FrankR

I guess everyone feels differently about deposits and verification. Not sure I would be comfortable reaching out to a provider for a reference to satisfy another provider. Usually when a provider asks for a deposit “i am busy, reserve your spot now to avoid disappointment” it feels like I am talking to Vince and he’s trying to sell me a ShamWow. My standard reply: Sounds like you have your hands full with your current schedule. Maybe we can meet another time when you are not so busy.

Well, you are gonna be face down and looking at their feet while on the massage table anyway so you may as well get a preview… 🤔

Thanks for the update. Did he upcharge for extras?

If we travel together I offer the same I utilize (coast to coast I travel business). If we don’t travel together it is negotiated. I have paid for business class. I even recall paying for a provider to travel first class on the Acela.

I dont follow your logic. If a legit provider does not have good management skils they should not ask for deposits - a deal is a deal; if you take the deposit you show up at the appointed time. If you cant be there on time you return the deposit. If you don’t, you are not legit in my opinion, and are a rip off. My brother is far more important to me than the king of england. You have interesting priorities. You were wrong to pay a deposit. He was wrong as a no show and to not return your deposit. I object to his usage of “gentleman” in his profile name - he isnt acting like any gentleman in my book!

Welcome lurker. My symptoms were mild when I got Covid in July, so I did not take Paxlovid either. Took me 6 days to stop testing positive. Coffee tasted horrible for about a two week period but my sense or smell was not affected, just taste. Hope yo feel better soon. Definitely seek medical attention if you still test positive after 7 days.

The whole discussion around allegations that the provider is “illegal” is off track. Can we please get back to the extortion discussion? 🤔

Could you point us to a “how to” guide? I have the vanilla brokerage account, but never tried the auction purchase… 🤷🏽‍♂️

Always be wary of new accounts on Rentmen.

Heads-up! The massage scammers (“here is my booking website link”) are back on Grindr and Scruff in NYC. Buyer beware. 😟

Thank you! I can get Truvada through GoodRX for under $30 a month at a number of pharmacies in my area - no insurance needed. It is generic Truvada. Descovy is over $2,000 a month on the GoodRX app. Crazy! 🤪

I am seeing ads for "fridayplans.com" being aggressively marketed online and on social media. Not including a link since I am not sure if it is a shady site. Promise $1.99 a pill for high dose (100mg) Viagra. Anyone have experience with their program? Asking for a friend. 😉

Sadly, my new insurance does not cover Descovy, only Truvada. So I am back on the big pill. 🤷‍♂️ Some others may be in the same boat.

Are you upset about the rate or the lack of anal? Or both? I guess if they find the right guy, he will be willing to pay $1,000 an hour to suck their toes. It does seem like Dimitry is at least being direct and clear about what he offers: massage and release. He does not claim to escort - so I dont quite understand why you expect anal; that is something I would expect from an escort, not a masseur. Dimitri has been using the same photos for at least 5 years - definitely something to be aware of.

I don’t know @Jamie21…the slip and slide always sounds like a fun idea, until I actually try it! The operative phrase is “consenting adults with insurance”! 🤭

I’m willing to try it. But I am not paying the retail price for any more gadgets!! 😆

Thank you for reporting back. You earn bonus points for not using “BBC”! May I suggest, for future use, enormous excaliber??🤭

I am thinking of taking a trip to New Orleans towards end of February. Just need to so some homework and figure out where to stay and what we can do while visiting.

Indeed! If it doesnt feel right, I do not engage. In December a truly epic hottie I flirted with at the gym many times, told me he was desperate for money to fly home for the holidays and offered. He was very nervous and uncomfortable. I politely declined. Instead I Zelled him a gift to help him out. I offered to look at his budget with him and walked away. He flagged me down at the gym last week and asked if he could take me up on the offer. We met at my place for coffee and to crunch the numbers. He then made his move and we had a great time. No desperation, nerves or discomfort. I took him shopping after. He enjoyed himself. He texted me and indicated he had a great time and would like to meet again. I’m betting he’s gonna turn into a FWBs.

When it comes to the hobby - what is your favorite travel destination in the USA and why? I would like to start planning my travel for the year and suggestions/insights would be appreciated. 😁

I’ve had quite a bit of success with Mintboys. I always ask if they are actually in my city and if their pics are recent. A video call can usually settle any doubt I have before we meet. But I have noticed that many of the men are part timers and cant host. You have to be willing to host in those cases.

Did you try PMing @Charlton?

Rate depends on location. In major cities (NYC and LA) he charges more - when I reached out to him in Ft Lauderdale, FL his rate was lower. Never did get to meet, he was really hard to…nail down, if you will pardon my choice of words. Also, keep in mind some of the pics on his profile is from when I approached him in 2019 - you may want to ask about recent pics. 🤓

I dont follow individual stocks, but this may be helpful: https://www.benzinga.com/amp/content/30607886 I heard Prof Jeremy Siegel’s comments on CNBC yesterday and he appeared to be rather bullish on the market as a whole (shocking, I know!) I try to balance my market diet with equal parts of Jeremy Siegel and Jeremy Grantham!!! 😆

There are at least 3 “3 bucket” approaches I am aware of, with various flavors inbetween. Here is the most common one: https://www.ncoa.org/article/your-retirement-portfolio-in-three-buckets Tax is always a consideration when personal finance is being looked at - decisions can vary dramatically from state to state. Highly recommend you meet with an experienced tax focused CPA for a consultation - the right choices can save you big money.