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I counter that with a quote from Grandpa Simpson: The good Lord lets us grow old for a reason; to gain the wisdom to find fault with everything He’s made.

And that's exactly what the criminal was looking for.
 
I use the word criminal on purpose. Because he threatened to go to a wife, etc., if he wasn't paid, it became blackmail/extortion...among other crimes he committed (attempted robbery, as mentioned....possible simple assault depending on the exact wording of the laws there....)
 
(Given the way he was acting throughout the story, it was surprise me if he was actually a member of the sex worker's union, too...)

I've been encouraged via PM to share this story as an example of how you don't need the internet to make contacts and get clients. All it takes is a little savvy -- and in this case, a bit of a sense of humor since it was a bit of a trick I played on a friend.
 
A few years ago (within 5 years), I was visiting an old college friend in Las Vegas. For one reason or another, I extended my trip by a day because we were having so much (platonic) fun together. He was pretty obviously gay when we were in school together. I was out but he wasn't, so I didn't press or make a big deal out of it.
 
Of particular note: my friend's legal birth name is the same as a moderately well-known porn star of several years ago. My friend, though, has never been in porn and has never been an escort.
 
Anyway, we went to one of the "gay guys pool parties" at one of the casinos on my "extra" day in LV. We met a couple who were friendly (platonically, again) and we had dinner together. Then, we went to one of the clubs.
 
While people were changing shirts, etc., I made my way to the doorman/bouncer. I asked if he was familiar with porn star "xxxx." The doorman/bouncer acknowledged knowing the name, but not much else. "Well, he's in the car with a couple of other guys and will be coming in here...he doesn't mind being recognized, but he doesn't want a big deal made about it. But he might be available for a private hire." The doorman/bouncer was -- of course -- skeptical, but when he checked IDs of everyone and saw that his name was actually "xxxx," I saw his eyes get a little wider and a bit of a grin come on his face.
 
I bought our first round of drinks and had a similar conversation with the bartender. Within about 5 minutes, my friend started having men come up and introduce themselves to him and buy him drinks.
 
He was just innocent enough to not pick up on the fact that they were interested in hiring him as an escort. He thought they were trying to pick him up, of course, but he never made the connection when guys asked him "what would it take for you to come home with me for an hour or two." Nevertheless, when he took me to the airport the next day for my flight home, he talked about how popular he was the night before and how the Las Vegas guys must have been desperate to see a new face.
 
The moral of this story is that the "old ways" of finding clients still works. A few well-chosen words to a few well-chosen people, and the fact that you're an escort for hire will circulate pretty quickly.

From the linked article:
 
"...the average price of a movie ticket has risen from $5.06 in 1999 to $8.97 in 2017, and the average cost of a liter of wine has risen from $5.09 to $12.38."
 
I've been all over the US, and I question where you're getting movie tickets for less than $9.
 
Also, where are you buying a liter of wine for less than $12.50? Wine bottles are 3/4 of a liter (750 mils). And if you think you're going to impress your date with the rase of a $12 bottle of wine for an entire liter.....well, you better hope they're a cheap date. (chuckle)
 
That said, there are a lot of things to do on an actual date that don't cost a lot of money. But some bread and cheese (or make something yourself) and a DECENT bottle of wine and have a picnic, for example.

Well, that depends if you saw "Bathhouse Bette" at the Continental Baths.....THAT would have been obvious.

From the linked article:
 
"...the average price of a movie ticket has risen from $5.06 in 1999 to $8.97 in 2017, and the average cost of a liter of wine has risen from $5.09 to $12.38."
 
I've been all over the US, and I question where you're getting movie tickets for less than $9.
 
Also, where are you buying a liter of wine for less than $12.50? Wine bottles are 3/4 of a liter (750 mils). And if you think you're going to impress your date with the rase of a $12 bottle of wine for an entire liter.....well, you better hope they're a cheap date. (chuckle)
 
That said, there are a lot of things to do on an actual date that don't cost a lot of money. But some bread and cheese (or make something yourself) and a DECENT bottle of wine and have a picnic, for example.

A literal "friend of Dorothy!"

And that's exactly what the criminal was looking for.
 
I use the word criminal on purpose. Because he threatened to go to a wife, etc., if he wasn't paid, it became blackmail/extortion...among other crimes he committed (attempted robbery, as mentioned....possible simple assault depending on the exact wording of the laws there....)
 
(Given the way he was acting throughout the story, it was surprise me if he was actually a member of the sex worker's union, too...)

And that's exactly what the criminal was looking for.
 
I use the word criminal on purpose. Because he threatened to go to a wife, etc., if he wasn't paid, it became blackmail/extortion...among other crimes he committed (attempted robbery, as mentioned....possible simple assault depending on the exact wording of the laws there....)
 
(Given the way he was acting throughout the story, it was surprise me if he was actually a member of the sex worker's union, too...)

And that's exactly what the criminal was looking for.
 
I use the word criminal on purpose. Because he threatened to go to a wife, etc., if he wasn't paid, it became blackmail/extortion...among other crimes he committed (attempted robbery, as mentioned....possible simple assault depending on the exact wording of the laws there....)
 
(Given the way he was acting throughout the story, it was surprise me if he was actually a member of the sex worker's union, too...)

And that's exactly what the criminal was looking for.
 
I use the word criminal on purpose. Because he threatened to go to a wife, etc., if he wasn't paid, it became blackmail/extortion...among other crimes he committed (attempted robbery, as mentioned....possible simple assault depending on the exact wording of the laws there....)
 
(Given the way he was acting throughout the story, it was surprise me if he was actually a member of the sex worker's union, too...)

Well, that depends if you saw "Bathhouse Bette" at the Continental Baths.....THAT would have been obvious.

A literal "friend of Dorothy!"

Figuratively speaking.....*chuckle*

Figuratively speaking.....*chuckle*

Mine looked like I had Don King in a headlock. And spit was good enough for lube, dammit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friend_of_Dorothy
 
In another thread the expression "Friend of Dorothy" was mentioned. Here is info on that expression.

A literal "friend of Dorothy!"

There is some truth to that.....*chuckle*

That's my understanding, as well. Since this is "British" foods (i.e., from the island) and not "English" foods, it could have easily been included. I mean, they have haggis on their list for some reason.

I'd save those messages for the time being....and mention in your reviews that he admitted to drugging you via text message after the fact.

No scones? Chicken tika marsala (developed in England, not India)? No pasty? Welsh rarebit?

How sad it is that one named Avalon
can not believe that mister Marshal sucking
and riding cock belongs with works of art
like plays constructed out of Middle English.

You got to it just before I did.
 
While genetics may not be the only factor in how sexual orientation develops or is determined, there is strong evidence for a genetic component.

He may have a day job and not reply to messages during his other job.
 
Maybe he was sleeping or otherwise busy.
 
Maybe he's getting a lot of messages and is trying to figure out how many people he can book.
 
Maybe he's traveling today, but won't be available in your area until the end of the week.
 
Since the potential appointment is a few days in the future, I wouldn't text again today. That would give him a chance to take care of what ever is going on today. If you want to touch base tomorrow, that would probably be o.k. If he doesn't respond at all (even with a "I'm booked" or "No, thanks"), then I could consider that unprofessional and would not utilize his services.