FrankR

This morning I had a casual interaction with a guy at the grocery store. I get the sense it could have turned into a hookup but did not pursue...how often do you manage to make a casual interaction work as a hookup? Here's what happened. It was early morning on a Sunday, so the store only had one check-out open; there were very few people around and we were the only two people in line. I recognized him from his Grindr profile, we hooked up once about 3 years ago - he was ahead of me and his card got declined. He tried a second card and it happened again. He was very embarrassed... it looked like he had just stepped outside to pickup a few things for breakfast, was dressed in running shorts and a tshirt and he didn't have a wallet, just a phone with a few cards in the sleeve of the phone. I guess I am aging myself by expecting a guy to have an actual wallet with cash! His Grindr profile indicates that he just moved back to the city after a few years away, and I have no knowledge of his financial situation, but felt the need to step in and do a good deed. So I said: "I hate it when that happens. Damn banks can never get it right". I slipped him two fifties and said in a low voice - "Just pay it forward sometime". His expression changed from embarrassment to confusion, to surprise, back to embarrassment. It was adorable! He thanked me and left. My card did not get declined (thank goodness!). He was waiting for me outside. He thanked me again, but it was on the cusp of getting a little awkward - I sensed that he kinda recognized me but maybe wasn't sure... So I just said: "It's totally fine, it happens to all of us - good to see you, it's been a while!" Gave a friendly smile and wave and went on my way. Is it wrong that I hope he hits me up on Grindr tonight?? 😋

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I’ve seen it advertised a number of places in NYC (Times Square, subway stations). It is on Hulu, i believe.

Yes! Thank you!!!

There are some funny internet trolls here who haven’t met him, and then the trolls try to be funny without having met him hahaha but 45+ veteran members here have met him and said it was the best time as you can read above, and I can vouch for that too, best time and most skilled guy I've met. And he looks even better than his pictures! So you keep saying. How much of a discount do you get for your marketing efforts? Maybe suggest some updated photos - that always helps. 🤫

Um…a link would be useful…. (You did see that coming, right?)

Ive seen these pictures before. Probably a name change…

You are a far more adventurous man than me…I usually draw the line at chocolate and whipped cream! 😉

That is indeed a well known saying - To be sure, I am not trying to catch the falling knife…I am “betting” it will still be in usable condition after it hits the floor! 😉

I think it was Warren Buffett who said that the stock market is the only store where the customers run away when there is a sale on. 😆

I took in my godsons when their parents passed. They were 15 and 16 at the time. Did not adopt, so I cannot speak to that, but I applaud you for stepping up. It was a big change and some of the adjustments werent easy so I know what you are going through. Take it one day at a time and follow the advice of a good family lawyer.

I did exactly that today - invested about 20% of my cash marked for investment. Will wait for an additional 5% drop before I invest the next 10%. Patience isnt a virtue of mine, so I have rules I stick to. 🏦

Thank you for bringing it to my attention - really enjoyed the show. Lots of really good scenes. Netflix series Lincoln Lawyer is next on my list.

I couldnt find L’Oreal Anthelios at the store. Did you mean La Roche Posay Anthelios?

Spencer Treat Clark is also a cutie. I need to see more of him. 😁

Yes sir!

I switched to Mrs Meyer’s Clean Day a while ago. Same reason. Have gotten good results so far - a little goes a long way! You can find it on Amazon if not in the store.

So not a happy beginning…is it too much to hope for a happy ending?? 😆

Allegra every night before bed, during the month of May. 💊

I discovered Animal Kingdom on Amazon Prime a few weeks ago. Middle class crime family full of petty drama! 👌

That is a darn shame. I wonder if there is a way to correct the damage, perhaps with time it will revert? 😐

Frequently discussed… I will correct myself. This topic seems to show up every few months, not years.

I doubt there is much you can do. Your only option, as far as I can tell, is to buy it from Canada or India and pay out of pocket.

I havent heard much from Suze Orman since she stopped her show on CNBC. Didnt realize she has a podcast… 🤔

I feel your pain. But it is hard to deny that it can be rather effective in sending a message to those governments (think apartheid South Africa with a love for Rugby and Cricket, who were denied access to international events). On the other hand, what is to be done when a player takes a political position (for example, speaks in support of an oppressive government or wears a symbol in support)? It is sadly complicated…