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Unfortunately, the other thread became a shouting match. Some associate gay with drama queen, I am glad that only applies to a small percentage of us. Keep calm, people. We are here to share information and tips, stop criticizing and judging others. Thanks to tomcal for your advice. I think I need to be more confident and commanding in my interactions with boys. I usually start with a smile and apologizing for not speaking much Portuguese. Your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated! Jose said thank you and flew off for his vacation in Paris. The best way to cure empty pillow syndrome is to get out of bed :-) rio is such a beautiful city, it's hard to stay sad for long. Just go to the beach! Had a great afternoon on copacabana with fellow forum member Epi. He has a several months research appointments in Rio and rented a nice apartment nearby. Wonderful views of the ocean from his apartment. We went to his favorite section on copacabana, where the well built barraca (umbrella and drinks stand) owner smiles at Epi in the way that clearly shows they have shared more than drinks and kisses :-) it's not a gay section, but still plenty eye candies around. In the last hour we were there, a gorgeous young man came to join his older brother and what looks like his brother's girlfriend. He looks like some ancient Greek or Italian sculptures of the young, innocent looking boy you would see in Louve or Vatican museums . Epi thinks he is probably just 16, about 5-10 or 5-11, slim, well defined body, no bulging muscles yet, gorgeous smile. Too bad the sun has come down quite a bit, a large section of the beach is in the shades where he plays ball with his brother, so the pictures I took with my iPod all came out too dark :-( Epi recommended we go watching the sunset in ipanema. Looks like the most beautiful people all gather at aparador for the same reason. A lot of young lovers, a lot of hot guys came in their beach shorts or speedos, I felt I was overdosing on eye candies:-) sun set around 7:30, the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen! Applause erupts as the gorgeous red sun sank below the water. Perfeito! We went to have dinner and of course one of the waiters again is "gostoso"! Rio is simply over populated with beautiful boys :-) As we walk around a little after dinner, Epi showed me his beautiful, peaceful neighborhood and some photos of his many young lovers, many of them simply love the older, hairy, established professional type, no money involved. You sure is a lucky man, Epi! It's close to 10pm as I got back to my hotel. My sadness earlier is all gone after a wonderful afternoon and evening. A great day in the " cidade maravilhosa " cures all!

LMD*O *Depends

CHRISTMAS ?????? Did Grandma SLEEP thru it ?????

Definitely on my list = throwing a fig at a princess (a prince likely will do). BTW- at a recent holiday buffet aka potluck fun, I found and ate a date wrapped in bacon and it was delicious. Unfortunately, I do not know the rest of the recipe. Best regards, RA1

2 1/2 years.

I prefer to see Solace as defending those of us with less than perfect bodies. Still,I agree that we should keep to positivity and I will endeavor to do a better job ignoring what feel like categorical attacks.

Perhaps my different experience is related to the fact that I travel alone rather than bringing along someone 6'2 185lbs to underscore my physical limitations. I am fully aware of what a bargain Brazil is and, when necessary or deserved, I happily pay more than is required. Still, I have never been made to feel that my size determines the prices I am offered. I only offered my own data points in case other big guys are reading this and inclined to think they must offer more to get the same treatment as others. It turns out that my cash is perfectly sized.

Can I be like you when I grow up? Sounds like an amazing trip....I am looking forward to my upcoming trip and need to try a few 3s or 4s....

Cute Blake!!