BenjaminNicholas

You can dwell on the negative or build your success in finding the silver-lining. Your experience, in NYC or anywhere else, is not the norm for me. Perhaps I'm lucky... Or, perhaps I've attracted the right clientele.

I disagree... A lot. We're a nation of immigrants and what we do well is blend those cooking traditions into something new and forward-thinking. To say our only culinary contribution is McD's is woefully uneducated about the very real, very respected flavors that American chefs are currently introducing. This country is a lot more than just apple pie and hot dogs. You've just got to get out there and experience it for yourself

Is this a joke? Don't be a stereotype.

I love HP. But my real obsession is with Nando's Peri-Peri: https://www.nandosperiperi.com/eat/products

Your knowledge about cuts of meat is sexy. Now, whisper something low & husky about grade A5 Wagyu in my ear and let's get naked

That's the point for a lot of guys into MW. The yearning, the tease, the alpha guy controlling the whole situation.

But with airlines, you have to take into account premium seating having a certain 'cabin' integrity for those customers who still pay (a very pricey) full price. Many airlines realize/respect that, which is why you see so many open seats in international first class cabins. Unless it's a mileage or paid upgrade, the days of gate based op-ups are nearly gone. Vegas has a tricker issue: They have a lot more inventory on a very regular basis. That said, they still hold back a TON of great rooms that the general public will never see or likely ever know about. You can still score a good deal on a room if you're willing to go in the day of check-in, around 4-5pm, and talk a bit to the front desk manager. That's a little too risky for my type-A planning personality Your comment on promos is right on. Signing up for an email blast or a player's card is usually enough these days to take advantage of a free night, a free buffet or some kind of resort credit.

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Random Information Alert! There are three variants of airline wifi: Gogo, Panasonic Ku and SW's Via-Sat Ka satellite technology. Of the three, Southwest was the airline to implement it right... Their entertainment system streams fast and is a solid product. American has Gogo on most of their equipment and is moving to Panasonic's v3 tech, inch-by-inch. It's speedier than what they had, but it's still unreliable. That being said, it's nice having the ability to work a little on the way to Asia, Europe, Hawaii or South America. I'm just happy that the FAA has kept their word in banning phone conversations in-flight. That would be insane.

Comps are dependent on a lot of factors: Your host, the casino, the kind of future play they're attracting and what they might expect from you when (or, if) you come back. At a property like Wynncore, $25/hand for 6+ hours might get you noticed, but not more than a line pass and buffet. Now, at Rio, Mandalay Bay, Planet Ho and Flamingo, that kind of play at a BJ or Pai Gow will likely net you a future free stay.

We're acting as if there are these firm rules in place on any of this. Haven't we learned by now that everything is gray area? As with any communication, just ask the guy what he's into, tell him what you're into and see if you can't rub two sticks together to make fire. If his version of things are different than yours, no harm-no foul. At least you know beforehand.

Why do we still categorize people as 'straight' or 'gay' based on a piercing?

Let's see if we can't push this into page six and a lockdown...

I agree, but also consider that some escorts business can thrive or die based on how they come across here. It would be swell if everybody could be totally 100% honest, but that's just not the reality of how this works.

I remember when this happened. Reba needs more vehicles on Broadway. She was great in AGYG.

No such thing. You might be able to find a gay-owned salon somewhere on Cedar Springs Rd. I recommend hitting the K-Spas: https://tx.spacastleusa.com/ http://www.kingspa.com/dallas/

Don't overthink or plan it. Just communicate openly with him and go with the flow. I just spent 10 days in Hawaii with a regular. It went by in a flash. And we made zero plans beforehand.

Can you do a quad?

Sure, it's okay to ask. Better question: Do you believe everything people tell you? I know plenty of people who say they're on PrEP, but they're not. I know people who say they're HIV- and don't say anything to their sex partners about actually being HIV+ People are people: Imperfect. Protect yourself the best you can.

Drag queen lexicon making it's way into mainstream society depresses me

I hope it was the Miss Cleo room

If you keep in mind that Vegas is no longer a deal, you'll be fine. One way or another, they'll get you to part with your money.

Look into Earls Court area. Some great small hotels, most including breakfast. Almost all are near the EC Tube. Download the OpenTable app. It's become popular with the Brits. Tons of options.