OliverSaks

if he’s near DC, he’s in the best city already. He lists the candidate cities, don’t really expect that there’s anywhere else someone might add

there are no hidden gems in that part of the country, in my experience

the Midwest, Salt Lake City, Birmingham AL are all potential decent spots, but would require air travel and can occasionally be “misses” - I wouldn’t gamble on trips like that during COVID

this guy apparently bases in the baltimore / dc area.....& is first looking for suggestions to places still in that general part of the country / a driving distance suitable for a weekend road trip......(somewhere involving air travel apparently would be considered but not his 1st choice)

 

https://rent.men/EscapewithAshton

DC, but this is an uncertain/bad time to try to “make a killing”

A plain-ol’ buddy it would have to be... I’m coming up on 6 months of no (THC) cannabis ????

decided to give my brain a rest for a while, enjoying Some hemp CBD pre-rolls when I get the urge to look like a totally cool smoker ?

Yesssss! I need a smoking buddy!

 

But I do not think we are going to decriminalize sex work any time soon. A project was just rejected in the city counsel, IDK when we are going to have a new one.

 

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I’ve been reading more, growing a beard (it ain’t great but why not?), learned to make baguettes, cook Seitan, brew kombucha, took a course on farming oyster mushrooms, growing some mushroom crops, playing Quite a bit of online poker (and thankfully doing quite well), connecting with a lot of my peeps more than pre-COVID

financially, it has been quite unfortunate but happy to have had some Very good luck in My investments outside of ‘scortin’ - feel very fortunate and give myself a good, hard pinch whenever I drift to “oh I lost out on all these really substantial appts I had scheduled due to COVID” because I am so, so lucky

I’ve been watching (and lots of people have alongside me) a lot of performers live stream on twitch or Reddit. It’s been really cool to check out people on the accordion, traditional Chinese stringed instruments, piano... to name some.

you might find that what you can offer up as a musician, might be something that a lot of people are interested in checking out

happy to point you in the right direction if you’re unfamiliar with those corners of the internet - it might help others pass through some of the rudderless times just as it could give you a bit of a boost

My life centered around music - being in performing groups, and recording live events for others. Needless to say, that came to an abrupt and total halt in march. Difficult to motivate myself to continue practicing under the circumstances. I am retired and other than a (mostly) secure university pension, the 403(b) had been 100% invested in CD's, treasure notes, etc. So it hasn't affected me financially - just has left me sort of rudderless ...

pickleball opening in Broward County (only singles so far) is the best news!

played 34 times in 2020 so far, jazzed to add to my total

pickleball @ PS gathering 2021!!!

I’m a masochist.

Another degree @OliverSaks ? Funny you don’t look Jesuit!

Why don't you move here?

expensive, but I’ve considered it... and am considering it again as I decide where to go get another degree

If sex work were decriminalized there, I would likely move in a heartbeat, at least on a trial basis

DC DC DC

So you’d be in a great location to talk this over with one of the many (gay) men’s health docs in your city - it sounds like Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) might be a good thing to research if you don’t already know about it, just in case something happened to you again in the future during an encounter that put you into harm’s way - sorry, by the way, I understand how anxiety-producing that sort of thing can be

I’m based just outside London. Do have some health anxiety, and also had a bad experience with an escort in the past, which could have potentially put me at risk

Doesn’t seem like you’d be a good candidate with those listed activities, which as you state are much lower risk ( with a small number of partners )

if you have significant anxiety about HIV, then it might be a worthwhile thing to pursue with a knowledgeable healthcare professional

if you might share what part of the country / if you live in a big city, we could probably offer a little more info about where you might go to get this totally figured out

“PNP plug” ... ?

Brazen!

Santa beard spring ???

Picss

How many of you gentlemen have grown beards during the quarantine ? I let mine grow in and I look like Kris Kringle.....

 

I wouldn't even fuck me … It's gotta GO !

Very interesting point about the alcohol dependence / withdrawals (which can be life threatening) - didn’t come to mind immediately but it makes total sense

Hi, Epigonos! Maple and Motor restaurant here in Dallas is my indulgence of choice.....best hamburgers on planet earth!!!

 

I read a short article about liquor stores being essential businesses. The jist of the story centered on the fact that it was a way for people to “self-medicate” at home during these times. Lot of people are dependent on alcohol and withdrawal symptoms would likely cause people to seek out scarce medical resources at this time. There was reference to the failure of Prohibition in the article too. Who knew Americans were so dependent on booze!

 

5:30 here in Dallas. Time for a home style happy hour cocktail.

When my pro membership lapsed, the moderators gifted me a free month of gold membership (which I promptly froze)

so it appears that they’re feeling generous on both sides of the equation

Go for it, I’ve had a few sessions and I’m sure others are up for the same sort of thing.

Reading @David-SF book &

Margaret Atwood’s sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale” called “The Testaments”

I think the board here is being extra cynical - I can’t imagine being resentful that someone was generous and trusting enough to front me a session and giving a bad session as a result

worry not.

This is bugging me now.

I’m starting to dread the possibility of an awkward or uncomfortable meeting with any of these guys, all of whom I’ve always had terrific chemistry with.

He’s been around lol

Definitely thought he would have been killed by now. Blast from the past.

“Ozark” season 3 released today on Netflix. Jason Bateman et al ? awesome and binge worthy if you’ve not seen the previous two seasons

I think some people just...

Like how they look

I haven't the slightest notion that anyone "owes" me an explanation as to why he has a tattoo. I just find it interesting that nowhere have I ever seen anyone explain the rationale, and that, even in a somewhat anonymous and non-threatening environment, no one seems to want to provide such an explanation (and, in fact, provides testy non-responses).

Sometimes a person’s first experience could be a non-consensual or predatory type of experience, so just be prepared that this question can put someone in a slightly weird or bad headspace. Even asking the question like “what was your first consensual or first good sex experience?” is thoughtful and intentional and caring and can go a long way in helping keep things in a better frame of mind. It’s subtle but something I try to be mindful of

Haters gonna hate.

Coachella 2021 will likely still occur in April again

The country is rapidly shutting down. Let’s see what it is a week from now. I’m looking forward to PS weekend 2021. If Coachella is now occurring in October, perhaps it won’t be staged in April, making reservations a bit less costly?