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I was very young. My mother’s sexy/cool secretary suggested she take me to see it. It was life changing and I am eternally grateful to her. Even in rural America, they know how to help the little homos find their people. 

With this revival, it's always been a problem.  Groban's fans have little to no theatre etiquette.  They think it's a concert.
I've seen this revival twice.  The audiences use every entrance and big note to make it about themselves.  Annoying as fuck.

I saw this production over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Groban and Ashford were both excellent.  As someone mentioned above, I also had a hard time hearing Ashford at different times during the show...so that continues to be an issue. 
As an aside, I'm getting really tired of the hootin' and hollerin' of Broadway audiences these days.  It's really putting me off going to shows in NY to be honest.    

After a long absence from Johnson's Tampa, I spent last Friday night being very entertained! Went early to meet up with a fav dancer. Nate was behind the bar looking REALLY good. Clearly he's been hitting the gym. Great service from this sexy man. Eros (Argentinian Stud), great smile, shredded, a bit hairy .. one of my favs from FLL was there. He is in the Tampa area now. Another dancer was seen... used to, maybe still does work at LeBoy. He has beefed up. Longish curly dark hair. Sorry, don't know his name. Very diverse group of dancers. Something for everyone. Hit the lap dance room 5 times and had a blast. Sat with Matt for a bit and enjoyed a cocktail with him. Off to Wilton Manors this weekend for more Johnson's and a bit of LeBoy too.

It depends on how one defines "The American Dream." If one uses the definition posted above, then I did achieve it, in "The American Way:" I got much more formal education than my parents did--they were both high school drop-outs, while I ended up with three higher education degrees from top schools. As a result, I got better-paying stable jobs. That was what my parents dreamed would happen to me. But America also changed over our lifetimes, because unlike my parents, I didn't live through an economic collapse and a Great Depression which forced them to work at whatever jobs they could get to support their parents, who didn't have Social Security to help them survive through the first years of the Depression. I graduated from high school into a thriving post-war economy, which enabled my parents to afford to send me to college, when tuition, room and board at a good private college cost less than $2000/year. Of course, I did my part by getting good grades, which got me scholarships and work-study jobs that minimized what it cost my parents, and my first graduate degree was covered entirely by a fellowship.
Sociologists would probably have described my parents as respectable lower-middle class. I would probably be considered lower-upper-middle class, based on my education, work history, social connections and financial assets. Their/my dream came true. The question is whether the members of an American family today could rise in the same way by the same means.

Further evidence of a robust economy:
U.S. economy was hotter than previously thought, new GDP data shows
STOCKS.APPLE.COM Fresh data released Wednesday shows U.S. economic growth in the third quarter was even better than... No recession in sight

LMFAO!!! Right - an internet group has a "resident doctor."  He is a retired doctor who can't think of anything to fill his time with except giving unsolicited medical advice. 

Rolling Stones tour presale sends AARP site tumbling down
There's a headline you don't see everyday!

"I am not a prostitute", but escorting is listed in what he's available for. Is that like a librarian saying "I don't put books away, just reading material."?

I see. Well as the saying goes...to each their own. 
In my case I'll take a hung, around the way regular guy that's easy to book with vs. a hung muscular guy that's cold in communication and tough to book with. Different strokes, different folks. 

Let’s file this under the sensibly titled category “Opinions,” shall we?  

What year was this ? 1950 ?
Who tips a dollar today ?
Its 2023. Tipping is done with $5 USD.
If you want to negotiate some extra fun, a $20 is the standard "let's talk" signal.
P.V. is not some Third World destination where throwing pennies on the floor will do the trick.
Nothing more gross than taking advantage of young poor kids who are selling their body for pennies. Everyone deserves a rate that you can afford, not the bare minimum they will accept out of desperation.

I respectfully disagree.  When in Puerto Vallarta I pay in pesos.  The boys are happy to be tipped 20 pesos (little more than 1 U.S. dollar) and 10 minute private dances start at 500 pesos (little more than 25 U.S. dollars).  I can get escorts to my room for 1000-2000 pesos (50 to 100 U.S. dollars).  I have been going every year for 6 years, and have regulars who welcome me with open arms when I walk into 69.   Sure, I can pay more and get more, but I'm happy with the level of service these men provide for the prices they ask.

Diego Barros is performing at Stock Bar on December 8/9.  He has a huge Brazilian cock.
HUNG Up on Diego Barros | Andrew Christian

From the article below by bankrate:
 
"The biggest issue right now in Florida is home insurance fraud, driven by fraudulent roofing claims. A proclamation from the office of Governor Ron DeSantis notes that, although Florida only accounts for 9 percent of the country’s home insurance claims, it is home to 79 percent of the country’s home insurance lawsuits. Many of these lawsuits are fraudulent. ICA Carter explains how the scams generally work:"
 
Can Lawmakers Save the Collapsing Florida Home Insurance Market? | Bankrate
WWW.BANKRATE.COM Bankrate interviewed experts to learn why the Florida insurance market is in crisis.  

"Climate change" is NOT the primary reason for Florida's sky-high homeowner's insurance.  The cause is fraudulent roof-replacement schemes and too much litigation, coupled with generous attorney-fee mechanisms.  If you lose a few shingles, you can sue the insurance company for a new roof AND have the insurance company pay your attorney fees.  Hurricanes are nothing new in Florida and yet some point the finger at "climate change" for everything that is happening.
 
Florida home insurance crisis: Floridians brace for yet another rate increase. Here's why.
WWW.PNJ.COM Florida homeowners are about to get hit with another premium hike. Here's why premiums probably aren't coming down any time soon:  

That hasn't been my experience and I have floated between the two sites for years as a participating member. Guess I am just lucky! 😌  Thanks @Lucky

If you are going to consider yourself lucky, remember that Lucky posts frequently at gayguides.com and has had no troubles. People like @SouthOfTheBorder were banned there, thus the petulant child. I happen to like the owner of that site.

It is no worse over there than it is over here.  Every forest has its "special" trees. If you hang around long enough, you will figure it out. Different isn't necessarily nut-job. 🤓

You don’t get invited to parties much…do you?

any new construction “building up” meaning a high rise building, will start at $1.2million anywhere you’d want to live. They aren’t building high rise residential towers in subprime or less desirable areas.  The most recent new development starts at $1.6m for a low floor 2 bedroom apartment.  The property taxes on $1.6M are $30,000 annual + the HOA will run $20,000++ minimum. That’s $50k annually if you paid cash for the apartment, plus skyrocketing homeowners & auto insurance.
You can buy apartments in older buildings for much less near the beach - starting around $700,000 that would require renovation and the HOA would be much less.  But, many of those buildings haven’t been maintained properly or inspected for decades.  Just remember the collapse of the building in Surfside, FL a couple of years ago.  The residents knew of major problems yet nobody wanted to pay to fix it.  That’s a common thing there - so many older retired people in those buildings that won’t pay for anything. 
For decades, the main attraction to Florida was beautiful weather in winter/spring & very inexpensive w no state income taxes.  Now the weather is unbearable for most of the year - unless you like heat, humidity & rain.  While no state income taxes, everything else is very expensive.
I don’t know what happens when properties become uninsurable because that means banks won’t lend money to buy.  Insurance is a huge & growing problem that has not been addressed. Many insurance companies have pulled out of Florida completely.
if you’re considering a move there - rent for at least 12 months and get a realistic view of quality of life, weather & cost of living.

U.S. gas prices are falling and could hit the cheapest Thanksgiving day price since 2020
WWW.CNBC.COM Gas prices have fallen for nine weeks now on a seasonal weakening of demand and a drop in crude oil prices. Gas prices are falling. We're having our lowest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2020. All good news for inflation since gas prices are built into other costs including transportation, air fare, etc. In Colorado, you can find gas below $3.00 a gallon. Definitely helping me save money. 

It s already happening.  Listing prices are routinely being lowered now throughout Florida, including Miami & Ft Lauderdale.
The price growth over last 3-5 is not sustainable.  The only thing that kept it alive was somewhat reasonable interest rates. 
The property taxes are higher (higher percent of assessed value) in Broward County (Ft Lauderdale) than Los Angeles. Home insurance in Florida is the most expensive in the country and many places are uninsurable. The list goes on & on & on.
The only people who think it’s a good idea to move to Florida are people domiciling there as formal US residence and traveling the world. A billionaire like Bezos (who is moving to Florida) isn’t going to actually live there. Or people who really haven’t spent much time there.
Florida real-estate has and many boom & bust cycles. The bust is here.

The Detroit Tigers had Ausmus as Manager for several years.  Sexy as hell but a lousy manager.  

The Yankees have a new bench coach.