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He’s very hot, and ticks most of my boxes - but if I recall correctly, he only bottoms in his scenes. So that’s one major box he does not tick ? If that proves not to be the case, I’d be interested in hearing more.

Very nice find indeed, @Yellowrod! He bears a strong resemblance -body, face, fur- to a former rugby teammate. I wouldn’t mind playing out that fantasy with him if I were in LA. Looks like he’s only been on RM 10 days, hopefully some of our West Coast members will provide some intel on him ??

Same here - one of those “oh cr@p!” moments when I tried to remember my password. Thankfully, it only took two attempts before success ??

I had an uncle who named all his dogs “Dog” but in foreign languages. He went thru German, Japanese, Swahili, Finnish, etc..

I don’t understand any of the tech business, but add my thank you to the chorus @Orin, @RadioRob, and everyone else who helped!

This reply gets you points, mister! Sharp humour and wit go a long way on the friend recruitment drive. I’ll make a note on your file ?

I’m sure you are, @thedanNYC - but does this mean you’re betting on surviving me, and so I would then have to watch my back ?

Why on earth would you say that? Retiring early has very little to do with liking or not liking your job. It’s usually about finances. If you are in a financial position to retire early, you’d be foolish not to. None of us are guaranteed any set time on this earth, and we’ve all probably known someone who worked right till retirement only to drop dead soon thereafter. Sorry, that’s not for me. I hope to be done and dusted around 55. While I enjoy what I do, there are many other things I enjoy more. Retire as soon as you’re able, enjoy your life, and don’t disparage those who do just because their pastures are a bit greener than yours.

Agreed, he could have, and others gents may have too. I just have noticed thru the years that some post these aggressive travel schedules, hoping for business, then just go where the appointments are more plentiful. I won’t say it’s a good business model, but it’s the one they employ. Which only leaves those of us disappointed to move on, and seek out some other gents.

That’s disappointing - maybe he’s one of those gents who lists cities as traveling dates, hoping to gin up interest, but if there’s not enough appointments to make the trip worth his while, he cancels it ??‍♂️

My father worked in academia for the last 30 years of his working life. Prior to that, much to the chagrin of his family, he was a Union organiser. My mother returned to work when I, the youngest, was in school full time. She retired about 25 years later as a commodities trader. My father received a low six figure lump sum in lieu of pension from his Union days, and monthly checks from TIAA-CREF, which survived him, and were then paid to my mother. My mother received a small pension from the first company she worked for (just about $600 a month), plus her 401K, which when she passed had just about a $55K RMD. Both received social security. They had a comfortable retirement, traveled to Europe every year for a few months visiting family, stayed out East every September, spent money fixing up/redecorating their homes, etc.. Unfortunately, they did not have long retirements. I encouraged them both, and especially my mother after my father passed, to spend the money and enjoy life. I like to think they did, but it does sadden me a bit when I think of what they didn’t get to do. As for me, I have no pension from any company I’ve ever worked for. I have a healthy 401K, an IRA, plus my own investments and savings. Like I said in a previous post, I don’t care what’s left when I’m gathered to my forebears, as long as there’s enough to tip the gravediggers. My family knows not to expect anything as I fully intend to enjoy every minute I have on this earth - but whatever may be left is earmarked for my godchildren, a few friends if they survive me, and a few charities.

Marco is a 5 star gent. I had a few memorable encounters with him in the preCovid days of yore. I’m pretty sure he wasn’t advertising then - I was referred by another hobbyist. Regardless, upon reaching out, he recalled our encounters in the Gulf, and I was able to book an overnight during his NYC sojourn. I have no hesitation in recommending Marco. However, I cannot speak to any bottoming skills he may have, beyond enjoying being rimmed.

Nice find @big-n-tall ?? He looks like he’s added on a bit of muscle from what I recall on gayhoopla. Heading to FL in the Fall, so he may be an option. Oh! I’d also be interested in his IG name if you wouldn’t mind sharing via PM. Thanks! BBD

I can’t speak for @cany10011, but I do the same, and the reason why is growing up it was taught that speaking about money, (yours or others), was just impolite. It’s a form of bragging, and no one likes a braggadocio.

“Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure, there your heart; where your heart, there your happiness.” St. Augustine

I received similar advice from an “elder gay” when I was in my 20’s - max out your 401K, open an IRA, buy something as soon as you can, pay a little extra on your mortgage every month, etc.. While he was a hobbyist, his rationale was more about that as gay men, we have no one to look after us in old age as many of us do/did for our parents. He said money is freedom and can guarantee you independence. You may not consider yourself “rich”, but there may very well be others - friends, colleagues, etc. - that envy the position you’re in. It’s all subjective. As it is, sounds like you know what you’re doing, so I’m sure you’ll be hitting your number soon enough!

Nice find, @alexslaveboy ! At 6’5” and “proportional” I’d be interested in any intel too.

A lot of the discussion of wealth, especially on anonymous forums such as this, can usually boil down to “one man’s rich, is another man’s middle class” - it’s all so subjective. I have friends who are very wealthy - mid eight figure net worth - and I have friends who live paycheck to paycheck. It’s in the in between that I think the majority of us live. I have no illusions about myself - I grew up comfortably, twelve years of private education (16 if you count uni), summers split between the different grandparents homes out East, and vacations overseas, but at the time, it was all somewhat normal - it was how our cousins, our friends lived too. As an adult, I recognise I do have a privileged life - and I make no apologies for it. I own my own apartment which is probably far bigger than one man needs ( but it was such a bargain 20 years ago), I like going out to nice restaurants, having suits made, traveling, adding to my art collection (bronze sculptures), and this hobby. As others have pointed out themselves, I’ve no need to pass anything on, so why not spend it on what I enjoy. Will this always be the case? Possibly not. I know since I turned 50 last year, I have thought about possibly downsizing if for no other reason than to save on my monthlies. Just the monthly maintenance fee at NYC co-ops can be ridiculous, and while I’m not in a top tier building, it’s still mid four figures a month. The only future I worry about is my own - as long as there is enough left to tip the gravedigger, I’ll continue to enjoy what I enjoy. As my great aunt used to say, “Life is too hard, and too short to not enjoy it.” This is what I keep in mind as I live mine.

Not a provider, but a hobbyist. I’ve been to Dubai a number of times on business, and while my observations are purely anecdotal, I can also say I’ve never seen/encountered any problems, thankfully. Dubai, indeed the whole of the UAE, is a very different place than I would say the majority are used to. Yes, there are some aspects of Sharia law but by and large, if you’re modest, circumspect, and respectful no one is going to bother you. People are cautious - both ex-pats and locals - when discussing anything homosexual. There’s almost a throwback to the secret code gays used decades ago in the West to suss out who was, who wasn’t. I was fortunate enough prior to my first trip to have a friend there who kind of guided me, introduced me to other gay men, and other hobbyists. This most certainly helped me navigate engaging in this hobby. In terms of providers, as said above, what can’t be normally found there tends to be most popular. Also, throughout the whole Gulf region, bodybuilding is huge, so big, thick muscular bodybuilder types tend to do well too. Those guys on IG aren’t traveling to Dubai for the shawarma. I’ll even go one further, I’ve also been to Riyadh - where things are much different, and far stricter than the UAE. Yet, even there, there’s an underground of sorts - no providers, but just gay ex-pats and locals getting together. I’d wager the whole plan the Saudis have for Neom on the Red Sea will develop into something like Dubai or Sharm el-Sheikh or a hybrid of the two.

Right - but are they for sexual health/function? Always interested in finding out about products that help downstairs - or combinations that do the same. I’ve actually used alldaychemist in the past, and based on friends’ experiences, I thought I’d try forhims, but then came the rona, so no need - and while I suppose I should know, I’ve no idea how long viagra or cialis stay good for so it may have been a waste signing up, and winding up with 12 months of unused meds ??‍♂️

Well, you learn something every day...here I’ve been, just living my life, all along thinking “rosebud” referred to the shape of one’s bumhole. A “rosebud” to me would refer to those bumholes that are clearly round vs a “coin slot” where the bumhole presents more long, and narrow. ??‍♂️ My opinion on “rosebuds” as defined, and discussed in this thread is a huge ?

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I know and take/took the first 3 - but not familiar with the other two you mention. Are they for “sexual health” as well? Also, I’m sure it’s been discussed at some point, but are the any differences in terms of effectiveness between Viagra and Cialis - or is it just a personal preference based on side effects, etc? I’ve heard good things about this site for ED meds: https://www.forhims.com/?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=6643127923&utm_term=115790941899--kwd-377780917580&utm_content=516006032829&mt=e&utm_platform=m&utm_product=brand_brand&gclid=CjwKCAjwmv-DBhAMEiwA7xYrdxzVHRIWW4nfE6reflGsh-w-XhbEuKuEoGaisKomOJccgFOSLE3bexoCKSIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Quite a profile is right! ? I actually read the whole profile, and have to say I am intrigued. But he is Loughborough - which isn’t exactly near anywhere I’d be likely to be, but one never knows if I’ll find myself in the Midlands.

Re: Margaret - while she was regarded as a “rebel princess”, she was also one who demanded her royal prerogatives, was fiercely loyal to her duties, as well as being deeply religious. So take away her father being crowned, which would result in never meeting Townsend, would she still have developed her rebellious characteristics? Or would she developed into a dutiful, yet spoiled daughter of a royal Duke, happy to be indulged by a wealthy husband? Like I said, it’s one of the fun “what if’s” to game out. A good indicator would be EVIII’s own words in an interview after the war where he is quoted saying “of course if I had been king, there never would have been a war”, and expanded offering that Germany should have been given a free hand to crush communism. Not surprisingly, he never touched upon Germany’s conquest of most of Europe before invading Russia, and not a whisper about concentration camps or the Holocaust.