LaffingBear

Nope. I frequently opine that the world is better off that Ive chosen not to procreate.

Funny piece of advice from years ago, for navigating the Tenderloin neighborhood. The trick is to talk to yourself as you walk through the area, spitting on the sidewalk every two or three steps. No one will bother you.

It is sad. I didnt read the link above, because coverage is non-stop here. On local TV earlier: at least most Schulz memorabilia was at the Schulz museum, down the road, also in Santa Rosa. The museum is untouched by the fires. Fingers crossed for tonight.... winds are supposed to reverse back to offshore (Diablos) around 2am. More red flag warnings through Sat afternoon . Same conditions that started this all, but not as severe. If no reversal tomorrow, then they should really start making progress against the fires. Weather conditions forecast to be favorable starting Sat night. Maybe even some rain towards end of next week.

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The major damage is in north central city, both sides of 101. But not what you'd typically call downtown There are interactive maps online

News coverage here in SF Bay is ongoing. TV reporters all appearing on air with masks lowered, so they can speak on camera. Desk anchors often finish the spot with "ok, thank you. Be safe and put your mask back on." I wonder if they know: Once you take them off, the inside of the mask gets contaminated and you need to use a new one.

I agree. I went for a session at a guys home, and it was scary dirty. Like a college apartment shared by guys. Mattress on the floor, unmade bed, chips, sodas, clothes scattered around. The bathroom afterwards was terrifying. The session itself was excellent. I'll sometimes recommend the guy, for outcalls only.

LOL He did the same thing to me about a month ago. No profanity or hostility. But in response to 3-finger request, he replied "you can see 3 fingers in the last picture i sent. " I think he knows about the request for 3-fingers, and after scouring the net, found one set that comes close because one picture semi-qualifies. Now, prepare for the onslaught of commentary about how stupid and useless the 3-finger verification is, its the age of FaceTime, etc.......

Insane fires north of San Francisco And now there's been an earthquake down south of SF, by San Jose It's The End Of The World

I have reservations to drive up there, spend a night, in two days. Probably wont go. I recognize that Im obsessing, probably because I know the area well. Santa Rosa is a city of 170,000, part of a major suburban sprawl that continues along highway 101 extending all the way up from the Golden Gate Bridge Its a very scary feeling, even here in CA where we see almost year-round coverage of fires, to see TV coverage of people standing in housing subdevelopments, surrounded by flames, and there's no firefighters coming. To see firefighters tell reporters that they dont have enough men or water, and theyre not even going to try fighting fire; their focus is saving lives, evacuations. City folk live in a false bubble; they rely on calling 911 and expecting someone will at least try to help. It shakes their foundation to have that belief shattered.

http://abc7news.com/video-crews-battle-wildfire-at-hilton-in-santa-rosa/2511921/ And TV updating fatality count.

This one is very different. Hotels have burnt down. Many businesses. A Trader Joe's. Burned right through urban areas. Many homes gone. It is mostly due to very high winds. It scattered embers everywhere. Went from two, to five, to seven fires fast. Whipping then changing winds kept the fire danger locations changing. Fires that were 200 acres were 5000, even 20,000 acres in 2-3 hours. Gusts on hilltops were 60-75 mph. It was hell. In a housing subdivision, its a patchwork quilt, scattered home burnt to ground, others untouched, due to winds and embers. It was crazy watching the news this morning, seeing reporters drive into zones on one side of a fire, only to have wind change and threaten, even trap their escape. They showed a gun & ammo store burning, and when the ammunition started going off, I was sure theyd accidentally televise reporters getting hit. Firefighters couldnt fight it. They only worked on evacuations. Im used to seeing our fire season, throughout CA. Some structure damage, etc. But this was the only time I've seen it so bad that they had no choice but let fires burn wide swaths through cities (Santa Rosa) or major tourist regions like wine country. Its a State Of Disaster.

Happened so quickly overnight, I dont know if its made national news. At least seven fires blew up overnight in Napa & Sonoma Counties. All of the region experienced incredible winds. Its so bad, firefighters are NOT trying to save structures or fight fires; they're focused on evacuations and saving lives. If you're familiar with CA fire season, its typically grasslands and hillsides. The winds were so strong, they burned down into populated areas. Homes and retail centers are burned. Hospitals in Santa Rosa evacuated. A Napa Resort, where a major PGA event just ended, was evacuated and then abandoned as propane tanks in out-buildings blew; no one knows if its there anymore. Helicopter views are showing entire neighborhoods burning. The smoke has spread throughout the Bay Area. I'm 40 miles away, and we're advised to keep our windows closed. This one is different, seems to be the worst in the 25 years I live in CA.

Maybe someone should start a thread about movie-sourced quips. Probably very revealing. Top of my list would be Steel Magnolias. I'm not crazy, I've just been in a very bad mood for forty years! He's a real gentleman! I'll bet he takes the dishes out of the sink afore he pees in it! If you don't have anything nice to say, come sit by me. All gay men have track lighting. And all gay men are named Mark, Rick, or Steve. ..... is a moron. I'm not even sure he has opposable thumbs. You are too twisted for color TV. ....is so confused, he don't know whether to scratch his watch or wind his butt!

Godfather Saga Now, Voyager Defending Your Life Fantasia Mr. Smith Goes To Washington alternate: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Always taken notice of the very traditional white ribbed cotton wife-beater tank.

+1 and I can't decipher the point

Not ALL. I was never a young guy frequenting the gay bars. I started going the year I turned 40, (long out of the closet) and was over it 3 years later.

Tonight, on Will and Grace Lucy and Viv get trapped in the shower..... http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DAeyYrBtq8k/UIHDQ78adXI/AAAAAAAAAPY/77lEMgNZRJc/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-10-19+at+10.09.38+AM.png

I will be traveling to LA area. I've stayed in WeHo, even downtown LA. This time, I need to be out along the Ventura Fwy; suburbia between Sherman Oaks & Thousand Oaks. Will LA rentguys do outcalls out there? Are any guys based out there?

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I rarely use any video app. And I dont want to... for rentguys or any other activity. Im not on ios, 1-2 guys offered FaceTime, which I cant use on Android. They wouldnt try a different app when I offered. And I have no desire to try to video with someone, manipulating the settings so Im not also broadcasting myself. More than vid or pics... I should rely on common sense. Im already very skeptical by the time I ask for confirmation. Never once has someone too good to be true allayed my doubts with a confirming pic. In the absence of reliable reviews, confirmation here, or a recommendation, I'd do better to just skip it.

One ass responded that I could see three fingers in a previous picture he'd already sent.