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I had a house cleaner during my working life, paid for by my company.
So it was quite a shock to the system when I returned to Australia, built a house and then discovered it had to be cleaned - by me!!!!
So the first thing I did was hire a cleaner.
A gardener soon followed, as I'd never had a garden in Japan and had no idea what to plant and how to maintain everything. He installed a reticulation system so the garden waters itself. Given our hot summers, everyone has one.
I never cooked in Japan, either. It was eat at my parents' place, eat out with friends or pick up some ready-cooked food from the department store basement - much better than anything I could ever cook at home.
I did try to cook when I moved into my place but soon gave up. Living by myself, it is easier to just go and buy something. At one stage I had a pantry full of cookbooks and every cooking gadget known to man. I ended up donating them to charity. Cooking for one is very uneconomical, as I was throwing out a lot of leftover food.
When I have friends over for dinner I get a 'home chef' to come in and cook for us. That way I get to spend time with everyone, rather than be stuck in the kitchen. The food is always delicious and there's no cleaning up afterwards, as that is also taken care of. Plus, it is a lot cheaper than taking everyone out to one of our ridiculously over-priced restaurants.
Friends think I've become lazy in my old age.
But if truth be known, I've always been lazy! 🤣

Arthur and Paul is one of my favourite hotels!
In case you didn't know, it's named after 2 gay French poets - Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine.
The eggs Benny is one of the most delicious I've ever eaten. If you think it's too small - enough for me- you can always order another served.
The bed was so comfortable I asked them where they bought it, as I wanted to order one for myself and have it shipped home. For some reason-which has escaped me- I couldn't get one.
And during one stay there, a French couple were fucking by the pool!
I don't consider it expensive, as it as, afterall, a boutique hotel with only a few rooms.
Highly recommended!

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I didn't expect that a simple invitation to drinks would evolve into significant turning point in the tone and mood of the forum.
For the first time in quite a while have members coalesced around the notion that the board is more than simply a source of timely information but also a community that provides an opportunity to share opinions and experiences that bind people together in friendship rather than conflict.
Those who spoke out against hate inspired others to join them. Courage is contagious. It summons our better angels.
I've been fortunate to know Floridarob for sometime now and was not surprised when he came to my defense. He's always been a loyal friend and we’ve shared many good times over the years. With some of the sharpest wit on the board, he entertains us with humor and makes us laugh.
If BjornAgain had not initiated this thread, we would not have had this opportunity. He's always looking to get folks together for a good evening and is great fun to be with. Emiel1981 is one of the original quartet mentioned in the OP. Have shared food and drinks with him before and he's another fun loving guy.
A tip of the cap to Totally Oz for his intervention in eradicating the hate.
Thanks to all who shared their support.

Trying to Write as much as I can.
Just arrived at Lagoa. Today’s discount is 50% off the cabined , so let’s see if it makes any difference. I don’t remember if it’s been like that before. The Real/$ conversion is so great ; I hope it continues like that for the next three weeks since I am going to Rio Pride next week. São Paulo weather is not as rainy as the forecast shows; there is one strong downpour, and then it settles into sun.
I am looking to visit other places I haven’t visited before, such as Zuno bar and maybe Rhino. Also, I am considering one of the dance clubs, like Volt Club. Additionally, a Garoto told me about a sauna I have never heard of. Toca do Coelho is a gay men's sauna located in the Consolação neighborhood of São Paulo (Rua Marquês de Paranaguá, 377),
so I will try to find it. Until next post.

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Arthur and Paul is one of my favourite hotels!
In case you didn't know, it's named after 2 gay French poets - Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine.
The eggs Benny is one of the most delicious I've ever eaten. If you think it's too small - enough for me- you can always order another served.
The bed was so comfortable I asked them where they bought it, as I wanted to order one for myself and have it shipped home. For some reason-which has escaped me- I couldn't get one.
And during one stay there, a French couple were fucking by the pool!
I don't consider it expensive, as it as, afterall, a boutique hotel with only a few rooms.
Highly recommended!

I firmly believe in taking the easy way out whenever you can.
That applies to everything.
Although I'm a very enthusiastic top, there are times when it's just easier to lie on my back and put my feet in the air - usually when I'm tired but still horny.
So yes, I guess I could be accused of being a 'lazy bottom' at times, because these days, energetic fucking takes a lot out of me.
I'm not a teenager anymore.

I've been a top all my life!
I started fucking when I was a teenager and have never stopped. Bottoming is something I decided I'd try and guess what! I liked it!
In my retirement I do lots of charity work, hang out most nights with friends, am 'entertained' twice a week with guys who stay the night and leave after dinner the next day, travel back and forth to Japan and S.E, Asia, help the son of a friend in his real-estate business as a silent partner, sing in a choir, tutor students studying Japanese for their university entrance exams, try out different restaurants every week, take friends for joy-rides in a plane (I have a pilot's licence but don't own a plane), play Japanese mahjong (not the same as the Chinese game), practise Japanese martial arts which I have studied since I was a student in high school, go for long drives out in the country, participate in race days organised by my car club (I used to race cars in my younger days), go to the theatre, read poetry (Noyes, Hopkins, Rilke are my favorites), watch Japanese Youtube, swim, ride the jetski I bought last year, ......
I'm not the kind of person who can just sit still- I'm on the go all the time. For example, if I'm watching TV, I'm also on the internet or involved in something else at the same time.
Now, if I were to cook, clean, do the gardening, etc I wouldn't have time to do all of the above.

Arthur and Paul is one of my favourite hotels!
In case you didn't know, it's named after 2 gay French poets - Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine.
The eggs Benny is one of the most delicious I've ever eaten. If you think it's too small - enough for me- you can always order another served.
The bed was so comfortable I asked them where they bought it, as I wanted to order one for myself and have it shipped home. For some reason-which has escaped me- I couldn't get one.
And during one stay there, a French couple were fucking by the pool!
I don't consider it expensive, as it as, afterall, a boutique hotel with only a few rooms.
Highly recommended!

The bottom line is, I need to keep myself busy in my retirement.
Sitting at home on the sofa watching tv is not my thing. I've been active all my life.
I love to go for walks along the beach with friends, and we always end up in a coffee shop where we chat and solve all the problems of the world.
The secret is to find friends who share your interests and who can keep up with you.
A lot of the activities I'm involved in were introduced to me by friends. For example, I never thought of doing charity work, but it's really rewarding, even though it only takes up a small part of my time. And I get to help others along with my friends.
Understandably, many of my interests are based on my Japanese upbringing. For example, I grew up with karaoke, so enjoy singing. When a friend suggested I join his choir, I jumped at the chance. I'm certainly not a good singer but it doesn't matter because in a choir, your voice gets drowned out! And in the Japanese karaoke bars, the computer makes sure you sound great!🤣

I had a house cleaner during my working life, paid for by my company.
So it was quite a shock to the system when I returned to Australia, built a house and then discovered it had to be cleaned - by me!!!!
So the first thing I did was hire a cleaner.
A gardener soon followed, as I'd never had a garden in Japan and had no idea what to plant and how to maintain everything. He installed a reticulation system so the garden waters itself. Given our hot summers, everyone has one.
I never cooked in Japan, either. It was eat at my parents' place, eat out with friends or pick up some ready-cooked food from the department store basement - much better than anything I could ever cook at home.
I did try to cook when I moved into my place but soon gave up. Living by myself, it is easier to just go and buy something. At one stage I had a pantry full of cookbooks and every cooking gadget known to man. I ended up donating them to charity. Cooking for one is very uneconomical, as I was throwing out a lot of leftover food.
When I have friends over for dinner I get a 'home chef' to come in and cook for us. That way I get to spend time with everyone, rather than be stuck in the kitchen. The food is always delicious and there's no cleaning up afterwards, as that is also taken care of. Plus, it is a lot cheaper than taking everyone out to one of our ridiculously over-priced restaurants.
Friends think I've become lazy in my old age.
But if truth be known, I've always been lazy! 🤣

I firmly believe in taking the easy way out whenever you can.
That applies to everything.
Although I'm a very enthusiastic top, there are times when it's just easier to lie on my back and put my feet in the air - usually when I'm tired but still horny.
So yes, I guess I could be accused of being a 'lazy bottom' at times, because these days, energetic fucking takes a lot out of me.
I'm not a teenager anymore.

Arthur and Paul is one of my favourite hotels!
In case you didn't know, it's named after 2 gay French poets - Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine.
The eggs Benny is one of the most delicious I've ever eaten. If you think it's too small - enough for me- you can always order another served.
The bed was so comfortable I asked them where they bought it, as I wanted to order one for myself and have it shipped home. For some reason-which has escaped me- I couldn't get one.
And during one stay there, a French couple were fucking by the pool!
I don't consider it expensive, as it as, afterall, a boutique hotel with only a few rooms.
Highly recommended!

Arthur and Paul is one of my favourite hotels!
In case you didn't know, it's named after 2 gay French poets - Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine.
The eggs Benny is one of the most delicious I've ever eaten. If you think it's too small - enough for me- you can always order another served.
The bed was so comfortable I asked them where they bought it, as I wanted to order one for myself and have it shipped home. For some reason-which has escaped me- I couldn't get one.
And during one stay there, a French couple were fucking by the pool!
I don't consider it expensive, as it as, afterall, a boutique hotel with only a few rooms.
Highly recommended!

I firmly believe in taking the easy way out whenever you can.
That applies to everything.
Although I'm a very enthusiastic top, there are times when it's just easier to lie on my back and put my feet in the air - usually when I'm tired but still horny.
So yes, I guess I could be accused of being a 'lazy bottom' at times, because these days, energetic fucking takes a lot out of me.
I'm not a teenager anymore.

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If you want to have a go at someone personally, rather than criticise their comments in a post, just send them a PM.
That way, the tone of the board is not adversely affected.
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Sitting in front of the stage, watching her sexually abuse the 'grimacing' guys is an affront to me as a customer.
Surely part of her job is to make sure the customers can enjoy the atmosphere in the bar and not be offended by her behaviour by her taking advantage of the power imbalance.
Treating the guys as pieces of meat is simply unacceptable to me. If, like us, she can see that the guy is uncomfortable, she should cease. Let her concentrate of the guys who don't mind. It's not that difficult!
When I'm in Freshboys I completely ignore her. If she approaches me, especially if I'm sitting with a guy, I signal to her to keep her distance.

She's despicable.
The way she takes advantage of the guys on stage, walking along groping them at will, seemingly without their consent, is disgusting.
If you have a guy sitting with you, she'll often come over and put your hand down their underpants.
Treating guys like that is contemptible and she deserves to be treated with similar contempt.
A true 'gentleman' always seeks consent.
It's called 'respect'.

That's a perfect description of her!
🤣🤣🤣

The hotel is indeed expensive compared to others in Phnom Penh. I found the steam room and other areas to be clean and well-maintained. The Eggs Benedict are served in small portions, but you can order plenty of other items with your breakfast. You are automatically provided with three bread rolls, jam, and butter, and you can also request cold cuts, yogurt, and fruit—all included in the room rate. I remained full from breakfast every single day, right up until dinner. As for the spiral staircase, you do need to be careful when using it; however, the staff will carry your luggage up and down for you, so it’s quite manageable.
All in all... For a few days of luxury and cruising options all in the same building, I felt it was worth the high price.

Welcum to the 4 hands massage club Emiel.
I am happy to learn that you truly enjoyed it.
The maximum I ever did was an 8 hand massage where every quadrant of your body is massaged at the same time with the guys rotating quadrants every 10 to 15 minutes. It was great until you had to turn over when 8 hands on your front side overstimulates you and everything ends too quickly.
So, in the end, 4 hands is the perfect number of hands for me.

At the hotel, I decided to book a four-handed massage—with the two most attractive masseurs, of course. It was my first time trying a four-handed massage. I had expected them to each take one side of my body—a sort of synchronized massage, with one guy handling my left leg and the other my right. Instead, one focused on my legs while the other worked on my upper body. It took a moment to get used to the sensation of being touched in two different places at once, but I soon found it incredibly enjoyable. They gave a truly excellent massage, occasionally adding a flirtatious touch—like brushing between my legs and grazing my balls. But, as is often the case, the erotic side of things really kicked in once I had to turn over. Both guys got naked, too, presenting their cocks for me to hold. Then, things really heated up: kissing, licking, blowing, stroking—it was happening from every angle, with them touching me and me touching them. I was even invited to fuck one of them, but I politely declined; the erotic play we were already engaged in was just too intense and arousing. After a satisfying climax, we all hopped into the shower together, where they took great care in soaping me up and washing me down. That four-handed massage was quite an exciting experience!

I firmly believe in taking the easy way out whenever you can.
That applies to everything.
Although I'm a very enthusiastic top, there are times when it's just easier to lie on my back and put my feet in the air - usually when I'm tired but still horny.
So yes, I guess I could be accused of being a 'lazy bottom' at times, because these days, energetic fucking takes a lot out of me.
I'm not a teenager anymore.

Members are unlikely to be offended by personal insults made by a total stranger.
If you want to have a go at someone personally, rather than criticise their comments in a post, just send them a PM.
That way, the tone of the board is not adversely affected.
And as a bonus, you keep insights into your sad life out of the public domain.

Vinapu's wish is my command, so yesterday I went to survey Peacock. Reading his "boy bar", I mistakenly expected something of the Silom kind; it isn't. No semi nude dancers, no drag queens, no show.
It's a small place (about GASS' size), 5 bar stools, 6 chairs, sofas for 10. Screen showing loop of 2023 "Mr International" pageant. Surprisingly, music volume not overbearing.
VERY handsome bar tender (manager? owner?) called Evan. 2-3 boys hanging around; none approached me, probably because I was with my SR companion.
At 22:00 there were only 2 other patrons, a Russian mid-aged bear with a local rather effeminate boy. Bar closes at 01:00, also on weekends.
On the 2nd floor there's a pool table; on the 3rd - massage rooms, looked quite adequate. Rate for b2b massage - $10.
Stayed for 30 minutes, just to down the drinks ($4). As I left I peeked into Peacock's meter-away neighbour - Rendezvous; it looks quite the same.
Both r titled "bar and massage". Rendezvous is 4 years old; Peacock - 10 weeks. Cannot understand the logic of opening a next-door twin bar.

Other than that, nothing special to report. My third SR visit and stay at Men's. Despite its well known cons (location and price), I prefer its pros (atmosphere, service, gay sauna, jacuzzi) including the immediatelly available masseur - Cha Na.
I spent my evenings nights with a great English-speaking local 30ish guy, who grindered me upon arrival (no money exchanged hands).
No temples this time. Enthusiastically visited again the magical Flooded Forest, some galleries and a folklore show.