jimmie50

Mine would be very simple. I want a rainbow flag with the words 'unapologetically unique'.

This is probably a dumb question, but I see posts referring to high season all of the time. What is considered 'high season', and is it different in Pattaya than in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, etc.?

Some of the big box stores in the Denver area had Christmas stuff out before Halloween. Seems like it gets earlier and earlier every year. Growing up, we always decorated about one week before Christmas and took it all down on New Year's Day. Me and my sister's family all tend to stick with that schedule regarding Christmas lights and other decorations. However, we have been know to listen to Christmas music or watch a Christmas movie beginning with Thanksgiving. Kind of hard to completely avoid those things once Thanksgiving is here.

Yes, the FAA finally issued a similar Air Worthiness Directive, but long after EU and Airbus had both taken the necessary steps to require immediate action. I am sure the current political situation in the US played some role in the delayed announcement here. https://apnews.com/article/airbus-airlines-software-fix-flight-delays-a8caca9054ed3007560df90f8a6cd732?

According to the current occupant, regardless of what the constitution says he plans to run again in four years. Go figure. Just cannot make this stuff up.

I have a US Passport Card that I use for identification purposes when I travel internationally. They currently cost $30, plus a $35 processing fee if it is the first time getting the card. You get them from the Passport Office at the State Department...same as the passport book. I find it convenient as it fits in my wallet (size of a credit card) and contains all of the same information as the passport booklet minus the entry/exit stamps. I just photo copy the entry/exit page and carry that around in my bag. So far, I have had no issues or problems using the passport card. Super Rich accepted it in Thailand with no problem when exchanging currency. Hotels all accepted it on my recent tour of Northern Thailand, as did certain venues we visited that required ID.

I am not familiar with this area and until this post had never heard of it. However, from what little information has been provided I think the old saying 'better to be safe than be sorry' is appropriate here. Sounds too risky and unsafe to me.

I wonder if the Thai men who advertise on Rentmen are just copying the asking price of providers in the US hoping this will be their accepted fee (being optimistic) but understanding that it probably won't happen (being realistic). Don't know, since I have never used Rentmen.

So terrible. Cannot believe this is the second year in a row they have had to endure such horrible conditions. Devastating.

I don't go around wearing a sign, but I certainly don't hide it, either. When I was in a long term relationship and events were held socially for school staff that included partners/spouses, I would go and take my boyfriend. I spent the first 30 years of my life hiding and once I came out there was no going back in that closet. People either accept me for who I am or it's their problem, not mine.

What is the bar located under Hotmale? I stopped there for a drink before going to Hotmale as I was too early. I was the only customer at that time. Noticed several other bars, but wasn't sure if they were primarily gay bars, mixed clientele, or what the scene actually was. One had a pool table as I recall, but I don't remember seeing the sofa that has been mentioned. There was also some older Thai gentleman walking up and down the Soi in front of the bars rather aggressively trying to persuade people to go to one particular bar. I avoided that one because of him.

That is the flight I was on with a transfer in Hong Kong continuing on to San Francisco. Even though the flight was continuing on to Los Angeles, everyone had to exit the plane in Hong Kong. I mentioned about the increased security, which you said was because of the final destination being in the US.

I cannot speak specifically about Northwestern, but I know from a friend who worked for a different company that this is pretty standard operating procedure. Scams come disguised in many ways, and all of us have probably fallen for at least one during our lifetime. Companies take advantage of everyone...interns and employees, potential customers...They certainly wouldn't find 200 contacts on my phone. Just checked and currently there are 61 in my contact list. Most of those are family or friends all around my age who do exactly what I do...never answer the phone. If it is important, they will leave a voice mail, send me a text, or send me an email asking me to call. Never return sales calls...ever.

My only experience using an app was the recent trip to Bangkok. I found Grinder to be useful for hook-ups. When I think of apps, I cannot imagine they are really good for serious dating or relationships. From my perspective, they are more about casual hook-ups. I had great success with online dating sites 15-20 years ago. That is how I met my ex and we were together for 10 years, but I have not checked out an online dating site recently to know how they compare or how successful you can be these days. As has been discussed in other posts here regarding communication, back to basics and face to face conversation is much better than talking via apps, text, etc.

Glad the surgery went well and hope the recovery goes just as well.

I found this to be the case on my recent trip. Those I had seen once already knew exactly what I was looking for the second time around.

Am relatively new here compared to others, but it didn't take me very long at all to learn not to engage. In general I have refrained from replying to posts of this nature, and will most likely continue to do so...other than this one! lol.

Had to give this some thought, and have what most people will think is a pretty odd list. First up would be Eleanor Roosevelt. Always had a fascination with her and read a number of books about her over the years. Next would be Jonathan Bennett. Been a fan of his for years, comes from small town in Ohio like me, and have a sense of admiration and pride in the openly gay characters he portrays on Hallmark. Yeah...I know...Hallmark junky here, especially around the holidays. Last would be a college fraternity buddy I had a huge crush on. Would like to know all about his life since college days. Lost track of him after graduation. Pretty odd list, right?!?

Sent you a DM.

In the posts I receive daily via LINE from the various massage shops in Bangkok, I have noticed a substantial increase at Phetboys/Boy Boy spa for minimum tips. Some of the advertised young men are requesting as much as 2500 Baht now. So far, I have only noticed this increase at this particular spa. I am curious if this is something that happens normally at most spas during high season? Or, is this perhaps from a change in management or ownership? They seem to be having a name change (English version at least) from Phetboys to Boy Boy. Has anyone else noticed this?

I always check to see if I have a partially opened bottle of something before buying a new one or opening a new one. That is just part of my normal routine and has been for years. I refrigerate things like mayo, mustard, and salad dressings once they have been opened, but not syrup, ketchup, soy sauce, etc., even if the bottle says refrigerate after opening.

I am not that familiar with this particular incident, but something certainly seems off about his defense. If the effect of the magic mushrooms had worn off within 10 hours, his explanation about dreaming is indefensible. The fact he now admits he is alcoholic is even more scary, as you have said. To think of all the hours he was in the cockpit while under the influence...what did his co-workers know and what did they hide about his addiction. Seems like a substantial jail sentence is definitely warranted in this case from my perspective.

That isn't too bad, but the off fee would be the question mark for sure. So hot and sexy though...he might be worth it!!!

Congrats! Never had used Grinder myself before recent trip to Bangkok and got lucky with two different guys almost immediately. Unbelievable. And, just like you, I am well over 70 and overweight. Definitely in grandpa category. lol.

Sad situation for both men. Basically comes down to he said/he said situation and which story you believe. Correct me if I am wrong, but HIV testing can only detect if you have HIV. It isn't able to tell how long you have had it or what stage you are in. Not sure how they would prove who was infected first.