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The biggest risk/adventure I took was booking Sherman Mass before traveling to California. I had however, met him at the Daddy’s brunch in DC in January. We also talked a few times afterwards. It was a bet that paid off as I thoroughly enjoyed his company and the sex. I also realize that I may have been lucky. If you want to gamble it’s probably best to go with someone well known and well reviewed.

After a couple of cancelled trips he finally made it here. We connected and I am delighted. I sent Daddy’s a review. His name there is Allen.

Read "The Matriarch", by Susan Page, her biography of Barbara Bush. She was a strident advocate for LGBT rights way before it was fashionable and was the first and ONLY one to call attention to AIDS.

The survey should have differentiated between gay and straight men. When I had a Cape Cod beach house straight guests would use one towel for the weekend. They were clean when using it and hung it on the door or outside line to dry between uses. My gay guests left such large piles of used towels we used to hide half our linen closet supply. By this scientific method of extrapolation my hypothesis is that gay men were not among the multi-day cohort!

I cannot see the benefit or allure of inhaling toxic substances. Does it make sense to eat healthy, work out and then inhale substances that are variously listed as room deodorizers or leather cleaners?

I'm visiting Ogunquit next weekend (8/24, 25). Haven't been there in several years. If any members are regulars or have visited recently I welcome any tips or advice you have to offer.

LaffingBear's comment about Twin Peaks caused a chuckle. It also points out that older gays do enjoy meeting, even if just occasionally, in a bar. In the nineties there was bar in Boston called Napolean's. It was small and quirky with pictures and busts of Napoleon. It featured a piano bar and an older crowd. Now that I am the demographic of their patrons I wish it was still there. Maybe there is niche for a market presently overlooked.

One reason I like Fort Lauderdale is that it still has a lively bar scene. It may have to do with the higher average age, gays for whom the bars were places we could relax and meet. The high cost of space in urban areas and the the rise of apps like grindr & scruff have changed Boston & Providence.

Tell him to visit Boston!

Per ad arrives Boston today. I texted yesterday. Hoping we meet, will report

I had a very positive experience with him in Boston last fall or winter. Hope he returns.

Maybe he’s enrolling at Notre Dame. Do they have a film school?

There is no defending, especially in today’s culture, using one’s power (& celebrity carries a degree of power, especially in show business) to prey on the vulnerable. On the other hand, as a culture, have we abandoned the concept of redemption? Certainly time needs to pass first but should Bill Cosby, Kevin Spacey and others get a Soviet-style erasure from history or have an opportunity to apologize, maybe make some public amends and be judged on the totality of their lives? If I knew the answer I’d share it. What do others think?

It's certainly a matter of taste but I fall into the too much is too much camp. I recall a torso picture of David Beckham with his tattoos and alongside was a photoshopped picture without them. I liked the latter.

One of the best. Start with a massage and then....

I am defiantly not politically correct. I don't like being told that certain thoughts, opinions or preferences are no longer valid. Having said that, I honestly have no preference where someone falls on the effeminate/butch scale. Some play up and some play off how they're perceived for a laugh with friends. There are more than a few things I find appealing or appalling but whether you swish or swagger you're OK with me.

I watched the first episode. I begin with the premise that it can't be the same, too much has changed since the first series aired. However, it will have to be beyond awful for me to not stay with it. I cherish the memory of watching the original series and and talking about it with straight and gay friends.

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Benjamin, Do you mind offering a little technical advice? I opened a venmo account so I could send something but didn't know how to proceed. An answer here for the community or a PM would be appreciated.

I met Nicklause and his partner Alex together. Had an excellent time. I highly recommend them. https://rentmen.eu/Alex_Tikas & https://rentmen.eu/nicklause

I am a sucker for his build (lean & hard) and his overall look. I never though to reach out in advance of a visit. Will do so if I see his ad again. Also, latbear gives him good marks and he has never given me bad advice!

He was supposed to visit Boston this month but his ad no longer includes a stop here. I will pursue if he ever gets here.

I watched the documentary, inspired by his memoir, Full Service, about his life as escort and pimp. While entertaining, one just doesn't know what percentage is true. When he shoplifts the cat food it reinforced my question about character and veracity. In any event, it was good to learn that there was a lot of gay sex in those days!

I started this thread as I was intrigued by his ad and wanted to know more about him. Latbear responded positively. Yesterday I met him. Let's just say I am a very satisfied customer and will meet him again.

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