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Yes, @Tarte Gogo ‘s thread was a good read. Unfortunately it’s not available. I found a reference, and link to it in a Lounge thread titled “Sexy Travel”, but when I clicked on the link, the response said it wasn’t available.

Each summer, the 20 something guys wear those satiny shorts in the grocery store. The shorts often get stuck between the cheeks. Other seasons, often sweat pants stuck between the cheeks. Regardless of season, occasionally VPL, or knob showing.

The downside of this hobby is the rare occasions you leave feeling worse than you did when you arrived. Has never happened in my experience with Tristan Baldwin either.

For visitors, depends whether it’s a repeat. I never host, so fourth time I met the same guy, he was staying at a downgrade to his usual accommodations. An older Super 8 motel that had seen better days inside and out, but neighborhood wasn’t too bad. It turned out to be one of my best experiences with him. Maybe the place gave a certain edge to the meeting. If it was a first meeting with someone new, I seriously doubt I would have met him there.

I haven’t hired since 2018, but as a client living in the Chicago suburbs, but worked in the Loop, I had no problem driving into the city as most visiting providers stayed in the River North area with more tourists, and I would cautiously consider doing so today. Not only COVID, but freeway shootings, and car-jackings give me pause too. If I decide to, appreciate it when they stay in a good hotel. Just pull up to the hotel and valet park, or more often, a good tip, and they’ll leave the car outside. They know what’s going on. Hyatt’s were especially good for that, and once at the Sofitel. I suppose it might be worth it to get a hotel, drive in during the day before and drive home during the day after, since I don’t have a Camry, Grand Cherokee, or Altima. A provider I meet, went to Detroit for the first time, stayed downtown, and told me some potential clients said they wouldn’t drive downtown. When he returns to Detroit now, he stays in a centrally located suburb near offices, restaurants, and freeways. Didn’t mention whether there were objections to his new location.

Looks like Tony Randall using the machine.

So did I. Then I got a Buick with Harman Kardon. Loved those speakers. Worst were the Infinity speakers in my Jeep. Sounded like a transistor radio in comparison to the others.

On my 5th Buick. Had two CTS’ in between a few, but kept going back to Buick. My supercharged GS was my favorite.

The memory of my life with my late wife.

Most of my music listening is in the car. The few times I listen at home, it’s a CD on a 15+ year old Panasonic shelf system with speakers that can be spaced apart. It even has a cassette player. Speakers still sound good, even if I click on the “Mega Bass” for some songs. Radio reception is horrible in my condo. I got two Alexas a couple of Christmases ago, but never took them out of the box. I’m not an audiophile.

A good litmus test.

Wishing you well.

Providers are people. Some days are better than others.

You’re lucky. Not that I hire often, but the local guy I would see every few months just became the same old same old. Haven’t seen him since a good bit of time before the pandemic. Last time I saw a new visitor, he just wasn’t into me.

Reminded me of when I came along with a friend moving some of his grandparents furniture from Chicago to South Carolina. He decided to go through the Smoky Mountains. Most of it was only two lanes and the truck didn’t move fast, but traffic was light, or so I thought. At one point I glanced out behind us through the side mirror, and the backup behind us seemed to go on forever.

If you’re moving to a different climate, some clothes appropriate for your new home, a pillow, and a book if you like to read.

As far price, no idea. Friend moved from Chicago to Orange County for a job transfer, and employer paid for it, including the cats.

I sent the cats on United. They didn’t ride in the cabin, they went into the cargo area portion that is climate controlled with oxygen. Airlines often transported dogs and cats back in the 90s when we did that. Sometimes airlines won’t accept pets on certain aircraft in summer. If there is an airline that flies nonstop between your cities, give them a call. Only one up and down, but they should be able to handle it if the cats need to change planes.

If you can, leave cats with a friend they like, and make arrangements for them to fly out there after you’re somewhat settled. I was the friend, and after a few weeks, just put them in the pet carriers, and took them the air cargo office. Arrived safe and sound. Also gives you the option to consider selling the car then buying new there-and flying to your new home, or shipping the car. If you still drive, you can go at your pace vs. tied to the cats’ needs.

I guess I’ve had too many cystoscopies done, and have my annual one coming up next month. Couldn’t watch past when he began with the lidocaine.

Getting to Soldier Field is not easy for suburbanites. I’ve never been there, so can’t comment on parking, but the commuter rail stations (Union and Ogilvie) are about three miles away. A bit of a hike, and only worse in Chicago weather, and under the influence of alcohol. Arlington Park is an established stop on the Metra line out of Ogilvie, right next to the place. Wouldn’t be a long ride from the city, about 40 to 60 minutes or so depending on stops. Once it stops at Arlington Park, you’re there. Get off the train, and walk a few feet onto the property. Managing the crowds will require expanding the platform a little east, and further west (plenty of land), and working with Metra on special schedules and extra cars like they do with Ravinia concerts, just on a larger scale. There is also a freeway along side Arlington Park. I hope they’ll consider creating designated ramps for entering and exiting the stadium so less traffic backs up on the surface streets around the stadium. However, I don’t think the state has any appetite to use public money for that, nor should they since since finances are in shambles due to rich pensions promised, that are under funded. Too bad states can’t declare bankruptcy, but I digress. The other drawback with Soldier is seating, or specifically not enough seats to host a super bowl. Chicago would finally get to host a Super Bowl at a new stadium. I’m very close to the new location. Just two stops away on Metra in a neighboring suburb. I’m in favor of it.

Will be interesting to see how the Bears’ move to the suburbs plays out. Mayor Lightfoot wants them to stay in the city, but I don’t think that will happen.

+1 Why are so many people afraid to do that? Shouldn’t complain. Able to get filled up while others still in line. Or, they’re afraid to go around the car pumping gas when the car at the front has left.

The big guy reminds me of Nick Pulos

Consider them all liked! Really liked.