BenjaminNicholas

9 hours ago, newatthis said:

<going off topic> oh, that name brings back memories...way way back I discovered his web site.  And then, one day, he asked his readers to vote for him (as escort of the year?) on hooboy's site...and now, as a result, I'm here.  Maybe Aaron Lawrence deserves his own thread.

AL has been discussed a lot over the years, but not so much on this latest incarnation of the board.

Frankly, a lot of the history about Hooboy was lost or forgotten. 

That always made me sad, considering it was HB who put this whole show together in the first place.  He and Aaron Lawrence, to be exact.

I'd like to see a proper memorial thread for both Daddy AND Hoo.

8 hours ago, Jamie21 said:

I’ve currently got a client booked in for end of June…and it was booked a month ago. He plans ahead! 

Advance clients are the absolute best 👍

On 2/9/2024 at 10:21 AM, GenerousGent said:

Fuck LA and NYC, both are just out of control and ridiculous, lol.  LIfe is much better in the hinterlands.  I'd rather put up with a little cold weather a couple months a year and an affordable cost of living year round than deal with the level of narcissism those environments encourage and allow any day.  Also, thank goodness I'm old and my sex drive died so I'm rarely even looking any more.

'Siri, define chip-on-your-shoulder'

NYC and LA are both great cities if you don't have a sharp stick in your ass about them.

3 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

It's been a steady decline for the last two decades. Agreed.

But I have to say we have pretty much hit bottom. I can't imagine a more uncomfortable environment if they tried. Most standard American brand carriers are a joke with the exception of JetBlue's international flights.

I've never been the biggest fan of B6. 

They do a fine domestic product with enthusiastic crews, but having flown in Mint Studio overseas, the seat wasn't designed well for a tall/muscular guy.  It had little privacy due to the very tight herringbone design of cabin seating.

I will say their catering is solid.  And the FAs are some of the nicest out there.  Very happy employees.

1 hour ago, MikeThomas said:

This fall I will sail from Barcelona to Miami on the new 600 passenger Explora II.  Seventeen nights.  Great price and all inclusive, beautiful new ship.

I may be on that sailing.  I did the Explora I the first month it was running and it's a GREAT product by MSC.  Same client wants to try out the sister ship.

Will also be on Viking's Polaris next month.  Have done their river and ocean, but never this size.  Very much looking forward to it.

25 minutes ago, Giorgio said:

I've done both Transatlantic Southampton-NY and NY- Southampton on QM2.  One was Maiden season the second 3-4 years later.  I Love the ship.  I prefer the East-bound trip to West because the 7day trip East cancels out any time change / jet-lag issues arriving in Southampton all refreshed and ready to go upon arrival in London.  We disembarked  early morning with plenty of time to catch the EuroStar to Paris on time for early check-in at our hotel. Depending on your flexibility $$ Princess or Queen's Grill suite is the way to go.  There are a lot of built-in perks to the premium suites, it's nice to have more space and other on-board amenities not available to Britannia.  I recently read that QM2 was just brought out of dry-dock and a complete refurbishment just like new early 2024.  Cunard is a favorite line if you're looking for a world class experience.  I'm scheduled for a 14 day cruise Southampton to Canary Islands round-trip embarking May 14th.  Cant wait to experience another Brand New Cunard, Queen Anne.

The QA looks like it'll be beautiful.  Enjoy the voyage!

This QM2 drydock wasn't nearly as revolutionary as many drydocks tend to go.  This was mostly paint and carpet.  For a better idea of the particulars, Cruise Critic has a great thread on it.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2971338-refit-pics/page/6/

Not that the ship needs some massive design shift, but Cunard handled this one with a very light touch.

I'd take this to the Fetish forum, as that's exactly what this is.

Can this thread please be retitled 'Dare To Dream...  The Ever-Elusive Escort Operational Upgrade.'

This is why bathhouses exist

6 hours ago, Cliff said:

Perhaps we should rename this thread “Guessing Games, Gossip, and Spelling Errors Surrounding Rainer.” C’mon, guys! 

Exactly. 

From ham-and-egger posters who have less than 10 posts to their name.

Different for everyone.

56 has been kind enough to do the work for you.  Search through and read up.

13 hours ago, BostonDadType said:

Also interesting that you just joined a week ago and the only post you have is this one - me thinks there is more going on here than meets the eye.

This.  Less than a dozen posts and already a sniper.  That's cause for question.

It also doesn't help that some of these replies sound either drunk or like they were put into a blender and someone hit the 'frappe' button.

3 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

Any indication of money for sex on Grindr will get you banned from the site.

They know all the subtle hints too.

So I wouldn't try.

Yeah, I second this.

Plus, it's annoying as fuck on a site designed for non-paid hookups to constantly sift through messages with GEN in them.

It's bad enough that Grindr now has a ton of women on the grid.

6 hours ago, Jarrod_Uncut said:

But yet, so many do the exact thing that pushes people to do exactly that smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

Amongst a subset of clients, there are what I call 'the savers.'  Guys who offer a lot of unsolicited advice in order to 'save' you from making mistakes, running a better business or because they somehow think you can't keep your shit together.

I had a lot of those when I was younger.  It was annoying then.  It's annoying now.

In knowing people, you know immediately when it's genuine and well-meaning or if it's a power play.

I'm sorry you're dealing with shit like this.

11 hours ago, MikeThomas said:

How about these idiots at the once great Harvard (from the Crimson)…

“To send solidarity to @browndivestcoalition for their incredible hunger strike, 30+ Harvard students committed to a day-long hunger strike to prove to university corporations that we will not back down,” the Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Coalition wrote in an Instagram post on Friday.

Harvard is still great, but there's always going to be the pervasive culture of 'we're an Ivy' and it prevents a lot of those kids from seeing clearly, realistically.

Like most higher education, it's an extreme bubble.

This thread remains a good reminder that no matter what age you are, if you're sexually active, you should find a way to access PrEP.

If you're having a lot of sex, I'd ask a doctor about on-demand doxyPrEP. 

Condoms, sure, but for a lot of guys, that's just not realistic anymore.  They're not using them.  They won't use them.

This is both stupid and insane.

With gay places like these dwindling, it's a little surprising to see prices so high for meh quality.

Key West now has the same issue.  Two gay B&Bs left.  They routinely run $400+ a night.  Not worth the premium (imo).

These places also are dealing with a dying audience.  Young gays aren't wanting to stay at places like these and their customer base is aging out.

The next decade is going to be interesting to see what happens to them.

As my dad used to say, 'You cannot outrun Motorola'

It's a hot look on the right guy.

Wifebeaters are a staple for me.  Super comfy.  Cheap.  Easily washed.

3 hours ago, mike carey said:

The changed flight was on a different aircraft type *cue avgeek squeal of delight* onto one of QF's brand new A220s (they only have two so far). 

NOICE!

New season is now out, but if you haven't seen it, catch up.  

It's half-travelogue, half-cooking show and very funny.  

https://www.netflix.com/title/80146601

1 hour ago, Jarrod_Uncut said:

I have so many questions.  

Is there a Red Lobster crustacean lounge somewhere for you high elites?

Are you invited to see them catch, process and freeze their stone crab?

During the Darden days, would you look down on Olive Garden diners who didn't have an elite program?

Do you get the least-sad looking live lobster in the tank?

I kid, I kid.  

But seriously, Midwesterners love seafood, but often have spotty access to it which is why RL does well in middle America.  It's not great fish, but it's often times all a city/town has. 

RL was very, very savvy in where they built their locations.

55 minutes ago, newdad said:

Just to be fair, the actual posted question was about "What have you done in instances...", which I even clarified by saying "I'm asking to those who actually experienced this scenario or similar. (Not asking those who have yet to be in this situation.) ". This is probably why @muscmtl was asking for proof.

I can read.  I understand.

I just provided my opinion.

And btw, asking for proof on something like this is absurd.

If you're going to be sexually active, you should probably look into adding PrEP into the mix.

As others have said, only YOU are responsible for you.  Use every tool at your disposal.

Otherwise, don't mess with a good thing.