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I find David Gahan extremely attractive even though he is a little offbeat attractive. There is something about his attitude and affect that is just so sexy.

Do any of you have a musician crush? For me it's Bardo Martinez, the frontman to Chicano Batman. I have such a thing for hot hipsters. Who is yours?

Maybe he is certified former escort? ?‍♂️

For me as a gay man, I pretty much know at this point that I am never going to have kids. I hope to have a partner some day and may have nieces or nephews (though my sister is older in her 40s and doesn't have kids so probably not biologically). So I don't particularly have any reason to invest or save to give anything to the next generation. I also work in education and have been putting years onto a guaranteed pension. So while I could save, invest and buy property, I don't really need to. I feel like I get a lot of happiness from traveling and meeting new people. Last year I went to the UK, experienced some amazing scenery and culture and met many handsome men along the way that showed me a good time. Only one of them did I actually hire. To me, the trip was worth every penny that I didn't put into a 401K.

I did contact him when he was in Denver and he responded quickly and politely. Unfortunately he wasn't available the day I wanted to meet so we ended up not connecting, but he seemed like a nice guy.

Yeah, I'd say that is pretty common. I have one regular that in particular enjoys live theater so I have often gone to see plays with him and usually dinner as well. I also went up to some hot springs with him once. Just present the idea to the escort and many of them are willing to do so. Some escorts even mention things in their profile like, "Great for date night" or "Love traveling" as good indicators that they would be interested in something like that. "Boyfriend experience" can also mean that though I don't think it always does (I feel a lot of escorts just put that if they're like willing to cuddle after or something). You'll likely have to pay a bit more for the extra time, but many guys will offer a multi-hour discount, especially if you pay for any tickets/dinner, etc. My regular gives me a $500 rate for dinner/show nights where we often spend 4-5 hours together. We enjoy each other's company and are doing an activity that he likes anyway. But that depends on the escort and not every guy will do that. I'd expect discounts are also offered more frequently to regular clients than new guys so expect that as well. But overall, I don't think you'll have a problem finding someone to do events with you.

I actually know of one escort that offers a delicious home-cooked dinner as part of his overnight package.

Interesting study about to come out that suggests wearing masks may actually help lessen the severity of COVID infection. It's actually a meta-study that synthesizes many different studies suggesting mask wearing lowers the viral load of COVID even if you are infected. We've known for a while that all but the N95 masks do not offer 100 percent protection against COVID. But widespread mask use can mean you are getting much less virus from those infected and have a higher likelihood of having an asymptomatic infection or very mild infection. This could help explain why many Asian countries like Japan and South Korea have such low fatality rates compared to the US and Europe. They already have a habit of public mask wearing and while many still got infected, their viral loads were lower and they were more likely to have a less severe illness. There are many other anecdotal studies that taken together suggest mask wearing really does help prevent serious COVID illness.

I've had quite a few one-offs. I think partially because I hire when I travel and seldom travel to the same city very often. One for me was @IronMaus. He came to Denver once and was just such a cool guy. We have similar interests in comics and geeky stuff and we had wonderful conversation as well as a wonderful time in bed. I tried to see him when I traveled to LA but he was in the process of moving at the time and it didn't work out. Hope to see him again some time soon.

To some extent, "stealthing," is still a risk for bottoms. This is when a top uses a condom at first and then takes it off at some point during sex without the consent of the bottom. There have sadly been cases of people catching HIV from these situations.

Yeah it was bad for me too...two weeks straight with fevers above 102, horrible body aches, fatigue, coughing, intense lung pressure. The worst was at night when the fevers would spike and I literally felt like I was losing my mind. Definitely not something I would wish even on my worse enemy.

I think it could be a variety of reasons. You'd have to ask the individual escort for sure...though they might consider that to not really be your business. I definitely know of one escort who has a profile. His profile has no indication of escorting at all. I think he actually has it I think because he likes to write and has links to his blog and web site, where you can actually check out his escorting services. For some people it's more of a way of expressing yourself and to keep in contact with friends around the country. We actually message each other occasionally even though he lives in Atlanta. A lot of escorts have networks of regulars that they want to continue to have friendly relationships with even if they are in different cities. And this escort in particular always lets me know when he comes back into town and I usually set up an appointment with him. But it probably really depends on the escort.

I think a lot of bathhouses are having a hard time. The two in Denver are definitely closed right now, which is a shame because I love going there in the summer and hanging out by the pool. I feel grateful that I got to go to Steamworks Chicago when I was there the week before everything closed down. Definitely might be a long time before I will be able to go to another bathhouse.

It's definitely true to some extent. Washington actually legalized it at the same time, but I visited Seattle the summer after legalization and it was not nearly as ostentatious about it as Denver is. Dispensaries everywhere with neon green marijuana signs, lots of local cannabis "culture," 420 being a big thing here. It's calmed down a bit. I was glad that COVID actually cancelled 420 this year. It's always a shitshow every year. And there are a lot of Denverites that are not into pot at all. Still plenty of great breweries, bars, restaurants and of course a great outdoor, active culture.

Even though its a bit before my time really, Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode not only got me into the band, but was my window into that 80s/early 90s new wave generally.

The story of "In the Jungle" is incredibly rich and interesting. It was actually written by a Zulu man named Soloman Linda in South Africa. Check out this Rolling Stone article if you're interested in learning about it.

I know there has been conflicting information on exactly what COVID immunity means. But a new study of nearly 20,000 patients recovered from COVID in NYC does show that immunity from the disease lasts at least 3 months. More than 90 percent of those patients who tested COVID positive and reported mild or moderate COVID symptoms seroconverted with significant neutralizing antibodies that were stable for three months after antibodies were first detected. In other words, it appears that most people who get COVID do get immunity to the disease for at least a few months. I know other studies have shown other things, but this one is very large. Of course, it's a preprint study so it needs to be peer reviewed. I am hopeful that this means a good vaccine, new effective treatments and natural immunity will combine to give us all a time in the not-to-distant future when COVID will be a thing of the past. Maybe it won't go away entirely, but it will likely be a much less serious disease.

I agree with this. I have a few gay friends who live in such expensive apartments with all the fancy amenities like a gym, swimming pool, etc. In some cases, they are paying more than 3X per month than I pay for my small apartment furnished mostly from IKEA and Target. I probably could be saving money to buy a condo down the line, but real estate in my city is so expensive that I would have a hard time affording it with just my own salary. So I use the money towards having some amazing time with some amazing men. I feel like its money well spent.

That it is at more than 7,000 feet above sea level, followed by Cheyenne, Wyoming at just above 6,000 feet. Denver is actually the 3rd highest with its mile-high elevation. This is one of my favorite trivia questions because most people mess it up.

[quote="xyz48B, post: 1945930, member: 21441" Researcher from Oxford on MSNBC stated the vaccine seems to also create “double immunity” – humoral and cellular response. Yes, the Oxford vaccine is looking very promising. I am hopeful that we'll have some much better treatments and possibly even a vaccine in 2021.

Yes Mesa Verde is beautiful! Actually one nice thing about living in Santa Fe is that it's relatively easy to get around northern New Mexico/Southern Colorado. The San Juans in southwest Colorado are the most beautiful part of the state and probably some of the most beautiful part of the United States period. And a lot of that area is only a three-hour drive or so from Santa Fe...shorter than driving from Denver to that same area.

I consider myself solidly middle, middle-class. I have chosen to do things like rent a small apartment and drive an older car (though actually I am carless at the moment) so I can afford to hire and travel. I think you might be surprised but a lot of people on here are probably not very wealthy. I would guess most are in the upper-five, lower-six figure range with a handful of more wealthy clients.

Ojo Caliente is really nice. They have some good deals on their spa treatments if you stay overnight at their hotel.

Yes I definitely agree with you on this. I browse A TON on RM and hire maybe once every 2 months at most. I'll look at dozens of profiles of places where I will be traveling soon as well. That said, I don't mind if a guy reaches out and it has led to meetings on occasions.

I have spent several summers living in a cabin in Colorado that is even higher altitude than that. While I am a native of the state, there are challenges, but also health benefits to living that high especially if you are not from here and you have to get used to the elevation. 1) 7500 is at an altitude where you might experience some altitude sickness as your body acclimates to the lower atmospheric pressure (it's actually not true that there is less oxygen, which is mostly determined by the amount of oxygen-producing vegetation in an area. Instead the lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes makes it harder for your lungs to get that oxygen). It could feel at first like you're sick with symptoms like headache, fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath and even vomiting. You may want to spend a day or two are first at a slightly lower altitude. Your body will likely adjust but it may take a few days. 2) Rigorous exercise may be challenging at that altitude even for weeks or months or even really forever. In some ways this is both a good and bad thing. You will likely tire out easier, but your body actually will be working harder with less oxygen and you will increase your fitness levels at higher elevations. There is a reason why marathon runners train at high-altitude. It really does make you more fit, particularly increasing your stamina. However, do take it easy at first and don't push yourself too much, particularly if you're not athletic. Even a seemingly easy hike can end up being more than you can handle. Take breaks and start small. 3) There is some evidence that living at high altitude lowers your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Lower oxygen levels in your blood force your body to adapt by widening and creating new blood vessels that make it harder for blockages to form. 4) At higher elevations, there is less UV protection from the atmosphere and as a result skin cancer is much more common. This is especially true since New Mexico is a sunny place anyway. Definitely be careful about spending too much time in the sun. Use lots of sunscreen and protective clothing. 5) High altitude and dry climates will combine to make it much easier for you to become dehydrated. Definitely drink lots of water all the time. You will also likely need to use lotion for your skin as it will become noticeably drier. 6) The lower pressure at high altitudes can definitely be hard on your lungs especially if you have conditions like asthma, emphysema, etc. There are a small subset of people who develop pulmonary hypertension at high altitudes, which both increases blood pressure and can make it harder to breath. This would be something you would want to check with a doctor if you decide to move to Santa Fe. 7) Yet overall people who live at high-altitudes often have higher life expectancies. In fact, Colorado's three highest-altitude counties have the highest life expectancy of any counties in the country (Los Alamos County in New Mexico is in the top-10 and is also mostly above 7,000 feet in elevation). This is because of the lower heart attack risk and also because many people who live in at higher altitudes are fit and less likely to be obese. There is some question of whether there is something about living at altitude that increases your metabolism and makes you less likely to put on weight or if it is simply that people who live at higher altitudes are just more active people who exercise more. My guess is it's a combination of the two.