Two Down, One To Go

[mike carey]

You should update more often. Love reading your posts!

Counter argument, they are better for the anticipation!

[gallahadesquire]

As a side note, I had wanted to hire Mike years ago. I know he advertises as a top. But some top guys are amenable to bottoming. It just may not be something they want to do as an escort. But he was definitely not interested in being versatile. His ex-boyfriend when I met him confirmed that for me too.

 

Gman

 

Was his ex-BF as hot as his photos?

[gallahadesquire]

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Everyone's been back for a while now, and the goodbyes were not too bad. DePaul Twin was the first to leave and he and his twin had another long hug at the airport, that separation will always be hard. One day I came into the den where they were watching football on the couch with their arms around each others' shoulders. I almost envy having that kind of bond with someone.

 

[+ Gar1eth]

As a side note, I had wanted to hire Mike years ago. I know he advertises as a top. But some top guys are amenable to bottoming. It just may not be something they want to do as an escort. But he was definitely not interested in being versatile. His ex-boyfriend when I met him confirmed that for me too.

 

Gman

 

Was his ex-BF as hot as his photos?

 

If you are talking about Brian (?Bryan), facially I found Brian adorable. He was more on the guy next door type body-wise initially. Afterwards he toned up a bit with a bit more muscle. I remember he said Mike was upset because he was trying to gain muscle at the time too. But I think Mike because of his ectomorphic body type was having trouble putting on muscle. This was of course over 10 years ago. Mike seems to have bulked up nicely since then.

 

Gman

[kevininsa]

I remember scheduling with Brian apparently right when they were breaking up. We had a date set, but he cancelled his trip and then pulled his ad. I regret I hadn't tried to meet him sooner.

 

And Baller: I love your updates. Thank you for this little peak into your journey. You narrate so well, I begin to invest in the story. Now I look for your updates. I wish you the best!

[Walker1]

Those old Norman Rockwell magazine cover families are gone for good, I think.

For many of us, they live on in our heads of what "normal" is supposed to be. It is amazing, we can move so forward, live in a relatively free society and still in the dark recesses of the mind carry all sorts of images that we may not even be aware of consciously-but still continue to be governed by.

 

This thing called life:rolleyes:

[BasketBaller]

Thanks for the recommendations, I ended up not having time to hire anyone this trip. I've had my eye on Mike before, maybe someday.

 

I took DePaul twin and Irish roommate to dinner on Friday. Roommate is a really nice guy, funny and friendly, I'm not surprised he's a hit with the girls, and would be a hit with the boys if he was up for that. He's red-haired and freckled and smooth-faced, and I probably exaggerated when I said he looked 15. He looks 16. He is "cute" more than "handsome," I'd say, but with such a muscular, athletic build I guess he's more of a twunk than a twink. Twin is happy at school but divided about the girlfriend issue. He sees everyone going out and having fun, and he wants to, too. But even though he and his gf had said they wouldn't commit to a long distance thing, they seem to have kept it going.

 

(PS I don't think I've ever described my boys beyond saying they're tall, all three taller than me now. But I thought I owed you guys a description of the roommate... )

[LivingnLA]

Thanks for the recommendations, I ended up not having time to hire anyone this trip. I've had my eye on Mike before, maybe someday.

 

I took DePaul twin and Irish roommate to dinner on Friday. Roommate is a really nice guy, funny and friendly, I'm not surprised he's a hit with the girls, and would be a hit with the boys if he was up for that. He's red-haired and freckled and smooth-faced, and I probably exaggerated when I said he looked 15. He looks 16. He is "cute" more than "handsome," I'd say, but with such a muscular, athletic build I guess he's more of a twunk than a twink. Twin is happy at school but divided about the girlfriend issue. He sees everyone going out and having fun, and he wants to, too. But even though he and his gf had said they wouldn't commit to a long distance thing, they seem to have kept it going.

 

(PS I don't think I've ever described my boys beyond saying they're tall, all three taller than me now. But I thought I owed you guys a description of the roommate... )

 

Thanks for the update. The rarity of redheads tends to make them quite popular with whoever they're into because everyone likes rarity and there's something very compelling about very light skin tones with freckles and red hair.

 

There's no need to describe your kids. I wouldn't. I can objectively say mine are healthy and probably appealing to many, but I was there when the diapers were disgusting, when they threw up while sick, freaked out about something, or melted down when they didn't get their way. There's something about seeing someone throw a tantrum that puts it all into perspective. I'm proud of my kids and wish them many hot, healthy, and safe times. I just don't want to think about it. Once in a great while, I regret our completely open "safe space" free range parenting. Some of the things I've discussed with my kids and their friends, a parent probably shouldn't have to think about or explain. But, that's what I signed up for so it's my life.

[BasketBaller]

There's no need to describe your kids.

 

Oh, I know. I've shared so many details of their lives it's probably silly, but I'm squeamish about that for some reason. Not that anyone here would care what my athletic, affable, handsome young men look like.

 

I'm proud of my kids and wish them many hot, healthy, and safe times. I just don't want to think about it.

 

Whoa yes.

[LivingnLA]

Oh, I know. I've shared so many details of their lives it's probably silly, but I'm squeamish about that for some reason. Not that anyone here would care what my athletic, affable, handsome young men look like.

 

 

 

Whoa yes.

 

It's not silly in the least. Who wants to help anyone objectify their own kids? Only a weird creep would do that, like 45 for example. Besides, you come across as a remarkably thoughtful, funny, and intelligent man. All very sexy characteristics that I imagine your sons have attempted or will attempt to emulate as they grow up. Throw in a uniform or two and you've got a recipe for overwhelmingly devastating hunkyness.

[BasketBaller]

Plebe twin is home on spring break this week, DePaul twin will be here next week. Fordham brother gets home the following week. It's a revolving door with little overlap but I have three weeks of company. It's kind of nice to have one on one time with each of them. Plebe is very happy at the Naval Academy, although finding classes very hard. It's had an effect on him, too-- his third day home he spent cleaning! Since I've been going to the gym and pool so much (to take my mind off the solitude), he's joined me this week.

 

He likes his roommates, and the homesick one is doing okay, he says. The twins will be here together this weekend and he talks about it all the time. He really misses his brother, and apparently his roomies tease him about how often he mentions him, but he doesn't mind. One of the upperclassmen was doing an inspection of their room and asked why he had a picture of himself on his bulletin board, and he had to explain it was his twin. (He doesn't have a picture of anyone else but his gf there, it seems.)

[BasketBaller]

An overdue report, and a milestone.

 

I can't refer to Plebe twin that way any more, as today was the Herndon Monument climb, which marks the end of Plebe Year. He and his shipmates are still Midshipmen 4th Class until graduation, but no longer Plebes. More liberty, fewer restrictions, and a general easing off. Many things change-- Plebes can't sit down outside, for example, so some made a beeline for a bench.

 

There have been past posts here about the event, in which a 21-foot granite monument is greased (today with lard, butter, and oil) with a Plebe's "Dixie Cup" cover (hat in Navy parlance) on top. The Plebes have to get to the top and exchange an upperclass cover for it, at which moment they are "Plebes-no-more" and basically go crazy. They use their shirts to wipe away as much lube, er, grease, as they can, so it's mass of shirtless, sweaty, greasy young men and women, all in great shape, trying to pile up high enough to make the exchange. It took them about 2 hours to do it today, which is about average.

 

This is last year's climb, and it gives you an idea what the whole thing looks like.

 

This video is from four years ago, and shows what it's like being in the fray itself.

 

Navy twin (that will take some getting used to) stays at the Academy until graduation and commissioning on Friday, and the next day goes to San Diego for his first summer training block which he'll spend on a surface warfare cruise, shadowing enlisted sailors and doing what he's told. Then back to the East Coast for a block of sailing where he'll sail from Annapolis up the coast, with stops in NYC and Newport. The crew will be all Midshipmen! Then third block he gets leave for about a month-- then back to the Academy, where He'll be a 3rd Class Mid, or "Youngster."

 

I went with my Dad and twin's girlfriend, with whom he's managed to continue the long-distance thing. DePaul twin and his gf, however, have taken a break. I think it was just too hard to see his friends having fun and he felt he couldn't (I assume she felt the same). I'm not sure how his social life is, but I know he's been on some dates. I wonder if his roommate has had to go elsewhere when the room's in use. He'll be home soon, but he and his twin are all but passing in the night.

 

Older Brother has an internship in Boston, where his gf lives, (hmmm how convenient) for six weeks at the beginning of the summer, then gets ready for senior year-- how is that possible??

Edited May 21, 2018 by BasketBaller

[BasketBaller]

This is last year, and it's amusing. It ends with the class singing "Navy Blue & Gold," the alma mater, after which they pound their chests, raise their fists and shout, "Beat Army!"

[BabyBoomer]

Will you have the DePaul twin home with you all summer?

 

~Boomer~

[BasketBaller]

Will you have the DePaul twin home with you all summer?

 

Yes, he's hoping to get a job, but he'll be here all summer.

[mike carey]

So much of what is said in this forum is about 'me, me, me'. We talk about the things we want to do, our sexual ideas, we talk about our political ideas (and defend them to the point of obsession). We focus on ourselves. We resent things that don't affirm us. And then we read @BasketBaller's latest recounting of the Plebe, the de Paul twin, and whatever else. That points us in a different direction. It elevates our souls. I feel that I know him and his boys, I rejoice in their every-day reactions and what they do. I know it's not all plain sailing but I like to think that we have their backs. I for one look forward to the next paths they take.

[+ Gar1eth]

Yes, he's hoping to get a job, but he'll be here all summer.

I've missed your posts--and I know I'm not alone. I’ve thought about you and your family multiple times since your last post, but most recently it was on the day before Mother's Day. What put me in mind of you was that my 7 year old fraternal twin nephews had their 1st piano recital after about 8 months of lessons. It was a large recital. There were at least 20 students. The twins were adorable. They both had on collared long sleeve shirts and baggy off-white pants. Twin A had a tie on that extended way down past the waist of his pants. Twin B had a bow tie on. Twin A played his piece. Then Twin B came up, and they played a duet, "Zum Gali," an Israeli folk song. Then Twin A sat down, and Twin B played his piece.

 

Gman

[+ poolboy48220]

Can't wait for Thanksgiving dinner with that family.

[BasketBaller]

The parents of a 30-year-old son who did not want to move out will soon live their empty nest dreams, now that the New York Supreme Court has ordered him to move out, according to published reports.

Okay, as much as I miss the boys, I'd never want them to stay home (without a job) into adulthood.

[BigK]

Okay, as much as I miss the boys, I'd never want them to stay home (without a job) into adulthood.

 

With what you've described to us about your boys I don't think that will ever be a problem for you. That 30 year old whose parents sued to evict him is plain and simply a loser. He doesn't even help around the house.

 

I feel for his parents but also think they must have made some basic parenting mistakes.

[BasketBaller]

@BabyBoomer sent me Fathers' Day wishes, so I thought I'd share a little for those following my saga. I only have DePaul twin at home today, and he's going to grill us dinner. Navy twin is on a destroyer in the Pacific for training, so not sure if I'll hear from him, although maybe an email is possible. Eldest is in Boston for an internship until July, but we Skyped earlier. I can't believe how adult he looks and sounds. His girlfriend's family has him over for dinner today, in fact I think they've had him every Sunday.

 

DePaul twin and his gf took a break last semester, and he got a taste of college life he hadn't quite had. A chance to talk to girls at parties or on campus with the possibility of it going somewhere, although I'm not sure he truly dated anyone more than once. I have refrained from asking whether he took a turn sexiling the roommate, but I note that he hasn't mentioned his roommate's active love life since he came home. And now that they're both back in DC, he and the gf have reconnected "for the summer," he says.

 

I hope your day is great, too!

Edited June 17, 2018 by BasketBaller

[KCRob]

Thanks for sharing your journey and your family with us, @BasketBaller. I look forward to your updates as so many others on the forum do. Through your posts, I feel a real sense in being emotionally caught up in your journey and wish you all much happiness. Happy Father’s Day!

[BigK]

Thanks for your update. You seem like you're a super father. It's so impressive that you have such fine boys since you had to raise them yourself since the loss of your wife. You've done her memory proud.

[kevininsa]

...That points us in a different direction. It elevates our souls. I feel that I know him and his boys, I rejoice in their every-day reactions and what they do. I know it's not all plain sailing but I like to think that we have their backs. I for one look forward to the next paths they take.

 

Well said. Thanks for sharing BB.

[LoveAustinCF]

Any updates on your other thread?