Marc in Calif

On 3/9/2023 at 9:33 PM, Unicorn said:

I'm surprised that they're that rare that it makes the news in Long Island. We see them here in Los Angeles all of the time. 

Key difference: Southern California has canyons, mountains, and hills where all sorts of wildlife thrive and few people live. 

Queens Village is just 72 feet above sea level and quite flat, residential, and densely populated.

3 minutes ago, pubic_assistance said:

It's actually been fairly calm and polite here since the most radical members were banned.

I think you meant to write this: "since the Politics forum was shut down." 

On 2/15/2023 at 8:05 PM, pubic_assistance said:

In fact, some "undetectable" gay men are sloppy about taking their HIV therapy medication and this creates a "viral rebound" effect.  The HIV infection becomes active and infectious again within a few weeks of forgetting to take their meds.

Science article attached below.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7046528/

That article does not describe the study's population sample as "gay" at all. The researchers studied "sixteen consenting HIV‐positive patients with very small HIV reservoir and minimal on‐going viral transcription."

We can assume that those sixteen people included any or all of the following: straight, gay, bisexual, women, men, trans.

Or did I miss something?

4 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

The research shows that a significant number of gay men are forgetting multiple doses during the course of the month.  

I haven't seen this conclusive research about only gay men. Don't most HIV medication studies work with populations of "persons living with HIV (PLWH)" whoever they might be -- men, women, straight, gay, trans, and bisexual?

Here's an example:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8525920/

This travel site seems to be up to date, but I'm not sure how current its Cuba information is:

https://www.gaytravel.com/gay-guides/havana

Gay-Friendly Nightlife

Humboldt 52
Humboldt 52 is Havana's first full-time, openly gay bar and has built up quite a legacy since opening in 2013. Great atmosphere and a helpful staff welcome guests, and throughout the week there are often drag shows, karaoke, or even opera performances!

Cabaret Las Vegas
This popular venue is known for its epic drag performances and even boasts some famous drag queens that have emerged from its stage.

Fashion Bar Havana
This up-scale joint is Cuba's only drag supper club, and is popular on weekends as gay tourists and locals alike gather for performances that will have you booking your next trip back to Havana.

etcetera....

7 minutes ago, Vegas_nw1982 said:

Renovation is complete.  Their Facebook page is advertising a soft opening tomorrow of their new facilities.

Seems to be an odd choice of words for a place where guys go to get hard! 😘

Sounds like a typical Hallmark movie!

22 minutes ago, glennnnn said:

I posted a topic weeks ago about nightlife in Palm Springs. Now I'd like to find it and reread all the replies as the trip is coming up soon. How do I do it? Thanks for any help you can offer I appreciate it.

Go to your profile page. You'll see your recent activity (posts, comments, and reactions) in the center of the page.

At the top-right, click See my activity. That will display all of your activity in chronological order. There you'll find your post:
 

23 hours ago, Fidler said:

Wow. One of my best experiences. Exceeded my expectations in every way. Extremely hot , friendly and talented provider who went out of his Can’t wait to see him again

He went out of his..." --- what? Out of his mind? 😊

7 hours ago, Italiano said:

www.spaalonso.com

EXCELLENT massage by the owner, excellent facials by his business partner (a lady). I never tried the other masseur, but Will is fantastic.

According to his website, Will has training in such specialties as Bamboo Fusion massage, Raindrop technique massage, and Active Isolated Stretching.

Sounds very intriguing! 

On 3/7/2023 at 10:58 AM, Pd1_jap said:

I was raised in Michigan and this is news to me. I never would have thought. 

Surely you heard about Saugatuck? It's been known for its LGBTQ community for more than 100 years. It has long been a major travel destination for LGBTQ travelers.

However, it doesn't have clothing-optional resorts or campgrounds as far as I know. But there's at least one "gay" nude beach in the area.

32 minutes ago, Tonyko said:

Is there a facepic somewhere?

Could be in his private photos?

12 minutes ago, rickx said:

260 massage for Hawaii is not unheard of

Please edit your post to delete his IG account name. It's not allowed.

3 minutes ago, builder boy said:

I asked him if he would mind sending a current picture or two and he refused and got very hostile with me when I had mentioned he had a review that said the pictures were outdated…I asked him if he would mind sending a current picture or two and he refused and got very hostile with me when I had mentioned he had a review that said the pictures were outdated…

That must have doubly frustrated you!

Atila — a classic Hungarian name  🤩

On 4/14/2021 at 8:53 PM, Oaktown said:

Still Erotic is not listed.

If quoting a rentmasseur review is allowed here...

"Really enjoyed some unique massage techniques as he straddled me to massage my chest and enveloped every inch of me to release every drop of stress and tension."

On 1/2/2020 at 8:18 AM, Charlie said:

How does he pronounce his name? I hope it isn't "Psycho."

Nah, the first vowel in Xico isn't pronounced like the "y" in Psycho.

I can assure you that he's not Norman Bates. 😊

On 3/6/2023 at 6:31 PM, Unicorn said:

According to Wikipedia, "A drought is defined as drier than normal conditions.... 

Of course that's the (simplistic) definition. Hence the D0 level that I cited: "abnormally dry."

So your Wikipedia definition would clearly describe D0 ("abnormally dry") conditions in California as evidence of drought. Yet that definition doesn't even mention one additional significant factor: time.

Here's a much more complete and complicated definition:

Drought is generally defined as “a deficiency of precipitation over an extended period of time (usually a season or more), resulting in a water shortage.”  (drought.gov)

And the U.S. Weather Service definition hits all the relevant terms:

A drought is defined as "a period of abnormally dry weather sufficiently prolonged for the lack of water to cause serious hydrologic imbalance in the affected area." 

2 hours ago, Unicorn said:

This does NOT translate to there being a drought.

Can you provide verified evidence to disprove these quotes from the sources that I cited?

Abnormal dryness and moderate to severe drought were contracted across much of California.

The most recent drought episode has lasted [i.e., and still exists] up to 3 years.

After three years of historic drought, however, it’s still too early to describe the entire state as “out of drought,” particularly as conditions vary across regions.

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And...

Groundwater is an important factor, or indicator, for drought.

(Who said that groundwater levels were part of the "definition of drought"? Nobody whom I cited.)

Like most things in nature, drought is not black and white. There's exceptional drought, extreme drought, severe drought, moderate drought, and extremely dry (the lowest level of drought). 

As a result, there's a very clear difference between a "contracted" drought and NO drought at all. Looking at the current snowpack and current reservoir levels tells only part of the story, as described here:

The rain has improved California soil moisture and streamflow levels, while the snow has increased mountain snowpack to much above-normal levels. Most California reservoirs have refilled with water levels near or above average, but groundwater levels remain low and may take months to recover. Abnormal dryness and moderate to severe drought were contracted across much of California to reflect the above-normal precipitation of recent months, above-normal snowpack, and improved reservoir levels. 

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap.aspx

What agencies or organizations are responsible for the USDM?

The Drought Monitor has been a team effort since its inception in 1999, produced jointly by the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The NDMC hosts the web site of the drought monitor and the associated data, and provides the map and data to NOAA, USDA and other agencies. It is freely available at droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

And Even More

https://drought.ca.gov/

The March 3 snow survey showed California’s snowpack is at 190% of average for that date, with more snow likely on the way. After three years of historic drought, however, it’s still too early to describe the entire state as “out of drought,” particularly as conditions vary across regions....

While winter storms have helped the snowpack and reservoirs, groundwater basins are much slower to recover. Many rural areas are still experiencing water supply challenges, especially communities that rely on groundwater supplies which have been depleted due to prolonged drought. It will take more than a single wet year for groundwater levels to substantially improve at a statewide scale. Drought impacts also vary by location and drought recovery will need to be evaluated on a regional scale and will depend on local water supply conditions....

In his photos, he's wearing a t-shirt that says:

Boston City
New England

That's clearly a weird foreign knockoff. Nobody ever says "Boston City."

7 hours ago, glutes said:

Hoover has 5 (five!) book on the NYTimes best seller list, all in the top ten.

Anyone read her offerings? The descriptions of her writings seem like a lot of 'family stuff' going on.

Do you like Lifetime movies?

2 hours ago, nycman said:

Meh, I liked it. Didn’t love it. 

I find Levy a one trick pony and slightly annoying. 

That said, I did enjoy the Finland episode and I’m still looking for a sugar daddy to take me to the Amangiri.

All the rest….old Jewish guy goes to insanely expensive hotels in moderately interesting places. Film crew uses (more like abuses) extensive drone footage…rinse, repeat. 

Something much better:

A younger Jewish comedy writer takes celebrities to various foodie places around Los Angeles and the rest of the world in https://www.pbs.org/show/ill-have-what-phil-having/ .

Rating: A+ (an episode with Martin Short and Allison Janney is my favorite)

Currently reborn as Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix:

https://www.netflix.com/title/80146601

2 hours ago, over50masc said:

Or seek out the excitement of someone new?

Are you prepared for boring, incompetent, or frustrating -- instead of your expected exciting? 

The Castro has never really been much of a gourmet "fine-dining" destination. Occasionally there's a really good place that opens and then closes after a year or several years. But you'll easily find some good casual places that have been popular for many years and even decades.

However, Frances has been a recognized Michelin-star gem of a restaurant since 2009. The owner/chef, Melissa Perello, has an impeccable pedigree. She opened another Michelin-award place (not in the Castro) in 2015. 

L'Ardoise is more of a French bistro, with prices to match, but it can be excellent.