Jim_n_NYC

Sent him a text last week to set something up...never heard back.

Which is which? Love the masseur.

I don't know what made me think of this, but probably just reading some of other threads made this come to mind. Do you have scenes from books that stick with you? I have three off the top of my head... *spoilers...maybe :)* 1) this one is the most vivid for me. I read 'Anna Karenina' at least 30 years ago. When she throws herself on the train tracks at the end and (this is from memory, I should check to see how accurate I am) just as the train gets to her she comes out of her stupor and realizes what she is doing and wants to get up. But as she tries to get up she feels a heavy weight pressing her down and she can't get up. Just that description of being run over by a train...yikes. 2) Sydney Carton going to the Guillotine in 'Tale of Two Cities' 3) I don't remember this part exactly, but in James Michener's 'The Drifters' there's a draft dodger who is tracked down to Mozambique and he gets (pays for?) help to avoid being taken back. Little Casino and Big Casino are the code names and I don't remember which this is, but one involved him getting his pic taken as he sucks on a big, burly Arabic guy's cock. I read this in high school. Amazing my mother at the time (in the late 70's no less) gave me that book to read.

I wasn't judging, just making a comment.

It's interesting...we're in the part of the cycle where inflation is coming down (and so, then, is the I-bond rates) but it's not low enough for the Fed to bring down the funds rate and possibly even raise it further. Even if they freeze it where it is for a while, I'm getting 4.79% on some of my money markets (as of this morning's email which said they are raising the rate) which is better than 3.38% (or possibly 3.78 with the fixed .4%) that it might be on Monday. I didn't get in on the fixed rate, so I don't have to think about it...if the rate does drop to 3.38% I'll sell my bonds once the 3 month grace period is over (since I'm less than 5 years.)

We laugh about this when we see it, but what is worse to us, is when they then start playing a video that is so loud the other patrons can't hear themselves talk.

I like that he's honest..."my english is.very bad". And I also like that he didn't cover that amazing hairy chest with ink like his back...woof.

I don't think I've ever reread a book. There's so many to read, that rereading one would take away too much time from new stuff.

Is SBN @ Union on Sundays any good? It's an all nude party at 2pm on Sundays.

I bought treasuries (in my IRA, no less) beginning of April that listed at 4.7% for three months when I put the order in. Thought with the SVB problems they might come down a bit but by the time the order executed it rose to where I got 5.09% (5.18% compounded). I think I read that since the bank issues may be in check, the Fed may be looking at another 1/4 rate hike.

We're only going to be there for the weekend and only need to choose one play for Saturday, so the search isn't too complicated. We used to go to theater every time we went thru London but haven't in at least a decade...I think the last play we saw was "Noises Off." Kinda sad that the restaurant we used to always go to closed, too...Red Fort.

Pfft. All my savings accounts atm are paying 4.5% and up. This rate is not all that special and sub 4% is not even close. Even the cash management account (where they sweep unused funds) at Fidelity is now 4.5%. Best High Yield Savings Accounts - up to 5.00% APY - Doctor Of Credit WWW.DOCTOROFCREDIT.COM List of the best high interest yield accounts, we list ALL high interest accounts - get up to 5% APY with a rewards account or 2.35% on a basic account. If you get more back than 1:1 from Apple, then sweep that somewhere else. 4/19: I just did a manual sweep to a money market at Fidelity and the rate is 4.66%.

There are links to more threads within that one. Overall opinion is "gay-for-pay" and most of the comments in those threads were not great.

Thanks. Playbill looks like the best as far as comprehensive lists goes.

Is there a good site that has a comprehensive list of what's playing or coming up in London theater? We'll be there in early September and are thinking about seeing something while we are there. Thanks.

Now on Children of Henry VIII - Alison Weir. Her book on the Life of Elizabeth I is next up.

Saw Denisss today...WOW. What a sexy guy.

When I saw him for the massage he did get nude and hard (woof!) but that's as far as he would go. I'm under the impression he saves anything like that for his escort experience. Big tease! I'm sure if I had suggested an upgrade at the time it would have been fun.

I saw him once pre-Covid and have always wanted to try him from the 'Deli' side of the house.

https://rentmasseur.com/AlphaArabic Looking at guys in London for a tip later this year. Anyone know anything about this guy? And notice anything about the first pic, LOL (at least in my imagination)?

I was considering hiring him when I go to London later this year. Can you tell us his rate for the massage and how much the extras cost? You can DM if you prefer. Thanks.

I was like 'Artic what?' At first, lol. The rates I'm watching are short term (3 months) since I don't want to lock in anything long term while rates are going up. Powell testified to Congress today and said (to the effect) that rates may have to go up more than they expected to tamp down the economy (to tame inflation).

Don't take my post as knowing anything about these studios. I have no idea if this is where MMX is or not (you might, tho). Just wanted to pass along that Alex is hosting there now, I'll be curious to see about Michael_fit...if this is his studio, too.

To answer my own question, his studio is on W14th (btw 5th & 6th) and is the one that had the fire, though the studio he uses was fine. And it has a shower. As far as Alex and the experience...wow, HOT! LOL.

I saw Alex at this place this week. You can definitely tell there was damage in the building since most of it is boarded up. The massage studio on the 3rd floor was fine, though...couldn't tell in the studio that there was any issues.