Are you traveling during this pandemic times or staying home?

[Islesguy]

Maybe this will be better fitted to your question. You DEFINITELY can’t tell me people weren’t afraid to travel after that. I wasn’t in the business at that time, but I don’t know what kind of hits the industry sustained after that time. Maybe @Kevin Slater could chime in with some insight...

 

Wow, it took you almost a week to figure out the one time in the last 2 decades that people became afraid to travel on a plane for a few months and two days after the anniversary of said event? The airlines took a hit but it wasn't long (maybe 6 months) before it was back to normal. But 9/11 didn't stop people from eating out on a daily basis, going to sporting events, having parties, going to the mall, etc., etc. And face masks definitely were never required to be worn in most of the country.

 

9/11's biggest lasting impact on the US was creating nonsense security theater at the airports, two wars, one which is still going on and one which we were lied into, and numerous violations of the 4th Amendment from the passage of the "PATRIOT" Act and the most ridiculous manipulation of the so-called terror alert level for political purposes. So at least some of the blame for the fear back then has to be laid at the feet of the Bush Administration.

 

Again, I don't care what you do regarding mitigating your chances of getting the virus, but to scold people for wanting to keep themselves safe is just selfish.

[Luv2play]

Wow, it took you almost a week to figure out the one time in the last 2 decades that people became afraid to travel on a plane for a few months and two days after the anniversary of said event? The airlines took a hit but it wasn't long (maybe 6 months) before it was back to normal. But 9/11 didn't stop people from eating out on a daily basis, going to sporting events, having parties, going to the mall, etc., etc. And face masks definitely were never required to be worn in most of the country.

 

9/11's biggest lasting impact on the US was creating nonsense security theater at the airports, two wars, one which is still going on and one which we were lied into, and numerous violations of the 4th Amendment from the passage of the "PATRIOT" Act and the most ridiculous manipulation of the so-called terror alert level for political purposes. So at least some of the blame for the fear back then has to be laid at the feet of the Bush Administration.

 

Again, I don't care what you do regarding mitigating your chances of getting the virus, but to scold people for wanting to keep themselves safe is just selfish.

From the 1970s until 2000 when I retired, I travelled overseas almost every month with my job. After terrorist attacks in Europe in the 1970’s and after, their airports, at least the ones bearing the brunt of international travel such as Amsterdam, London, Paris and Frankfurt, adopted much stricter measures about screening passengers. Unfortunately the US and Canada did not. I was on a flight out of Montreal on June 25/26, 1985 (I forget the exact date, it was a Saturday) when I saw chaos at the airport in Montreal with people trying to evade the controls at the gate and succeeding). They were boarding an Air India flight which had a bomb on it and killed more than 300 Indo-Canadians when it blew up near The coast of Ireland. I also flew to New York two weeks after 9/11 on a prearranged trip after Mayor Guiliani said for people not to defer their travel. Airport screening was tighter by then and I felt perfectly safe in travelling by air. Risk assessment is a very personal thing and is or should be based on facts, probabilities, and experience. Lacking any of the prerequisites leaves many people in a quandary, and as such, unable to react sensibly.

[Ajac]

Now that we have recordings of the Orange nightmare saying the opposite of what he said to the American People at the start of all this I am not prepared to relax because board members advise to throw caution to the wind. I have seriously thought about a slow relaxing massage (Ethan I miss you so) or a trip to my favorite hotel and casino. I don't care much what happens to me these days, but I think about the people who rely on me and the fear of my decision impacting those I love. I am not advising anyone take my approach. Me saying you should all do the same is not my intention. I hope the predictions by the experts that it will get worse before it gets better are an exaggeration. I hope for an administration that can supply people with antibody tests, contact tracing, and facts that are supported by experts. Had we had that from the start maybe this thread need not exist. One final note on international travel. A sign on a London street read , "All Americans must be accompanied by an adult." kind of says it all. Be safe out in our crazy world what ever that means.

[Jarrod_Uncut]

Wow, it took you almost a week to figure out the one time in the last 2 decades that people became afraid to travel on a plane for a few months and two days after the anniversary of said event? The airlines took a hit but it wasn't long (maybe 6 months) before it was back to normal. But 9/11 didn't stop people from eating out on a daily basis, going to sporting events, having parties, going to the mall, etc., etc. And face masks definitely were never required to be worn in most of the country.

 

I only CHOSE to give one example that coincides with this time 20 years ago. Since you’re so motivated about proof, prove to me that people weren’t afraid to fly for a much longer time after that. I highly doubt it was back normal after 6 months. Did you forget about Anthrax? That was like a year later.

 

I don’t think people felt “normal” until Bin Laden in 2011 and Suddam Hussein in 2006. 9/11 and the threat of terrorism was constantly on the headlines just about everyday up until mass shootings started making headlines. There was no “normal”, it was just people doing what the heck they needed to do: and that was to get to where they needed to go. It was NEVER back to normal. And don’t forget about the shoe bombing incident after that time as well.

 

that said, this is getting political. I’m walking ?? ? away ??

[Kevin Slater]

Maybe this will be better fitted to your question. You DEFINITELY can’t tell me people weren’t afraid to travel after that. I wasn’t in the business at that time, but I don’t know what kind of hits the industry sustained after that time. Maybe @Kevin Slater could chime in with some insight...

 

 

Bitch, I may be older than dirt, but I wasn't hooking in 2001!

 

(I actually started in 2002 )

 

Kevin Slater

[+ keroscenefire]

Lets not forget that the Coronavirus is related to the influenza virus, its a virus that has been amongst us for a very long time but recently passed to humans.

 

I agree with most of what you're saying. But COVID-19 and the influenza virus are not related at all. They may kinda cause similar symptoms but they are not closely related biologically. But glad you have antibodies. I do too and while I do agree it's prudent not to assume long-term immunity, there is also a lot of evidence that having antibodies does provide protection against both reinfection in the short-term and having a more mild (or even asymptomatic) case if you did get reinfected.

[Jarrod_Uncut]

Bitch, I may be older than dirt, but I wasn't hooking in 2001!

 

(I actually started in 2002 )

 

Kevin Slater

 

Well I actually was “Quasi” hooking back then. I was in high school, 9th grade. I think by the next year, I’d already had guys picking me up from school in Mustangs and Expeditions ?

 

If I knew then what I knew now...I’d of been wearing all the latest shoes and clothes right thru senior year.

 

People try to numb it down, but I still say 9/11 was the big bad “COVID-19” of that era. It irks me when people try to say, “that was NOTHING, COVID 19 is making people wear masks and shutting down schools”. Yes it is, but 9/11 was nothing like we ever seen before. People in Florida were coming to grab their kids out of school, even though it was happening nowhere near us. People thought the U.S. was ending. It made a lot of people scared for a long time. It just had so many implications, from inflation to recession to just general conspiracy theories, etc. Also many people got pushed out of New York and came to Florida.

 

It’s still amazing that New York (or at least manhattan) ever even rebounded from that so well.

Edited September 18, 2020 by Jarrod_Uncut

[+ IronMaus]

I'm traveling very little this year. Drove to LA a couple times to see my boyfriend, flew to DC for the commitment march last month, then to Atlanta to isolate/mourn/safely catch up with chosen family. Next month I'm going on a work trip that I've already been paid for, and FINALLY visiting Hawaii to see my parents. It makes me anxious but I'm doing what I can to stay safe and keep those around me safe. I rarely have sex or take my mask off. I'm really really really horny on the inside lol

[former lurker]

Quite apart from it's impact on escorts and clients, the virus has dramatically affected all aspects of daily life and that is not because people are instinctively alarmist or swayed by sensationalist news coverage. I count quite a few medical professionals among my close relatives and they all say this isn't hype, it's real, and if anything we have under-reacted.

 

I also have family who are rabidly pro-Trump. While they routinely complain that the news coverage is unfair to Trump and that he has been hampered in dealing with the crisis by unspecified forces, they wear masks, social distance, avoid crowds, etc. That is, where their own health is concerned, they treat the virus as a series matter no matter what they say about it as a matter of politics and policy. No one has forced them to isolate -- they've done so because that is the prudent course.

[+ keroscenefire]

I'm traveling very little this year. Drove to LA a couple times to see my boyfriend, flew to DC for the commitment march last month, then to Atlanta to isolate/mourn/safely catch up with chosen family. Next month I'm going on a work trip that I've already been paid for, and FINALLY visiting Hawaii to see my parents. It makes me anxious but I'm doing what I can to stay safe and keep those around me safe. I rarely have sex or take my mask off. I'm really really really horny on the inside lol

 

Definitely a lot of clients would love to help you with that horniness, Maus. ? But totally understand you wanting to be safe especially visiting your parents soon. Hope your journeys are productive and you have a great time with your family. Glad you are staying safe as well. All of us will be still be around when things get less crazy.

Edited September 26, 2020 by keroscenefire

[Jarrod_Uncut]

I just came back from a 4 day rendezvous in the Midwest. Short trip, but still involved some travel. There are some places in the Midwest that have very loose restrictions, others are very tight (St. Louis for example).

 

Going into October, I’m ready to hit the ground running

 

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Definitely going to up the travel game. I have no choice because my 2 home locations have become devoid. Hoping to get it in before the week of Halloween, which can tend to be kinda slow the week of, especially now that Halloween is on a Saturday this year.

 

Only concern, I’m also seeing other escorts traveling as well...and some seem to keep ending up in the same markets that I am in. So with that, I have to try and make sure I’m not in the same city at the same times. I know that sounds petty, but in certain small markets...having more than 1 traveling escort/masseur in town tends to lessen the chances of being able to stand out.

Edited September 29, 2020 by Jarrod_Uncut

[+ poolboy48220]

Not an escort, but I just started packing for a camping trip this weekend (deferred because our original trip was planned to a campground in Canada, and the border's still closed), and realized that the last time I used my LL Bean travel toiletries bag was Labor Day 2019.

[marylander1940]

Well i got really good news today, as am getting ready to travel since February i took the antibodies test yesterday and got the results today, it shows that i have already been in contact with the virus with no symtoms at all and that i have develop the antibodies for it. None the less, i am taking Aciclovir, aspirin, vitaminc C, vitamin D and Zinc once a day to keep my immune system strong and healthy per a doctor recommendation.

 

How many months of immunity does your Dr. think you have?