nycman

That really just depends on what you want from him. It’s not a date. Don’t over think it. And don’t worry he’s heard it all. Just ask for what you want. If it’s a match…hallelujah! If not, be polite and just keep moving. Let me help get you started…. ”Hey it’s (insert your name here). We met the other night at (insert name of seedy joint here). Are you available for X, Y, or Z". Cut and paste the above into a text message to him. Replace X, Y, and Z with whatever you’re after. Hit send.

Talk about racist. You made the assumption that race is the issue. Race has nothing to do with it. Pot, kettle, bla….errr…."non-White". The discussion was about Manhattan geography, not race. You don’t get to jump to unsubstantiated conclusions, and then claim the other person is racist. Let’s just agree all of Manhattan is pretty dangerous these days (which I love btw). Arguing whether The Village is safer or more dangerous than Harlem is kind of a dumb game. It sucks to get mugged in either location. And it sucks no matter if your attacker is black, white, Puerto Rican or Asian, trust me.

Unless you have REAL insider information, trying to time the market is a fool’s game. And if you do try to time the market using insider information, you better look good in an orange jumpsuit.

Yeah…no. Blown out holes and holes that are obviously "recently used", are a turn off for me. I’m sure there are others who are in to it.

So true. God knows I love NY, but….. NYC BBQ….sucks NYC Tex-Mex….sucks NYC Southern….sucks NYC Philly Cheesesteak…sucks Regional means regional. You can’t export it. You have to go and experience it in situ.

[sarcasm on] How noble [sarcasm off].

You can’t lose what you ain’t got….grin

Baby, if you’re from Dunwoody, Georgia, it best you avoid "upper Manhattan" aka "above 125th Street, NYC".

The Goddess has spoken. And yes children, that is how goddesses speak. Softly but clearly. Truly the greatest of all time. RIP. Streisand? What bag of hot air. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, loudmouth.

I’d like to eat those Stuffed Shells.

LMAO, talk about splitting hairs. "Hamilton Heights", aka…"West Harlem". Let’s just compromise and agree it’s “Upper Manhattan", aka…”not a place for the uninitiated"

NYC rent is no joke bro!

Meh. Maybe I’m missing something, but it looks like trashy airport "art" that they’d install at LaGuardia. (hey, at least I didn’t say Newark…..grin)

There are planes every hour. All I’m hearing is excuses. Thank you @foxy, somehow this show flew under my radar. The chance to see Impression, Sunrise on American soil is worth the trip alone. Although I’ve always loved that you had to "seek it out" in Paris. Millions of people think they’ve seen it in real life, when in fact they’ve never made the pilgrimage to Musée Marmottan Monet.

You’re being kind. She was an unmitigated bomb. Her voice simply wasn’t up to the part. The night I saw her, she missed over a dozen high notes and literally squeaked her way through the rest. People in the audicance began covering their ears every time she sang. It was that bad. Ricky Martin’s Che was "passable". But who really wants a "passable" Che? Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón was the only star of the night. Unfortunately, given the shit show that was happening around him, it really didn’t matter much. One great performance, couldn’t save the dumpster fire that was this production.

We think most of them are bots…..no offense. grin

Says who? grin

Yes, yes, yes,and yes! Now, how often do any of those things happen? In my experience…..1.47% of the time.

You’re an ass. grin And yes…I wiped.

Why do I feel like you’re taunting me? grin.

Wow. I never knew you could leave the destination blank. Thanks!

I seriously hate mid-stroke upsells. Charge whatever you want. Offer whatever service you want. I don’t care. Just make it clear up front. Any attempt at up-selling during the massage will quickly lead to me saying "no thanks, I’m good" followed by my immediately getting dressed and leaving, never to return. I go into every massage with ZERO expectations. A happy ending is nice. And it’s likely to result in a large tip and a repeat customer…but it’s never expected. I have had massage therapists discretely mention after the massage that more options are available during the next visit at a higher price, if I’m interested. I have no problem with that straight forward approach. Surprise "money up front" demands and mid-massage up sells are both dick killers.

Is it a competition? NYC and Chicago having more "reported" carjackings (note the operative word…"reported"), doesn’t in any way make Mexico City a less dangerous place. Less dangerous than NYC or Chicago? Maybe, but no less dangerous overall.

True, but audits don’t mean it’s not a scam. It’s not illegal for a "non-profit" to use 99% of its income to pay its top executives millions. The IRS will get income tax on the money paid to the executives. Honestly, that’s all they care about. Having said that, it’s a delicate balance. I’ve certainly seen "non-profits" that can barely cover their own fundraising expenses, much less provide any useful services. They basically exist, just to raise money. But I’ve also seen "activists" decimate powerful and much needed fundraising activities just because the event didn’t pass their litmus test of "acceptable" overhead. All fundraising is basically begging rich people to give you money and sometimes you "do whatcha you gotta do to get that coin".