Gar1eth

I'm old as dirt. He's about 8 years younger. It was never love. As I mentioned in a previous post he really only was interested in me if he were drunk or tipsy. I once saw him at Diesel-a bear bar in Seattle. He ignored me totally. I can't remember if we got together later that night or not.
 
Gman

Sigh, I only wish I could see the new muscle. Have a good time.
 
Gman

@Gar1eth, hope some of our thoughts or recommendations helped. Although it sounds like your next steps are on point.

I'm 2100 + land miles from him now. I don't have the option of moving back, and he has a business there. We really were only f@ckbuddies not friends with benefits. He only wanted me when he was tipsy or drunk. I would have preferred being friends with benefits. But I took what I could get as my dance card was not running over with names. He says he wants to visit. If it happens, it will be nice. But I'll not hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
 

 
You probably aren't wrong. On the other hand he's been a bit more responsive on successive texts than he was in the past. In the long run it probably doesn't mean anything. He wasn't reliable with me back then. I can't see him being that serious about me 2-1/2 years later and 2100 + miles away.
 
Gman

I actually did. He said he hasn't broken up with anyone recently , and he wasn't drunk. He said something about he had just realized what he wanted.
 
Call me skeptical.
 
Gman

I'm 2100 + land miles from him now. I don't have the option of moving back, and he has a business there. We really were only f@ckbuddies not friends with benefits. He only wanted me when he was tipsy or drunk. I would have preferred being friends with benefits. But I took what I could get as my dance card was not running over with names. He says he wants to visit. If it happens, it will be nice. But I'll not hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
 

 
You probably aren't wrong. On the other hand he's been a bit more responsive on successive texts than he was in the past. In the long run it probably doesn't mean anything. He wasn't reliable with me back then. I can't see him being that serious about me 2-1/2 years later and 2100 + miles away.
 
Gman

I'm 2100 + land miles from him now. I don't have the option of moving back, and he has a business there. We really were only f@ckbuddies not friends with benefits. He only wanted me when he was tipsy or drunk. I would have preferred being friends with benefits. But I took what I could get as my dance card was not running over with names. He says he wants to visit. If it happens, it will be nice. But I'll not hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
 

 
You probably aren't wrong. On the other hand he's been a bit more responsive on successive texts than he was in the past. In the long run it probably doesn't mean anything. He wasn't reliable with me back then. I can't see him being that serious about me 2-1/2 years later and 2100 + miles away.
 
Gman

I was at home one night when the phone rang (before cellphones).
 
“Hello?”
“This is a blast from your past.”
 
It was a friend I hadn’t spoken to in 16 years. He was the husband I never married. He got into a seriously abusive relationship and had FINALLY realized it. And he had to go back 16 years to find a friend who was HIS.
 
I wish I liked Atlanta.

I actually did. He said he hasn't broken up with anyone recently , and he wasn't drunk. He said something about he had just realized what he wanted.
 
Call me skeptical.
 
Gman

To be somewhat fair to Harold (a nom de f*ck to protect the buddy's identity) it was only 1 AM for him due to his being on the Western Coast.
 
The weird thing about this is that I had heard neither hide nor hair from him since I left the Left Coast 2-1/2 years ago. And I had over these last 2-1/2 years sent a few sporadic texts to find out how he was doing although probably none in the last year. But nary a reply to my texts did I ever receive.
 
So I'm sure y'all can imagine how surprised I was to hear from him. To tell the truth the wasn't that great a responder to texts during our time together. He was one of those guys who only wanted me when he was horny. Otherwise he didn't respond very often.
 
Now he says he knows he wants me. Talks about coming to visit when the grip of the Pandemic has relaxed a bit. It would be nice to see him. But I'm not going to hold my breath while waiting for it to occur.
 
But it was awfully weird to hear from him. I was wondering whether he might be drunk, had a bad break-up, or something to make him suddenly think of me.
 
Gman

To be somewhat fair to Harold (a nom de f*ck to protect the buddy's identity) it was only 1 AM for him due to his being on the Western Coast.
 
The weird thing about this is that I had heard neither hide nor hair from him since I left the Left Coast 2-1/2 years ago. And I had over these last 2-1/2 years sent a few sporadic texts to find out how he was doing although probably none in the last year. But nary a reply to my texts did I ever receive.
 
So I'm sure y'all can imagine how surprised I was to hear from him. To tell the truth the wasn't that great a responder to texts during our time together. He was one of those guys who only wanted me when he was horny. Otherwise he didn't respond very often.
 
Now he says he knows he wants me. Talks about coming to visit when the grip of the Pandemic has relaxed a bit. It would be nice to see him. But I'm not going to hold my breath while waiting for it to occur.
 
But it was awfully weird to hear from him. I was wondering whether he might be drunk, had a bad break-up, or something to make him suddenly think of me.
 
Gman

To be somewhat fair to Harold (a nom de f*ck to protect the buddy's identity) it was only 1 AM for him due to his being on the Western Coast.
 
The weird thing about this is that I had heard neither hide nor hair from him since I left the Left Coast 2-1/2 years ago. And I had over these last 2-1/2 years sent a few sporadic texts to find out how he was doing although probably none in the last year. But nary a reply to my texts did I ever receive.
 
So I'm sure y'all can imagine how surprised I was to hear from him. To tell the truth the wasn't that great a responder to texts during our time together. He was one of those guys who only wanted me when he was horny. Otherwise he didn't respond very often.
 
Now he says he knows he wants me. Talks about coming to visit when the grip of the Pandemic has relaxed a bit. It would be nice to see him. But I'm not going to hold my breath while waiting for it to occur.
 
But it was awfully weird to hear from him. I was wondering whether he might be drunk, had a bad break-up, or something to make him suddenly think of me.
 
Gman

To be somewhat fair to Harold (a nom de f*ck to protect the buddy's identity) it was only 1 AM for him due to his being on the Western Coast.
 
The weird thing about this is that I had heard neither hide nor hair from him since I left the Left Coast 2-1/2 years ago. And I had over these last 2-1/2 years sent a few sporadic texts to find out how he was doing although probably none in the last year. But nary a reply to my texts did I ever receive.
 
So I'm sure y'all can imagine how surprised I was to hear from him. To tell the truth the wasn't that great a responder to texts during our time together. He was one of those guys who only wanted me when he was horny. Otherwise he didn't respond very often.
 
Now he says he knows he wants me. Talks about coming to visit when the grip of the Pandemic has relaxed a bit. It would be nice to see him. But I'm not going to hold my breath while waiting for it to occur.
 
But it was awfully weird to hear from him. I was wondering whether he might be drunk, had a bad break-up, or something to make him suddenly think of me.
 
Gman

This ended up being only one of those short senior moments.
 
I had one last week that lasted a few days. I had made a grocery list and put 'scraper' on it. Looking at the list several days later, I had no idea what kind of scraper-or what I wanted to use it on. Then three days ago I bought some celery (which I don't normally do, but I've been thinking about making a stew in my Instant Pot for its inaugural outing). I was trying to decide between the regular celery and the hearts of celery. I was thinking the heart would need less 'scraping.' All of a sudden I realize that I had written 'scraper' days ago on my list as a substitute for "vegetable peeler."
 
Well now I have the vegetable peeler and the celery. But I still haven't made any stew yet.
 
If I ever make it, I'm thinking this is the recipe I'll use.
 
 
Active Time: 15 mins
 
Total Time: 45 mins
 
Servings: 4 to 6
 
 
Ingredients
 
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
 
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
 
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
 
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
 
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 
• 1/2 cup no-salt beef stock, plus more as needed
 
• 1/2 cup full-bodied red wine, such as a zinfandel or cabernet, plus more as needed
 
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 
• 1 pound new baby potatoes, quartered if larger than bite-size
 
• 8 ounces baby carrots
 
• 8 ounces frozen peas-and-pearl onions medley, not defrosted
 
• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
 
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
 
StepsStep:
 
1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika and pepper flakes.
 
2. Place the beef in a large bowl, sprinkle the seasoning mixture over it and toss until the meat is coated.
 
3. Set a programmable multicooker (such as an Instant Pot) to SAUTE. Let the pot heat for 2 minutes, then add the oil and meat to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total, and transfer the meat to a plate.
 
3. While the meat browns, in a medium bowl whisk together the stock, wine and tomato paste. Pour the liquid into the empty Instant Pot and scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
 
4. Return the beef, and any accumulated juices on the plate, to the pot and add the potatoes, carrots, peas and pearl onions, as well as the dried garlic and dried onion. Stir to combine.
 
5. Make sure the steam valve is sealed. Select PRESSURE (HIGH) and set to 25 minutes. (It takes about 10 minutes for the appliance to come to pressure before cooking begins.)
 
6. Release the pressure manually by moving the pressure-release handle to “Venting,” covering your hand with a towel and making sure to keep your hand and face away from the vent when releasing steam.Stir in the parsley, if using.
 
7. Taste and season with more with salt and pepper, if needed. If the stew is too dry, add an additional splash of beef stock and/or wine.
 
Nutrition InformationCalories: 553; Total Fat: 32 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Cholesterol: 107 mg; Sodium: 359 mg; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 3 g; Protein: 30 g.
 
 

 
Gman

This ended up being only one of those short senior moments.
 
I had one last week that lasted a few days. I had made a grocery list and put 'scraper' on it. Looking at the list several days later, I had no idea what kind of scraper-or what I wanted to use it on. Then three days ago I bought some celery (which I don't normally do, but I've been thinking about making a stew in my Instant Pot for its inaugural outing). I was trying to decide between the regular celery and the hearts of celery. I was thinking the heart would need less 'scraping.' All of a sudden I realize that I had written 'scraper' days ago on my list as a substitute for "vegetable peeler."
 
Well now I have the vegetable peeler and the celery. But I still haven't made any stew yet.
 
If I ever make it, I'm thinking this is the recipe I'll use.
 
 
Active Time: 15 mins
 
Total Time: 45 mins
 
Servings: 4 to 6
 
 
Ingredients
 
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
 
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
 
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
 
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
 
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 
• 1/2 cup no-salt beef stock, plus more as needed
 
• 1/2 cup full-bodied red wine, such as a zinfandel or cabernet, plus more as needed
 
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 
• 1 pound new baby potatoes, quartered if larger than bite-size
 
• 8 ounces baby carrots
 
• 8 ounces frozen peas-and-pearl onions medley, not defrosted
 
• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
 
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
 
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
 
StepsStep:
 
1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika and pepper flakes.
 
2. Place the beef in a large bowl, sprinkle the seasoning mixture over it and toss until the meat is coated.
 
3. Set a programmable multicooker (such as an Instant Pot) to SAUTE. Let the pot heat for 2 minutes, then add the oil and meat to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total, and transfer the meat to a plate.
 
3. While the meat browns, in a medium bowl whisk together the stock, wine and tomato paste. Pour the liquid into the empty Instant Pot and scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
 
4. Return the beef, and any accumulated juices on the plate, to the pot and add the potatoes, carrots, peas and pearl onions, as well as the dried garlic and dried onion. Stir to combine.
 
5. Make sure the steam valve is sealed. Select PRESSURE (HIGH) and set to 25 minutes. (It takes about 10 minutes for the appliance to come to pressure before cooking begins.)
 
6. Release the pressure manually by moving the pressure-release handle to “Venting,” covering your hand with a towel and making sure to keep your hand and face away from the vent when releasing steam.Stir in the parsley, if using.
 
7. Taste and season with more with salt and pepper, if needed. If the stew is too dry, add an additional splash of beef stock and/or wine.
 
Nutrition InformationCalories: 553; Total Fat: 32 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Cholesterol: 107 mg; Sodium: 359 mg; Carbohydrates: 26 g; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 3 g; Protein: 30 g.
 
 

 
Gman

PS I appreciate the potential help. I just remembered it's www.smutjunkies.com

PS I appreciate the potential help. I just remembered it's www.smutjunkies.com

PS I appreciate the potential help. I just remembered it's www.smutjunkies.com

There's a site I've looked at for years that lists gay porn stars and their years in the business along with their films. I'm having a senior moment and can't think of the name. Can anyone help me?
 
Thanks
 
Gman

I had to say it aloud.
 
Gman

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Gman

I had to say it aloud.
 
Gman

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Gman

I had to say it aloud.
 
Gman

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Gman