PALM SPRINGS WEEKEND 2018

[+ José Soplanucas]

I want to thank publicly to @azdr0710 for being so helpful and generous with the car rides, for recommending an awesome drag queen show, and for being an overall good friend.

Edited April 18, 2018 by latbear4blk

[+ stevenkesslar]

Can’t wait for next year.

 

Me too!

 

I think this was my 10th consecutive year. And that's not escort years or escort inches - 10 actually means 10.

 

No one else has said it, so I will. This is a year in which the threat of survival hung over us in a way that it never has before. Will escort websites still be around a year from now? And if not, what will be the oxygen that feeds and connects this community?

 

I've felt this way every year, but I think I felt it this year more than ever. This is a community I love, and am proud to be a part of. Nothing anybody says or does, and no law that tries to diminish us, can change that.

 

I love Oli. I love Epi. I love the fact that we are who and what we are.

 

I love the fact that every year some hot, bright, shining new escorts arrive, and they look ever younger and prettier and ever better endowed. I love the fact that new forum members bring their passion and excitement and hunger for friendship and support and community.

 

I love the fact that men who I have known for moving on two decades show up, smile, care, cuddle, and suck cock. They've been my rock in good times and bad.

 

The oxygen that feeds this community is the love, respect, and concern we have all shared with each other. And neither the Palm Springs winds nor federal laws can blow that away.

 

Our community set a national example for how to feel and care and love and accept when it came to same sex marriage. This is a scary and confusing time. But my conviction coming out of this weekend is that nothing has changed, and we are stronger than we have ever been.

 

This next year will probably be a wild ride, and I don't presume to know exactly where it will lead us.

 

But wherever it goes, we're all in it together. And next year we'll have Oli's beads and Epi's empanadas and Tristan's kind eyes and hot body and Lord knows what new wonders to enjoy together.

 

So, yeah. I can't wait for next year!

Edited April 18, 2018 by stevenkesslar

[+ José Soplanucas]

I want to publicly thank @LoveNDino and @SuperJunior for sharing all that delicious weed.

[+ Keith30309]

@latbear4blk, I read your blog and it was wonderful to hear about so many neat people getting together. I especially enjoyed seeing photos of some of my favorite people !

Thanks for posting this.

[+ Robster]

And there it is. The pool party!

Considering your comments in an earlier blog post about guests appreciating anonymity and discretion, I have to say that I was VERY surprised to see myself included in one of the photos from the pool party. A photo that I was neither aware of, nor consented to. I would appreciate you cropping me out of it, thanks.

 

Rob

Edited April 18, 2018 by Robster

[+ ArVaGuy]

Me too!

 

I think this was my 10th consecutive year. And that's not escort years or escort inches - 10 actually means 10.

 

No one else has said it, so I will. This is a year in which the threat of survival hung over us in a way that it never has before. Will escort websites still be around a year from now? And if not, what will be the oxygen that feeds and connects this community?

 

I've felt this way every year, but I think I felt it this year more than ever. This is a community I love, and am proud to be a part of. Nothing anybody says or does, and no law that tries to diminish us, can change that.

 

I love Oli. I love Epi. I love the fact that we are who and what we are.

 

I love the fact that every year some hot, bright, shining new escorts arrive, and they look ever younger and prettier and ever better endowed. I love the fact that new forum members bring their passion and excitement and hunger for friendship and support and community.

 

I love the fact that men who I have known for moving on two decades show up, smile, care, cuddle, and suck cock. They've been my rock in good times and bad.

 

The oxygen that feeds this community is the love, respect, and concern we have all shared with each other. And neither the Palm Springs winds nor federal laws can blow that away.

 

Our community set a national example for how to feel and care and love and accept when it came to same sex marriage. This is a scary and confusing time. But my conviction coming out of this weekend is that nothing has changed, and we are stronger than we have ever been.

 

This next year will probably be a wild ride, and I don't presume to know exactly where it will lead us.

 

But wherever it goes, we're all in it together. And next year we'll have Oli's beads and Epi's empanadas and Tristan's kind eyes and hot body and Lord knows what new wonders to enjoy together.

 

So, yeah. I can't wait for next year!

 

Well said Steven. An excellent assessment of our community and this event. Thank you.

[TruthBTold]

Considering your comments in an earlier blog post about guests appreciating anonymity and discretion, I have to say that I was VERY surprised to see myself included in one of the photos from the pool party. A photo that I was neither aware of, nor consented to. I would appreciate you cropping me out of it, thanks.

Rob

 

I think that those are my legs in the pics with Tristan B and Victor P. How lucky can you get! Luckily none of the rest of me made it into the photo. Death by comparison is hurtful. I did, however, did get to hear the delightfully sexy voice of LatinBear, although most of what I was privy to was the desirous moanings regarding a Persian prince. Finally, there were the dates, stuffed with pistachios and wrapped in bacon. Heaven on earth.

[+ José Soplanucas]

Considering your comments in an earlier blog post about guests appreciating anonymity and discretion, I have to say that I was VERY surprised to see myself included in one of the photos from the pool party. A photo that I was neither aware of, nor consented to. I would appreciate you cropping me out of it, thanks.

 

Rob

 

My apologies, Rob. I did not notice that. Let me check it.

[+ José Soplanucas]

Considering your comments in an earlier blog post about guests appreciating anonymity and discretion, I have to say that I was VERY surprised to see myself included in one of the photos from the pool party. A photo that I was neither aware of, nor consented to. I would appreciate you cropping me out of it, thanks.

 

Rob

 

I think I fixed it. Was it the picture of Victor and Tristan? I do not even recognize the faces in the background and I thought no one would.

I am very sorry Rob, it was not my intention to violate anyone's privacy.

Now I feel like shit.

[+ Robster]

I think I fixed it. Was it the picture of Victor and Tristan? I do not even recognize the faces in the background and I thought no one would.

I am very sorry Rob, it was not my intention to violate anyone's privacy.

Now I feel like shit.

Yes, it's fixed now. The picture at the top wasn't too bad, but when the same picture was repeated, about halfway down the page, you could click on it, and enlarge it to about 4000 by 3000 pixels. The thing was HUGE, and my face was very clearly visible, along with at least two others. Thank you for fixing it.

 

Rob

[+ José Soplanucas]

Yes, it's fixed now. The picture at the top wasn't too bad, but when the same picture was repeated, about halfway down the page, you could click on it, and enlarge it to about 4000 by 3000 pixels. The thing was HUGE, and my face was very clearly visible, along with at least two others. Thank you for fixing it.

 

Rob

You are welcome. I am horribly sorry for violating your privacy. I must be more careful. Thank you for being understanding.

[MiamiLooker]

Yes, it's fixed now. The picture at the top wasn't too bad, but when the same picture was repeated, about halfway down the page, you could click on it, and enlarge it to about 4000 by 3000 pixels. The thing was HUGE, and my face was very clearly visible, along with at least two others. Thank you for fixing it.

 

Rob

I noticed that, too. I thought taking pictures at the events was dissuaded.

[+ ArVaGuy]

I noticed that, too. I thought taking pictures at the events was dissuaded.

 

I was not aware there was photography at this event.

[+ José Soplanucas]

I noticed that, too. I thought taking pictures at the events was dissuaded.

 

I was not aware there was photography at this event.

 

I should have been more careful. I asked for permission to everyone closed up in the pictures. I was not careful enough with the background in one of the pics and offended @Robster .

I am very sorry for not being more careful. I have no excuses, it is my fault. I fixed it as soon as I was asked to.

[TruthBTold]

I should have been more careful. I asked for permission to everyone closed up in the pictures. I was not careful enough with the background in one of the pics and offended @Robster .

I am very sorry for not being more careful. I have no excuses, it is my fault. I fixed it as soon as I was asked to.

 

My legs forgive you. Though I am sure they were covered in the release I signed.

[+ Robster]

I should have been more careful. I asked for permission to everyone closed up in the pictures. I was not careful enough with the background in one of the pics and offended @Robster .

I am very sorry for not being more careful. I have no excuses, it is my fault. I fixed it as soon as I was asked to.

Yes, I was offended. Actually, livid is more accurate.

 

As far as asking for permission, did you tell everyone in the close-up pics that you'd be posting them on your blog?

 

Rob

[+ Robster]

It's always been my understanding that photos aren't allowed at these events, for just this reason. I don't know why no one said anything. If I'd known you were taking pictures, I certainly would have said something.

 

Rob

[+ José Soplanucas]

Yes, I was offended. Actually, livid is more accurate.

 

As far as asking for permission, did you tell everyone in the close-up pics that you'd be posting them on your blog?

 

Rob

Yes I did. Nate did not understand me, contacted me afterwards, and I deleted his pic at his request.

[+ José Soplanucas]

It's always been my understanding that photos aren't allowed at these events, for just this reason. I don't know why no one said anything. If I'd known you were taking pictures, I certainly would have said something.

 

Rob

No one told me, it is my first PS week end. I did not sneak the pictures. I went openly to the providers, asked them for a picture for my blog, and took the pics only when they accepted it. I assumed everyone knew what I was doing, I was not hiding.

I am very sorry for the inconveniences.

[TruthBTold]

I really had not heard of picture restrictions. Now that it has been highlighted I am sure that every one is glad that we are all more aware and will be more careful. Perhaps this information can be posted and highlighted in the various emails that are sent out detailing the various aspects of the Weekend, such as the dinner and the pool party. Having met Latinbear and spending time with him I cannot imagine he meant any harm to anyone and was as in the dark as I was. In fact, I am probably not in the same predicament because I am so technologically backward that even taking pics, much less publishing them in any way, would be a big step for me.

[+ Eric Hassan]

This weekend is something I look forward to for months and it did not disappoint. I love being a part of this community and enjoy every minute of our time together in PS. It was great to connect with old friends and new friends, and see the freedom and joy in everyone.

 

As some of you may know by now, Monday turned out to be a very different day. David SF and I were spending some time together. We got on his motorcycle and went to lunch. On the way home, a car pulled out into traffic and we were unable to stop or swerve. We hit him at about 45 mph and were thrown into the air along with the bike, somersaulting and I got banged by the bike in the air. We both had helmets on and landed on our backs in the street. Neither of us lost consciousness. We were transported by ambulance to the hospital where tests revealed that I had a sprained left ankle and my body is covered in scrapes and wounds. David fared better externally but has sprained fingers, sprained right ankle, and multiple fractures in his lumbar spine.

 

We were both allowed to return home that evening. David’s husbands (Todd and Carl) have been taking care of us in every way. We are both able to walk now but are still in significant pain. I’m here until Saturday and am staying with the guys so they can help me bathe, dress, and treat my wounds.

 

I thought I was going to die and in the time since, I’ve had a variety of unpleasant experiences. I’m focused on my gratitude that I’m alive. In the grand scheme of things, we are lucky to have gotten off with only the injuries we had, and the love and service that Todd and Carl and David have shown me have been instrumental in my physical and mental healing.

 

I could give all the warnings now about safety. I could go on about how grateful I am. These things are true, but I’m still a bit in shock and relatively rattled and really don’t feel like getting preachy. I’m alive, David is alive, we got one last hot fuck in after lunch before all of this, and life will go on (and we’ll get to have more sex).

 

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone next year. Thank you for making this community a home for me.

Edited April 18, 2018 by Eric Hassan

[+ stevenkesslar]

I’m alive, David is alive, we got one last hot fuck in after lunch before all of this, and life will go on.

 

Thank you for the post.

 

I was wondering whether you or David would post something. Many of us heard about what happened and were worried about you two.

 

I hope you have good health insurance. If we can help by raising funds to pay for unexpected medical expenses, etc., please let us know. We have done this before.

 

Meanwhile, glad to see you have the right attitude. We are all clicking our heels for you. In no time at all you will be back to normal, or homo sweet homo, or wherever it is you are after you've flown over Kansas.

 

Edited April 18, 2018 by stevenkesslar

[+ Eric Hassan]

Thank you for the post.

 

I hope you have good health insurance. If we can help by raising funds to pay for unexpected medical expenses, etc., please let us know. We have done this before.

 

 

We are both well-insured and expect that ultimately the automobile driver will be found to be at fault.

 

Thank you for thinking of us and for the kind offer!

[+ Lance_Navarro]

This weekend is something I look forward to for months and it did not disappoint. I love being a part of this community and enjoy every minute of our time together in PS. It was great to connect with old friends and new friends, and see the freedom and joy in everyone.

 

As some of you may know by now, Monday turned out to be a very different day. David SF and I were spending some time together. We got on his motorcycle and went to lunch. On the way home, a car pulled out into traffic and we were unable to stop or swerve. We hit him at about 45 mph and were thrown into the air along with the bike, somersaulting and I got banged by the bike in the air. We both had helmets on and landed on our backs in the street. Neither of us lost consciousness. We were transported by ambulance to the hospital where tests revealed that I had a sprained left ankle and my body is covered in scrapes and wounds. David fared better externally but has sprained fingers, sprained right ankle, and multiple fractures in his lumbar spine.

 

We were both allowed to return home that evening. David’s husbands (Todd and Carl) have been taking care of us in every way. We are both able to walk now but are still in significant pain. I’m here until Saturday and am staying with the guys so they can help me bathe, dress, and treat my wounds.

 

I thought I was going to die and in the time since, I’ve had a variety of unpleasant experiences. I’m focused on my gratitude that I’m alive. In the grand scheme of things, we are lucky to have gotten off with only the injuries we had, and the love and service that Todd and Carl and David have shown me have been instrumental in my physical and mental healing.

 

I could give all the warnings now about safety. I could go on about how grateful I am. These things are true, but I’m still a bit in shock and relatively rattled and really don’t feel like getting preachy. I’m alive, David is alive, we got one last hot fuck in after lunch before all of this, and life will go on (and we’ll get to have more sex).

 

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone next year. Thank you for making this community a home for me.

 

I just heard about this yesterday and I appreciate you updating us, and am glad that ultimately you'll are ok, though banged up. As a rider I know the risk I take everytime I get on that bike, but that I can't allow fear to control my life. Sending much love and I'm here for the both of you, if you need anything.

[+ Oliver]

... I’m alive, David is alive ...

Thank God! You are both incredibly blessed.