My Project DEBUTS: ALL-MALE RESORT in BALI. Learn about it - PS WEEKEND. Breakfast on me!

[Dave]

Be my guest for breakfast and hear about the project I've been working on - that’s been a decade in the making.

Months from now, I will be opening the best All-Male Resort on the planet... on the exotic island of Bali.

 

Join me as I discuss the features of the resort - fun, connected, exciting, beautiful, comfortable, hedonistic, social, and more.

 

No sales pitch, no fund seeking... I just want to share my enthusiasm for the project with those of you in PS that weekend.

 

We’ll meet in a popular Palm Springs restaurant, on Saturday April 22nd, at 10am.

Because I need to figure seating beforehand, please RSVP - ASAP

 

Thanks!

Dave

[TopTierTop]

Wow! Sounds amazing!

[OneFinger]

Glad this was pinned. Very interested in more info but I'm unfortunately traveling that weekend (and not to Palm Springs).

[Dave]

Thanks, TopTierTop!

OneFinger, please PM me your email address; I'll send you info about the resort when I have a package to put out (other than my own)

[Bearman]

Be my guest for breakfast and hear about the project I've been working on - that’s been a decade in the making.

Months from now, I will be opening the best All-Male Resort on the planet... on the exotic island of Bali.

 

Join me as I discuss the features of the resort - fun, connected, exciting, beautiful, comfortable, hedonistic, social, and more.

 

No sales pitch, no fund seeking... I just want to share my enthusiasm for the project with those of you in PS that weekend.

 

We’ll meet in a popular Palm Springs restaurant, on Saturday April 22nd, at 10am.

Because I need to figure seating beforehand, please RSVP - ASAP

 

Thanks!

Dave

 

The idea sounds great! The only problem I see is that Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country and there have been terror attacks in the past few decades at resorts and places that cater to foreigners especially Bali because of tourists. In the past many victims have been Australians on holiday. An All-Male Resort might be inviting danger from fundamentalist with anti-western sentiments not to mention homophobia. Maybe Thailand might be a better place? Just wondering.

[TruthBTold]

The idea sounds great! The only problem I see is that Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country and there have been terror attacks in the past few decades at resorts and places that cater to foreigners especially Bali because of tourists. In the past many victims have been Australians on holiday. An All-Male Resort might be inviting danger from fundamentalist with anti-western sentiments not to mention homophobia. Maybe Thailand might be a better place? Just wondering.

 

I wonder if Mike Carey has any additional info on this?

[Dave]

Bearman, thanks for this opportunity to discuss your concerns publicly. I’m certainly not trying to convince anyone to travel outside the US if they’re hesitant to do so. International travel always poses some degree of risk, and probably shouldn’t be undertaken by those who are more comfortable staying at home.

 

It’s true that Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, but constitutionally Indonesia is a secular state. Although Islam is the dominant religion, the Muslims there are considered moderate and tolerant - not extreme, fundamentalist, or militarist.

 

You may know that many Muslim countries in the world have criminalized homosexuality. I think it’s interesting to note that worldwide, almost 80 countries have done so... about 40% of them are in Africa, another 40% of them are in the Asia/Pacific region, and about 15% of them are in the Americas (think of some of the Caribbean island countries). However - Indonesian national law has not. The criminal code in Indonesia does not prohibit private homosexual relations between consenting adults.

 

This is no Afghanistan, Iran, or Saudi Arabia, where homosexual activity carries the death penalty - or Pakistan, Qatar, or Syria, where homosexual activity is illegal. This is not even akin to traveling to Jamaica, largely considered a very homophobic country with high levels of violent crimes.

 

The country of Indonesia is comprised of about 17,000 islands. It’s a huge archipelago with many different cultures, languages, and belief systems. It’s important to realize that the island of Bali is not Muslim; it is Hindu, with a strong influence of Animism. As someone who has spent time in Bali for 30 years (my previous career had me working there regularly), I feel I know the tolerance the island has towards the LGBT world. Sure, I have seen the Indonesian national attitude waiver over the decades - (a bill was put forth in 2003 to make homosexual acts illegal; it didn’t pass) but alternating attitudes to LGBT lifestyles seem to be the case worldwide. The island of Bali, on the other hand, very much embraces the Hindu concepts of karma and reincarnation, and I know of no cases of hatred towards LGBT people there. Indeed, there’s a gay-borhood in the south of the island, with a number of All Male Resorts there already. And none of them have been attacked or have experienced noteworthy problems. (FYI, my resort is not there - or even close to it.)

 

On the other hand, pursuing gay activities in Bali is not the same as pursuing them in the USA. Sure, you can openly walk in to one of the many gay bars that exist - but there is no kissing in public, or any other PDAs (public displays of affection). And that cultural concept holds for male-female relations, too. The Balinese are a discreet culture when it comes to sex. Sexual activity can (obviously) take place in houses and behind closed doors - but it’s important to remember, discretion is key. My resort will be very discreet - I can assure you - and would be happy to discuss specifically how so, for those attending my Palm Springs breakfast.

 

Having said that, I’d like to bring up another point. This is no New Zealand or Holland: sex work is illegal in Indonesia, and although it is widely practiced, and even tolerated to some extent, I am not opening up a brothel.

 

With regards to the infamous terrorist attacks in Bali:

In 2002, there was a bomb that detonated. It killed 202 people.

In 2005 there was another bomb. It killed 20 people. Motives for both of them have not been completely clear, but there were no allegations that they were directed to the LGBT community. Moreover, I think it’s important to point out that twelve years have passed since then.

 

I believe perspective is important. In the USA, the 2001 infamous terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people. Since then there have been at least 63 additional terrorist attacks, including 16 more bombs detonated throughout the country. The most recent ones were seven months ago, in both New York and New Jersey.

 

I also believe it’s important to remember that terrorism has taken place all over the world. I appreciate your suggestion about Thailand as an alternative locale, but take a look at the Thai bombings that have occurred - I’m only listing out attacks in Thailand after the two incidents in Bali:

::: Southern Thailand -

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 - bombs detonated.

::: Other parts of Thailand - many of these attacks are believed to have targeted Thailand’s tourism industry -

2006 - four explosions going off simultaneously in different sections of Bangkok

2012 - Bangkok

2015 - Bangkok

2016 - Phuket

 

Overall, the risk of being in a terrorist attack anywhere - especially Bali - is extremely low. When I tell people in the US that I live in Bali, someone will occasionally bring up the terror attacks from 13 and 15 years ago. It seems like that’s one of the only factoids some people know of the island (indeed, many people don’t even know where it is!) But I can assure you, Bali is a peaceful society. Life in Bali is calm and tranquil - and not spent worrying about harm from physical assaults, guns, car accidents, or terrorist attacks.

[+ WilliamM]

International travel always poses some degree of risk, and probably shouldn’t be undertaken by those who are more comfortable staying at home.

 

True. But, there is probably less risk visiting Australia than Europe. (I was in London on 9-11-2001, when London and Paris were on high alert.)

[Bearman]

I wonder if Mike Carey has any additional info on this?

Bearman, thanks for this opportunity to discuss your concerns publicly. I’m certainly not trying to convince anyone to travel outside the US if they’re hesitant to do so. International travel always poses some degree of risk, and probably shouldn’t be undertaken by those who are more comfortable staying at home.

 

It’s true that Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, but constitutionally Indonesia is a secular state. Although Islam is the dominant religion, the Muslims there are considered moderate and tolerant - not extreme, fundamentalist, or militarist.

 

You may know that many Muslim countries in the world have criminalized homosexuality. I think it’s interesting to note that worldwide, almost 80 countries have done so... about 40% of them are in Africa, another 40% of them are in the Asia/Pacific region, and about 15% of them are in the Americas (think of some of the Caribbean island countries). However - Indonesian national law has not. The criminal code in Indonesia does not prohibit private homosexual relations between consenting adults.

 

This is no Afghanistan, Iran, or Saudi Arabia, where homosexual activity carries the death penalty - or Pakistan, Qatar, or Syria, where homosexual activity is illegal. This is not even akin to traveling to Jamaica, largely considered a very homophobic country with high levels of violent crimes.

 

The country of Indonesia is comprised of about 17,000 islands. It’s a huge archipelago with many different cultures, languages, and belief systems. It’s important to realize that the island of Bali is not Muslim; it is Hindu, with a strong influence of Animism. As someone who has spent time in Bali for 30 years (my previous career had me working there regularly), I feel I know the tolerance the island has towards the LGBT world. Sure, I have seen the Indonesian national attitude waiver over the decades - (a bill was put forth in 2003 to make homosexual acts illegal; it didn’t pass) but alternating attitudes to LGBT lifestyles seem to be the case worldwide. The island of Bali, on the other hand, very much embraces the Hindu concepts of karma and reincarnation, and I know of no cases of hatred towards LGBT people there. Indeed, there’s a gay-borhood in the south of the island, with a number of All Male Resorts there already. And none of them have been attacked or have experienced noteworthy problems. (FYI, my resort is not there - or even close to it.)

 

On the other hand, pursuing gay activities in Bali is not the same as pursuing them in the USA. Sure, you can openly walk in to one of the many gay bars that exist - but there is no kissing in public, or any other PDAs (public displays of affection). And that cultural concept holds for male-female relations, too. The Balinese are a discreet culture when it comes to sex. Sexual activity can (obviously) take place in houses and behind closed doors - but it’s important to remember, discretion is key. My resort will be very discreet - I can assure you - and would be happy to discuss specifically how so, for those attending my Palm Springs breakfast.

 

Having said that, I’d like to bring up another point. This is no New Zealand or Holland: sex work is illegal in Indonesia, and although it is widely practiced, and even tolerated to some extent, I am not opening up a brothel.

 

With regards to the infamous terrorist attacks in Bali:

In 2002, there was a bomb that detonated. It killed 202 people.

In 2005 there was another bomb. It killed 20 people. Motives for both of them have not been completely clear, but there were no allegations that they were directed to the LGBT community. Moreover, I think it’s important to point out that twelve years have passed since then.

 

I believe perspective is important. In the USA, the 2001 infamous terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people. Since then there have been at least 63 additional terrorist attacks, including 16 more bombs detonated throughout the country. The most recent ones were seven months ago, in both New York and New Jersey.

 

I also believe it’s important to remember that terrorism has taken place all over the world. I appreciate your suggestion about Thailand as an alternative locale, but take a look at the Thai bombings that have occurred - I’m only listing out attacks in Thailand after the two incidents in Bali:

::: Southern Thailand -

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 - bombs detonated.

::: Other parts of Thailand - many of these attacks are believed to have targeted Thailand’s tourism industry -

2006 - four explosions going off simultaneously in different sections of Bangkok

2012 - Bangkok

2015 - Bangkok

2016 - Phuket

 

Overall, the risk of being in a terrorist attack anywhere - especially Bali - is extremely low. When I tell people in the US that I live in Bali, someone will occasionally bring up the terror attacks from 13 and 15 years ago. It seems like that’s one of the only factoids some people know of the island (indeed, many people don’t even know where it is!) But I can assure you, Bali is a peaceful society. Life in Bali is calm and tranquil - and not spent worrying about harm from physical assaults, guns, car accidents, or terrorist attacks.

 

 

Dave, I travel outside the US all the time and feel comfortable doing so but I am careful of where I go and avoid "hot spots", though yes danger can happen anywhere even at home. Good luck to you and your guests!

[Dave]

Bearman - I don't hesitate to avoid "hot spots" too. Once left Peru when fighting broke out in the south there, I was heading to Machu Picchu and decided to turn around. To this day, have not been there Also, I once changed my plans while in Papua New Guinea, when tribal fighting broke out in the direction of the village we were heading towards - they were looking for people from the direction of the village we were coming from. I would never set up a project like what I'm doing in a place that's widely considered a hot spot.

Thanks for the good wishes!

[Larstrup]

Bearman, thanks for this opportunity to discuss your concerns publicly. I’m certainly not trying to convince anyone to travel outside the US if they’re hesitant to do so. International travel always poses some degree of risk, and probably shouldn’t be undertaken by those who are more comfortable staying at home.

 

It’s true that Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, but constitutionally Indonesia is a secular state. Although Islam is the dominant religion, the Muslims there are considered moderate and tolerant - not extreme, fundamentalist, or militarist.

 

You may know that many Muslim countries in the world have criminalized homosexuality. I think it’s interesting to note that worldwide, almost 80 countries have done so... about 40% of them are in Africa, another 40% of them are in the Asia/Pacific region, and about 15% of them are in the Americas (think of some of the Caribbean island countries). However - Indonesian national law has not. The criminal code in Indonesia does not prohibit private homosexual relations between consenting adults.

 

This is no Afghanistan, Iran, or Saudi Arabia, where homosexual activity carries the death penalty - or Pakistan, Qatar, or Syria, where homosexual activity is illegal. This is not even akin to traveling to Jamaica, largely considered a very homophobic country with high levels of violent crimes.

 

The country of Indonesia is comprised of about 17,000 islands. It’s a huge archipelago with many different cultures, languages, and belief systems. It’s important to realize that the island of Bali is not Muslim; it is Hindu, with a strong influence of Animism. As someone who has spent time in Bali for 30 years (my previous career had me working there regularly), I feel I know the tolerance the island has towards the LGBT world. Sure, I have seen the Indonesian national attitude waiver over the decades - (a bill was put forth in 2003 to make homosexual acts illegal; it didn’t pass) but alternating attitudes to LGBT lifestyles seem to be the case worldwide. The island of Bali, on the other hand, very much embraces the Hindu concepts of karma and reincarnation, and I know of no cases of hatred towards LGBT people there. Indeed, there’s a gay-borhood in the south of the island, with a number of All Male Resorts there already. And none of them have been attacked or have experienced noteworthy problems. (FYI, my resort is not there - or even close to it.)

 

On the other hand, pursuing gay activities in Bali is not the same as pursuing them in the USA. Sure, you can openly walk in to one of the many gay bars that exist - but there is no kissing in public, or any other PDAs (public displays of affection). And that cultural concept holds for male-female relations, too. The Balinese are a discreet culture when it comes to sex. Sexual activity can (obviously) take place in houses and behind closed doors - but it’s important to remember, discretion is key. My resort will be very discreet - I can assure you - and would be happy to discuss specifically how so, for those attending my Palm Springs breakfast.

 

Having said that, I’d like to bring up another point. This is no New Zealand or Holland: sex work is illegal in Indonesia, and although it is widely practiced, and even tolerated to some extent, I am not opening up a brothel.

 

With regards to the infamous terrorist attacks in Bali:

In 2002, there was a bomb that detonated. It killed 202 people.

In 2005 there was another bomb. It killed 20 people. Motives for both of them have not been completely clear, but there were no allegations that they were directed to the LGBT community. Moreover, I think it’s important to point out that twelve years have passed since then.

 

I believe perspective is important. In the USA, the 2001 infamous terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people. Since then there have been at least 63 additional terrorist attacks, including 16 more bombs detonated throughout the country. The most recent ones were seven months ago, in both New York and New Jersey.

 

I also believe it’s important to remember that terrorism has taken place all over the world. I appreciate your suggestion about Thailand as an alternative locale, but take a look at the Thai bombings that have occurred - I’m only listing out attacks in Thailand after the two incidents in Bali:

::: Southern Thailand -

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 - bombs detonated.

::: Other parts of Thailand - many of these attacks are believed to have targeted Thailand’s tourism industry -

2006 - four explosions going off simultaneously in different sections of Bangkok

2012 - Bangkok

2015 - Bangkok

2016 - Phuket

 

Overall, the risk of being in a terrorist attack anywhere - especially Bali - is extremely low. When I tell people in the US that I live in Bali, someone will occasionally bring up the terror attacks from 13 and 15 years ago. It seems like that’s one of the only factoids some people know of the island (indeed, many people don’t even know where it is!) But I can assure you, Bali is a peaceful society. Life in Bali is calm and tranquil - and not spent worrying about harm from physical assaults, guns, car accidents, or terrorist attacks.

 

I would suggest that you avoid defending the international safety aspects of your resort until people actually have something in hand to view and understand to balance that against. You're possibly creating more concern and potential fear by introducing something unknown and far-away to a larger audience than you'll probably have in Palm Springs without perspective. If you're going to publicly announce your resort to the board, it shouldn't be under the exclusive guise of being in Palm Springs. If your resort is that exclusive then you're doing everything right.

[+ WilliamM]

If you're going to publicly announce your resort to the board, it shouldn't be under the exclusive guise of being in Palm Springs. If your resort is that exclusive then you're doing everything right.

 

I agree.

 

There are many flights from the east coast of the United States to Sydney (with one stop, or change of planes). Without checking closely, I assume Bali will require more than one change of planes. I am not pulling this information out of a quick check of Kayak, rather experience in flying to Australia and Vietnam.

[mike carey]

There are many flights from the east coast of the United States to Sydney (with one stop, or change of planes). Without checking closely, I assume Bali will require more than one change of planes.

I suspect that unlike Australians who would typically have a single destination vacation in the region (much as Americans may do to the DR, other Caribbean countries or Mexico) most folks from the east coast would want to visit a couple of other places in the region. I did a quick check on Wotif and that came up with several one-stop flights from NYC: Qatar Airways and Emirates via their Gulf hubs, Delta via Inchon, China Eastern and Southern via Shanghai and Guangzhou respectively and Cathay via HK. Also a number of two stop flights (some with only one change of aircraft), with a choice of east- and west-about itineraries. (Air France flies via Paris and Singapore, Singapore Airlines flies a couple of routes via Europe and Cathay has a JFK-Vancouver-HK flight with a connection to Bali.)

I wonder if Mike Carey has any additional info on this?

I'm the only Australian who has never been to Bali, but the other comments sound right to me. Bali is very laid back and tolerant, and the bombings were in high profile tourist locations, not at discreet resorts. Terrorist attacks in Thailand have generally but not exclusively been related to the Muslim insurgency in the south of the country. I don't know whether Thailand would be a better choice if one was taking a wide look at South East Asia and selecting a site from first principles, but that's not the position from which Dave has started this endeavour. He knows Bali and knows it suits his purposes. One last point, the government in Thailand, especially the current junta, tends to be more authoritarian, and it seems to me more capricious than the Indonesian government.

 

One thing Bali is not tolerant of is drugs. About a dozen Australians are serving long prison sentences, and two were executed last year. Many of them, including the two executed, were arrested at the airport on their way out smuggling drugs to Australia.

[+ WilliamM]

I suspect that unlike Australians who would typically have a single destination vacation in the region (much as Americans may do to the DR, other Caribbean countries or Mexico) most folks from the east coast would want to visit a couple of other places in the region. I did a quick check on Wotif and that came up with several one-stop flights from NYC: Qatar Airways and Emirates via their Gulf hubs, Delta via Inchon, China Eastern and Southern via Shanghai and Guangzhou respectively and Cathay via HK. Also a number of two stop flights (some with only one change of aircraft), with a choice of east- and west-about itineraries. (Air France flies via Paris and Singapore, Singapore Airlines flies a couple of routes via Europe and Cathay has a JFK-Vancouver-HK flight with a connection to Bali.)

 

I was working in the 1990s when I visited Australia three times. Yes, I also went to New Zealand in 1994 and Tokyo in 1995.

 

But, my boss was angry that I was taking so much vacation time all at once.

 

Also, I had important personal issues in the U.S. that limited my time overseas in the 1990s and now.

[mike carey]

@WilliamM I wasn't commenting on, or judging your comment on what flight options might be available, I just had a look to see what options there might be. Of course as an Australian, I would like people planning to visit Dave's resort to stop over here and spend some money in our economy but there are other options (and a couple of days in HK or Singapore on the way in or out would be a great diversion, as would a stop in Vietnam as @tristanbaldwin so eloquently described here a couple of months ago).

[Dave]

Hey guys, I was just trying to invite people to a breakfast I’m hosting in Palm Springs - so that the men who’ll be there at the time of the DR Forum Weekend could learn about my project. I’ve been working on it for some time now, and want to share my enthusiasm with some Forum readers in person.

 

But, if I’ve learned one thing about the Forum, it’s that posters need to be prepared for anything in terms of what people will write once they post... I bet many of you would agree, LOL.

 

I’m not trying to make this information exclusive. Since I don’t have the email addresses of all the PS Weekend attendees, I put it out on the Forum - but in no way is the Resort an exclusive thing. In fact, one of the objectives is to make it a resort for every man on the planet.

 

Perhaps my mistake was posting the invitation to the Breakfast on this Forum. I first communicated with the Forum Admins, and they graciously allowed me to “pin” this to the top of the Lounge section. It was meant to be a sort of invitation - not necessarily a topic for discussion. But on the Forum, once concerns were expressed, what was I supposed to do? Ignore them? Anyone who knows me, knows that I work hard to listen to people and respond to them. That’s just a man’s basic point of respect, in my book.

 

I guess I erred in thinking I could make an announcement without having to defend my project (as you pointed out, Larstrup) before it’s actually been discussed.

 

So in case I wasn’t clear about this... at a future point, I fully intend to share information about the Resort another way (electronically) - once the website for it is complete. In this thread, I’ve offered to send information about the resort to anyone who can’t attend the PS breakfast. Again, if that’s you, please PM me requesting such. And I’ll definitely post it to the Forum when it’s ready, too.

 

Thanks for your understanding -

Dave

[+ José Soplanucas]

I live in DC, I am sure I will be safer in Dave's spa. I think the idea is great and I have no doubts about your success, @Dave .

[TruthBTold]

Dave, I hope you do not feel that every or any in fact of the posts were meant to attack you or force you to explain what you meant to do with your resort. I enjoyed getting the information both about the plans for your resort specifically and the area that it will be in generally. I have never travelled to that part of at the world though I have always wished to do so. So your posts (and those who answered) have given me some much needed information. I am definitely going to be in Palm Springs for the fest but I am not sure whether I will be available at the time that you intend to have your breakfast. Have you already chosen where you intend on having the breakfast or is that something that I need to get from you by PM? Again, thanks for the info that you have already placed in the post.

[Despardo]

Last year I flew from the US West Coast to Vietnam. Hideously long flight, but no help for that. Had to change planes in Taiwan, then on to Hanoi. Spoke with a couple heading on to Bali. It was 2 hours from Taipei to Hanoi and another 5 hours from Taipei to Bali, so from here it is quite a trip. I've been to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. Love that part of the world. Have never been to Indonesia or Malaysia. I must keep Dave's resort in mind.

[Dave]

• Shortest flight durations (including transit time) can be about 18 or 19 hours from USA/West Coast; 22 hours from East Coast
  
• Amazing airlines for getting there are Singapore Air and Cathay Pacific
  
• Airport on Bali is Denpasar (DPS)
  
• Great way to earn mileage for an airline program!
  
• Good option for many is to break up the trip somewhere along the way. Many people stopover for a bit in Thailand, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Australia...
  
• I usually just fly through, stay up late to start combatting jet lag, and watch movies back to back
  
• Happy to discuss flights, as well as tips for longer travel, at the Palm Springs breakfast.
  

Say, did you know that Bali's on the opposite side of the world - 180 degrees - from New York?

[+ nycman]

I know this wasn't meant to be a "discussion"....but fuck it.

 

Bali is an AMAZING and beautiful country. I would kill to go to an all male resort there.

 

I've never felt anything but love from the locals. That includes beautiful straight male

beach attendants who respectfully and politely "checked in" on me and my man a few times

as we fucked like dogs in an ocean side straw hut just to "make sure you have everything

you need".

 

The next day...there were even a few "surprise" toys waiting in the hut on our return.

 

If you can't be happy in Bali....you will NEVER be happy.

 

I honestly believe that.

 

I wish you the best of luck Dave!

[TruthBTold]

I have never heard anything about Bali but good things. The world is changing in little ways and we have to accept that fact. But I am going to take my chances in all parts of the world because I want to see them. This would include Texas if I really wanted to see it. I developed some acumen for this sort of thing when I would travel to Brasil. I did so many times and I knew that over the years it got more and more dangerous but I wanted to see the various parts. I am excited about speaking with Dave in Palm Springs about his plans and what info he has about Bali as it is now.

[LADoug1]

I know this wasn't meant to be a "discussion"....but fuck it.

 

Bali is an AMAZING and beautiful country. I would kill to go to an all male resort there.

 

I've never felt anything but love from the locals. That includes beautiful straight male

beach attendants who respectfully and politely "checked in" on me and my man a few times

as we fucked like dogs in an ocean side straw hut just to "make sure you have everything

you need".

 

The next day...there were even a few "surprise" toys waiting in the hut on our return.

 

If you can't be happy in Bali....you will NEVER be happy.

 

I honestly believe that.

 

I wish you the best of luck Dave!

What were the toys?

[+ Axiom2001]

Hey guys, I was just trying to invite people to a breakfast I’m hosting in Palm Springs - so that the men who’ll be there at the time of the DR Forum Weekend could learn about my project. I’ve been working on it for some time now, and want to share my enthusiasm with some Forum readers in person.

 

 

I guess I erred in thinking I could make an announcement without having to defend my project (as you pointed out, Larstrup) before it’s actually been discussed.

 

So in case I wasn’t clear about this... at a future point, I fully intend to share information about the Resort another way (electronically) - once the website for it is complete. In this thread, I’ve offered to send information about the resort to anyone who can’t attend the PS breakfast. Again, if that’s you, please PM me requesting such. And I’ll definitely post it to the Forum when it’s ready, too.

 

Thanks for your understanding -

Dave

 

Dave, I read your post a week ago, for a poster at another site had alluded to it there. I came here and read your initial posts as well. Came here today (4.12.17) and found all of this discussion. I agree with you from what I decided to include in the quoted portion of your post. I wish you the best and perhaps might visit once you're established in Bali. I have two Aussie friends who're retiring or semi retiring there. This has been in the works for the past two or three years now, for they're slowly downsizing in Perth.

[+ Funguy]

I saw some preliminary plans some time ago - yikes, a year! and also some discussion on Dave's newsletter.

It looks like it will be AMAZING.

Dave has my fondest recommendation for this endeavor.

 

BTW, Dave, when will I see you again? As a very bad boi, I might need some educating!