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I agree with you. The food is great. I have stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel there several times in the last year. To be honest, the hotel needs a lot of work. But, the restaurant attached to it has some of the most amazing food. I love their Jalapeno Macaroni. There are so many different nice restaurants in the city that I really enjoy it. Also, I sign on to Grindr and I get a ton of boys in my area.

I agree BudFoxx. So, I assume you will be giving that respect to all?

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Blond boys galore! If you don't mind getting hot and sweaty when it is usually cold outside, Stockholm can be your next gay tourist destination for your vacation. This is the city that gave us the original fagtabulous gay icon Greta Garbo that the Madonnas of the world still go Ga-Ga for! While the weather is always chilling, the gay scene is steaming hot and will make you want to steal the scene as a dancing queen! Stockholm is a city built on 14 interconnected islands connected by 57 bridges. It has some of the most beautiful water views in the world. One of the main tourist activities is discovering the city by boat which is easy to do even in the chilliest times of the year. You'll have no problem getting your gay on in Stockholm, which is known as the gay capital of Scandinavia. In fact, even though the population is very small, the city's annual gay pride parade in May attracts an average of 50,000 people a year. The bad news is that there is no official gayborhood in Stockholm. But, the good news is that the entire city is gay-friendly and you'll see same-sex couples holding hands and making out in the streets and parks all the time. It was the city that introduced the concept of civil unions, and Sweden was one of the first countries in the world to introduce anti-discrimination laws. You'll find a level of tolerance in Stockholm that most cities only aspire to. While you can find gay bars and nightclubs scattered throughout the city, the most popular are headquartered in Södermalm, Gamla Stan, and Kungsholmen. If you like to bang your head while giving head, you'll be happy to know that Stockholm is one of the only cities in the world to have a thriving gay heavy metal scene. The scene is known to change on a regular basis, so your best bet is to keep your eyes out for the fliers advertising the most recently opened watering holes and dance floors. The Swedes are not prudish at all, and the ads will make it VERY clear which places to find your own boy toys. If you should find yourself wanting to find a club for a particular fetish or sexperience, you can pick up a copy of the gay nightlife magazine QX GayMap, available at nearly every newsstand. Be warned if reading it in public - it has some of the most explicit ads for gay bars you'll see anywhere. Cruising is not particularly popular outside of the bar and club scene probably because it's so cold that you'll want to remain indoors as much as possible. That said, there is no lack of a gay nightlife at all, and the hook-up culture is as promiscuous as it's gotta be! You should be warned, however, that Stockholm does have one of the highest levels of alcohol taxes in the world, meaning that it can cost a fortune to drink in the bars and clubs themselves. If you want to get your booze on, you are much better off hitting the supermarket for beer or vodka and pre-gaming in your hotel room before you go out. On the other hand, Stockholm is known for its very affordable, high quality restaurants, so you'll have no problem keeping your belly full. At least once you need to try out the local smorgasbord the international delicacy invented in Sweden. One of the most exciting developments in the Stockholm gay community is the upcoming opening of the ABBA Museum in May, 2013. The 5,000-sqm museum will showcase the history of the Swedish supergroup, and is expected to draw over 200,000 visitors a year. The first stop for any tourist, though, should be the Gamla Stan district. This is the oldest preserved medieval city centers in Europe. It is pedestrian-only, filled with cobblestone streets, and centuries-old frescoes can still be seen on many of the walls. It is also home to the 600-room Royal Palace, which is open to the public. After checking out the royal rooms, you'll want to head over to the Stockholm Cathedral, one of the largest and most beautiful churches in Europe. When you leave Gamla Stan you'll want to visit the Vasa Museum, home to the only perfectly preserved 17th-century ship in the world. It is the most popular tourist destinations in the city, attracting well more than a million visitors a year. Next up, you'll want to check out the Skansen Open Air Museum the oldest such museum in the world. It was built by taking apart, brick by brick, more than 150 farms and dwellings and reassembling them on site. The result is that they have perfectly recreated what life was like in 18th-century Stockholm. Next door is the Stockholm Zoo proving that the Stockholm gay scene isn't the only place you'll see bears in this winter wonderland! If the 20th-century is more your thing you can then take a boat ride over the to Moderna Museet, the city's modern art museum. Here you'll see works by Dali, Picasso and Matisse, among others. Finally, you'll need to experience the Royal National City Park, a six-mile-long stretch of green space that winds its way through the city. It is full of deer, rabbits and even moose! Be warned, however, that it is not a cruising park and the Stockholm police will look very unkindly on anyone trying to get it on in the bushes! Overall, Stockholm is a beautiful city on the water that is incredibly gay-friendly, has a vibrant nightlife, and is very welcoming to tourists. You'll have no problem finding cock when you want to get your rocks off, and it's easy to find fagtabulous sexperiences. It does get snowy and rainy in the fall and winter, however, so always remember to wear your rubbers! cc boytoy.com 2012

Well, that all depends. Are you a size queen? If so, you will be very happy with the boys in Austin. However, if you are a REAL Size Queen, and you last 20 boyfriends have been from Dominican Republic, you might not be so happy.

I have seen a way around this and that is to click the top left light switch. It then allows you to see the code perfectly.

All are welcome here. We have an open door policy and as long as people abide by our rules, they are free to come and participate. I don't mind a few covert operatives. I think of Michael Weston. If he is hanging around, would you please let me show him around? Damn right!

And, FH, many Thais take a snapshot of shoes they purchase, movie tickets bought, receipts of electricity bills etc. It is one of those things I don't get but this seems to be common place.

Thanks. Yes, I know about this and have asked for support at Invision to help but it seems to be the newest version.

I am sorry, this is the first post I see in this thread. I guess I have the first two posters on ignore. What did they say?

As some of you know, I have been spending a lot of time in Texas the past few years and Austin has become my city to use for Delta flights so I thought I'd write a little bit about Austin. I hope you enjoy! Play that funky music gay boy! It's time for a hoe-down because today I'm going to give you the skinny on the hottest stop in Texas for boy toys, gay boys and the men who love to meet their meat – Austin! Now, Texas doesn't have the greatest reputation in the world as a gay-friendly place to visit, but Austin is different. While the rest of Texas is most certainly a red state, Austin is as blue as your balls after four days of not getting off. The city is one of the most queer-friendly places to go in America – and it's just as easy to get your gay on here as it is in New York or San Francisco, but everything is cheaper. You won't bust your budget just to cum down to Austin and bust your nut. Even better? Winter doesn't happen in Austin. It's warm all year 'round. And while it is certainly hot in Austin in summer, it's nearly perfect weather in fall and winter – so if you want to escape the snow and cum someplace warm, Austin is the place for you. The downside to Austin is that there isn't a lot of great public transportation, and there is a lot of sprawl. Therefore you'll have to do a fair amount of driving to get to the various gay bars and clubs. If possible, when planning a night on the town, plan to go out with someone and take turns being the designated driver. If you are on your own on your vacation and do want to pound some booze, you can take advantage of the city's Square Patrol Service. Between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. they will show up and drive you back to your hotel. You do, however, have to have your own car. They are a designated driver service and not a taxi service. Most bars have fliers telling you how to contact them. The number one reason people decide to visit Austin is because it has one of the most interesting and thriving music scenes in America. No matter what type of tunes turn you on, you'll find it here at any of the hundreds of bars and clubs scattered around the city. Of course, the most famous music event in Austin is the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) festival held every March. More than 1,400 performers a year show up to play music for four days. It is the largest music festival in America, and you'll find every type of music possible represented at the various tents, stages and other venues. And, who doesn't want to be surrounded by tens of thousands of boys jumping around and getting sweaty all day and all night! A fair amount of the gay scene in Austin is centered around the University Of Austin. This makes sense because when they get to school here is when many young Texans finally tip their hat and come out of the closet. When they graduate, they remain living near the school and bars, clubs, restaurants and gay book stores have cropped up to meet their needs. So, you should definitely walk around the university and the gayborhood around it – both for the delicious young eye candy and the opportunities to find your own vacation boy toy to bound around with between the sheets! While at the university, you'll want to get on the tour to climb up the famous UT tower, which offers the most breathtaking views of Austin in the entire city. The unofficial slogan of the city is “Keep Austin Weird.” You'll find posters, bumper stickers and T-shirts to that effect wherever you go. Perhaps the best example of why this slogan is true is the city's most popular tourist attraction – bats! Yes, you read that correctly. The city is the home to an estimated 1.5 million Mexican free tailed bats. Every night at dusk, they fly out of their caves and into the night sky to cruise for bugs for dinner. It's easy to check them out by going to any high point during sunset, though locals will tell you that the Austin American Statesman's parking lot is the best place to check out the view. Don't worry, they won't suck your blood - they don't like to eat mammals. The most typical Austin event is Eeyore's Birthday Party, which features a giant statue of Pooh's best friend dressed up as the Statue of Liberty. It is held the last Saturday of every April ,and attracts a huge number of gays and lesbians who are out to party hard to celebrate spring (which is the mating time, am I right boys?) For an even better example of just how weird Austin can get, you can go to the annual SPAMARAMMA event – an entire party designed to celebrate the potted meat dish. People hold gourmet SPAM cooking competitions and drink and dance the night away while stuffing themselves. If you are looking for a queer-themed activity for your gaycation, the Austin Gay And Lesbian Film Festival is the oldest in America and attracts a loyal following every September. That's the same month the city hosts the largest Gay Pride Parade in the Southwest, so you can combine both activities at once for a cockalicious experience! When you want to think pink (and really, when don't you), the Texas State Capitol Building is a must-see. Made entirely out of pink granite, and is larger than the U.S. Capitol. (Well, everything is bigger in Texas, so what would you expect?) The building is open to the public, so you can wander around and get in touch with a bit of Texas history. Speaking of which, your next stop would probably be the LBJ Presidential Library. This is the heart of any historical tour of Austin. It has rotating exhibits dedicated to the one Texas president who actually gave a shit about civil rights. If you want to just walk around and cruise a bit, head over to Zilker Park where you can hike for several miles around Town Lake. It's not only one of the most beautiful walks to be found anywhere, there is also a huge hook-up culture in the park at night, so it's a good place to go if you want to beat around the bush! So, my wonder fags, twinks, bears and boy toys! If you want to check out the Lone Star State, Austin is where you want to cum and have fun! Hope to see you there!

Thank you for sharing what happened. I really had no idea about the situation and I was unable to find what you did wrong on the site. And, still do not. It is not fair for any admin to ever post under a user's name. I agree with you that has to be sacrosanct. I will assure each and every one of you that this will NEVER happen on this site. Tampa Yankee is one of the most honorable men I know and both of us value the work and effort each one of you puts into making this site fun and enjoyable and informative and we will never intentionally do anything to breach that trust. My mother always told me: if you play with a snake long enough, you are bound to be bitten. I know the bite does not feel good and you did not deserve it Lucky. Sorry this happened to you.

Envious in America! Have fun at Hero. Did you see the post on this site about Marriott's lifetime membership changes. Good news for all of us that stay at these hotels.

Inquiring minds want to know. What happened? I have read the threads in questions and for the life of me can't figure out what happened.

I have never seen anything like that in my travels. But, I have been on the plane with some unruly passengers once. This was pre 911 and the flight attendants were very patient with them. But, if this has been in the past few years, I don't think the same outcome would have occurred. I also have several times in the past few years been on board to have passengers thrown off the plane before it takes off.

The governor would be an idiot not to take Barney up on his offer. A better guy could not be found!

Lurker, I am interested. I'll have to wait closer to the date to see where I'll be at that point in time. But, if I am in Cali or Texas I'll defiantly be there. I have heard great things about this weekend and would love to test it out.

One of the reasons this is my favorite hotel in Pattaya! Great staff. Great security. Great breakfast buffet.

New Rules for Marriott: Lifetime status will continue to be awarded on the basis of a combination of points and nights earned by travelers during their memberships. What will not change is the number of points required to earn lifetime status. That remains as follows: Silver Elite: 1.2 million points Gold Elite: 1.6 million points Platinum Elite: 2 million points The new number-of-nights hurdles, however, will be considerably lowered, as follows: Silver Elite: reduced from 600 to 250 nights Gold Elite: reduced from 800 to 500 nights Platinum Elite: reduced from 1,000 to 750 nights Lastly, the current requirement that Rewards members participate in the program for at least 12 years before being eligible for lifetime status will be dropped altogether. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2013. Full details, according to Marriott’s blogger, will be posted online at http://www.MarriottRewards.com/Lifetime, but that page hasn’t yet been activated. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-rewards-including-ritz-carlton/785268-lifetime-marriott-rewards-elite-status.html

Congrats Lucky! We are all Lucky to have you around! Thank you for all the great years you have been a part of this site. You are truly appreciated!

Yes, you are right. It was the Crown Plaza on 49th Street.

A mom gave her son an IPhone and attached to it were rules. 1. It is my phone. I bought it. I pay for it. I am loaning it to you. Aren't I the greatest? 2. I will always know the password. 3. If it rings, answer it. It is a phone. Say hello, use your manners. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads "Mom" or "Dad". Not ever. 4. Hand the phone to one of your parents promptly at 7:30pm every school night & every weekend night at 9:00pm. It will be shut off for the night and turned on again at 7:30am. If you would not make a call to someone's land line, wherein their parents may answer first, then do not call or text. Listen to those instincts and respect other families like we would like to be respected. 5. It does not go to school with you. Have a conversation with the people you text in person. It's a life skill. 6. If it falls into the toilet, smashes on the ground, or vanishes into thin air, you are responsible for the replacement costs or repairs. 7. Do not use this technology to lie, fool, or deceive another human being. Do not involve yourself in conversations that are hurtful to others. Be a good friend first or stay the hell out of the crossfire. 8-9. Do not text, email, or say anything through this device you would not say in person. 10. No porn. 11. Turn it off, silence it, put it away in public. Especially in a restaurant, at the movies, or while speaking with another human being. You are not a rude person; do not allow the iPhone to change that. 12. Do not send or receive pictures of your private parts or anyone else's private parts. Don't laugh. Someday you will be tempted to do this despite your high intelligence. It is risky and could ruin your teenage/college/adult life. It is always a bad idea. Cyberspace is vast and more powerful than you. And it is hard to make anything of this magnitude disappear -- including a bad reputation. 13. Don't take a zillion pictures and videos. There is no need to document everything. Live your experiences. They will be stored in your memory for eternity. 14. Leave your phone home sometimes and feel safe and secure in that decision. It is not alive or an extension of you. Learn to live without it. Be bigger and more powerful than FOMO -- fear of missing out. 15. Download music that is new or classic or different than the millions of your peers that listen to the same exact stuff. Your generation has access to music like never before in history. Take advantage of that gift. Expand your horizons. 16. Play a game with words or puzzles or brain teasers every now and then. 17. Keep your eyes up. See the world happening around you. Stare out a window. Listen to the birds. Take a walk. Talk to a stranger. Wonder without googling. 18. You will mess up. I will take away your phone. We will sit down and talk about it. We will start over again. You & I, we are always learning. I am on your team. We are in this together.

Are you referring to me KT?

"Now we all know you hate Russians, hate long lines, and the rest of your hate list, along with apparently hating me too. Congratulations." I don't hate you GB, I love you! but I did think you were a Russian. Are you American?

For years I sough out the steam room at gay gyms in San Francisco, New York, and LA. Why? Damn, it is hot. I love naked bodies. Sometimes I get lucky these days but most of the time not. I still love to watch if two hot young studs get going in my presence. The NYSC in the Marriottt Marquis was my favorite. I never went there where I didn't find a cute guy jerking off or a few sucking and fucking. I just loved it.