BenjaminNicholas

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Not so much fell for as landed solidly on top of

I've had the same issues, but with wind/flood writing in South Florida. It took USAA to get me the policy I needed and even then it was more than a few hoops to jump through. Worth it for peace of mind if you're in a danger zone.

The NYT, DMN and Tribune are printed on local press. The others are mailed.

*raises hand* Yep. NYT (daily) Dallas Morning News (daily) Chicago Tribune (Weekend) Key West Citizen (weekly) Variety (tried daily and it overtook my mailbox, had to go weekly) All print. I love newspapers.

I mean, it's written by Paul Rudnick and directed by Jay Roach, both guys known for comic satire. Ultimately, while I enjoyed the writing, the performances are given a little too speech-like to be as funny as they could have been. I found most success came from the cast who painted a strong character portrait, not the most angry political commentary.

That's the point. If you know you can't afford a guy's rate, don't start the convo asking for a discount. It starts things off on the wrong foot. If someone did that to me, I'd immediately thank them for the message and then add the address to my ignore folder.

I love brilliant satire.

I mean, I've done plenty of these cruises with clients: It's really just a frank conversation as to what the expectation is. If your client wants you to himself, that's what you do. If he wants to use you as bait to bring in other guys, there's that. If he's fine with you fucking around as well as the personal time he gets, that's fine. There's also the option on him being the anchor client for the trip, paying a lower rate and allowing you to see other clients (ie, pax) on the side. The problem with that is that there's no guarantee of that being a financial success and the escort has to make sure to be incredibly discreet. Even a mega ship is a small bubble. The captain would have the right to kick a pax off the ship for suspected prostitution.

I've done both RSVP and Atlantis. To me, they both feel outdated and play to a demographic I don't quite understand. That said, unless you know an employee at Atlantis and can get their very small discount, there's no way to bring the price down. If you're looking to bring an escort with you on a cruise, you're much better off doing a normal boat and spending more for a better cabin/ship. To me, the premium you pay on Atlantis just to be able to be trapped on a floating gay bar isn't worth it. YMMV. If I had to cruise in a GLBT accepting environment, I'd much prefer a line line Virgin or Viking.

You were straight-forward, kind and put it together in a clear, concise way. It appears the escort was the real loser on this. You don't need to 'pay extra' or upfront to entice: A pro- a real pro- will gladly schedule the time if he's got it.

I really need this to be a RONCO invention... 'AND IF YOU PROMISE TO TELL A FRIEND HOW CLEAN YOUR HOLE IS, I'LL THROW IN EXTRA SOLUTION!'

Understatement of the decade. Words have meaning. Words have power. Take responsibility for what you write.

It's the quality of my mugshot. They told me not to smile, but I was able to sneak it in.

I think escorting is really as simple as A) do I enjoy it and B) can I make a viable living doing it. If the answer is a 'yes,' then you keep seeing clients. Eventually, you make the judgement call as to when you need or want to retire. Oddly enough, I actually think escorting was more competitive back when I was first out there: You had guys who were known commodities, characters with actual names, some coming in as 'porn stars' when that really meant something. The business today doesn't breed 'names' like it used to. Newer guys aren't willing to put the work into building a reputation, a portfolio of reviews and a sort-of 'personality' that can be followed and engaged with. It's unexciting in a lot of ways. We've never had more avenues to connect, but it feels like we've gotten increasingly less personal in how this all works.

He can basically now use those mugshots do his own Brady Bunch-style intro

If you search overnight, you'll see a plethora of this exact question, asked and answered (and argued). Bottom line, overnights are a block of time that's yours to manage. I wouldn't recommend asking a group of random, faceless internet posters... Talk with your escort about your needs, wants, fantasies and what his own experiences have been like in an overnight situation. What you're really not going to find here is the end-all, definitive answer as to what an overnight constitutes. The only thing I can say with some certainty is that in terms of time, an overnight is usually in the 12-15 hour range. This should definitely be a dialogue between the two of you. Good luck out there!

Chicago is the friendlier, more livable Manhattan. Colder, more bitter winters. You'll acclimate. Beautiful, clean lake in the middle of the city. It's refreshingly cold in the summertime. Chicago also has what I consider the premier museum scene in the States. Their theater scene is well respected with some of the most innovative and longstanding companies around. Chicago's comedy chops are legendary.

Lube and leverage. That's my motto.

I mean, the lease on those- especially at the moment- isn't expensive. Mama said never judge someone's success by what they drive.

I'm just imagining Burgess Meredith doing the voice-over work for this kit

Mostly light flogging, CBT, glue traps and a brief glimpse of pre-80s Jane Fonda films.

Consider the source: Davies (the creator) also did Doctor Who. His vision of implanted tech and how tech ultimately will come to control us is not that far-fetched. It was in the realm of what could be. SPOILER ALERT: One of the characters needed to die and choosing the boyfriend would have been too predictable. The death scene hit me like a ton of bricks, which is EXACTLY what great writing should do. When the shot opened, we expected to see possibly both bodies, but we only got one... The one we never thought we'd see. I like writers who take risks like that. Risks that, sure, could initially piss off an audience, but also make them more connected emotionally to what happens onward.

I'm sorry guys, I am ignoring everyone in this thread and can't quite get up to speed on what's going on here.

The times they are-a-changin' Pro photos are nice, but with mobile phone cameras, you can get great results when you combine with what are now very powerful editing apps. It's quick, kills the middleman and allows an escort to put out a ton of content at the drop of a hat. Just because you use an iPhone to take shots, doesn't mean they have to look like shit- You've just got to learn how to photograph yourself. As for a shift in rates, that's entirely up to the provider and always has been. If you won't accept $200 for an hour, then simply thank him for his communication and walk away from the negotiation. At some point, an escort has to stick to his guns if he wants people to recognize they're buying a premium product. As Hooboy once said to me, 'Benjamin, you don't go to a flea market when you're shopping for Prada.' Far be it from me to tell you how to sell your personal product, but in order to acclimate clients to a higher rate, you can't waver in what you charge. Sure, you might have some initial fall-off, but ultimately you will find a group of guys who will understand why they're paying more. And for you, that means less wear & tear, more income and hopefully with repeat guys you truly enjoy spending time with. From what I can see, you've got everything you need right now to be very successful