11th Annual Palm Springs Weekend, 2015

[+ purplekow]

It's given me food for thought about whether to attend next time round. I'm not the most 'out there' guy so I am still hesitant, and think I would be overawed by all the wonderful men who will be there, but I will see about that! For me, of course, it's a significant travel commitment, but one that may be well worth making.

Mike, it was a great weekend. I am glad I flew across country to go. I hate flying and while the flight from NYC is not even half the flight from Australia, I would definitely fly from Australia to attend. I would consider swimming if necessary. There were many beautiful men there from the host Oliver though the entire prom committee. I am just sorry there was not a prom queen, but more fittingly there were 30 prom queens and many of them were nice enough to share his sceptre with the adoring crowd. Lest you think this was all debauchery, there was food too. There were a few wallflowers sitting and taking in the atmosphere. There were a few men who made an appearance and then headed out to visit the wilds of Palm Springs. If you come with the idea of expanding your boundaries, I think you will find this event a safe and sane way to do that. When doing or saying something out of character, my mother would say: "We are all allowed a minute of insanity every day or life is not worth living." Start saving up your insanity minutes and frequent flyer miles and do yourself the favor of joining the party next year.

[JDXXX]

I forgot to say thanks to JD, who was one of the guys commented on in the Palm Springs posts, for reaching out to me after the event, asking how I was and saying that he was still recuperating from it. That was so sweet of you JD.

 

Thanks Mike as it was my pleasure indeed to reach out, and keep you updated as I promised I would keep you in spirit. . I pray you can make it next year as you were missed as we could have had ALOT of fun together. .

[adannyboy]

truly one of the best gatherings I've been to, though they've all been fun.

 

Thank you to Oliver for organizing and for the advice!

 

I love that Palm Springs is a more intimate weekend. I feel like I made a lot more connections (with both escorts and gents) than I've ever been able to in DC.

 

Looking forward to the next event!

 

Xo

 

D

[JDXXX]

My apologies for being so late to add my voice to the chorus of thanks.

 

Overall, the whole experience proved a fun, casual & human way to connect to guys on both sides of the hiring equation. Exactly as I hoped it might. It was indeed a pleasure to make the acquaintance of so many -- putting faces/voices to so many familiar handles, torsos and avatars. The timing (in terms of both work and play) shook out perfectly for me, so thanks to the hooker gods for that. I'm especially grateful to Oliver, Steven and crew for deciding to go ahead with things this year. Thanks, too, to Epigonos and BryanFS for being bossy (well, Epigonos was bossy; Bryan was encouraging) when I was wavering about joining for Sunday dinner. And thanks, too, to the forum-folks who weighed in in advance on PalmSprings gym options, especially those who recommended WorldGym.

 

This was the ideal year for me to make this trip and I am so glad that my first forum meetup was this year's in Palm Springs. I honestly don't know that I'll be able to make it out to another Palm Springs meetup, so I'm especially thrilled that I got to take part in the many pleasures of this year's gathering. But perhaps I'll see some of you at a future convening in DC, Chicago or NYC? (And I am still wanting to do a Townhouse/Adonis meetup in NYC sometime after I relocate back to the east coast this summer, so keep an eye out for that announcement, or let me know if you're interested.)

 

I don't know if a good time was had by all but, from what I observed and experienced (especially around that now notorious pool), the good times were there to be had... Thanks, again, gents (and that includes you, MissCoco). Until next time!

 

Have to admit, Ryan - It was a pleasure to meet you as I enjoyed getting to know you at the pool party. Loved your energy and enthusiasm. Hope to see more of you at more events, and that you'll attend the DC or PS Forum events next year.

[JDXXX]

truly one of the best gatherings I've been to, though they've all been fun.

 

Thank you to Oliver for organizing and for the advice!

 

I love that Palm Springs is a more intimate weekend. I feel like I made a lot more connections (with both escorts and gents) than I've ever been able to in DC.

 

Looking forward to the next event!

 

Xo

 

D

 

Hey Danny -

 

Truly was a great pleasure meeting you as I sincerely enjoyed spending time with you, Miss Coco, as well as Mike Cruise. You really are a lot of fun to be with, and hope to get the opportunity to hang out with you more in the near future.

HUGS,

[JDXXX]

Well I guess it is about time for me to make a few remarks regarding last weekend’s Annual Palm Springs Weekend. I hope to keep my observations short but I make no guarantee. Unfortunately I’m neither as articulate nor as witty as Kesslar but here goes anyway.

 

The first person to whom I must pay tribute is OLIVER. I know personally what difficulties he faced for many months during this last year. Yet even in the bad times he never wavered in his desire to make the trip to Palm Springs and host the annual party. His organizational skills throughout the entire planning and organizing of the event always went full steam ahead. Oliver you are an outstanding human being and I am proud to call you one of my very best and very dearest friends.

 

A special thanks to STEVEN KESSLAR for opening his home to us on Sunday. He worked his ass of getting his beautiful home and yard ready to host the pool party. He did not, however, just sit back on his laurels once the party began but spend much of his time preparing and distributing his delicious Strawberry Margaritas. STEVEN, thank you so much for your efforts which were appreciated by all but especially by me who counts myself fortunate to be able to call you a very special and a very dear friend.

 

JD DANIELS was a revelation. He blew my preconceived image of what he would be like to smithereens and back. Face to face I encountered a gentle, thoughtful, caring individual who was a joy with whom to spend time. This is definitely a man worth meeting and with whom one could spend some real quality time. JD you are wonderful deserving guy and god damnit don’t you ever doubt those facts.

 

I will readily admit that I was one of the ancient one who wasn’t thrilled to learn that a woman would be joining us this year. In person MISS COCO is an absolute joy. She is funny, interesting and added greatly to the festive atmosphere of both the Saturday dinner and the Sunday pool party. I looking forward to hosting her to either lunch or dinner the next time she finds herself here in the L.A. area. Additionally I sincerely hope she will be able to attend next years weekend. Hope to see you soon luv.

 

To all the outstanding escorts who attended – thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU. I’m sorry not to name you all individually but I’m afraid I’d miss someone and be forever guilt ridden. The eye candy you guys provided was spectacular – definitely balm to my aging eyes. Not only are you guys great on the eyes you are also great on the intellect. The image the general public has of you guys is just plain wrong and unfair. Besides being attractive you are all articulate, bright, caring, and interesting individuals. I salute you all.

 

I would like to tender a very sincere thank you to all the regular clients and all the new clients who attended this year. It is always great to renew old acquaintances but there is something very special about meeting new attendees. To any of you who are considering attending next year – do please plan on joining us. Some of us old folks, especially me, might be loud but our barks are worse than our bites. If you are concerned about appearance and modesty; don’t be. Age, gravity and my mirror have all joined together to convince me to keep all of clothing on at the pool party.

 

Finally thank you for the many kind words regarding the food. It really wasn’t work as cooking is one of the major joys of my life; it was fun. I’m already planning some new additions for next year.

 

Again thanks to all and I look forward to seeing you all next year.

 

 

 

P.S. Well so much for the short and succinct post.

 

Hi Epigonos,

 

I wanna take this opportunity before I head onto bed to Thank you, Epigonos, for our "Special Talk" at the pool party as you, and Steven Kressler enlightened me, and helped me over some obstacles about myself I needed to overcome personally. I found you(As well as Steven during the conversation) to be a great man of intelligence, warmth, and understanding as you made me see the importance of integrity and self-worth within one's self, and for that - I have such great respect for you, and the great man you are. You are a wise and spiritual man I respect very highly now as I'm quite proud we met as I truly and sincerely appreciate you very much.

 

Looking forward to seeing you again in the near Future, and always stay the sweet and hilarious man that you are. Definitely shared a lot of laughs, and feel we've developed a bond together that was special and unique along with Steven. Truly meant a lot to receive such words of wisdom from you guys, and can't Thank you enough for taking the time to do so, sweetie. Just love you for it.

 

Until next time......

[JDXXX]

My trip to Palm Springs was planned well before the weekend as I had a conference to attend, but the timing was fortuitous. This was my second Forum event, and hopefully there will be many more.

Thank you to Oliver for being such a wonderful and gracious organizer and to Steve Kesslar for opening up his home, and to Epigonos. It was wonderful spending time renewing friendships and making new friends. Just a great weekend.

And to Mr. Dane Scott -- thank you for welcoming me into your home...and your heart.

 

So glad you came along with Dane to join us all as it was a pleasure to meet you as I know Dane was looking forward to your visit, and was glad to have the privilege in meeting you at both the dinner, and at the pool party.

 

Dane is a hell of a great guy, and am proud to say I have nothing but the highest respect for him as a friend, and as one of my fellow role models/mentor(quite sexy too). .

 

Hope to see you again next year, and stay sweet. Glad Dane was able to show you a wonderful time during your visit with him. .

[+ stevenkesslar]

Steven Kesslar enlightened me,

 

Oh my God .... it's official.

 

After all these years of having Epigonos tell me I am completely full of shit, and have my head up my ass, the truth is finally revealed to all....

 

I am The Buddha. :-)

 

Epigonos, my dear Grasshopper, you might learn something from JD. Reflect, pray, and practice these words: "Thank you, Steven, for enlightening me."

 

Thanks for making my morning, JD. Now Buddha is off to the gym. After all the great food and strawberry margaritas, I need to lose some weight.

[+ Charlie]

Thanks to Oliver's generosity and perseverence, the Palm Springs Weekend continues: Long may he live! Thanks to the contributions of Steven Kesslar and Epigonos, it continues to evolve: Long may they thrive! Thanks to Justin, who quietly orchestrates: Long may he conduct! I have attended Oliver's "pool events" since the first, and this was definitely one of the best parties of all. I missed some of the familiar regular attendees--especially my friend Jackhammer, whom I met at the very first PS Weekend party at Lucky's home--but it was great to meet newcomers, including several really attractive and charming escorts (only one escort came to the first PS Weekend in 2005). I don't know whether next year's event will return to its usual winter schedule, or whether the success of this late season occasion will inspire a change, but I would urge everyone who enjoyed himself to mark Oliver's annual visit to Palm Springs as a must-do on the calendar.

[+ purplekow]

but I would urge everyone who enjoyed himself to mark Oliver's annual visit to Palm Springs as a must-do on the calendar.

Yes Charlie, they is quite an extensive list of Must Do in Palm Springs and I think this party is an opportunity to satisfactorily complete many of them. Again, my thanks to all involved. I have blocked off April through June just to be sure I have it covered.

[Steven_Draker]

Speaking of muss, I was reflecting on some other things the morning after the party as I watched the creamy white substance that seemed to be obscuring the bottom of my swimming pool the day after it got christened by a couple dozen of you being filtered away.

 

... if a woman was swimming in that infamous pool she gets pregnant for sure.

[davidsp]

If Coco does conceive the child will definitely have one heck of a personality and body!!!

 

Hello gentlemen, I wanted to also express my sincere thanks to our organizer and host. A thousand thank yous to Oliver and Steven!! What a magnificent event it was!! This was my 1st gathering and I anxiously looked forward to the date as it approached and was very nervous attending. So, here's another BIG thank you to everyone that helped me feel immediately comfortable. I had a terrific time meeting so many wonderful, wonderful men. It was an honor and I look forward to seeing everyone again and soon!

 

Nate - LA

[JDXXX]

If Coco does conceive the child will definitely have one heck of a personality and body!!!

 

Hello gentlemen, I wanted to also express my sincere thanks to our organizer and host. A thousand thank yous to Oliver and Steven!! What a magnificent event it was!! This was my 1st gathering and I anxiously looked forward to the date as it approached and was very nervous attending. So, here's another BIG thank you to everyone that helped me feel immediately comfortable. I had a terrific time meeting so many wonderful, wonderful men. It was an honor and I look forward to seeing everyone again and soon!

 

Nate - LA

 

Oh my - I guess that would make sense, Nate, knowing she was swimming all across that pool with a bunch of horny gay men "specimens" possibly floating around. LOL. . YIKES!! Once again you were right on point on how the child would come out awfully hot as we did have a lot of sexy men there in the pool. .

 

Nate - Truly was a pleasure to meet you there as you were charming, full of life(not to mention sexy as hell), smart, fun to be with, and most of all - a very nice guy as it was an honor to meet you, and have you there with us which is where you belonged. You fit right in with the crowd, and happy to know you were nervous not know how it'll turn out, but felt comfortable in the end. I know the feeling as myself along with others have been in the same boat as you. So, trust me, you're not alone in that department. LOL.

 

All the guys(and gal) are a group of wonderful/loving people who only want but for everyone to be comfortable and enjoy themselves, and that's what it should be all about is making everyone feel wanted and welcomed when it comes to these events as I have been to some events that wasn't as welcoming, and snobbish I had to leave, but not this one as everyone here was more then nice, loving, and kind. Couldn't ask for a better turn out as Oliver, and his amazing organizers made sure you along with all the attendees feel the positive energy, laughter, and fun there at all the events, and that to me is a group of "special" wonderful men who wanted nothing but THE BEST for us to walk away from this weekend with an unforgettable experience to take back home with us to treasure for now, and many years to come. As time goes on, each year is only gonna get better and better.

 

Every individual there was wonderful, and it makes me proud to see you experience for the 1st time what I have experienced for my first time being there along with Miss Coco as well.

 

Looking forward to seeing more of you and your hot bod in 2016. You are one sexy man with a gorgeous smile. Always keep smiling, and stay sweet.

[+ purplekow]

If Coco does conceive the child will definitely have one heck of a personality and body!!!

 

Hello gentlemen, I wanted to also express my sincere thanks to our organizer and host. A thousand thank yous to Oliver and Steven!! What a magnificent event it was!! This was my 1st gathering and I anxiously looked forward to the date as it approached and was very nervous attending. So, here's another BIG thank you to everyone that helped me feel immediately comfortable. I had a terrific time meeting so many wonderful, wonderful men. It was an honor and I look forward to seeing everyone again and soon!

 

Nate - LA

Nate you very handsome devil. It is nice to know you are comfortable in a variety of situations and positions. Next time I am in LA I will be sure to try to make you comfortable and you sir may do the same for me at any time.

[Steven_Draker]

If Coco does conceive the child will definitely have one heck of a personality and body!!!

 

Hello gentlemen, I wanted to also express my sincere thanks to our organizer and host. A thousand thank yous to Oliver and Steven!! What a magnificent event it was!! This was my 1st gathering and I anxiously looked forward to the date as it approached and was very nervous attending. So, here's another BIG thank you to everyone that helped me feel immediately comfortable. I had a terrific time meeting so many wonderful, wonderful men. It was an honor and I look forward to seeing everyone again and soon!

 

Nate - LA

 

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[+ Robster]

Wayne and I have been speaking of Nate a LOT since last weekend. It took him long enough to appear.

 

Rob

[davidsp]

That would be absolutely terrific!! Next time you're in LA I'd LOVE to see ya!!

[Daverwr]

Boy, I am crushed that I couldn't attend this year's festivities, but as some of you may know I had a crushing loss just a few days prior. But, as of today, I have made the move to Palm Springs (and have a pile of boxes to unpack)! So, I'm open to anyone that wants to recreate portions of the weekend for me! Although the pools in my complex aren't Clothing Optional, my apartment certainly is!

 

Oh, and Chris, I would LOVE to see that video!

[+ Robster]

Boy, I am crushed that I couldn't attend this year's festivities, but as some of you may know I had a crushing loss just a few days prior. But, as of today, I have made the move to Palm Springs (and have a pile of boxes to unpack)! So, I'm open to anyone that wants to recreate portions of the weekend for me! Although the pools in my complex aren't Clothing Optional, my apartment certainly is!

 

Oh, and Chris, I would LOVE to see that video!

I'm very sorry for your loss, bummed that you weren't able to attend this year, and jealous as hell that you're living in Palm Springs!

 

Rob

[MsCocoNYC]

I started writing a post last week...then my laptop crashed. I apologize for not writing sooner.

 

Gentlemen, I want to thank you all SO very, very much for welcoming me into the Forum family with open arms and making me feel truly appreciated.

I'm was blown away by all the cheer, love and quite grateful to have been accepted into this wonderful community, especially after hearing of [initial] trepidation about having a woman participate in the event. Steven Kesslar's candor when revealing this in his kitchen was welcomed and refreshing. Steven, I loved reading your lovely, poignant post and am grateful for your remarks on positive energy and changing attitudes. Thank you for welcoming us into your spectacular home!

 

Oliver & Jason: thank you for being amazing, caring hosts and arranging such a fun-filled, exciting wknd; your kind words made me feel quite at home.

JD Daniels: your generosity and kind, open heart know no bounds. Thanks for your true friendship and making me a part of this fabulous weekend.

Rob & Wayne: would that I could have spent more time with Rob--we'll take care of that via Forum and at future events. Wayne, you were hilaaaaaarious and a true delight to spend time with! During TRIO dinner you pointed out your initial stance to having me be a part of the wknd with a black woman's sassy neck snap...but just as fast and spiritedly, you warmed up to me! I look forward to communicating with you further during the year.

 

I also want to send a warm, tight, sexually inappropriate hug to Ace, Chris Eisenhower, William Erickson, Dane Scott, Chris Wydemann, Epigonos/Don (you shameless charmer!), Jabari, Dane Scott, Purple Kow, The Legendary Dave & Matt, Bryan, Amir, the charming, wise Ray Dalton, etc. I was especially touched by Ray's sage advice, wisdom and serene spirituality shared with our end of the table during the Tropicale dinner.

 

Being a woman working behind the scenes in the escort industry, I'm always asked why I like to spend time with my clients. As I told Matt at Kesslar's pool, I have no dark, ulterior motive in interacting with the boys: they are charming, often fun, truly nice, interesting human beings. They turn the daily grind of a job into an entertaining adventure. While in PS I was delighted to finally meet so many RB escort legends I'd only ever spoken to on the phone or seen online. You guys have a true friend in me: please don't hesitate to reach out, should you need assistance with your business. I genuinely enjoy helping escorts and masseurs succeed, expand their [escort] brand and make money doing what they enjoy.

 

Daddy, I was sorry to have missed meeting you--I certainly look forward to staying in touch during the year, then [finally] meeting during next year's events...should I be lucky enough to be invited once again.

 

I wish you all loads of good health and happiness throughout the year--see you soon!

 

Coco

[+ stevenkesslar]

should I be lucky enough to be invited once again.

 

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...... and don't forget the bathing suit ...... A menos que prefieras nadar desnudo

[+ Robster]

I prefer to swim naked, but I think everyone who attended the pool party already knows that.

 

Coco, it was such a genuine pleasure to meet you, and I'm so sorry we didn't get to spend more time together at the pool party. But unfortunately, that would have involved me tearing myself away from William Erickson in the hot tub, and while he probably would have appreciated that, I certainly wouldn't have.

 

Rob