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Fascinating article on just how much the world's technology industry is dependent on Thailand. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20124201-64/hard-drives-could-get-scarce-apple-analysts/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Yes, I am glad you are feeling better and getting back to normal activity. Happy Birthday to the BF. Your perspective on Rio is always unique as I think you live there like a Brazilian and not a tourist. You know the ins and outs of what to do and what not to do and it is wonderful to have someone with your knowledge on the board. To those that don't know him, not only is he so knowledgeable, he is always willing to lend a helping hand to others. For me, he has in so valuable in recommendations and advice in helping me eventually line up a life in Brazil. I don't think I've ever met someone who was so passionate about Brazil as well as had the same interests as I do and so willing to help an outsider find his way in unknown territories of the Brazilian government, taxes and apartment hazards. Your kindness does not go unnoticed and I hope that good karma goes back your way! I hope your special night with your special guy goes on all night! Cheers!

Having spent time with him in Brazil, I think his post count on this site does not even compare to his conquests for one week in Porto Alegre. I didn't use the word slut, I was just saying.....

Congrats! That is great! Your contributions are appreciated. It is such a great feeling to me to see so many posters who are amazing posting often on the site! Thank you!

Congrats Tomcal. 500 posts on this site is a great accomplishment and your posts are always filled with wonderful information and great photos! You are truly an amazing poster and I thank you for participating here. You have made so many of us enjoy our trips to Brazil more because of your consistency! Thank you!

I like Lek a great deal. I think he is sweet and fun to spend time with. I have not met the Thai boxer but I hope I get that chance.

Sometimes change is great but it often doesn't happen the way we promise.

Well, now this is a different thing. IMHO Escorts are like me and you. If you are good to them, treat them with respect and kindness, they will look forward to seeing you again. I ran an escort service for many years and all the boys much preferred going to see someone they knew (and was good to them) than someone they did not know. I honestly can't imagine anyone now wanting a regular client and looking forward to a good client who is good to them. If you have problems with this in the USA, you need to visit me in Thailand. The boys there will LOVE you and want to know you and if good to them, they never forget it!

Sorry dear, I played with them last week. I was hoping for some latinos! I learned my lesson for now. But, I have a horrible memory. So, be prepared for me to forget about this and try it again in the future. BTW: a new version of our software is out and we are going to be upgrading next month. LOL It will be interesting to see the responses. I learned my lesson for now. But, I have a horrible memory. So, be prepared for me to forget about this and try it again in the future.

Well, you have gotten some good responses IMHO. I think Charlie's question is important for you to answer. Why do you want to be friends with them? Are you looking to hire them? Or, are you looking to find escorts that you don't pay and become their friends? That would help me understand why you are blue about this.

OK. I tweaked the dates, times again. I hope this is a good compromise. If not, well send me a bottle of vodka and let me spin the bottom after I drink it.

As many of you know, I have BIG issues with my weight. It is a daily struggle for me. I learned a long time ago to never feel guilty for enjoying life. If you have a soda or several glasses of booze, count up the calories and go to the gym the next day. When you tell yourself you can never have something, you are making a mistake. You will always want it. I know. I told myself years ago I could never have Mike Stefano as he was the BF of someone I knew, I regretted it ever since. I wish I had just taken a taste of him and went to the gym or church the next day to burn off my calories.

Any relationship starts with money is about money. You can develop friendships with escorts that were once regular guys but you would need to have had a good business relationship with them first. If you are just looking to hire a guy once or twice and become friends, I'll say your odds are about as close as winning the lottery. It does happen but not often. I have many escorts that I am friends with. But, there was a business relationship first. Once they realize I am a nice guy, with some it continues. With others it does not. I have no expectation of it continuing as their job is to make someone feel comfortable with them. Might I suggest that you try to find guys that are younger gay men who have similar interests to be friends with? That may be what you are after anyway. Unless, you are wanting a sexual relationship. If that case, you have to approach things different.

Yes, go to all board view not just this forum. So, home page of the forums and try again.

FWIW, I trust you more than the NYT reviewer. I did go to Amazon when I first saw your review and it gets VERY mixed reviews. That said, I bought it and will read it when I have time, most likely on next International flight. Thanks for the recommendation!

He looks hotter here than I have ever seen him!

Dear sir, we take these things very seriously. Is there anyway you could go to the Royal Observatory and take some photos of a group of boys we select for you to photograph from London? This would really help us to insure the exact spot and therefore make a rational decision here!

You guys have me pegged on being very giddy kiddy and not knowing where I'll end up next. But, money is a factor. I don't have unlimited amounts of money and I like to make it last. If the hotels in Brazil were cheaper I'll be there more. If airfares to Thailand were what they were years ago, I'll be there more. Perhaps I just need a middle ground. I have never been good at staying anywhere for long periods of time but I like having options. With airfares to Thailand going up and hotels to Brazil going up, I have some decisions to make. The end result may be I'll spend more time in Barcelona or Prague but I know know. I am hoping the American dollar gains strength. I have hopes but they are not high hopes. So, like all, I'll have to decide. I will not be spending 5,000 UDS on a business class ticket to Thailand or Brazil several times a year. It just won't happen. I also won't be spending 400 a night in Sao Paulo for a nice hotel. It just won't happen. Perhaps I just just buy a bar in Pattaya and settle down and live off my liquor sales? (to myself for not traveling so much)

At the very bottom of this board there is a link called Mark Board As Read. When you do that and you come back to the site, all the new topic folders are highlighted and the old ones are not. Is that the same feature as you are referring to? It is the way I keep up with topics I have not read.

Great! Looking forward to my guess! I told you to watch out for that Jomtien character. He kept trying to lure the boys smoking on my balcony down to his apartment each day. Shady!

Hey guys. The board is set by default for EST in USA. However, no matter where you are, you can change the default by going to My Settings by clicking on your name and a drop down box will appear. Choose the setting of your choice for time zone. As far as yesterday and today, I just changed that for you so it will give specific date and time. Better?