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LAX is definitely within normal range for outcalls. I've been to LAX Hilton SO SO SO Many times.

Best Dessert I've ever had and I have Nora Ephron (God Rest Her Soul) to thank for pointing me to it. Every trip I make to New York, even when I was there for a funeral, I make time for this dessert. Truly a marvel. https://sweets.seriouseats.com/2013/08/behind-the-scenesthe-grapefruit-givre-at-boulud-sud.html

If they tanked, I might burst from schadenfreude.

Pop.

Ok, middle of the night, need to do an addendum. I prefer specificity as a rule, I agree with The Economist in using he or she instead of the awkward "they" in nearly all cases. However if an individual doesn't fit, then of course there should be flexibility. Recently, Asia Kate Dillon needed to classify themselves as an Actor as opposed to Actress in order to qualify for an award (incidentally, historically "Actor" is gender nonspecific). But outside of the award competition if they ("they" applies in Dillon's case) would prefer being called a "performer" it would fit, it would make sense, it would be right. A rule can bend and still be a rule. Asia Kate Dillon, the remarkable Taylor on "Billions" I now return you to the discussion of lotions and clean linens.

I actually prefer specificity: Steward/Stewardess vs Flight Attendant, Waitress/Waiter vs Server, and Masseur/Masseuse vs. Massage Therapist. We've been told it's less sexist to be nonspecific; it's not. Being specific is not sexist.

A masseuse.

Kristian is fantastic and I hear great things about Iron Maus.

I saw dog bbq'd around Vietnam, I was not tempted. I did eat horse as a kid, but wasn't told until after I finished it. Neither loved nor hated it.

That's wouldn't be unfair in my neighborhood, given that the local spas, whose therapists won't do stomach or buttocks, charge that much or more.

When I was young, haggling annoyed the shit out of me. Now, while I haven't changed my rate in 19 years, I understand it doesn't hurt me to hear them out, nor does it hurt me to say no.

point taken. but, generally ppl don't lie well. they, men, get defensive instead.

YUM!

Ask them where they trained and to be specific. Also, how many hours of training they've had.

Well, that was just beautiful. Thank you Avalon.

My 2 cents, it's not worth it. I gave them, and Massagem4m, thousands of dollars throughout the years and in the beginning I suspect I drew eyes to their sites. Once male4male website policies had to change as a result of the rentboy raid, each site made me feel as if I were a problem, not a 15-year-long customer they should work with. Unfortunately, I'm told clients view those listing on rent masseur as only capable of rub and tug,. That's why clients often don't utilize it.

Police occasionally present the presence of condoms and lube on the accused's person as evidence of intended prostitution. Lame, but true.

Thought of another good gay movie, "4 Moons". Has a great "First Time" scene: "Do you Want to?" "Yes, Do you" "But Who does who?" "I'm doing you" "What if it hurts? I better do you." "Fine" "Alright if you want to, you can do me" "Easy dude, I think it's not slipping in" "Got Any Lube?" 'No." "Some Vaseline or Cream?" "Be Careful Please" "Yes" "It feels so good but I don't know if I'm hurting you." "It does hurt but I kinda like it too." "Do you rather want me to pull it out and jerk off?" "Take it out and I'll Kick your ass, you motherfucker." Here's the review, I liked it more than she did: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/21/movies/4-moons-a-sexuality-drama-set-in-mexico.html Here's the trailer:

Why is it always the good souls? Well, if anyone one is equipped to push through this with brain,s heart and a brimming basket of people who want to help however they can, it's Funguy who's actually a FatasticGuy. Thinking of you, as you know.

That's what I was thinking. 10 years ago this thread would have been an Cooper love fest. I still think he's hot, absolutely.

I adore him. I loved him on Sunday Mornings after he took over for Chris Hayes on Up with Chris Hayes.

I loved it. Generally I prefer Pulitzer books to be a bit weightier and expansive: Think Executioner's Song or Kavalier and Clay. But it's a fantastic book, Here's the nytimes review. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/24/books/review/less-andrew-sean-greer.html Here's his recent photo; he's really butched himself up, he used to be much geekier looking: http://www.themusichall.org/assets/uploads/images/17_07_Greer_event.jpg

FUCK. Dude is he hot.