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18 minutes ago, azdr0710 said:

@DMICS  just curious what the final travel hurdle is for you.....I know it may be unique to your domicile or other situation....thanks

So we can travel pretty much. But the "issue" is no matter how you travel, land or air, Canadians cannot travel back home without a PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not allowed. The problem with PCR tests is depending on where you get one it can cost anywhere from $200-300 CDN. 

Land travel opened up for Canadians last Monday and a lot of officials on both the Canadian and U.S. side (especially in Niagara Falls/Buffalo) are annoyed with this requirement. While I'm sure others like myself can pay the PCR no worries, it feels like a money grab much like the ridiculous $2000 quarantine hotel the Canadian government had implemented for travellers flying back into Canada. 

Had a few trips to the U.S. planned for this month which I had to cancel. So until that PCR requirement is gone, I'm staying put. 

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1 hour ago, Islesguy said:

I have been trying to schedule something with him but I haven't gotten a reply after we exchanged texts last month. I will probably check back with him in a couple of days.

He's probably just been busy.

I actually just spoke to @tristanbaldwin . He's doing great just busy with his main job. I just wanted to see where he's mainly stationed now so I can plan accordingly. Also he's had trouble logging in after the forum went through that transition to a new platform. TB will probably post an update here when he gets that rectified. 

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5 hours ago, DMICS said:

He's probably just been busy.

I actually just spoke to @tristanbaldwin . He's doing great just busy with his main job. I just wanted to see where he's mainly stationed now so I can plan accordingly. Also he's had trouble logging in after the forum went through that transition to a new platform. TB will probably post an update here when he gets that rectified. 

I figured he was probably busy. He had asked me about whether I wanted to travel to him or have him come to me (basically how comfortable I was with public transport due to Covid). I replied and haven't heard back. I will give it another couple days and then reach out again. Maybe this time I will call rather than text, but I am not a fan of just calling people .

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18 hours ago, DMICS said:

So we can travel pretty much. But the "issue" is no matter how you travel, land or air, Canadians cannot travel back home without a PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not allowed. The problem with PCR tests is depending on where you get one it can cost anywhere from $200-300 CDN. 

Land travel opened up for Canadians last Monday and a lot of officials on both the Canadian and U.S. side (especially in Niagara Falls/Buffalo) are annoyed with this requirement. While I'm sure others like myself can pay the PCR no worries, it feels like a money grab much like the ridiculous $2000 quarantine hotel the Canadian government had implemented for travellers flying back into Canada. 

Had a few trips to the U.S. planned for this month which I had to cancel. So until that PCR requirement is gone, I'm staying put. 

those pcr tests are not going anywhere ... and it's not just Canada ... I paid 115 euros for pre flight travel back to USA ... and was happy to pay every penny of it for the opportunity to be travelling again

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9 hours ago, excelntsvc said:

those pcr tests are not going anywhere ... and it's not just Canada ... I paid 115 euros for pre flight travel back to USA ... and was happy to pay every penny of it for the opportunity to be travelling again

Considering the backlash the government is facing over it, there's reports it might be removed in the coming month or so. We will see. If you're fully vaccinated and travelling by land especially, the PCR is ridiculous. But then again I'm just reacting off of frustration. 

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On 11/15/2021 at 8:28 PM, DMICS said:

Considering the backlash the government is facing over it, there's reports it might be removed in the coming month or so. We will see. If you're fully vaccinated and travelling by land especially, the PCR is ridiculous. But then again I'm just reacting off of frustration. 

im happy to pay it for the additional reassurance ... the backlash comes from folks i could care less about ... take the shots, get tested, act responsibly so we can all get on the move again!

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5 hours ago, excelntsvc said:

im happy to pay it for the additional reassurance ... the backlash comes from folks i could care less about ... take the shots, get tested, act responsibly so we can all get on the move again!

What additional reassurance? The only requirement should be immunization and maybe a symptom check. Transmission from infections in the immunized is very rare, and so far only documented in SYMPTOMATIC immunized people. The PCR is rife with false positives, and will come out positive even if there are tiny innocuous specks of DNA which have been inactivated by the immune system. The laws have not kept up with the science.

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On 11/17/2021 at 2:37 AM, Unicorn said:

What additional reassurance? The only requirement should be immunization and maybe a symptom check. Transmission from infections in the immunized is very rare, and so far only documented in SYMPTOMATIC immunized people. The PCR is rife with false positives, and will come out positive even if there are tiny innocuous specks of DNA which have been inactivated by the immune system. The laws have not kept up with the science.

we all build our risk profile ... so dont question mine and i'll leave you to yours

 

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3 hours ago, excelntsvc said:

we all build our risk profile ... so dont question mine and i'll leave you to yours

 

No problem. I'll use science to guide my actions, and you may use the little voices in the head, or social media postings, or whatever other method you prefer. I was just trying to be helpful by injecting what's known into the discussion. 😉 There is no legal requirement to use facts when coming to a decision. 😃

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(Apologies in advance for the long winded one…it’s the end of the night and who knows when I’ll get on here next…)

Well…..a perfect time for me to actually inject myself into this conversation! Like a bad family dinner that just changes moods INSTANTLY when you start talking about the black sheep in the family…! The COVID conversation is never going to be a fun one, on ANY side of the fence. 

A wiser escort once told me…never vent your true feelings about politics or any of their derivatives on this forum…because you’ll immediately ostracize half(or more) of the people who regularly post. In addition, he said the best posture was to assume that everyone here is better educated, and has more diverse life experiences then you. 

Well, he was absolutely correct on the latter- I find that the average person I’ve connected with from here is a standout, on virtually any rubric you use. On the former…he broke his own rule of wisdom and promptly got himself banned for clashing with the previous forum owner. 

So anyhow….now that we’ve got that little ‘aside’ about politics and it’s ugly stepchild Coronavirus out of the way(I’ll comment once on it by saying it forcibly changed my life…but probably for the better, in the long run), I’d like to just give a tremendous ‘Thank You’ to all of those who commented for me ‘in absentia’, by keeping my little memories alive and well. 

Physically- I feel I’m in great shape; having a more grounded life and the ability to control your meals makes for a huge difference. Negatively offsetting a lot of these physical ‘gains’, is clearly the fact that I’ve drank to a far larger amount during COVID, then prior. Coping mechanism. However, I’d like to think I have it under control; as I have to function 5-6 days a week as a well driller / installer; and then a night or two dancing. Factor in 1-3 clients if I’m able to accommodate….and it’s a life. Not a great life; but tons of potential for a future in the company(owned by one of my best friends, a fucking stud himself IMO). He’s nearly doubled his numbers since  I came onboard, while also lowering his advertising budget- because the repeat work from his past 7 years is snowballing with momentum. Each year will get progressively better, as long as we stay sharp. 

For those of you around the country who’ve wanted to see me…trust me…I want to see you too. I wish I could be traveling around like I used to; but those days are most likely behind me. I may detach out a two 3 or 4 day jaunts a month to the larger areas, like San Fran, LA, Chicago, Florida, Chicago, or DC. Or, if those of you out there are able to get to NYC or Boston, I can come down with little to no problem, if you can host. Alternatively, if you are able to take the train to Hartford or have a car, you’re welcome at my house….if you can contend with two 12 lb. balls of fluff. Brave that gauntlet, and I’ll gladly entertain you with tons of free time, and a meal…nobody leaves this house without eating…

Will try to find the time to get on here more….the web domain had seemed to shift, and I didn’t follow it as aggressively as I should have. 

Am back now- will certainly try to stay current! Much love to all of you for keeping this hobby as alive as possible. ❤️

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16 hours ago, tristanbaldwin said:

(Apologies in advance for the long winded one…it’s the end of the night and who knows when I’ll get on here next…)

Well…..a perfect time for me to actually inject myself into this conversation! Like a bad family dinner that just changes moods INSTANTLY when you start talking about the black sheep in the family…! The COVID conversation is never going to be a fun one, on ANY side of the fence. 

A wiser escort once told me…never vent your true feelings about politics or any of their derivatives on this forum…because you’ll immediately ostracize half(or more) of the people who regularly post. In addition, he said the best posture was to assume that everyone here is better educated, and has more diverse life experiences then you. 

Well, he was absolutely correct on the latter- I find that the average person I’ve connected with from here is a standout, on virtually any rubric you use. On the former…he broke his own rule of wisdom and promptly got himself banned for clashing with the previous forum owner. 

So anyhow….now that we’ve got that little ‘aside’ about politics and it’s ugly stepchild Coronavirus out of the way(I’ll comment once on it by saying it forcibly changed my life…but probably for the better, in the long run), I’d like to just give a tremendous ‘Thank You’ to all of those who commented for me ‘in absentia’, by keeping my little memories alive and well. 

Physically- I feel I’m in great shape; having a more grounded life and the ability to control your meals makes for a huge difference. Negatively offsetting a lot of these physical ‘gains’, is clearly the fact that I’ve drank to a far larger amount during COVID, then prior. Coping mechanism. However, I’d like to think I have it under control; as I have to function 5-6 days a week as a well driller / installer; and then a night or two dancing. Factor in 1-3 clients if I’m able to accommodate….and it’s a life. Not a great life; but tons of potential for a future in the company(owned by one of my best friends, a fucking stud himself IMO). He’s nearly doubled his numbers since  I came onboard, while also lowering his advertising budget- because the repeat work from his past 7 years is snowballing with momentum. Each year will get progressively better, as long as we stay sharp. 

For those of you around the country who’ve wanted to see me…trust me…I want to see you too. I wish I could be traveling around like I used to; but those days are most likely behind me. I may detach out a two 3 or 4 day jaunts a month to the larger areas, like San Fran, LA, Chicago, Florida, Chicago, or DC. Or, if those of you out there are able to get to NYC or Boston, I can come down with little to no problem, if you can host. Alternatively, if you are able to take the train to Hartford or have a car, you’re welcome at my house….if you can contend with two 12 lb. balls of fluff. Brave that gauntlet, and I’ll gladly entertain you with tons of free time, and a meal…nobody leaves this house without eating…

Will try to find the time to get on here more….the web domain had seemed to shift, and I didn’t follow it as aggressively as I should have. 

Am back now- will certainly try to stay current! Much love to all of you for keeping this hobby as alive as possible. ❤️

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Fuck, could the guy get any more handsome? 

Now, I gotta figure out how to get to fucking Hartford
before he ends up on the "One’s that Got Away" list. 

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17 hours ago, tristanbaldwin said:

(Apologies in advance for the long winded one…it’s the end of the night and who knows when I’ll get on here next…)

Well…..a perfect time for me to actually inject myself into this conversation! Like a bad family dinner that just changes moods INSTANTLY when you start talking about the black sheep in the family…! The COVID conversation is never going to be a fun one, on ANY side of the fence. 

A wiser escort once told me…never vent your true feelings about politics or any of their derivatives on this forum…because you’ll immediately ostracize half(or more) of the people who regularly post. In addition, he said the best posture was to assume that everyone here is better educated, and has more diverse life experiences then you. 

Well, he was absolutely correct on the latter- I find that the average person I’ve connected with from here is a standout, on virtually any rubric you use. On the former…he broke his own rule of wisdom and promptly got himself banned for clashing with the previous forum owner. 

So anyhow….now that we’ve got that little ‘aside’ about politics and it’s ugly stepchild Coronavirus out of the way(I’ll comment once on it by saying it forcibly changed my life…but probably for the better, in the long run), I’d like to just give a tremendous ‘Thank You’ to all of those who commented for me ‘in absentia’, by keeping my little memories alive and well. 

Physically- I feel I’m in great shape; having a more grounded life and the ability to control your meals makes for a huge difference. Negatively offsetting a lot of these physical ‘gains’, is clearly the fact that I’ve drank to a far larger amount during COVID, then prior. Coping mechanism. However, I’d like to think I have it under control; as I have to function 5-6 days a week as a well driller / installer; and then a night or two dancing. Factor in 1-3 clients if I’m able to accommodate….and it’s a life. Not a great life; but tons of potential for a future in the company(owned by one of my best friends, a fucking stud himself IMO). He’s nearly doubled his numbers since  I came onboard, while also lowering his advertising budget- because the repeat work from his past 7 years is snowballing with momentum. Each year will get progressively better, as long as we stay sharp. 

For those of you around the country who’ve wanted to see me…trust me…I want to see you too. I wish I could be traveling around like I used to; but those days are most likely behind me. I may detach out a two 3 or 4 day jaunts a month to the larger areas, like San Fran, LA, Chicago, Florida, Chicago, or DC. Or, if those of you out there are able to get to NYC or Boston, I can come down with little to no problem, if you can host. Alternatively, if you are able to take the train to Hartford or have a car, you’re welcome at my house….if you can contend with two 12 lb. balls of fluff. Brave that gauntlet, and I’ll gladly entertain you with tons of free time, and a meal…nobody leaves this house without eating…

Will try to find the time to get on here more….the web domain had seemed to shift, and I didn’t follow it as aggressively as I should have. 

Am back now- will certainly try to stay current! Much love to all of you for keeping this hobby as alive as possible. ❤️

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@tristanbaldwin

you Sir are a class act through and through 

We've never met each other because I am South Jersey based but I've been following you since your days of BGEast "Aryx"💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽and always fantasized about seeing you in person 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👿👿

LittleAlex from South Jersey 

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23 hours ago, tristanbaldwin said:

(Apologies in advance for the long winded one…it’s the end of the night and who knows when I’ll get on here next…)

Well…..a perfect time for me to actually inject myself into this conversation! Like a bad family dinner that just changes moods INSTANTLY when you start talking about the black sheep in the family…! The COVID conversation is never going to be a fun one, on ANY side of the fence. 

A wiser escort once told me…never vent your true feelings about politics or any of their derivatives on this forum…because you’ll immediately ostracize half(or more) of the people who regularly post. In addition, he said the best posture was to assume that everyone here is better educated, and has more diverse life experiences then you. 

Well, he was absolutely correct on the latter- I find that the average person I’ve connected with from here is a standout, on virtually any rubric you use. On the former…he broke his own rule of wisdom and promptly got himself banned for clashing with the previous forum owner. 

So anyhow….now that we’ve got that little ‘aside’ about politics and it’s ugly stepchild Coronavirus out of the way(I’ll comment once on it by saying it forcibly changed my life…but probably for the better, in the long run), I’d like to just give a tremendous ‘Thank You’ to all of those who commented for me ‘in absentia’, by keeping my little memories alive and well. 

Physically- I feel I’m in great shape; having a more grounded life and the ability to control your meals makes for a huge difference. Negatively offsetting a lot of these physical ‘gains’, is clearly the fact that I’ve drank to a far larger amount during COVID, then prior. Coping mechanism. However, I’d like to think I have it under control; as I have to function 5-6 days a week as a well driller / installer; and then a night or two dancing. Factor in 1-3 clients if I’m able to accommodate….and it’s a life. Not a great life; but tons of potential for a future in the company(owned by one of my best friends, a fucking stud himself IMO). He’s nearly doubled his numbers since  I came onboard, while also lowering his advertising budget- because the repeat work from his past 7 years is snowballing with momentum. Each year will get progressively better, as long as we stay sharp. 

For those of you around the country who’ve wanted to see me…trust me…I want to see you too. I wish I could be traveling around like I used to; but those days are most likely behind me. I may detach out a two 3 or 4 day jaunts a month to the larger areas, like San Fran, LA, Chicago, Florida, Chicago, or DC. Or, if those of you out there are able to get to NYC or Boston, I can come down with little to no problem, if you can host. Alternatively, if you are able to take the train to Hartford or have a car, you’re welcome at my house….if you can contend with two 12 lb. balls of fluff. Brave that gauntlet, and I’ll gladly entertain you with tons of free time, and a meal…nobody leaves this house without eating…

Will try to find the time to get on here more….the web domain had seemed to shift, and I didn’t follow it as aggressively as I should have. 

Am back now- will certainly try to stay current! Much love to all of you for keeping this hobby as alive as possible. ❤️

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I am so glad to know you’re doing well and keeping busy. I really need to fulfill my fantasy of meeting you. Let me know whenever you are down here in LA for anything. I will make time. Not sure how and whether I’d be able to go near where you live but will check with you if I have the opportunity to travel there. 

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On 11/27/2021 at 6:49 AM, tristanbaldwin said:

(Apologies in advance for the long winded one…it’s the end of the night and who knows when I’ll get on here next…)

Well…..a perfect time for me to actually inject myself into this conversation! Like a bad family dinner that just changes moods INSTANTLY when you start talking about the black sheep in the family…! The COVID conversation is never going to be a fun one, on ANY side of the fence. 

A wiser escort once told me…never vent your true feelings about politics or any of their derivatives on this forum…because you’ll immediately ostracize half(or more) of the people who regularly post. In addition, he said the best posture was to assume that everyone here is better educated, and has more diverse life experiences then you. 

Well, he was absolutely correct on the latter- I find that the average person I’ve connected with from here is a standout, on virtually any rubric you use. On the former…he broke his own rule of wisdom and promptly got himself banned for clashing with the previous forum owner. 

So anyhow….now that we’ve got that little ‘aside’ about politics and it’s ugly stepchild Coronavirus out of the way(I’ll comment once on it by saying it forcibly changed my life…but probably for the better, in the long run), I’d like to just give a tremendous ‘Thank You’ to all of those who commented for me ‘in absentia’, by keeping my little memories alive and well. 

Physically- I feel I’m in great shape; having a more grounded life and the ability to control your meals makes for a huge difference. Negatively offsetting a lot of these physical ‘gains’, is clearly the fact that I’ve drank to a far larger amount during COVID, then prior. Coping mechanism. However, I’d like to think I have it under control; as I have to function 5-6 days a week as a well driller / installer; and then a night or two dancing. Factor in 1-3 clients if I’m able to accommodate….and it’s a life. Not a great life; but tons of potential for a future in the company(owned by one of my best friends, a fucking stud himself IMO). He’s nearly doubled his numbers since  I came onboard, while also lowering his advertising budget- because the repeat work from his past 7 years is snowballing with momentum. Each year will get progressively better, as long as we stay sharp. 

For those of you around the country who’ve wanted to see me…trust me…I want to see you too. I wish I could be traveling around like I used to; but those days are most likely behind me. I may detach out a two 3 or 4 day jaunts a month to the larger areas, like San Fran, LA, Chicago, Florida, Chicago, or DC. Or, if those of you out there are able to get to NYC or Boston, I can come down with little to no problem, if you can host. Alternatively, if you are able to take the train to Hartford or have a car, you’re welcome at my house….if you can contend with two 12 lb. balls of fluff. Brave that gauntlet, and I’ll gladly entertain you with tons of free time, and a meal…nobody leaves this house without eating…

Will try to find the time to get on here more….the web domain had seemed to shift, and I didn’t follow it as aggressively as I should have. 

Am back now- will certainly try to stay current! Much love to all of you for keeping this hobby as alive as possible. ❤️

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Love to see action photos of the legendary Tristan Baldwin laying pipe! 

 

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