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DM, used appropriately for personal communique in lieu of PBS, replaces Dumb Motherf ... or not. But, everyone, please keep us informed of your hookup plans, or don't. @mvan1, have you considered running by your contribution posts to the self-appointed editorial board for pre-approval? LOL (deliberate non-DM)

The image caption suggests it is simply one of two MMA fighters tapping out from a standard Brazilian Jiujitsu grapple.

Who are these garoto hunters, the Sampa equivalent of Elmer Fudd and Dick Cheney? Judging by my Lagoa visits their aim is bad.

Still, it's the United Nations worth Bettin'on, without the sweaters. I only take the top VIP suite by reception for the good lighting, and often can squeeze in two sessions. The "dungeon" suite sucks, I found the smaller paid room lighting OK, and the free cubicles' darkness helps obscure the day's cum splatters and various pathogens' visibility. The jizz-cootie is no-go. I see no reason to the repeat the old bathouse tradition of cruising the halls unless I want to semi-clandestinely park by a door where I know a hot stud is going to gag a hungry throat and loudly slap his groin against willing buttocks. Otherwise, its the glare-lit reception to check out herpetic and other flaws, or the bar which is OK. Locker room also has pleasant illumination. I dislike where there is poor lighting. I suspect the 'something for everyone' in that regard is not by design.

@pauleiro, GEH and StM in Bogotá have updated info. The best place to keep tabs on them for changing social media info etc is www.guiagaycolombia.com ... I don't have time to summarize. They now display images, pretty much the same guys for both parts of the venue, uninspiring in general. I hope there are other gogos who are not depicted visually but better. Probably more likely Fri/Sat. The GEH guys are presented as true escorts now. The bisexual Thurs never really got off the ground. I think Theatron draws the better looking. One gogo there had an ad but I have not verified it. He is the one so far I rate 9/10 .... others are 7.5 at most. Of course, based on my tastes. Mileroticos is finally displaying a larger number of really decent lookers, though some are photoshopped. Improved looks over GEH/StM. Also a few Grindr ads I may check out.

Eek, well now all the more reason to choose AA, with one loon done and dusted ... think anchoring effect, focalism bias, base rate fallacy.

These seem to be good local transport directions to the beach. I cannot get the link to paste.

The Encontru's reviews are all very recent dates, none more than 4 weeks. That its existence coincides with a greater number of Rio venues of late is, perhaps, inauspicious.

There are now two places with similar names in two different municipalities on the east side of Guanabara Bay. I thought that was clear by now. One is "meeting point" (SG, in its bairro Zé Garoto!! LOL) and the other translates as "found" (Niteroi). For the latter, in lieu of ground transport you can google "Rio Niterói barca horario" for ferry sched, Visitors, make sure you sort it out ahead of time, patricularly if you are in the habit of entering a venue name rather than address details in your Über app. By car from Rio, Encontru's is quite a long circuitous route north, across bridge, then a short jaunt south in Niteroi.

It appears that Encontru's is new, sleek and modern, and has changed up some procedures. Cheaper pro massage, programas arranged at bar not reception, cheaper entrance with your own towel/sandals, hopes to go 24/7 and onsite or annex love motel. This would work out well if you wish to spend overnight or a few days or miss the last ferry back across the bay. Is a busy populated area with upscale shopping centres, etc. Question is, will it draw visitors away from Rio who get locked in to Zona Sul thinking and preference, or will Rio continue to draw off the Niteroi talent that might otherwise patronize a Niteroi establishment, or will Niteroi lads favour the anonymity Rio-side?

In contrast, Encontru's is in Niteroi, and walkable (1 km) from the ferry terminal. Also worth exploring and much cheaper admission than in Rio.

It’s the twerking ...

Ponto de Encontro Sundays in São Gonçalo, right Tom? Somebody inquired about it here a while back. Looks like a dive but you have apparently anointed it! Perhaps @ihpguycould also provide an update.

I may have mislead you. There seems to be little in the way of profile info fields. Here is mine, and I use Paypal for payment. If you are booking ahead, good idea to ensure your credit card does not renew prior to the trip. If it does, re-enter the update.

Buck, are you sure it is not CVV (3 digit credit card code) they are asking?

CPF is gov't ID in Brazil. Weird. Check your account settings to make sure you have entered your personal profile info correctly, including your zip code. It is not uncommon when buying tickets online for Brazil to be asked for CPF, but for Airbnb it should simply patch thru to your payment info in your account settings. So also check that your credit card info is correct and that you have entered your zip code if allowed even if optional. If you are new you may end up calling HQ. You may also face the nightmare of profile ID verification requests coming up, even in Brazil if you need to make changes when there. Try to sort these out ahead of tine at the highest verification level. Use a profile photo that is the same or very close to whatever gov't issued ID you may need to scan. They use recognition software. I believe that higher level of ID may be spontaneously requested by a host. Get it done ahead of tme. Good luck. Call Airbnb, don't waste your time here.

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A few years ago I was half seriously considering Brazil. Now its Spain, Portugal, or Ecuador, maybe Mexico, if anywhere.

The 16th annual just completed, I think about half a dozen prizes including handsomest are awarded to wnners among a finalist group of about 25. Rumour has it that one year the main winner, Mr CRI IPGG, was announced "guy in the Brazilian flag-themed speedo and spray tan!" Four contestants slowly stood up and began shuffling to the podium with their canes or walkers. Two of them collapsed in shock and were rushed to the ER down the hall. Henceforth, circle disk numbers were issued in the manner of fitness physique competitions such as the Arnold Classic. This story is sourced from GG's Sophia and might be taken with a grain of salt. ————— “That’s it, Herivaldo ... fuckin’ bring it!

No ... he is an 11, outdoing Bo Derek! With beach weave braids, 11.25? Actually I believe it is his contestant number.

Sheesh ... All this objectifying on a site promoting the concept of skin-deep beauty.

Note that BRUNOXLTOP (RM) is fake ad with stolen photos, at least 10 years old, of a famous currently massive I mean grotesquely roidally huge BRZ BB.

Show-off. LOL As for your quandary about the inclement weather the answer, my friend, was blowing in the wind, raining men, and getting thoroughly pelted on sideways and every which ways.

So, in other words, a visiting or expat Brazilian taking a break from Thermas. LOL Is this for a standard session or a BF experience a few days?