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Unlike Firecat, I like Delta. But, I also always prefer to buy full fare tickets and then upgrade to business. I have been lucky on my last 2 International Delta flights. One from Bangkok to USA and the other from USA to Brazil. Both tickets were full coach fares and less than I have paid for either leg in many years! I was very happy to see such reasonable fares and this is the first time in many years I have been able to upgrade on the Brazil flight as in years past it was NEVER available. So, either they have seen the error of their ways, or like Firecat, others have said bye bye and opened up more seats for me.

How do Burmese punks keep their mohawks standing tall? Why does cash in Myanmar need to be kept clean? What does making a kissing sound in a Yangon restaurant get you? As recently as a year ago, few people would have cared about the answers to any of these questions. But newfound political freedom has brought a surge in tourism to the once isolated country, making Myanmar a 2013 traveler's hot spot, and a place worth getting up to speed on. Read this article from CNN that lists 11 things you need to know but also has some good photos. http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/05/travel/myanmar-11-things/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Not at all my dear. No one forced me to do anything. I hate S & M. Thank you for bowing to my vast knowledge. I appreciate that sir. But, I didn't think my "edit" changed the intentions at all or I would not have done it. Is this a joke? You must know by now that I am the one that does not hold any grudges at all. And, to be honest, I had forgotten you had posted earlier criticizing me. It must have been one of those quick "zingers" that I missed. Sorry, I'll pay more attention in the future. You give me too much credit. I could never make Wee willie look worst than he does. I am just not that clever. I can see by your last post that you have truly moved on. I am glad that you have once again done this. Like you, I have moved on as well. New topic: Getting back to the theme of this thread, I have been looking into my insurance and they do not cover the cost of a med evacuation from foreign countries. Damn.

My most sincere apologies. I did not mean to be creepy. But, we all consider different things creepy don't we? I know of one guy who likes to gossip so much that when he doesn't know anything new that he just makes it up. Creepy right? Hard to believe some people just love sitting around a table all night to discuss what other farangs do. Sick right? But, I will try not to misquote you on this post. As you know, I am friends with him. I also like him. And, I think it is very creepy for anyone to wish him or anyone else ill will or harm. Can we say that to do so would be disingenuous as a human being? The editing was for 2 different parts of your long tirade. I separated them by long white space but I guess that was not understood. As I said, I apologize for this and I'll try to do your post justice. But, please pull in the claws and at least give me the benefit of the doubt that I was not trying to distort your creepy commentary. Sorry, I meant to say just commentary but since I really like the use of your word creepy, I'm going to use it. So, here goes: Fantastic.I don't know him but is there a reason you bring up all the things he wasn't? Were you trying to point out something here? I am so sorry I am not as smart as you but you could be a bit more specific and just cut to the point. What were you trying to say here? Never save your tears and feelings. Just let them all out. I don't pity heygay, I do feel sorry for him and his condition. I do pity those that have no heart for the sick. I guess I grew up different than most people but my mother always told me to never kick someone when they are down. I have tried to live by that for over 40 years. It has served me well so far. Another comment not related to this catty thread: It is sad that the cost is that expensive to have one flown back home. I know that most insurance companies do not cover that. Jim, if you are still in this conversation, can you tell us if most American providers like Blue Cross will medivac someone back to USA? OK. Well, there you go. I didn't misquote you on this one. I used only your unedited words to show the area I was referring to. Again, I most humbly apologize if you read my initial comments and thought I was trying to misquote you. It was not my intent. My intent was only to take away a bit of the venom of your entire post. I am so sorry that I was unable to achieve this.

Happened to me 1,000,000 times. LOL (pre video days)

I don't think Grindr has anything to do with rising rates of HIV. People are on all the sites truly and it can't be one site's fault. But, I do think Grindr is responsible for me appointments at psychiatrists offices as after a night of 20 guys not even saying hi to me, I make an appointment for depression.

Gay Florianopolis – The Secret Is Out And Proud! Some gay destinations are obvious. Everyone knows that Bangkok, San Francisco and New York are great places to visit when you want to get your gay on. Cruising the Castro is a cliché for a reason. But, you don't always want to go to the places where the gay tourists flock to, do you? Because otherwise, you end up mostly banging the cock fantastic with other tourists. Sometimes you want a bit of local flavor. You want to go where the people from that area head off to when they want to have a gay old time. That's why Montpellier, France is a better destination than Paris for gay guys, and it's why Florianopolis, Brazil is the best kept secret of South America. Florianopolis is where gays who live in Brazil or Argentina go on their vacations – which makes sense, because this city, which is half-mainland and half-island, is exactly halfway between Buenos Aires and Rio. And, it's a tropical paradise where the prices have yet to be inflated by a rush of First World tourists. If you want to see what gay South America is really like and sexperience the locals, then Florianopolis is where you want to go to get your gay on – it may be the hottest trip you ever take. In fact, the popular magazine BAGA has named Florianopolis the “best place to live in Brazil.” But if you want to go and seem like one of the cool kids, don't call the city by its given name. Instead, do as the locals do (and as we'll do in the rest of this article) and call it “Floripa” - since even the Brazilians can't spell its name properly! So, my manly men, burly bears and turgid twinks, let's go local and learn about a Floripa gaycation! Life's A Beach The main reason to hit Floripa are the beaches. There are more than 100 of them on the mainland and the island, and you can find whatever scene you are looking for. One bit of advice is to stay away from the more southern beaches, particularly Praia dos Açores by Pantano do Sul, because they are lesbian cruising grounds and not only will it be hard for you to get laid; you may not want to see what lesbians get up to when they are getting their gay on. Instead, if you are horny, check out Praia Galheta, where there is a lot of cruising and you can easily get laid in the nearby sand dunes. If you just want to lay out and get a tan, most of the other beaches will work out just fine for you. Going to the beach will be your main activity during the day, so plan on cumming home as brown as a berry. Homophobia Is A Crime To give you an example of just how gay-friendly Floripa is, since 2009 any act or statement that indicates homophobia is considered a crime. That's right, if some meathead calls you a “faggot” you can go to the cops and have him arrested. Gay men can expect to be welcomed and treated with respect – and if you live in a Red State, a week or two in Floripa may be just what you need. The Gayborhood While most of the city has its share of gay bars and saunas, the heaviest concentration is around Praia de Jurerê. Here is where you'll find megaclubs that are often bigger than their counterparts in Rio. You'll also find gay restaurants, shops, and steam rooms. It goes without saying that there are tons of rent boys in the clubs and saunas – and if you check out the local gay publications, you'll find listings for tons of gay escorts. That said, given the number of gay tourists from Argentina and Brazil you may very well be able to get down without hiring a boy, so try to pick up a local tourist first – and save your money for a nice cocktail instead of cock! Gay Events There are several dozen gay events during the year in Floripa, but two of them really stand out. The first is the Pop Gay competition, held every year as part of the Carnivale celebration. This is a drag queen beauty contest that attracts between 50,000 and 70,000 people each year. The second is the Semana da Diversidade, an entire Gay Pride week held every September. The highlight of the week are the Diversity Games – a sort of local Olympics for gay athletes and the men who love them. Wholesome Activities The most popular non-sexual activity in Floripa is whale watching. You can hire a boat and a guide cheaply and see whales doing their thing. In the spring, you can even watch mama whales taking care of their young. Of course, there are also tons of water sports available including parasailing, scuba diving, and even sandboarding. Go Local In Floripa! Ok, now you know the inside scoop – so let's meet up in Floripa! You can have the Argentinians, and I'll take the Brazilians! cc boytoy.com 2013

I haven't written it yet. But, I also have none of his info. He went to my hotel from the conference and then I drove him back. I don't even have his email. But, when I hear from him again or when I see his post on Rentboy, I'll have the info I need and will post it. All I was left with when I saw him was his phone number and his underwear. (charity auction)

LOL Well, I guess the only reason to send a message to someone like that is an ad. It won't faze me as I never send messages to anyone not in my friends list. I just checked and I have 4 friends. If they charge me for that, it might get expensive during the holidays.

Never save your tears and feelings. Just let them all out. I don't pity heygay, I do feel sorry for him and his condition. I do pity those that have no heart for the sick. I guess I grew up different than most people but my mother always told me to never kick someone when they are down. I have tried to live by that for over 40 years. It has served me well so far. It is sad that the cost is that expensive to have one flown back home. I know that most insurance companies do not cover that. Jim, if you are still in this conversation, can you tell us if most American providers like Blue Cross will medivac someone back to USA?

#11. Rikers Island.

I am glad that you have compassion FH. I know you have never liked his postings but your post shows that you are a true gentleman. I just read today on SGT the thread there and I am embarrassed at any person that says that a member of their community deserves pain and sickness and death. It is sick and from sick minds. I can honestly say that I wish no one that I have ever met in Thailand ill will. No matter what my differences with them, I always wish them well. I just don't understand the hatred anyone can have against someone else no matter what they have done.

FH. Fantastic photos. I really think you missed your calling in life. You should have been a travel writer! You are better than those that make great money doing it and your photos are magazine quality!

Great photos and great report Firecat. Thanks so much.

My dear, I am a horrible listener. Ask any one that knows me, when we are sitting having a fantastic dinner conversation and a cute boy walks by, my mind wanders fast. LOL Most people can put up with this and are OK with it. Those that aren't OK with it, no longer go to dinner with me.

He is not based in Phoenix. He is from Saint Louis and dances in a few strip clubs there as well. He also said something about San Diego but I forgot as he was talking while I was sucking. I didn't pay attention to much of what he was saying. LOL

How To Get Dick Without Paying For It Here at Boy Toy, we are obviously fans of rent boys, house boys, male escorts and every type of pay-for-gay you can imagine. Why not? It's fun; and if you can afford it, it's a great way to blow off some steam and keep your pipes clean. But, you don't always want to have to pay for it. Sometimes you may not have a lot of extra cash around. Other times there may not be a ton of male escorts in your area and the ones that are there might not be to your taste. What's a gay to do? Don't worry; the things is, boys will be boys and with a little time and effort, you can get your gay on without making your wallet light, pretending you want to date the dude, or hooking up with some weirdo troll in the dark room of a club where the floor is covered with cum. It just takes an Internet connection and some basic understanding of how the system works and we are happy to tell you all about it. So, sit back and let The Great And Powerful Oz show you how to get your gay on! First off, fuck Grindr. Seriously, screw it. As Gawker, Pink News, AfterElton and pretty much any respectable gay-friendly publication has pointed out, Grindr is a fucking petri dish where the Captain Trips virus of The Stand is being incubated. If the first question a guy asks you on Grindr isn't, u bareback? the second question will be. And even if the dude doesn't bring it up, there are actual websites out there where dudes trade tips on how to stealth dudes using Grindr. Secondly, fuck Craigslist. This is the home of time-wasting dudes who want to jerk off talking to a dude online, but will almost never hook up with you. And, the ones who will hook up with you they are the assholes who would be on Grindr if they could afford a smart phone. Do a quick Google search of gay stealthing craigslist if you don't believe me. Ok, now you know where not to go. The good news is that there are tons of sites you can go to Adam4Adam, Manhunt, whatever. The general rule of thumb is that if a site charges for you to put a profile up, you are on a site you want to use because putting in a credit card number means that if the dude is looking to bug you up, the site has a record of his name and address they can forward to your lawyer. Once there, you are going to have to make a profile. This is not as hard as it seems. Given that you are just looking for sex and the guys you want to hook up with will also just be looking for sex, you don't have to go into great detail about your personality. It would be great if you and your hookup were both into mid-century Eurasian cinema, but that doesn't matter all that much during a 60-minute suck-and-fuck. You'll be asked if you are a top, bottom of versatile. Even if you are versatile, don't click that option. Instead, click on whatever option you are in the mood for at that given day. A guy who wants to get fucked is only going to look at profiles of dudes who say they are tops. A guy who wants to top that afternoon is only going to look at profiles of dudes who say they are bottoms. When it comes to the photo section, understand that dick is important. Again, your dick size may not matter in a long-term relationship, but for an online hook up it does. Some bottoms want dudes with smaller dicks because they can't take monster wangs. Some dudes, on the other hand, are total size queens and will throw you out the door if you show up with a normal-sized dick. Try to have a full body shot, not just a face pic with a dick pic text to it. Dudes can't tell how big a dick really is unless they see it in the context of your total body. Of course, in your full naked body shot, use the editing program of your choice to blur your eyes out, so you don't become the next Anthony Weiner. You'll also be asked your HIV status. Don't lie because people who lie about this shit deserve to be slowly tortured to death while Nickleback, Creed and Lionel Richie play in an endless loop. Ok, now that you have a profile up you can either contact dudes yourself or wait for dudes to contact you. Pro tip: you'll get laid faster if you start contacting dudes yourself. Check through the profiles. Understand that if a dude has left his HIV positive status blank, he's probably been barebacked by nine dudes he met on Grindr that morning. If a dude says in his profile that he can't host, that means he's married up to you whether you want to fuck a dude behind his wife's back. Now, send messages to two or three dudes who catch your eye and seem reasonably close to you. When they write back, get down to business quickly. Just like you are sending messages to two or three dudes, so are they. Yet, they most likely only have time to hook up with one dude so the early bird gets the cock. Don't be shy. Tell them what you want to do, where you want to do it, and when you are available. If that meshes with what they are up for, they'll agree and you'll be fucking in under an hour. Before they get there (or you get there), make sure you have condoms and lube. Don't assume they'll bring their own. When they arrive ,if they don't look reasonably like their picture, don't feel bad just send them home right away. If they've lied about their looks, they'll lie about other things. Speaking of which, if you are a bottom, don't agree to doggy style during an online hook-up - that's just asking for the dude to take off the condom without you noticing while he's fucking you. Just get ready to put your legs up in the air. Then, get down to it! You don't need to engage in a bunch of small talk. You both know why you are there so get down to business and let the hoedown go down. It will get you laid, and nobody will have been paid. cc boytoy.com 2013

I had a fabulous weekend. Thank you to Lurker for planning this. It was great to finally spend time with you. It was also great to see Townie. Phoenix is a great city. I had fun and a few boys at night. The dinners we had were very good and very reasonable priced. The BBQ place was great food and the Tiki Lounge was also very good. But, it was the company and stories shared that were most memorable. I told Lurker that I hope he does this again next year as I'll be there if I am in USA. I was also at The Phoenix Forum this year and it was so much better than the Internext and AVN in Las Vegas. I'll be back to it as many times as I can as it was more gay webmasters and adult businesses associated with the gay world. I didn't get to spend a lot of time at the gay activities this year that were associated with the gay parade and festival but I'll make better plans in the future. Again, Lurker, thank you so much for planning this and the invite. I had a fabulous time!

He just left my hotel room. Love this guy! Very sweet! All Phoenix needs to get in touch with him if you have free time today or tomorrow! Contact me if you want info. He is working on putting up a profile here.

The BBQ was great and the company was even better. We closed out the place last night. Looking forward to the Pride festival today.

IMG_0094-ipad-quicktime.mov Thought you might like to see a little video I took. Sorry for the green. The rooms were all colored with Red or Green or Blue Lights. So, please forgive the color of the video and photos as it matched the color of the night.

Here is the lovely Casey. He was a hottie too!

Met him tonight at my convention in Phoenix. I had a great dinner with lurker and Townie. They were headed out and I had to be back at my convention for a small get together. They started stripping G rated. Then, R rated. Then, X rated. Loving it. Axel was my favorite as he can suck his own dick. Plus, his ass smelled like strawberries.

Fantastic Thread and Photos. FH for blogger of the year! Firecat, I know you are excited about this trip. I can't wait to see the photos.