before my Egypt trip. Some good thoughts and a couple good warnings in the thread. DM me with any specific questions.

I was pleasantly surprised in London about a year ago…virtually every pub had a non-alcoholic beer on tap! Enjoyed the camaraderie of the shoulder-to-shoulder good times in a pub, with no alcohol!

Jail time is a possibility, as well as other B&P code violations. What is the penalty for violating the protections? A violation of Section 396 protections is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not exceeding one year, by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment. Pen. Code § 396 (h). A violation of these protections also constitutes an unlawful business practice and an act of unfair competition within the meaning of Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code. The remedies and penalties provided by this section are cumulative to each other, the remedies under Section 17200 of the Business and Professions Code, and the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this state. Pen. Code § 396 (i).

California actually has some pretty specific legislation/law trying to stop gouging. In the link below click on “What are the Price Gouging Protections Under California Law?” and you’ll see specific price increases deemed illegal. State/County DA’s have been all over the news conferences on this topic. Price Gouging | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services WWW.CALOES.CA.GOV

We have a thread with many photos right here on COM: https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/156948-bush/

I haven’t seen or tried “Fancy Like” but I’m major fan of Athletic IPA (non-alcoholic)

Anyone watch “The Boyz” on Amazon?

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California Insurance Commissioner trying to help with the cancellations, I’m skeptical but hopeful. California insurance commissioner issues 1-year moratorium to protect Southern California homeowners WWW.CBSNEWS.COM The California insurance commissioner issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on non-renewals and cancellations to protect Southern California residents...

The first overnight of the Pacific Palisades Fire, there were no aircraft in the air, fixed or rotary wing. The winds were too strong at 80MPH +. When daylight broke they did resume flight operations. They used both sea water, and reservoir water. Fire trucks were using home pool water where possible.

In Pacific Palisades, much of the local water supply comes from large storage tanks up on hills. Gravity provides the water pressure. The tanks got drained faster than new water could get pumped uphill because of all the hydrants getting used. This is also why there is a “boil water” or use bottled water in the area…back pressure could be putting “bad” water into the system. There just simply isn’t enough water pressure to maintain the water for this kind of event, maybe that will change. The winds are the demon in this situation more than enough water.

I’m south of the fire(s), getting a lot of smoke and ash but I’m safe. I have 3 friends who have lost their homes in two of the fires, many more friends on mandatory evacuations. I’ve never seen it so devastating, never seen the Santa Ana winds so violent (and I’m a weather geek). Have a family member with me for this weekend who was fire safe, but the air quality/smoke was too much for them.

Why not both? 😉

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