BenjaminNicholas

Unless he's done something to personally spite you, the level of bitterness by some here is odd. If they aren't for you, move on. Putting constant negative effort into something just to make yourself feel better is the key trait of the brave keyboard warrior and classic internet troll. People here have met with Alam and clearly enjoyed their time.

Too many people sign up for cards based on what perks they THINK they'll use (or, the cachet of the card). You've got to be realistic about your spend and how valuable a card's perks are to you, specifically. I read through a ton of posts on reddit's CC subs and it's telling to see people drop the card in one year, usually as soon as the yearly fee hits. It's nearly a churner's mentality, but without really fully exploiting the points or perks. I'm not usually a spreadsheet kind of guy, but for the credit cards I use, it benefits me in keeping up with getting the most out of the plastic I'm using. Re: Amex... I've never had an issue anywhere with it being accepted. They also have some of the best customer service in the industry. Amex's concierge has pulled some rabbits out of hats for me when it comes to last-minute reservations and tickets. I consider it a card I'd never not have in my wallet.

Cars, whether leasing or financing, is a rough go at the moment. As others have said, if you have the cash to pay in full, that's the way to go right now. I just bought out my lease because the car has incredibly low mileage and the calculated residual now gives me a huge amount of equity. That's rare for a lease.

He was hanging in a side room.

RM chat function is notoriously unreliable and basically, sucks. I have an auto-reply with a personal email address given. It's pretty straight forward.

Always assume everyone is positive (for everything). Only YOU can control your own sexual health. You cannot expect others to do that job for you. Use PrEP. Use Doxy. Get vaxxed. We have a lot of tools at our disposal.

If it's Bartlett Sher, I'm there. Got tickets in previews. He knows how to do classics and continues to put together the most impressive orchestra pits on Broadway.

The DR is not known for being gay friendly. I've spent enough time in Punta Cana and Santo Domingo to know that. However, the new Hyatt Ziva in Punta Cana is beautiful. If you just want to live in the hotel bubble, you'd be fine there. I'd more so recommend Playa Holbox, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Mahahual, Puerto Morelos, Lake Bacalar, El Cuyo, or Sayulita... All located in Mexico.

I now almost exclusively travel out of state when seeing clients. No skin off my ass.

I updated my post before the reply... Quite right, Fisher not Tully. Saw that just after I posted and quickly remedied that. Richard Branson and Mark Cuban are proof, along with several others, that good billionaires exist. It's entirely possible.

He may not be a child molester, but in many circles, DG is known as a world class asshole and one of the ugliest personalities you'd ever have the misfortune of being around. And much to his personal dislike, old New Yorkers still call it the Avery Fisher. Fuck Geffen Hall 😀

WN doesn't allow someone to purchase a second seat to remain empty. One pax, one seat, unless you take up two seats... And then they require you to buy a second at the gate. https://thepointsguy.com/guide/buy-second-airplane-seat/

Today? It's been what it's been for awhile now. Decades, in fact. It's a necessary evil for some people to fly regularly. You just learn the system and make it work for you. Sure, private jets are nice, but they're entirely wasteful and, honestly, have their own set of issues.

She should have been cuffed and dragged out by NYPD, kicking and screaming. Until producers of Broadway shows take a no-bullshit approach to this, it's only getting worse. Theatre is for everyone... But if you think this is like sitting at home and talking while watching TV, you're the asshole we don't need going to see shows. Come. Sit. Stay quiet. Stay still. Piss at intermission. Clap. Leave.

Enjoyable air travel isn't dead, but you have to work to get there. Just flew DFW-LHR round trip, all on AA metal. F in a three-class 777W there and back in J on a 777-2. Crews couldn't have been nicer, menus were decent, amenity kit is still a piece of shit (but always has been). Ground services in DFW and LHR are some of the best out there for One World flyers. And for what could have been easily a $15k holiday roundtrip fare, was on a $486 basic economy ticket. Loyalty pays. As does knowing how to properly work the elite system.

WN will never be the airline of choice for me as they don't have interline agreements. No go. They're not as shitty as Spirit or Frontier, I'll give them that. Their ops are usually pretty smooth. This latest break was bound to happen sooner or later. It's a numbers game. I just prefer flying an airline who has a program that more widely rewards frequent flying. Bottom line: Everyone's done with their airline at some point... Until the next sale or the schedule just clicks. People are people. Fickle as fuck with very short memories. A traveler understands that this will happen to everyone at some point and be prepared. Screaming and shouting at the overworked frontline or going scorched earth on social media won't fix the issue.

Wash, rinse and fucking repeat. The hair is brittle at this point.

Actual wifi.

No. But a smart escort still spends money to make money. Whether it be dinners, theater tickets, gifts, etc. Showing someone consideration comes in many forms and in such a personal business, there are times when a simple thanks is not enough.

Having been on the tube's Elizabeth line a lot this past week, let me reiterate how beautiful a job they did on it. It's just so damned clean. And there's strong wifi.

Antonio Salieri is a tough man to kill 😉

Finally caught the show the night before opening. It's old school Broadway entertainment. Yuk-yuk style punchlines, belty voices, big dance numbers and a silly plot line that makes zero sense, but somehow works. Marc Shaiman recycles some oldies from Smash. Always fun to hear live. Adrianna Hicks, while a fantastic singer, is no actress. She was the weak spot for me in the show, actually. Her line readings were flat. Her 11 o'clock number(s) were great. Natasha Williams kills as Sweet Sue. Tons of Broadway vets in the show (Angie Schworer, Jenny Hill, Adam Heller). The show works because the cast makes it look effortless and like they're having fun.

... And don't call me Shirley.

Unless you're in another country and then it's a much bigger percentage of American tourists who act like animals. It shouldn't be that easy to spot an American... But it is. When in Rome remains my steadfast rule.

I didn't say unsafe things aren't happening, but that I've never felt unsafe personally. I'm a big guy. People don't usually target me and tend to leave me alone in these sort of situations.