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Administrator’s Note: Gentlemen, Let’s stick to the subject of the thread and stop the bickering. Btw, this is my only reminder.

Gentlemen, One topic we discussed during the Fort Lauderdale meeting was to ask, once again, if anyone would be interested in volunteering to become a Moderator. With the new Forums and Guidelines we certainly could use some extra help. If interested submit a message in the Ask The Moderators Forum and we will give you the details.

Administrator’s Suggestion: The Gallery is the place to post these pictures. I see how this thread has evolved.

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Over the past few years many threads have been started on health issues. Most have gotten buried in the Lounge. Those threads are currently being moved into this Forum giving them the attention they deserve. Here you can ask questions and discuss health issues that currently concern us. Please post all health information here. Stay well!

The obvious one would be: RadioRob’sreviews.

Another one: shopping4men.com 🤔

Not sure I should be participating since I’m one of the judges but I read @Charlie’s reply and I agree with his advice. Here’s my entry. menbehinddoors.

Administrator’s Message: Gentlemen, I just removed 2 messages that violate our Guidelines for posting. Please! No personal attacks. Just stay on topic.

Administrator’s Message: Gentlemen, Let’s keep politics out of the discussion.

Administrator’s Message. Gentlemen, Guidelines state No personal attacks. All off topic replies will be removed.

@SteveAgain, Just so all the moderators see your message, could you re-post it in the Ask the Moderators Forum.

@NYCMascMan2, A few years ago I was at Hero when it was raided by undercover cops. At the time I was getting my massage. There was a knock on the door and in walks a man who identified himself as a cop. The masseur was asked to go outside and I was told to get dressed and leave. While dressing a cop remained with me. I asked what was going on and he said they were “checking licenses”. The Spa was closed but less than a week later it reopened. When I returned one of the masseurs told me they were fined and once paid they could reopen. It had nothing to do with the services they offered. There was no domino effect and no one was arrested.

Administrator’s Note: Gentlemen, The OP requested that you refrain from posting political messages. He’d like his thread to remain in the Lounge. Please, respect his wishes. Thanks!

Gentlemen, @tristanbaldwin posted an excellent message to get his thread back on topic. Please, respect his wishes and stop the hijacking. Thanks!

Autumn is such a beautiful season. I took a trip to the Catskills area in Putnam County, NY. The colors and weather this season were perfect! I walked along the Empire State Trailway which extends from the Bronx to the Canadian border. It was recently written up in the Sunday NY Times Travel Section. One special area I walked was the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Croton Reservoir. There, the Autumn colors reflected off the crystal clear waters that eventually will become the drinking water for NYC. I enjoyed the pleasant smell of the falling leaves that filled the fresh clean air and the amazing colors the leaves created in what was like a carpet covering the trail. The sunshine added comfortable warmth and a beautiful sparkling to the colors. I walked for about 4 miles, took many pictures, and had such a relaxing & peaceful day with my friends. The leaves in that area have all fallen as the peak season isn’t that long. Also, the gusty winds we recently had took all the remaining leaves off the trees. There’s no cost to walking the Empire State Trailway which was once a RR line. You can pick the trail up in multiple places where parking is available. Not only were people walking but there were joggers, bikers, parents pushing strollers, dog walkers, etc. Occasionally, I would see deer grazing along the trail. I truly enjoy the 4 Seasons in NY. Nature has so much beauty to offer.

Received my booster a few days ago and, like others mentioned, only reaction was a soreness in the arm. Unlike my 1st two shots there were no lines or waiting this time. In NYC anyone over 18 is eligible. I don’t know if that’s the same requirement in other areas. Here in NYC, in order to enter a restaurant, bar, show, etc you have to wear a mask, show proof of covid shot, and your drivers license or other ID. I found it very odd when I was at the Bryant Park outdoor skating rink to see skaters being required to wear masks.

@broccolij, Welcome to M4M. If you’re looking for specific/intimate details on a massage, I suggest you send a PM to the member. Our policy is to protect the licenses of both the Spa & masseur. Some actions taken in private might be considered illegal. We don’t want to put anyone in jeopardy. Looking forward to hearing more from you. Hope your massage at Prime is a satisfying experience. 👍🏼

@Silver Spring, It seems every time I’m at Prime in Mineola there are new masseurs making it hard to recommend anyone. How was your experience?

@Sixpack, Before covid I used to frequent Time Square Spa. I have no idea as to the relevance of your reply. Please explain.

I’ve been in touch. Hopefully, he’ll be returning soon.

Thanks to all who have shared your thoughts and concerns about this new feature. The moderators have read them and will discuss them. Lately, I’ve been dealing with several issues/violations coming from bumping up old threads. Most have been reported for personal attacks and misinformation about providers. The majority of these reports are originating from the Deli. Recently, I started a thread in the Lounge asking for your help after a “newbie” (possibly an old user under a new name) posted 7 replies, resurrecting old threads, to attack different providers with damaging information. Just the other day another “newbie” resurrected 4 old threads to announce that a retired provider was returning to the business. It wasn’t true but in his multiple messages he shared the providers current personal contact information. I appreciate the memberships help in reporting & identifying these messages. All these posts had one thing in common, they were threads dating back several years. All actions had to be handled by the moderators. This is very time consuming and, as you know, we only have a few moderators. Sadly, no one answered our call for volunteers to help. By adding this new feature, we are hoping to cut back on these violations. Please, let’s give it a try. If problems do arise, let’s discuss it and see how we can accommodate you. If you have a personal concern, please feel free to contact us privately by either posting in the new Forum: “Ask A Moderator”, or “ “contact us”. These messages will be received & seen only by the Moderators. Cooper

@JoeMendoza, Congratulations on your 1st Anniversary as a member on M4M. Your participation & contributions on this site are much appreciated. Looking forward to reading more from you... Cheers!

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When you mentioned CD’s, I thought you were talking about Certificates of Deposits. When back in the days you could lock in a high rate of interest. I still remember getting 20% on a money market. Yes, those were the days!