TotallyOz

In all fairness, I am top tier with 2 airlines. I have no complaints on how I am treated by the airline. TSA treatment is another issue. I just came back from Thailand and I had 7 bags all over 60 pounds. I got 3 free and had to pay for 4. The cost was 600. To me, that was a fair price to pay. I know that 3 large check in bags should be plenty but for me it isn't and I don't mind the extra expense. But, I am top tier with that airline. If I had chosen a different airline it would have been crazy expensive. Also, I often don't choose other airlines for this reason. I cannot think of the last time I rode American Airlines or United. I much prefer to pay more for better service but I don't think that is going to happen. I think we will keep paying more and the service will keep getting worse.

I have never liked Target so it is easy for me to avoid. Now, if you told me to avoid Amazon.com, I'd have to rethink things fast!

And, just because a hotel is a brand name, it doesn't mean it is a corporate hotel and thus, the upgrades for Priority members vary from one hotel to the next. Franchise hotels are not as good about giving upgrades as the ones owned by the company. At least that is true in my experiences.

I hope you have a fantastic day! Happy BDay.

Hello Sir. I am glad you finally gave them a shot. I have been preaching the greatness of Hero for a long time and I think it often falls on deaf ears. I love Hero. I think the price is reasonable and the guys are amazing! When in Bangkok, this is always my first stop each day! If I then go to Soi Twilight and don't find someone, I know I will have had a great time at Hero.

This is something I did not want to happen. With the idiots in charge of our country making decisions for the Internet, I do strongly believe that porn will be regulated to something like an XXX name. They want to push pornographers as far into the closet as they prefer homosexuals to be. Mark my word, this is a horrible thing that has happened!

Sir, that is a load of horse shit. No offense intended. Flying a privilege? No, it should be affordable to all. Are escorts a privilege? Well, yes, I guess they are but they are a lot more fun to ride than an airplane! I love the low fares and will travel often. When it gets uncomfortable to travel because of the price, hotels loose out and other businesses loose out.

It is getting close to the weekend event! I hope many of you are going for the fun festivities!

You are right on in all your say sir. Thanks for sharing. Having lived in LOS for a long time (on and off), I will stay the place takes a bit to get use to. For those that lived in the South 20 years ago, that is the pace of most cities and if you travel up country, it is even slower. Personally, I love the taxi's going fast there. I was in one last week going from Bangkok to Pattaya and it took one hour and 10 minutes. I looked up at one point and the driver was going 160KPH. I closed my eyes, prayed and went to sleep.

It was a good episode! I like Kurt but wish he didn't always seem so pouty. Cord is adorable thought isn't he?

I have been told that Brasilia is only good M-F and dies on the weekends. What is your take on this? I went to Brasilia only one time many years ago and I want to go back again to enjoy the city more. I was a bit surprised at the low rates as I thought they would be similar to Rio as the city is a major government / business hub.

I love your writing and your stories. Thank you! I also really enjoy Bingo night. The boys seem to love it as well. I didn't know of the love motel across the way. Good to know. I thought MM did have a website. I'll try to find the link for you. The owner is a really nice guy and lived in the USA for a while. I realize most of his customers are Brazilian men but everyone these days finds info on the Internet.

I am hoping to make it back in the USA for the Palm Spring weekend. That was the reason I booked the ticket this week. I still have my apartment for another month but I did tell the landlord I was leaving early. Right now, it is wait and see. And, you are right, I am LUCKY to be in Thailand for the wait.

I had my reservation to return to USA from Thailand on Sunday but the flight status on the airlines is a major mess. They wanted to route me though China and economy class for 35 hours. I said no. So, I am stuck in Thailand for a bit. It is a great place to be stranded. Before you travel to Asia, be sure you have a close to direct flight to the place you are traveling. It will make life easier.

I agree. I am not sure a better way to do it. I would like to see 3 or 4 or even 5 strong parties in the USA. I'd be with the Green Party.

Aren't the concepts pretty good? Isn't it only when you get humans involved that the concept is corrupted?

I like to choose the lesser of two evils. Republicans are evil to the core. IMHO, they are Satan incarnate. Democrats are simply little demons. They have not reached Satan stature yet and they still have a bit of grace. If it is a choice between the lesser of two evils, there is no choice. However, in a perfect world, I am a Socialist.

Saw it at 4 and then the book is written at 11. With brain washing for 7 years, I am really surprised he didn't see the ghost of Ronald Reagan.

Did you have to reserve tables for dinner? Is it going to be easy for them to handle this large group? Both Lucky and Oliver need big hugs for all their hard work and effort. I have organized parties many times and have a blast but it is hard work. Thanks guys! You are the best!

Carnival around the world is celebrated. While I am not there this year, I found these photos and it brought back great memories!

Really? I think it is the community leaders, union activists and lawyers that keeps America from the deep abyss. IMHO, the republicans would happily destroy all civil rights, liberties and the Constitution in order to have a more religious America. To hell with them. They will burn in the hell I don't believe in.

What about Gian's, Brunos and Pan Pan?

For USA, that is correct. They send your details in a diplomatic bag and returned the same way. Very fast. Even faster than getting it in the USA unless you do the quicker service with an extra fee.

I have been watching this intensely. It is a horribly sad day. My heart goes out to all there.