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Reading all the gushy, mushy "post" event comments is actually more entertaining than probably actually being there. The attendees post as if they found GOD in Palm Springs. It's Tre-Amuse'.......

You are a toddler in Brasil sauna years.

Centaurus Sauna closed nearly 2 years ago. The reason: bankruptcy.

I do not expect gold. The chance to hang out with a large group of guys sharing a fabulous, very misunderstood and misjudged hobby, does fill me with excitement, though. So far I attended twice the DC gathering during MAL week end and, despite my shyness and lack of social skills, both were great experiences. Palm Springs sounds like an even more positive experience.

117 has a large restaurant/stage area that is kept (I think voluntarily?) very cold and where I recommend to stay clothed. This is where the pictures were taken. But the rest of the sauna is nice an warm and I am usually only wearing a towel.

That doubles my motivation to visit Rio. The 90s are way behind, now I am 55 and out of shape. I do not feel in the mood to go around walking with just a towel. Knowing that I can enjoy the saunas scene in my bermudas and t-shirt makes it just perfect.

They are a hybrid of bathouse and bar. Stripped to towel optional. I am often dressed even starting out with a programa in a private suite, often undressing and a quick shower there as opposed to the communal bathing. The temperature can be chilly in some areas. The other difference is you don't walk the halls where the suites are located. You only see into a suite when you go into one with a garoto. The cruising is done in the common areas. A little different at Thermas in Barcelona where much of the cruising is in the suite corridors though you are not hooking up with someone who is stretched out on the mattress looking. And where towel or bathrobe is mandatory. Though frankly I cannot remember 100% what club dispenses robes if you prefer one ... I think it is Thermas.

Not sure if "funny" is the right word to describe the story ? Perhaps it was just a lust for shoulder pads and harsh makeup ?

Funny story: I had a crush on her when I was 16 and I had a life-size stand up poster of her that I got from a book store. I kept it in my room and dreamed of her often.

Well they are going after a younger demographic, and Joan is a step away from the Judy Densch crowd. I like the fresh idea, but I cant help making comparisons. Afterall that roll for Joan was ICONIC.