BenjaminNicholas

I like Linda's blog better

All listing platforms are currently piss-poor. Rentmen is the new Rentboy and it shows. I think that Daddy's Reviews remains the steadfast clearinghouse for reviews, conversation and information. My personal opinion is that it never hurts to show real personality through a social media feed: Guys want to feel they know a little something about you before they pull the trigger. Find your voice, make it entertaining and put it out there. Don't make the mistake of only selling yourself as a piece of meat. You reap what you sow.

Tell me you've spent time at Cedar Point. I love that park.

Aside from the (intentional?) misspelling, I love this name. And the comments here

Based on a lot of PS being on fixed incomes, I don't think any of the resorts are a place to drum up business. The out of town guests at the resorts are there to possibly hook up, but not pay for it. This would be as unusual as seeing an escort trying to work an American-based bathhouse. I say this as someone who's spend a fair amount of time in PS, as well as Key West, another city that has several gay B&Bs. (However, I could be wrong on this... For his sake, I hope I am)

Wow. She's still got it. Nice pipes. While she's getting much older now, I'd put Shirley Bassey in that same category: In her late 70's, she took centerstage at the Oscars and basically schooled every younger singer on how to still have that mic-drop moment. She came. She saw. She belted. [MEDIA=vimeo]60612783[/MEDIA]

I kinda prefer to think of the Golden Girls as timeless. How about 'Rosalind Russell caftans' instead? The judges would also accept 'Agnes Moorehead' as a suitable alternative.

I had a few friends who went and shared their video. I admit, I've never been one of her adoring fans. Her films are fine. The voice, in her prime, was thrilling. Years of living in a bubble have made her a caricature... A bit like Cher, but without the no-bullshit self-awareness. Her voice is now an airy head/chest mix, never really going into that powerful original belt. There's more shtick in her act than there's ever been. I did find some of her stories entertaining. Bottom line: She has an audience who wants to see her. I respect that. For me personally, I want to see singers who still really have it: Who get up there, deliver and absolutely stun you with their vocal.

The answer to this is simple. Like ink? Find a guy who's got it, hire him, have fun. The end. Don't like ink? Find a guy with no ink, hire him, have fun. The end. Enjoy shaming people on message boards who make personal decisions about their own bodies? Go fuck yourself. See... Simple

Was it serendipity that I hoped you would post this as a response and did?

Congrats on making a sizable life change. You sound like you're doing great! PS: I wouldn't recommend EVERYONE quitting alcohol. If you can regulate your usage, it's perfectly safe and enjoyable. Vices- under control- are important things. It's all a part of a healthy balance in life. We cannot live completely 'without' as human beings.

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You'd be surprised how common this fetish is. Buzzed, shaved or bald heads turn a LOT of guys on.

I was trying to be gentle.

... And for at least a decade, Italy has deservedly taken that title back. They make incredible pizza. As for inauthentic Italian: A good red or pink sauce isn't rocket science, but having a kitchen who understands al dente on the pasta can be the deal-breaker. I can survive eating at a place like OG sans dealing with too much chew (or not enough). To me, it's as tough to ignore as eating a crap bagel

This is the same story, told over and over again, with different guys each time. The industry attracts people who are inherently unable to handle the conditions. Those who can do well for themselves, but for many, it's like lighting a fuse.

Agreed about Rio. The hotels are piss poor and the newest construction is on Barra, too far from the action to be ideal. The Copacabana is a real beauty: It's like taking a gigantic step back in time when you stay there. I've never had less than a spectacular experience with them, but do agree that their aesthetic is very specific. Even renovated, they still feel classic. Bangkok will continue to evolve as younger money pours into the city. While I don't see it having an effect on local life at this point, I do think it's a good thing for tourists who want a wider selection.

Hotels... Prices are catching up in Bangkok for true luxury properties. Hotels like the new Rosewood are setting the bar higher, allowing previously cheaper luxury hotels to raise their prices as well. It's akin to how the airline industry runs in the US. Btw, the Rosewood is worth every baht. It's beautiful. The rooms are spacious. The staff is awesome.

Sure, it happens. Every client has different needs and many of those needs aren't sexual.

Orlando hasn't had known-quality since Aaron & Blake

I'm a vers/top. Meaning: I like to fuck, but now and then I want something in my ass too.

I agree that expectation today is a very usual thing. It's not raising a crop of highly independent young people. My parents were financially able to put me through any amount of higher education, but told us from a young age that it was our obligation to figure out how to make it happen. We were not given anything: We were expected to earn it ourselves. I worked as soon as I turned 16. I was on full scholarship for undergrad. Thankfully, I was able to pay for grad school out of pocket. I wouldn't trade the most difficult financial times in my life for anything. They made me the person I am today.

Was in Bangkok last week and gotta agree with a lot of the ol' timers that it's definitely not what it used to be. The gogo and sex shows have always been robotic and not even remotely sexy, but now it feels as if the visual selection of guys is scraping the bottom of the barrel. Was out and about for a few nights and didn't see one truly attractive looking gent. The Grindr scene, however, is insane. If you're into hot Asian guys, your cup runneth over.

You damn well better not put me in the Blue Ranger's outfit. EVERYONE KNOWS I'M THE RED RANGER.

You'd be shocked at how many of us have full authentic goat herder outfits, complete with Bo Peep cane.