The simple joys of [gay] life

[ShortCutie7]

Right now, I’m sitting on my couch drinking iced coffee spiked with chocolate liqueur, while watching a Rodgers and Hammerstein special on PBS… and I’m content for the first time in ages. What are some of your simple joys of gay/bi/whatever life?

[Nightowl]

Taking a walk in solitude, clearing my mind of worries, then starting my day.

[mtaabq]

Waking up with an erection. It doesn’t happen as often as it did when I was younger, but when it does it’s a great feeling. Second would be when an attractive waiter flirts with me at dinner. You both know nothing’s going to happen, but it’s fun while it lasts. Third would be when the spirit of my late cat makes her presence known so that I know she’s all right and is still watching out for me. Fourth would be a towel warm from the dryer as I’m stepping out of the shower. Fifth would be sleeping through the night without getting up to pee. 

[BigDMike]

Brunch

Sunday Drive along Coast Highway

Naked by the pool at a gay resort 

🥂🥂💆🏻‍♂️💆🏻‍♂️☀️☀️🏍️🏍️

[Nightowl]

33 minutes ago, mtaabq said:

Waking up with an erection. It doesn’t happen as often as it did when I was younger, but when it does it’s a great feeling.

Yep.  When it happens, I usually wrap my hand around it and enjoy the warmth and hardness.  It is indeed a great feeling.

[+ ApexNomad]

Finding peace in the ordinary. A good drink, a quiet night, and not feeling like I need to be anywhere else. And rewatching Downton Abbey with no one to bitch about it.

[+ PhileasFogg]

Clean

Cotton

Sheets

 

the greatest joy in life … and that predated my gay living by decades

Edited Monday at 08:25 AM by PhileasFogg

[+ Just Chuck]

Seeing a kid having an absolute meltdown in the grocery store and then being free to just walk away because they aren’t mine.

[d.anders]

10 hours ago, mtaabq said:

Waking up with an erection.

And then having an orgasm with the help of good porn.

10 hours ago, BigDMike said:

Naked by the pool at a gay resort 

That sounds like fun. However, this is not the time in my life to be naked in public.

9 hours ago, ApexNomad said:

rewatching Downton Abbey with no one to bitch about it

I've lost count of the times I watched the series. Too many great production qualities to talk about.

2 hours ago, PhileasFogg said:

Clean Cotton Sheets

LOL. Mine are white, and do I dare admit I iron them after washing.

[+ PhileasFogg]

10 minutes ago, d.anders said:

LOL. Mine are white, and do I dare admit I iron them after washing.

Shhh, I wouldn’t tell too many guys that.  😳😂. But damn…🤔are you sure you’re not my ex-wife posing as a man on this forum 😅

[mtaabq]

1 hour ago, d.anders said:

11 hours ago, BigDMike said:

Naked by the pool at a gay resort 

That sounds like fun. However, this is not the time in my life to be naked in public.

May I ask why now is not the time?? Believe me when I tell you that I have a body no one wants to see naked. Perhaps your reasons are different. I learned nearly 30 years ago the joy to be experienced by being naked outside in the sun and the pleasure of jumping into the pool completely unfettered by swim trunks. Palm Springs is a perfect place for that, as is Phoenix. Another simple pleasure I hadn’t thought of. 

[d.anders]

2 hours ago, mtaabq said:

May I ask why now is not the time?

In a former life, I had a nice body. Regular gym goer, very active lifestyle with a very happy relationship. Everything seemed to change after 50. Partner died, and family genes caught up to me. Every doctor's visit seems to come with a new surprise. I'm still here. Just suffering from a little ptsd.

2 hours ago, mtaabq said:

Palm Springs is a perfect place for that

I've never been. Too late now. The sun and high heat are no longer my friend.

[mtaabq]

5 minutes ago, d.anders said:

In a former life, I had a nice body. Regular gym goer, very active lifestyle with a very happy relationship. Everything seemed to change after 50. Partner died, and family genes caught up to me. Every doctor's visit seems to come with a new surprise. I'm still here. Just suffering from a little ptsd.

I've never been. Too late now. The sun and high heat are no longer my friend.

You were kind to respond to me. Thank you. My question was nosy but you were gracious. I’m very sorry to read of your partner’s death, genetics, surprises, and ptsd. Take care, man. 

[+ MysticMenace]

Enjoying a freshly cooked Caniac Combo from Raising Canes

[+ ApexNomad]

44 minutes ago, MysticMenace said:

Enjoying a freshly cooked Caniac Combo from Raising Canes

They need more than one sauce option.