tristanbaldwin

Hey guys! A number of you touched with your concern about my well-being while over here, and told me to check in when it was feasible. Couldn’t do that directly to you guys, as per the advice of ‘friends from DC’ that are on this forum and work for Uncle Sugar, it was a better idea to bring sterile electronic devices over here. No banking information, no ‘work’ information, and no client contacts stored anywhere. It’s hard to gauge whether that was necessary or not, but it’s always best to err on the side of caution. Ok, a couple quick takeaways, let you all get on with your week. One, I honestly think the shroud of ‘secrecy’ / fear of the Russians getting into your shit is completely dependent on who you are, what your purpose is in Russia. If you’re there for one or two days in St Petersburg on a cruise- you don’t even need a VISA but you’ll be accompanied at practically all times by handlers from the ship. If you have a tourist visa on your own, 15-30 days, I can’t comment on how hard they’ll bird dog you. I received a 3 yr visa with a personal guarantee from local Russians I met, while in Bali. Essentially, if I Fuck up here...they are criminally and financially responsible for me..so I didn’t even get a second glance going through their customs / passport control. There’s literally a field on your passport of THE NAME of who or what entity signed for you, as well as the nature of your visa /how often you have to leave in that 3 yr period(I can only stay up to 180 days continuous, which is 173 days more than I need LOL, ready for Greece or Italy.) So, as it turns out, my host flies drones(non military; though all Russians did/do serve at some point) and did freelance work for the city of Moscow as well as a three letter directorate of the Russian Federation, so apparently his word was gold. Also, because I didn’t know he did that work until I met one of his bosses from work at a hockey game, I’m DOUBLE GLAD I followed the advice to bring sterile stuff, because enough of my stuff was unsecured a large portion of the time. With that being said, Russians are ENAMORED to have American friends and want to show you off to EVERYONE. Almost like a status symbol. They were VERY giving- where it doesn’t matter if they live two families to a house that should be single family; they literally want to buy you meals, etc. For a frame of reference, money wise, by the way, here’s the sad part. Russian friend has a friend who is a police officer in Moscow, makes about 800-1000 dollars per month, essentially. Taxes are low here, only 8-13 percent but salaries are very low. Now, the cost for certain given items is many times higher- an iPhone that would cost 699.00 in the States costs 1599 here. I asked my friend how much his apartment would cost / be worth to buy, and he said 125,000 US. For something that would be 30 or 40k at best in most smaller cities in the US. (Even though Moscow is a bigger city 12M people, bigger than NYC population wise unless you include all the suburban boroughs), we are so far from downtown Moscow that I would consider myself in like a Newark or a Stamford CT, kinda. The real estate values are so over inflated it’s not even funny, but the cost of food and drink is comparatively low. The Metro is SUPER FAST, efficient, and CLEAN. Comparable to DC’s in my opinion and set up similar to London’s with outside veins coming in, and two circle rings running wide and then wider around the city’s heart. However, here’s the funny part. Rather than taking metro to a train to get to this air show yesterday(44 Miles away from the apartment; clear across Moscow), which would take 1 hr 30 mins to 2 hrs, instead if you OWN a car it’s a status symbol thing....you drive it, and moscow traffic is HORRENDOUS. Worse than NYC or LA...4 hrs 31 mins to this event. A trial in patience. There are clearly gay bars in Moscow, we’ve walked past them(I’m here with a ‘straight’ couple though I have my wonders about their curiosities, you’d think I’d have a radar for this by now..), and there’s no persecution. I just think the government here frowns on celebrities musicians etc ENCOURAGING IT....because they still have a stalwart rough conservative church system here...and with freedom to choose sexual orientation goes a lot more free thinking PERIOD. Leaving the air show yesterday, there wasn’t any fights....yet the RIOT POLICE with shields and batons came out and stopped the crowd for 10 minutes before heading to their cars. Just so certain people could leave first- oligarchs VIPS etc. It’s one thing to have barriers but another to be looking across a clear plastic shield at a 19 year old army cadet with a club in his hand. And where there VIPs were leaving from this crowd wouldn’t even affect...so it’s kind like they kept us there because they could / to remind you / show of force. Here, you follow the rules. You attack police here, you’re pretty much done. Anyhow....I should probably wrap this one up and get back to it...and maybe actually respond to some of the work emails in the box for other areas....for the other escorts out there; no real volume or pings on Mykonos, I’d skip that / not plan on it for work...and Rome had a decent amount but the hotel / housing situation can be tricky. I’m lucky to have an AIRBNB situation vetted by a client of mine that told me how I could get away with it tactfully...will respond more later. Be well, all!

Omg! Haven’t talked to you in forever! Regrettably, if you put me to the question- I wouldn’t remember how to tie a bow tie anymore! Your lesson was lost on a bad pupil! In addition, owe you big time for helping me with that rash(no, for anyone else reading; not a sexual thing- an irritation that EVERY doctor misjudged; the pred pack worked. Treated it as a burn- worked!) Owe ya!!

Hey- Have had a sticky note on my desk for the longest time to make this comment. One of my longest standing clients(10 years), has seen the gentlemen above- and he’s seen a TON of people. Every other week, typically, someone’s on his plate. Doesn’t have an account here; married and discrete- but a solid guy that I’d consider the word of as Gold. He crossed paths with these three over the past year, and had awesome things to say about all of them. Just thought I’d pay it forward; that honest guys get some lip service.

Holy Fuck did I just jerk off to you writing this. I mean it. And not a small load either. @Mocha , I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand times- you’ve got enough looks to carry you but the minute you engage in conversations like this you need to bury your head in the sand like an Ostrich @ArVaGuy - You Nailed it. It’s not about whether it’s 1000 or 100 or 40 dollars...You do NOT BLACKMAIL or EXTORT clients. PS @Mocha again- does Colorado have a good State assisted Medicare / Insurance program? If I let you use my address in Connecticut, where we have HUSKY care, which is PHENOMENAL....will you get fucking help? I can’t believe I’m reading some of this shit; this is the reason guys don’t wanna hire PERIOD- because of blowback.

Omg im dying at that, R...

“What is this ‘Priceline’ thing you speak of? Is it new? . You mean there’s deep discounted hotels out there you just have to COMMIT EARLY? And follow through? Alien language. Ill just leave my opinion short and sweet here: there’s absolutely no reason to conceal the name of the hotel until Day of appointment, as the client deserves the opportunity to consider travel time, parking rates, SAFETY of the area etc before coming there. You can still protect yourself by not giving out the room number until just before. This is an industry / game that requires trust. The more you extend the more you’ll receive. This ‘Secret squirrel’ concealing information from clients is for amateurs. Lest you forget; the average client has more to lose than you do, young grasshopper.

Thank you all for your birthday wishes...! Means so much to me that A) You’d remember, and B) You’d take the time to find all these cutesy memes to send to me! Blessings back at each and everyone of you- and for those of you headed to Palm Springs..see you soon!

Typically; while on Parole- you can’t leave the state as easily...it’s not like they have your ID flagged and you can get jammed going through TSA...but unfortunately if you do get caught; even while not committing a crime...it can be considered a violation of parole. Thus, if he’s returning to it and intends to do it in different states...needs to use fake pics, maybe operate as ‘D.A,’ or something tongue in cheek, or stick to regulars. I used to vouch for him regularly to people- so I’m kinda split on this. I really liked him as a person; but I think that city eats people and changes them...and some of the people he no showed had spent considerable $ to fly there and get hotels were clients/friends of mine so I feely partly responsible. Really do hope he turns it around; swear to god if you knew him in Begining he was down to earth soldier boy fresh out of 10th Mtn. Division; tough as nails and grounded. ? for him. TB (Shows Edited* this because I spelled ‘hope’, ‘help’ accidentally, final paragraph)

“Sent here to destroy all other escorts” was his opening line on his ad; (since changed). For the guys that like straight guys that flex and pose; that’s his forte I guess. However, he burned a 70 year old Man I know and see regularly in Florida(vanilla with relatively low expectations; but gee whiz, SOME participation would be nice). When clients come away from sessions literally questioning whether they ever wanna do this again with ANYONE let alone just that escort; that’s when I have a big problem with it. TB

I’ll weigh in here on something. Few years ago, without putting too much of his business out there...A big named escort from Boston had a brush with the law completely non escort related; body building related. As a result of their grab- they had his phones, computers all that- but they didn’t give TWO shits about chasing this down. They had it on a silver platter- saw the big picture....but they didn’t care! Bigger fish to fry! Police Didn’t act on setting up a single client, nor flipping any additional crap on him, even misdemeanors just to pile it on. They were there for the juice, and they left it at that. And to his credit, he could have set up people above him, below him, and clients to probably spring himself or reduce charges but instead he kept quiet and did the right thing. Took a pretty raw/harsh deal to, but he’ll get spoken of positively till the day he dies for his honesty / loyalty at least! But again, circling back- I wouldn’t panic. Completely unrelated to you- what state, someone asked too- unless it TN or AL or some bored Bible Belt state...fairly sure it won’t matter.

@LongIslandGuy any shade I threw wasn’t directed at you, trust me. I appreciate your interest and just messaged you my private cell- i Promise you you’ll get a response back on that much faster. You couldn’t control the direction this went...but I thank you for steering it back on course and putting things in perspective.

I actually typed out a more blistering response....and sent it to myself in an email to remind myself of how I previously would have responded to *this*. Now, I’ll simply say the following: Have been concentrating on my body, my family, international travel, and the fall back plans I have for when I choose to stop escorting. I have long said...this isn’t my only iron in the fire. If YOU feel your response or inquiry isn’t gaining traction, don’t worry about losing interest- that’s your right to do so. Business is exactly where it needs to be for me; I don’t stuff unnecessary appointments in...I take care of the guys I DO see and balance it with my other work, family, etc. Spend hours a day just shooting the shit with clients I have that I might not be seeing for months- because preserving the type of relationship / friendship I have with them is more important than chasing *new money.*. Keep posting whatever you care too, the SMILE FACTORY is still open for business and working three shifts over here! ????

By commenting, it’ll keep this thread near the top, where it rightfully belongs. Many of you knew him...were fortunate to know him, and were brightened by his presence. A kind man...whose intelligence and experiences enriched all those he care across. TravelerNorth, our friend..colleague..and mentor, passed painlessly yesterday in Amherst NY. Joseph(last name kept discrete) was truly something special. Previously married to a woman; he never once ventured into this arena until she was passed, out of respect for her. Afterwards, he began a second life...one that he didn’t regret until his passing day. As one who was enriched not just monetarily by his presence...but more so experience wise and his knowledge / thirst for travel...he will be missed. Let us please set an empty place setting in Palm Springs this year in his memory, and in Jack Hammers; or anyone else that we may have lost along the way. With love, Jordan(“Tristan Baldwin”)

Couldn’t find that exact video...could you direct link it in here? Just tried searching through but not seeing him...

(Sorry for deleting the comments; just not something I/we widely publicized LOL)

Whoops I thought this was a private conversation...didn’t realize it was a thread post!

This one didn't seem to have anything 'Ramada' ish about it...it was 4 stars, and walking distance to Tawan 556...or whatever the muscle bar that you recommended to AzDr and I...

I escorted at the Tawana Bangkok...awesome breakfast included...was like 60-80 US a night and within CLOSE walking distance of the gay bars.

If he's only escorting intermittently, perhaps a small website like that would work...but if you're touring, looking for decent volume...or want to remain relevant...Rentmen is the only choice. I wish they still employed my friend Rick; was a bad call on their part to distance themselves from North American employees...and from what I hear their customer service is going downhill...but they've still been overwhelmingly the biggest game in town.

I didn't do a TON of anabolic steroids back in my heydey; but I did just enough that it probably permanently lowered by natural count(coupled with my increasing age into the 30's)...that my count was low enough to warrant Testosterone Replacement Therapy. 1 shot a week, 200 mg strength....and man. What a difference it is. Energy wise, vitality wise, sexual wise. Your only mistake with TRT is waiting even ONE SECOND LONGER to research, before going to your doctor to get it. Your keys should already be in your hand. YOLO.

Yooper- great to hear from you on these boards again; and was truly appreciative of your text the other day. PLEASE continue to show face; as we missed you at this years' Palm Springs gathering! It's safe to say you were someone everyone was fond of, the year before! Thanks again for dropping in! <3

You’re right. Nothing helps me wake up with a smile on my face like caffeine, sex, cardio, and cunty, unsupported comments from anonymous people online, in exactly that order.

Just want to make sure I follow this thought process correctly...I can be a little slow in the mornings before caffeine and cardio. An inability to communicate to your liking at times because I focus on existing clients, family and another income stream...is a BAD move? FYI, before you slam someone unnecessarily in this section(I don’t know what prompted you, as this was a thread of positivity), you might want to fact check. Never have been to Sydney...advertised for three days there years ago before it was determined I cannot gain entry to the country with a long form visa. Not worth the hassle. Gotta tell you, your argument doesn’t hold water here, saying that I don’t communicate or that I’m a joke. There’s a different forum member from your same country who’s commented on this very thread, that I’ve only met once....yet talk with on the regular. No business involved. Communication to me is with what my gut tells me...and if my gut tells me spend X time talking with these certain clients even though it’s not about $ or sessions, versus only concentrating on money / work calls...then guess what, I’m gonna go with it. And at the end of the day, I’ll be a ‘joke’ to you for it...but my friend, I’ll be rich. KARMA rich, the only type that matters. Peace from the Midwest! (Hadn’t expected to wake up to this one! )

I’ve stood in boxer shorts on my back deck cooking for @whipped guy before. The meal plan is this: the money from this industry may be great, but having the situation mirror a friendship more than business is far better. So very many of you have cooked for me.... @Traveler North ’s legendary meatballs for instance... @Epigonos prime rib’s...that why wouldn’t an escort want to return the favor whenever he could? I’m just not always home to be in control of my own surrorundings/kitchen. The fact is, the little things that we do for one another are more important then the sex, or how each of us might look. And when you take an act that is borderline illegal...right on the fringes of society...and true friendships come out of it...that’s what makes this great. But...for the record...the Tristan Baldwin meal plan is food at a homeless shelter compared to @Epigonos masterpieces. You at the forum gatherings(which I can’t wait for next year’s, by the way...I’m coming out for the whole weekend this time), haven’t even gotten a taste of what he really can do. ‘Cook for 60-Don’ is different then ‘Intimate Cook for 2-Don’. Night night y’all! Can’t wait to be back West!

He’s stunning and owes a certain someone a meal..