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Sounds like a fun trip! I’ve spent 12 weeks in Europe this year, mainly Central and Eastern. Shockingly good looking young men in Montenegro (tall, slim and tanned), Ukraine and Poland.

He’s done well for himself. He always struck me as an intelligent autodidact kind of guy. Pity I never joined him years ago after his debut.

I started judicious use of Botox and fillers a few years ago. I’ve been using facial and body moisturizers for many years. I mix a dab of MAC coverup lotion with Kiehl’s 35 spf for my morning treatment and have a whole before bed routine if I’m no too exhausted. Fortunately, I have good skin with virtually no blemishes and have been wearing sunglasses daily, so minimal wrinkling around the eyes. Also a good moisturizer under the eyes really helps. I’ll have to check into the Korean products. Also, I now only shampoo my hair every three days. I wish I’d done that my whole life.

Occasionally, I spoil myself and have my sheets pressed with light starch. I often take my pillowcases to a laundry to be cleaned and starched.

When I ride road bikes, I wear Lycra bib shorts with a tight jersey. For mountain biking, they now make a bib short that’s a little baggier. Good shorts always have butt and groin padding. Under Armour and adidas make bike type Lycra/polyester shorts for running and working out. I’ve worked on my ass and legs for many years so I like to show them off!

Me too!

Lol! NoBull shoes provide great support for deadlifting, etc. Under Armour for spandex. Sometimes I just wear Lycra bike shorts.

I’d suggest wearing NoBull shoes for lifting. It’s a Boston-based brand for x-fit. They’re great. I either wear spandex under my shorts or yesterday’s briefs. High quality long cotton t shirts.

I used to speak regularly with a fellow hobbyist, although we never met in person. He ran into some serious trouble years ago; however we still speak several times a year. That was during the heyday.

Lately I’ve been impressed with Parachute, out of Santa Monica.

Sateen is an awful sheeting fabric because of the pilling.

I’m glad I acted early. I booked a pretty nice place.

He’d be on my list, too!

Stunning physique and so handsome.

Starbucks! God, you’re such an American lol

Hmm. Never noticed that. I use that station for trips to Salzburg.

Once I had a no-show for whom I bought plane tickets. Stuff happens. As @MassageDrew stated, it’s been discussed before. The typical route is a shorter introductory session. The majority of times, you’ll develop some chemistry before an overnight.

I was pleased to find that Uber is widely available in Romania and Ukraine!

I didn’t need it, but I had fat grafting done on my face and they took the fat from my abdomen and I’m now a 31/32. No pain or issues, but I had to wear a girdle for about a month or so post-op. From those who’ve done it, cool-sculpting only works if you maintain a sensible diet and exercise.

A real Muscle Man!

When I flew over to Europe from Seattle in Delta Business, I have to say that the grilled tenderloin was pink and juicy. I was impressed. They also allow you to choose your menu 3 days before.

Currently in Europe and Rentmen directs to RentMasseur, so none of the Deli links work. Is this true in the US as well?

You’re correct. In most brands I wear a 32, but often I need a 31. With all the cycling and lifting I do, my legs and quads are a bit larger than normal so I only occasionally find skinny jeans that fit; usually I need slim fit.

I’m probably weird, but even though I travel to all parts of Europe, I rarely see a provider. I don’t want ANY drama to interfere with my time abroad. I had an experience in Budapest years ago that scared the shit out of me.

I buy underwear online from Mack Weldon. The only other clothing I’ll buy on line is directly from denim houses like J Brand, Raleigh Denim and Nordstrom, where I’ve already bought items at a local and very well-curated men’s store and am absolutely sure of the fit. I’ll buy Alden shoes and boots online since with them I know 10.5 will always fit perfectly. Suits, jackets and other apparel are always bought at favorite stores since I’m uber particular about fit. I agree with others about the negative influence of Amazon on brick and mortar; however, I do buy a ton of non-clothing stuff from them. In the Seattle area, especially Anacortes, there are marvelous used and new bookstores which I support since they’re a treasure.