TotallyOz

My God! I am shocked. I never ever expected that! (for the 12th time).

Laura Ingraham is a cunt.

I was going to say the same except mine was a black woman the first time. They warmed up to her soon after I brought a Brazilian Man home.

The 4th Season just release and I"m enjoying it. I have loved each season and love seeing some of the older stars shine. Anyone else watching this witty show?

Women will play a big part in the next election. IMHO I hope the teens get together and organize as well. I'd love to see some minority organizing. If those three things happen, the end of the R party. But, as always, it will try to shift to meet the demand. Not now. But, not far into the future. IMHO

Sam Greisman

I have always thought Chris Rock was funny and the older he gets, he still has the funny part down. I watched this as I wanted to see his take on his divorce. It was a really good show with some really deep moments.

Is anyone watching this show on HBO?

I am curious how many people that live in Bangkok actually live near Soi Twilight or have to commute to get there. My point is that as the gay men move out of the center of the city, much like Chelsea in NYC, other areas popped up that housed gay bars and gay areas. Do you know the place that houses B and N massage? Well, that would be a good place IMHO as it is convenient for BTS and some of the major hotels and not that close to the city to need fast redevelopment. If you look at how much will be spent on the Dusit, you know that the entire area around there will be gone soon as well.

Numazu, great report! Agree with Tom that it is one of the most detailed reports I've read. You are a great writer. Do you have to leave us hanging each time? LOL

Why would a business that is successful in Bangkok move to Pattaya and think it would be successful? I am genuinely curious. Many hate Pattaya (I'm not one of them) but I don't see this as a possible action. Too many of these bars are successful because they are in Bangkok. Would you go see a Dream Boys show in Pattaya at 500 baht a drink? On a regular basis?

Great report. I had forgotten how ugly that building is from the outside. On the inside, it is nice and I always enjoy it but from the outside, it would not look like something I would want to enter.

Of course. Not. Gambling is illegal in Thailand. Just like prostitution.

I thought worth a chance. https://www.omaze.com/experiences/call-me-by-your-name-oscars-party

In a deal worth 300 million, Ryan Murphy heads to NetFlix. Congrats to Ryan on this great gig. He is openly gay and deserves every penny! https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/13/business/media/netflix-ryan-murphy.html

I agree with Tomcal. The daily rate includes the sex. I told you my one story of too much sex. Another boy I took across Europe on same deal and we had sex one time in 3 weeks. That was OK with me as I loved his company but he got a 3 week trip to Europe and all expenses paid for true companionship. It was a great trip but afterwards I flew to Brazil just for a week for sauna sex. Both lessons learned. Day rate. Sex included. All expectations up front.

I put my hotel name and address and I always stay in the same hotel so once written, I just keep the note in my passport. When they came to collect, security called me and I went down to pay. In Thailand, you don't need your passport but I make a copy of mine just in case any issue. In 15 years, never been checked.

I had an ex who was Brazilian and part Japanese. At one point, Brazil had the largest Japanese population outside of Japan.

I have been to Carnival at least 8 times. I never had a problem being mugged as security is always tighter at that time of the year. However, coming to the hotel one night from Scala Gay, the police took 1/2 my money as a "toll" passage. I had a hotel limo and 2-3 boys with me. They wanted to go back and fight and I said fuck no. One year I had my passport stolen and it was returned as I leave a note in it that there is a reward if it is returned. And, back then, during Carnival, the US Embassy was closed for the week. I was lucky to have the thief return the passport.

My hotel was always in Sao Conrado and I think one way was about 50 R. I think a reasonable price to pay. I much preferred the area at Sao Conrado as it was quiet, Fashion mall was there and the hotel had a great pool. But, the trip to the saunas sucked. 29R sounds reasonable and Uber is the way to go. Tomcal, our official Rio dude, says he uses them often. I use it in Bangkok as well and they always follow the route. It can be a bit scary in a new place as I remember my first time to Meio Mundo and I thought I was in the wrong place forever.

I learned today that I do not need to rely on the BF to drive me everywhere. I had a wonderful drive while he was sleeping this AM and only tried to go in the wrong lane 2 times. All I wanted was some fresh watermelon. Luckily, the cops noticed I was foreign and just shake their heads.

Yes, but I can't wait to see Trumps. Golden showers?

Wonderful post! Can't wait to hear about the saunas! 117 is my fav in Rio as well.

Having a true fascination for drag queens around the world and having been to Rio many times to see the diversity of the sexuality of Carnival, I was happy to read that one of the companies was promoting diversity this year! https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/rio-kicks-off-carnival-parade-with-anti-establishment-tone/2018/02/11/

I really enjoyed this article and was glad to see that great things are happening to help those whose families are not in tune with reality. http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-brazil-gay-youth-2018-story.html