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Thank you Lucky for the kind words. They are very much appreciated. I would also like to give a shout out to TampaYankee as none of this would be possible without him. He is the backbone of the site. He and I have worked together on this site since the very beginning and we rarely have disagreements. We seem to compliment each other and bring out the best in the other one. I am sure many successful sites have the same flow. I have said for years that I would not have done this site without TY and it is true. He is my ROCK! Much like Deej is Daddy’s rock. When you do a project with someone, you always need to choose carefully and find someone whose integrity is unmatched. I did that when I found TY and it was the best decision I ever made. I have often wondered what the escort world would be like today if Hooboy were still alive and I am sure it would be much different environment. He was preparing to leave his hosting partnership and jump into bed with a well-known escort site. I am not sure how this would have panned out for him but I am sure it would have been exciting to watch. MER is a site that was created with a great deal of love and time and effort. When someone enjoys it and participates here, it really does make it all worth it. Thank you Lucky for the kind words!

When I first started visiting Pattaya, I was always entertained with great shows and full crowds. It was not often that I was in Throb/Splash that there wasn't a full crowd. I have been in the Boyztown area for several nights this week as I had a friend visiting from USA and he wanted to see the gogo boys there and he always enjoyed the shows. However, every show I saw was a bore. No enthusiasm. No sexy guys. No creativity. What happened to all the great shows in this area?

I'll pick the team that has Taylor on the sideline.

I think the quote you were referring to was about the company who built the View Talay I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII on the Jomtien Beach. I think (never a good thing) that we are using this tread to talk about 2 different things. The overall theme is Real Estate and there is one line of thought about Ocean 1 and there is another theme that is talking about View Talay. I brought up the View Talay on the beach as they are building right in front of their own properties. I think this is outrageous. And, as I live in VT6, I have no doubt that once they sell all the condos here, they will try to build right in front of it.

Having lived here for a while, I do believe they pick on the gay areas disproportionally to the girl bar areas. I would say 90 percent of the raids take place in gay areas while the gay areas make up less than 3 percent of the city venues.

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And anyone who buys into a place that is not at least half built is a moron. Sorry, but this is the truth. I would not be interested in putting money into anything in any building in LOS that is not in the works. And, by in the works, I mean I can see progress. I have nothing against Ocean 1 and I would consider it as an future home but not until I see it shooting up over the ocean. To do otherwise, would be foolish. I realize that this may put me at odds with those that get in early to make money. But, I am not looking to make money and flip anything I am looking for a place to call home. The closest thing I have found is View Talay 6 in Central Pattaya. But, they still have room in front of this by the water and with the shady history of that company, I would not want to buy a nice corner unit and then find out they were going to build another one of their buildings right in front. Do I think that is possible? Yes I do. The only other property I was ever interested in was the one in Jomtien that they may (most doubt it) have the top 14 floors knocked off. Was it an illegal build? I don't know but I'll be dammed if I would put money into any of these places with the uncertainty. It is like the Wild West of condos here in Pattaya. I don't like those kinds of deals. So, I prefer to sit my ass at home and rent until Thailand establishes enough laws to protect those that invest and learn to actually enforce the laws they have.

I was expecting this: And got this:

I have had similar experiences but the boys said they only had to pay 300 baht each time to avoid the pee test. So, as usual things can always be handled by a little money. I know MANY boys that have been to jail over yaba and everytime they come out reformed. Last night I was sitting in Nice Boys with a boy when the raids started. He has been telling me that the jail cured him of his problem and no more was he using. When the manager said the police were coming he got very sad. I asked him what was going on and he said he was worried about getting in trouble again. I asked when the last time he used Yaba, he said long time. He asked how long Yaya stay in pee pee. It told him I thought a month or two. He said, he may have a problem as he tried 2 weeks ago. I gave him some money and he quickly put on some clothes and left Sunee. Yaba is a hard drug habit to kick. I struggle daily with my addiction to Diet Coke and I know how hard it is to drink less. I can't imagine something as strong as the Yaba craving. I don't know the answer. I hate Yaba. But, it seem almost impossible to weed out of one's mind once they partake in the hidden fruit.

Thanks. I wish something would work but randomly testing everyone and sending those away who can't afford it won't work. I don't know the solution to this either. But, I do wonder how many other areas of Pattaya were hit this hard. Will Sunee be a regular target? Or, will they also go after the straight bar areas who pay more tea bag money? My main gripe has always been I think Sunee is unfairly singled out. Perhaps I am wrong in this assumption but it is still there.

LOL I think it was all the 20baht notes in my pocket. I did enjoy dinner with you as well! I agree the boys here are younger and thinner. IMHO, it is twink heaven! I have been referring to them as boys for years as I consider anyone under my age a boy. Aces, that had me laughing for an hour. Thank you!

In a show of force, police from several departments swarmed into Sunee Plaza tonight. They had officers at every gogo bar and beer bar I saw. I did a quick sweep of the Plaza and counted at least 120 officers. I don't know how many were actually there but they were checking for ID's and doing pee tests. I don't know the final outcome of what happened but it was a fast and furious show of strength. IMHO, a real waste of money and effort.

We have not put a link to this area on the top menu bar. This will make it easy for all to see!

I met up with Lucky recently as well. He does get around doesn't he? I enjoyed the conversation and though he was fun to spend time with. It is always interesting to me to meet people that I have pictured in my mind for years. Often they are nothing like what you expect and often you end up really liking the person behind the name you have been so familiar with.

Yes, I intend to go. I have wanted to do this for years and am excited to attend. Can't wait to meet all the posters in person.

Circle Bar is one of my favorites in Chiang Mai. I like the shows there and the boys are usually hot. When I was there, I found the majority of the boys at the gogo bars straight. That didn't mean they were not willing to accommodate, it just meant I had to work a bit harder to get what I wanted. The scene is Chiang Mai for boys is a bit odd. IMHO. The bar scene can be hit or miss. However, if you are there for a few weeks or a few months (I have done both) you find that when you get a good guy that you like he will find you anyone else you want. My "boys" there always find me others and bring their friends along. My last trip there I had only one boy I was "in love with" and he was the cat's meow. I had no desire for anyone else as he was perfect for me. Until I told him to ask his friends to go bowling. Then, I found a few more "perfect" boys. Lucky, thanks for all the updates. I have been enjoying your adventures and I hope you continue to have a good time in LOS.

I didn't get a chance to test this many times. I ended up with only 2 nights there out of a 5 night stay. I had problems with the service and then with the Internet. I am not sure how much of it was me being a diva and how much was they just changed over to the "IHG" group and the old guard does not know how to take care of priority club members. I left early but I'll say that they did apologize for a few things on check out and ask me to give it another try. While my stay wasn't good with them, the location was perfect and I will give them another try in the future.

Rob is a super sweet guy and I wish him well on his next adventure.

Does this mean it would be possible for me to become Mayor? I have always wanted to be a mayor.

He is directly beneath me (room wise) and he said, "damm, I thought I heard an elephant stampede last night. I told him no, I was just going to brush my teeth and asked him to not be so sensitive to sound.

I was there again last night and it was excellent. Great value for a great meal. They do a superb job!

My friend and I went to Boyztown last night to take in some of the guys. He had an appointment with a guy from Panorama so we had a drink there before going to Funny Boys. As usual, the mamasan, Rose, is excellent. She found me a lovely boy and it didn't take long for me to take him off and make a booking for the next AM. I had a great time with him and was glad that I met him. When he came to my apartment today he was leaving and I asked where he was going. He said to the temple for Buddha. He said it was his birthday. Hearing this 1,000 times over the years I said, "Can I see your ID?" He pulled it out and he was not lying. Today was his 20th Birthday and his ID backed it up. I smiled and felt like shit for not believing him (even though I didn't let him know that). I gave him another 1k baht and told him to have a great Birthday. The next surprise was when I was having lunch, he sent me an SMS and said, "Thank you so very much." I was really moved and I thought a classy boy. Few are appreciative and he even sent the message again to say thanks. That was a good lesson for me today as I am often too cynical!

Rich Man Poor Man is a great "dinner" style restaurant in Jomtien on Soi 9. It is very laid back and relaxed. The service was efficient and quick. We had chicken fingers for appetizer and it was good. I had a Chicken Fried Steak and it was great and came with plenty of veggies. I also had their pecan pie which was the best one I have ever tasted in Thailand. Bar none, the pie was authentic and yummy. I have not met any place or person in LOS that can compete with this Pecan Pie. I have heard that night time it gets a little loud and rowdy but we were there at lunch and it was quite peaceful and relaxing. For you sports nuts, they have the NFL games live starting at 4AM and continuing through the morning. If I had any desire to see men beat each other senseless, I'd go in and watch with at this place. I really enjoyed my meal there and the prices were reasonable. http://www.rmpm-guesthouse.com

What’s America’s Gayest City? The Advocate’s research team “took a number of signifiers of gay-friendliness”—including elected openly gay officials, gay-friendly religious congregations, and, ahem, number of Gay.com profiles — for each city, assigned points for each signifier, added them, and divided the scores by the city’s population to arrive at the per capita homosexuality. The Advocate calls this method a “completely unscientific — but still strangely accurate — statistical equation.” The publication says its list “demonstrates that the homosexual agenda is spreading across the 50 states — from Washington, D.C., to Vancouver, Wash. — and especially, it seems, in the heartland. Like it or not, America, LGBT is more a part of the USA than ever before.” Is your city on the list? 15. Miami The Florida metropolis “has finally graduated from party town to something more sophisticated.” But adds, “Thankfully, there are still hordes of hot tanned and toned guys cruising South Beach.” 14. Oakland, Calif. Since “San Francisco’s too pricy for most of the middle class—including artists and the funky gays—Oakland has become the Brooklyn of the West Coast.” 13. Denver With its new Gay and Lesbian Center, its gay state senator, Pat Steadman, and its newly appointed gay supreme court justice, Monica Marquez,” the “Mile High city” exemplifies that equality is inevitable—and hard fought. 12. Cleveland As host of the 2014 Gay Games, the Ohio city “is about to become a major gay destination. 11. San Francisco Dubbed “the gay daddy of American cities” with “the gay-friendliest straight mayor in history, Gavin Newsom.” 10. St. Louis The “Gateway City” is the “open-minded heart of the Midwest,” and while “Anheuser-Busch just made a cash donation to the gay and lesbian centric Gateway Business Guild” it’s “last October’s First Annual Trans Family Picnic, put on by local advocacy group TransHaven …that most signals how St. Louis has become a welcoming city for queer folk.” 9. Seattle The birthplace of grunge music “has always had a creative, fun gay scene,” plus this is where “the graceful and hip Ace Hotel chain got its start. It’s where The Stranger hosts its yearly homemade porn film festival. It’s the home of gay spokesman Dan Savage, founder of the It Gets Better Project.” 8. Washington, D.C. The U.S. capital’s “large thumpy dance clubs like Town, which periodically hosts variety shows by LGBT troupe Crack and monthly nights have cropped up all over the city, such as Taint” and also notes “the gay center of the city has migrated east from Dupont Circle to Logan Circle.” 7. Atlanta The Georgia capital ”is awash in burgeoning gayborhoods, from business district Candler Park and eclectic East Atlantic Village to the tree-lined Virginia Highland area, where residents elected the lesbian Councilmember, Anne Fauver.” 6. Vancouver, Wash. “A lot of those groovy gay and lesbian Portlanders are mellowing out and coming here to settle down. The city of around 165,000 has six gay-friendly churches, and its Skyview High School has a student-led gay-straight alliance.” 5. Pittsburgh The Pennsylvania city is “the historic home of daddy Andy Warhol, mommy Gertrude Stein, and cool lezzie aunt Willa Cather.” Also note that gay and lesbian people “are taking advantage of the bargain housing prices in this beautiful, cleaned-up urban landscape.” 4. Orlando, Fla. The Advocate writes that the home of Disney World “is coming out as a hotspot for gay and lesbian life and a hotbed of progressive attitudes. Last November, when Orange County leaders voted 6-1 to add sexual orientation protections to its private-sector anti-discrimination law, not a single resident or religious organization opposed it.” 3. Las Vegas Besides “dozens of flashy shows every night,” being the “home of Siegfried and Roy,” and “the setting of the campiest film ever made (Showgirls),” Sin City is “the top destination for American lesbians, as well as the number two destination for American gay men and gay seniors (after New York City).” 2. Santa Fe, N.M. “This is where seasoned gays come to center themselves, but not in a boring way: LGBT retirement community RainbowVision has raucous drag shows at the Silver Starlight Lounge. Not only is Santa Fe home to plenty of body workers, reiki practitioners, and shaman-type hippie gays, it also has the most restaurants per capita of any city in the country and boasts the third largest art market.” And the winner is... 1. Minneapolis Simply put, “Minneapolis has become the gay magnet city of the Midwest. …People here are no-nonsense, practical, and don’t deal well with hypocrites. This is where the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America took a historic leap forward and voted to accept gay and lesbian pastors, including the Rev. Mary Albing, the denomination’s first openly lesbian pastor. And Minnesota senator Al Franken introduced the Student Non-Discrimination Act to protect LGBT youth from school bullies.” http://daily.gay.com/travel/2011/01/whats-americas-gayest-city.html