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I am back in Brazil and I decided to return to Fragata tonight, as Tuesday and Sunday are generally the best nights to visit.The first thing I noticed is that the garotos that arrived ahead of me were not searched, as per the new policy announced a short while back. I asked about the policy and I was told it was abandoned. That is good. Such a stupid policy could not be good for business or for the morale of the garotos. Tonight the place had a fair amount of garotos. Some were from the olden days of five and ten years back while there were many new young ones in their early twenties. I even saw a few twinks for those interested in twinks. Even though the place was fun, sort of, the place was not like it was a few years ago when the sauna was filled with lots and lots of available garotos. I looked again for tell-tale signs of the rumor of the sauna closing. I saw nothing to indicate a closure on the horizon. There are still empty buildings around Fragata but that is not conclusive evidence of closure of Fragata, a rumor that circulated for more than one year. I had a fairly good time tonight but not like I did in former days when the sauna used to be packed with countless garotos. Those days are gone even if the sauna is not gone. If you are in Sao Paulo, I highly recommend a visit. By the way, the new metro stop near Fragata finally opened only last weekend (the Yellow Line). This could avoid the necessity of a cab for those adventurous to use public transportation in Sao Paulo. -

I fear they've jumped the shark

Somehow your post reminded me of Beluga whales who dive and dive as well as emit sounds of various descriptions. Not sure what sounds they might make when bottoming. Of course, their bottom may be different from yours. Best regards, RA1

Why would this not be relevant? I hear tornado sirens every Saturday at noon without any tornadoes. Everything is relevant to something. One only has to ask or know to what? Otherwise, thanks for the link. Best regards, RA1

1.00 USD = 2.62214 BRL US Dollar ↔ Brazilian Real 1 USD = 2.62214 BRL 1 BRL = 0.381368 USD Convert againView ChartMid-market rates: 2014-11-14 13:22 UTC The above is today's exchange rate. The real continues to decline in value against the USD. Goody, goody!

Did you read the BBC article I referenced in my post? If not, here it is again - http://www.bbc.com/n...siness-28982555 Brazil only recently officially declared it is in a recession. What does this mean? It means many things that are not good for Brazil and its economy. One major thing it means is that the rampant inflation (in housing foods and other items) combined with the stronger real, will slowly reverse itself and will be scaled back and/or corrected in the Brazilian market place. Your post centered around hotels and housing. Think about it - - if tourism in Brazil significantly slows and jobs are lost, what good does it do for a hotel to advertise high prices if there are only a relatively few takers? It will take time for a major correction. The good news it that the correction has already started considering the increase in the value of many foreign currencies against the Brazilian real, together with the official declaration of a recession. Furthermore, unemployment is increasing in Brazil. These are all signs that a correction is eminent. Costs will never return to what they were ten years ago but inflation will come to a halt (in most venues) and eventually, prices at hotels and other places will have to reduce if businesses want to survive. No one can predict with absolute certainty that prices will drop but logic and the laws of price and demand will force a major reduction the officially declared recession. -

I am a little puzzled - I can't tell what this has to do with the subject of this thread. Maybe it is posted in the wrong place? Back to the subject matter and the stronger dollar, the Brazilian real closed today at 255 - 1. With luck, the trend of the stronger dollar (or Euro or Pound - etc) will continue. -

My "South" parts always rise at the mention of Brazil, whether caused by inflation or otherwise. Best regards, RA1

This show continues to hold my attention, and Viola is a marvel..... anyone still watching ? Only 2 more episodes, but next week we find out the circumstances surrounding Sam's murder.... LOVING IT !

Little Boy Blue, Come blow your horn, The sheep's in the meadow, The cow's in the corn; But where is the boy Who looks after the sheep? He's under a haystack, He's fast asleep. Will you wake him? No, not I, The rufie will wear off Bye and bye. And in the meantime AS will no doubt have established an iron clad alibi.

Just for the record: I believe it was AS who posted the blue butted boy.

I love the show and the way they present a new case each week, but always with the backstory of the girls murder... The gay sex is icing on the burrito. And when an actress is fearless enuf to remove her wig and makeup on camera, you gotta support that !

Not sure whether arousal or disquiet is the stronger emotion evoked by the notion it might be detachable.