CuriousByNature

I was very tempted to attend this year, but then our dollar began crashing. It's becoming prohibitively expensive to vacation in the US for a lot of us Canadians. I ended up arranging a quick 7-day trip to Europe in May for significantly less than the four days in PS would have cost. Even though the Euro exchange is not good either, the exchange has remained pretty stable and the hotel and food prices are considerably lower than in the US. I'm using air miles for the flights, so that was not a factor in either case. Hope to get to the desert again one of these days - it's a beautiful part of the country! Enjoy your time together!

I'm not a provider, but maybe it depends on whether or not you are able to afford a tip. If you can afford to give a tip but are not doing so because you think he's getting enough at his regular rate already, to me, that is like going to a fancy restaurant and not tipping because the dishes are already expensive. In that case perhaps it is bad form. But if his normal rate is at a level that makes tipping a financial burden, that is a different story. You could let him know that you feel bad that you cannot afford to tip because it's too difficult financially for you. And that not being able to provide a tip is no reflection on the quality of his massages or the time you get to spend together. Maybe bring something along for him that you have made yourself, like something you cooked or baked just for him, and tell him that while you are unable to tip him financially at this time, you really want to express how much you appreciate him and his services. His response to that will tell you a lot. Just make sure you don't give him anything he is allergic to, so that you don't inadvertently kill him 🤣 That wouldn't be much of a tip....

Phew. I thought you meant he comes over wearing one of these...

Is that what people are calling it these days?

Poor circulation to the lower extremities?

That's exactly the thing - attractiveness is almost 100% subjective - so no one should be personally offended or defensive if others don't agree with one's preferences. To be clear, this is not meant as a criticism of you

It's true, there is a lid for every pot. But some us pots can't seem to get out of our own cupboard! LOL I appreciate the supportive words - I've gotten to the point of acceptance, which is why I can share what I do with anonymous people on a message board - hahaha. I don't want my comments earlier to shift the focus from the topic of the thread, though But I really appreciate your kindness!

Could be - lol. I've heard that some schools even offer classes about Taylor Swift... 🤷‍♂️

My only thought is that if he comes up to Canada for a visit, he'll need to change his name to Kilometres. And he might appear about 40% shorter than he is in the States.

I mean this respectfully, but it seems like every post you have made (unless I have missed some) appears to relate a very negative experience. And in at least one instance you ended up deleting some of the comments and retracting what you said, stating that it was incorrect. Credibility can be easily challenged in these circumstances, so I'm just wondering if everything is okay?

I completely agree. I am one of the few adults who has never seen another's genitalia in real life, except when I was in primary swimming lessons and the others in my class changed in front of everyone. At that age everyone is pretty small. So my only context has been what you see online, which is not healthy from a self-confidence perspective. If I need to use a public restroom I will always choose a cubicle over the urinal, unless the restroom is empty and there is no expectation that anyone else will come in. While this might make it seem like I'm a prude, I'm only a prude with myself - and only because I have this deep held belief that I would never 'measure up' compared to others. Insecurity, especially insecurity rooted in ignorance, is a real bitch.

That's horrible. Hopefully he's just spewing nonsense due to the drugs or a personality disorder, but these days you cannot be too careful. Trying to reason with someone who is mentally unwell usually won't bring the desired results. I agree with @Pensant - speak to a lawyer and get proper advice. And take good care of yourself!

At least you won't need to pay the airline for any checked bags.

I could never engage in Onanism, lest I grow hair on the palms of my hands. But seriously, I've heard that the 'sin' of Onanism (self-pleasuring to climax) is a much later misinterpretation of a Biblical passage where the character Onan spills his seed on the ground, rather than fulfilling the levirate obligation of consummating a required marriage to his late older brother's widow. In the story, God apparently strikes him dead. Not for masturbating, but for not fulfilling the obligation he had as the surviving younger brother. I hope this post is not taken as a 'religious' post - that is not my intention at all. It's meant to be a historical explanation about why western society has traditionally been uncomfortable with self-pleasure. And it also probably explains why nobody ever names their son Onan.

Rodgers and Hammerstein, my friend - neither was a provider that I'm aware of... LOL

I was going to suggest 'Blow High, Blow Low' from Carousel.

Argh... why did you leave us hanging? I really wanted to know what you planned on cooking.

And like many MLS listings, the photos show both a well-kept front and back yard.