nycman

I sent my passport in for renewal via an expediter a week before all hell broke loose with COVID…. My passport promptly got lost in the hell that is the US government during COVID. "Your passport is lost, you’ll need to apply for a new one…but because you’re passport isn’t lost, you can’t apply for a new one". Multiple government employees actually said that to me….with a straight face…..for over a year. In the end, it took me over 18 months to get a new passport. Even then I had to beg, cry, plead, buy a one way ticket to Bermuda, drive to Connecticut, and spend the entire day there. After 4 hours in the passport office the woman behind the counter could tell I was starting to loose it. She said, "don’t worry, l’m not going home tonight until you leave here with a new passport in your hand". Her kindness and reassurance helped me persevere in the face of seemed like insurmountable bureaucratic insanity. 4 hours later when she handed me my passport, she said, "I’m so sorry this happened to you", and we hugged. So yeah, get your passport renewed early. It might take a while.

I don’t assume the Dom role until the other man assumes the sub role. For me, the desire to submit must come from within. In the street, we are equals. At home once he submits, we are not. The minute we’re done, we’re equals. Works for me, but you’ll soon realize that every man is different.

When you use the highlight quote function as you describe, it will only place that quote at the bottom of that page. What if I want to quote two posts from the same thread but from two different pages in one reply? It doesn’t seem to allow that.

Yeah, I’ve had “Civet Shit" coffee. It’s nothing special. In fact, it’s stupid. Ok, I used one of these when I stayed at a hotel in Boston. I was so excited. I love my old school Nespresso machine and this thing just looks like it’s going to make an amazing cup of coffee. It was the weakest, lukewarm, just plain worst cup of coffee I’ve ever made. I tried different pods and even went to my friend’s room to use their machine, since I figured there must be something wrong with mine. They all sucked. I’d love to come over and be proven wrong. A quick, easy, hot, cup of great coffee would be heaven!

Be still my pre-pubescent heart! My first love….Racer X.

I like my coffee like I like my women….nowhere near my penis.

I wonder if this is some regulatory California charity "disclosure" requirement. I can’t imagine why else they would do it. It’s a horrible fundraising practice. Obviously all donations to charity involve some amount of your donation going to cover administration. It just seems stupid to throw it in your face like that, unless they have too. Even then, there’s a better way of saying it than "yeah but Stanford and Yale charge more". So childish. UCLA, my dear…you are neither Stanford nor Yale. For the record, if it’s an institution you believe in, I say give the money. At least they’re just being upfront, if unartful, about their administrative money grab.

That video was a vapid waste of time. I’ve seen some of his other videos with his older boyfriend. They’re kind of cute, but not particularly interesting. Yes! I need rocket fuel. Best coffee ever….The Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona. Every morning, I never wanted breakfast to end and I missed a few Gaudi buildings as a result. It was worth it…..and I LOVE Gaudi. The staff even struggled to contain their laughter at how happy the coffee made me. I dream of returning to Barcelona, just for that coffee.

More than a bit…. Looks can be deceiving, It’s a pass in my book.

Has anyone here ever gone? I’d love to go, but their website is kinda crappy.

One wonders how, or why, they pay for an ad.

Yes. I used to swim competitively and teach swimming. Serious swimming in anything other than a small suit is ridiculous and just harder for a beginner. Once they get past the initial body image issues, they never look back.

True. I was at the Wynn in Vegas last week and a group of 7-8 20-something hyper-masculine males were trying to get past the elevator security guard. "I don’t care if you have a room key, there’s now way I’m letting you guys in. I’m happy to call the manager for you, but the answers going to be the same." They caused a big "bro scene", and got nowhere. That’s the reason I stay at the Wynn…..Security.

God, I can’t wait for the drug addicts and protitutes to take over Tompkins Square park again! Via ‘80 NYC Insanity! Pity the drag queens are all too busy posing on their Instagrams and trying to lick RuPaul’s ass. They used to be part of the East Village counter culture fun too!

I watched it. Honestly, I felt the "joke" missed it’s mark. And without the "joke", it’s creepy. Yes, death threats are bad, but "we’re coming for your children…" isn’t exactly a great message either.

God, I wish….. Oh….D.C/Maryland/Virginia…..never mind.

He speaks Russian…. enough said.

Seriously? 🤦‍♂️

In case anyone needs a reminder: "Go get AIDS, queer" - Reese

For the most part I dislike overnights. There have been a few exceptions that were "worth it". Mostly in Europe where the overnight rates aren’t as ridiculous, and usually following a 1-2 hour hire that we both mutually decided to extend. Otherwise, it’s a hard pass for me.

I ignore members on this site that seem to "trigger" bad behavior or heated responses from me that I later regret. Honestly, their comments are meaningless to me and I enjoy this site much more without them. In my mind, it’s a win-win. The new site also allows me to easily avoid entire segments for which I don’t care. Politics and pictures are forums that hold little interest to me. I haven’t had to manually filter either one since we migrated. I’m a big fan of both functions. Your second question seems to reference a specific poster. I have no clue. Your third question….Have I removed someone from my ignore list? No, that would defeat the purpose.

Looks like their "permit" process is insane and very "regional", even within the region itself. https://www.sikkimtourism.gov.in/Public/TravellerEssentials/pap

Yeah, rentmen and masseurs are all privately retained in the Hamptons behind giant walls of privet hedge. Good luck even getting a glimpse of them, much less getting them to admit what they do for a living. I’d say your best bet is hanging out at a local gym and try to "make friends" with the dudes there. Some of the Hamptons catering business also seems to have very well stocked ponds. Go to events and be free with your cash. Better yet, have a catered party yourself! The available men will find you.