Everything posted by floridarob
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From the Forum to Fajitas: Meeting Jimmie50 on His Home Turf
One of the great things about this board is occasionally getting to meet one of its members, esteemed or otherwise, on their own turf. 😎 While we were in the Denver area, my boyfriend, another friend who lives there, and I met up with @jimmie50 at a Mexican-themed restaurant, because apparently I don’t get enough of Mexico while actually living in Mexico. 😂 My impression of Jimmie50 was exactly what I expected. He seems like a truly nice, genuine guy, and I have no doubt he’ll handle his time in Cambodia just fine, as long as he stays of prop planes and I'm really happy for him. We hung out for a couple of hours, and the time flew by. It felt less like meeting someone from an online forum and more like catching up with someone we already knew. And if anyone’s ears were burning that night, there may have been a reason. Of course, everything we said about all of you was complimentary., more or less 😇 So, how many other members here have actually met someone from this board in person on their/your home turf?
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In Memory of "Lucky" – Rest in Peace
He has a husband, they've been married a long time....I'm sure he's going to be lost without him.
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In Memory of "Lucky" – Rest in Peace
Almost 79
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In Memory of "Lucky" – Rest in Peace
Hi everyone, I am writing to share some sad news. Our fellow member, Lucky, unexpectedly passed away on July 7, 2026, following a brief illness. On a personal note, Lucky and I were in touch for over two decades. When I hadn't heard from him or seen him post anything lately, I emailed him. When there was no reply, I expected the worst. His sister must have gotten access to his email account because she eventually replied and notified me of his passing. Believe it or not, despite everything he accomplished in his career, he always looked up to me. Keeping in contact with him for 20 years was a true privilege, and I am going to miss our whore stories exchanges. Many of you might remember Lucky as an occasional contributor to these forums since 2006, chiming in over the years to share his fondness for annual trips to Bangkok or join discussions in The Beer Bar. He truly enjoyed the community and the lifestyle we all share here. However, the true mark he left on this world was through his deeply distinguished, trailblazing career as an attorney fighting for justice. Long before he was able to freely travel, he served as a high-ranking prosecutor and the Chief of a major District Attorney’s Hate Crimes Unit in California during the 1980s and early 1990s. What makes his legacy so incredible is that he was an openly gay attorney doing this job during a deeply volatile and hostile era for our community. Working right on the front lines, he pioneered tough, unprecedented prosecutions against homophobic violence and secured landmark felony convictions against those who targeted gay individuals. He famously used his platform to send a clear message to institutions like the military that violence against the LGBTQ+ community would not be tolerated. He was also a fierce advocate for attorney rights, standing up for core legal principles within the state system. When health concerns forced his early retirement in 1993, he didn't stop living fully. He spent his decades of retirement exploring the world alongside his lifelong love and partner, and caring for his beloved Scottie dogs. Lucky was a devoted partner, a fierce advocate, a true traveler, and a man who fought hard to make the world a safer place for all of us. He will be deeply missed. Safe travels on your final journey, Lucky.
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Site connection problems, AGAIN !
Is the feeling mutual 😝 I fell off the wagon for you.....
- another recommendation in Rio: GABRIEL
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Site connection problems, AGAIN !
Guess I picked a good time to quit using emojis, lol
- another recommendation in Rio: GABRIEL
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A very short bkk journey
I'm going in November for my first time..... staying at Hilton Colombo, any advice/hints?
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Where have all the numbers gone?
Tell me more about this #86..... Take a shower first..... and don't ruin my #86 dream..... Still better without emoji's, tougher to tell when my sarcasm is real or not?
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Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026
Someone that doesn't use computers or would ever be on a forum like this, lol
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Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026
For some reason, I remember that in Pattaya Toy Boys, gives a 2nd drink for free, if you ask... @bkkmfj2648 next time you're over that way and if you stop in, Ask.... Jaimie told me it's for people that live in Pattaya or something like that but I remember getting a 2nd soda for free to maybe.
- another recommendation in Rio: GABRIEL
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Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026
Yet , here we are ......
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Finding a real boyfriend
I need to do better on these points with my mom.....I don't think she has dementia, just kind of a dingbat, always has been a dingbat though.....
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The Seductive Art of Giving a F*ck: A Blind Approach to Having a Good Time
I was smiling because I though you referred to me as a friend (insert shocked face emoji)
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Finding a real boyfriend
Who do you think is paying for the gold faucets?
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Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026
I'm interested in what you take is on there...... As I read this.... I could vividly imagine you freaking out, lol Hmmmmm
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Finding a real boyfriend
I think we've all had those moments, when the heat of the moment is over and we said, WTF was I thinking, that sausage was nothing like I thought it would be....we're still talking about food, right?
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Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026
Duplicate..... hate when it does that, must be the lack of emojis.
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Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026
I've heard they have pills for that....
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The Seductive Art of Giving a F*ck: A Blind Approach to Having a Good Time
😁
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Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026
For me, “fraction” really isn’t an exaggeration. Pattaya is easily around 50% cheaper for the things that make up a large part of my Thailand spending: off fees, boy drinks, ST fees and hotels. My ATM withdrawals are all the proof I need I simply spend dramatically less money in Pattaya than I do in Bangkok. Food may be the one category where the difference isn't nearly as dramatic, I'll give you that. And yes, Pattaya doesn't have Foodland. But as much as you guys LOVE Foodland, it's fine for what it is: convenient location, 24 hours, basic food and generally pretty small portions. I don't quite understand the near-religious devotion to it? Although, to be fair, @vinapu was the original Foodland influencer around here long before “influencer” was even a thing. Massage is one area where I'll give Bangkok the clear advantage. The selection and options are much better. But when it comes to the boys themselves, some of the Bangkok prices are simply out of whack with what you're actually getting for the money, plus the mamasans are so much more in your face, BKK the phrase "tip for me" or some variation is without a doubt used 759% more And there's another big difference for me. If you end up with a dud in Pattaya, it's a relatively painless hit. In Bangkok, that same disappointing experience can cost you twice as much, sometimes more. Pattaya is EASILY half the cost for me in that department, and often considerably less. So when I say Pattaya costs me a fraction of Bangkok, I'm talking about what comes out of my wallet on a trip, not claiming that every plate of food, bottle of water or hotel room in Pattaya is literally half the Bangkok price, but in the end, yes it is. How am I doing without the emojis, harder to tell when I'm serious/ joking or doesn't matter.....
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THE Place to be ...
I'll bet the tall black guy was thinking, I'll show them!
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Airport hotel
Nap room, not really a hotel.