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As always Firecat, amazing reports.

Are you joking? 2 years is a long time for someone so talented. You try to shove 1/2 pound of something up your ass and fly across the Atlantic. Wait. This story is beginning to remind me of a quickie I had on an International flight in my younger years. Anyway, back on topic. Someone this talented must be given a short sentence so he can be a productive member of society.

I spoke with Danilo for about an hour last night and he is doing great. He has a BF and his business is growing. I told him about the email waiting for him. He is doing a lot of translation / tour services / etc. For those of you that know him, know that he is happy and well!

U.K. porn star Bruno Knight (real name: Patrick Gizzie) has been sentenced to two years in jail after he attempted to smuggle half a pound of methamphetamine from LAX to London in his anus. http://instinctmagazine.com/post/gay-porn-star-gets-two-years-after-trying-smuggle-half-pound-meth-his-anus

In 2004, Danilo was not in his 20's yet. I saw him this year when I was in Sao Paulo and had dinner with him and met up with him on several occassions. He is a great guy. He has his own tour agency now and doing well. He has not given his email or info publically. I did send him an email about this but never heard back from him so I assume he is busy.

The Marriott has had these policies for years. Back in 2004, I was staying at the hotel for 4 months and with a long stay rate. They told me that on Dec 24th my rates would increase for over the holidays. I thought absurd as I had been a long term customer and so I planned to check out and go to Phuket for a month. I made the reservations in Phuket and was going there but found a good Delta deal back to the states on the 24th to surprise my family for Xmas. I am lucky I did as that was the year of the Tsunami. But, the fact that the Marriott wanted to raise the rates on someone staying so long was crazy. But, they pull this every year. Look at the hotel rates for Phuket for the nice brand hotels and see those rates on 24 - first week of Jan. Insane.

Quite a few dreams may have come true as it has been announced that James Franco, Zachary Quinto and Charlie Carver will appear in a threesome scene in an upcoming film. The movie is directed by super director Gus Van Sant. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/11/25/james-franco-zachary-quinto-and-charlie-carver-to-appear-naked-in-threesome-scene/

I have some friends who are coming to Bangkok this Xmas season and they will be traveling to Phuket for a few days and then to Bangkok for 8 days. They have asked me to suggest for them the best things to do in Bangkok. They travel with 2 kids and thus are not looking for the club scene. What are the places you think a first time visitor to Thailand should / must see or do in the Bangkok area? I have told them The Kings Palace and Ayutthaya for sure. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

Yes, sorry, this is for the Courtyard. Yes, that is a good rate. I was talking about the regular Marriott for the Xmas holidays. You are right that the Courtyard has good rates but I can't see their pool and that is important to me when on holiday. The Marriott has a great pool. I don't know about the Courtyard.

I agree with you about the Holiday Inn but I like the pool at the Marriott better. I do have a reservations for the Marriott in Pattaya using points but I doubt they upgrade the room for me. So, most likely I'll be staying at another hotel in Thailand that does upgrade me every time. I really like the Pattaya Marriott but paying 11,000 a night for some nights is insane IMHO. I even got a personal quote from the hotel for a long term stay which normally is the same rate each day and it went up on Dec 25-Jan 2.

up2you, I can't find those rates as when I put in most of the Xmas and New Year's rates go up to over 10,000 or 11,000 baht per night and that has ++ to be added. And, that is with the advance purchase rate. Firecat, yes, I could use points but it also says: Using your points will cover your room charge and tax, but additional service charges or resort fees may apply. Please inquire at check-in.

Great photos and great stories as always. I loved the last photo and the girl in the background doing a photobomb. LOL

The new subway stop is great. I did not know this and it was always a taxi ride away. Is Sao Paulo expanding the system? I always loved Fragata and met many guys there over the years. MUCH less laid back than most saunas and thus always a good stop for me when in SP. Thank you for the report !

I thougth all the boys paid 15 or more for this and 117. What did they use to pay? What do they pay at 117 if you know?

Thailand's martial law will not be lifted for the foreseeable future, the justice minister said on Friday, despite an earlier pledge to lift the law in some provinces to help the tourism industry which has struggled since a military coup in May. The announcement comes as Thailand prepares to enter its peak tourism season, over the Christmas and New Year period. The tourism sector accounts for nearly 10 percent of GDP. Thailand expects around 25 million tourists this year, down a million from 2013, the government said this month, thanks in part to protests in Bangkok that kept many visitors away. The army imposed martial law nationwide in May, days before it took power in a coup that it said was necessary to end months of street demonstrations aimed at ousting Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/21/us-thailand-politics-martial-law-idUSKCN0J508H20141121 Not really a surprise to anyone is it?

I enjoyed the boys in KL on my last trip. I did not do the GayRomeo thing but did go to some massage places. I found odd that they showed photos of the boys and you chose from that and they came down once you choose the person you wanted to do. I like seeing the guys in the flesh before a meeting but that didn't happen in KL. Glad your trip is going well and so productive (boy wise).

Thanks for all the info guys. I have not decided on which hotel or even what city yet for my next visit but I found the addition of another Marriott brand in Pattaya great. The Marriott in Pattaya for New Year's Eve requires a 9,000 baht per person dinner reservation. With me and the 2 boys that it nearly 1,000 USD for a dinner that I have zero desire in going to and not something I would ever pay for. So, I started looking for other options.

I watched the address in full, not live as I am overseas, but I really like the address. Something needs to be done and I think this is a great start and will at least get the conversation rolling. I hope Obama issues other orders in other areas. I found it odd that no major network carried this live. Is that a slap in the face? I thought so. But, as well all know, Americans are more interested in Honey Boo Boo than they are in politics.

Growing up in the deep South, I also grew up listening to Country music. I loved it as a kid, although I longed for something more. I still find solace in listening to some of the older songs. The music industry is full of gay men and women but in Counrty Music, it has not been that way. I was happy to read that Ty Herndon came out as gay and says he is an open and proud gay man. Here is one of the songs I really enjoy from him:

I was going to make a reservation for the Marriott Pattaya but I saw another hotel pop up. It looks good and the rates are 1/2 that of the Marriott. It is in Pratamak Hill area. It says it was built in 2009. Is this a new hotel, converted hotel or what? Anyone know? Thanks. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pyxcy-courtyard-south-pattaya/

Dubai is beautiful and you can get anything you want there. When I ran an escort service in NYC, we sent several boys to Dubai for week and months at at time. There is money everywhere and there are tons of gay boys here but it is all very hard to find. I have found many just at the malls. Most of them are Indian or from the Philippeans. But, there are some men of Middle Eastern decent. However, it is those you have to play more careful with. Gaydar is easy for me and I can spot a gay a mile away. And, the guys here are not hookers but freely give it away as they are craving gay sex and gay companionship. Anyone else been to Dubai and have experiences there? Suggestions for those looking for gay sex?

I find elections fascinating and depending on voter turn out in many states who wins. I have family in Kentucky and they were hoping to unseat Mitch but it didn't happen. ;(

The two loves of my life (LOL) learned many moons ago to never ask me for more money. They get a weekly stipend and if they request something different, they would go from a group of two to a single of one. I feel budgeting money is in their best nature. That said, if I go for Xmas, I might give a gift to them. But, it would never be asked of me. These two have been with me for near 10 years because they don't ask for crazy shit. I still buy them a motorcycle every few years and new phones every year or two but that is a gift that I decide upon and they don't ask. (they may be smarter than I think and leading me without me being aware but if that is the case, they deserve the fucking IPhone)

Everyone knew but it is good for him to finally join the out and about group.

i would answer this question but I truly dislike it so I'll pass.