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I received another surprise email today from a second famous organization that I have supported for decades. I love seeing when my donation money is well spent. Such smart behavior, superior business decisions that I agree with, always encourage me to donate more. This is a lesson Daddy will never learn. ICP Statement of Action Jun 09, 2020 Dear ICP Community, ICP was founded on the principles of concerned photography, the belief that imagery has the power to educate and change the world. It is unacceptable that systemic racism, injustice, and violence towards people of color have continued to endure in our nation and around the world. We stand in solidarity with Black communities and everyone who is working toward a more just future, and we believe that Black lives matter. As a center for photography, we will always emphasize the unique role of images as catalysts for social change. Images and words are important tools in the fight for justice. Actions are also essential. We recognize the significance of our position as an organization that educates imagemakers and photojournalists, and that exhibits and collects the work of visual authors. ICP’s Vision and Justice Working Group is an internal, cross-departmental team of ICP employees. Inspired by initiatives to address long-standing disparities of power in the field of photography and the nonprofit arts sector, the group has been meeting since 2018 and explores internal and external strategies that deepen ICP’s commitment to equity, access, and inclusion. The Vision and Justice Working Group was launched as part of ICP's participation in Race Forward's Racial Equity in the Arts Innovation Lab, a yearlong training program to increase racial equity in New York City's arts and cultural sector. ICP recognizes that we have urgent and further work to do and as a next step, ICP will provide equity training for all staff members and create a budget for further professional development opportunities around this work. ICP is also launching a diversity, equity and inclusion initiative to examine organizational structures and hiring practices to work toward increased diversity in our staff, student, and faculty communities. Our Trustees will redouble their efforts toward achieving greater Trustee diversity. To inform and guide this initiative, ICP will also establish an external Advisory Council, including Black artists, educators, scholars and leaders, with the goal of creating enduring and significant institutional change. In the next four weeks, ICP will convene a public conversation to examine emerging issues in photojournalism around topics including protection of protestor safety, privacy, consent, minimization of harm, facial recognition, metadata and freedom of expression in showing images of protest. On March 20, we launched our #ICPConcerned initiative to document the global pandemic by encouraging people from around the world to share their experiences of COVID-19. In the past two weeks, it has evolved into a forum for images of protest and the Black Lives Matter movement. When we reopen our center, we will feature an exhibition showcasing this work. Throughout our 46 years, ICP’s mission of concerned photography has informed our exhibitions, education and community programs. We have sought to empower imagemakers to use visual imagery as a powerful tool in the fight against social injustice for all peoples. We will continue to uplift and amplify Black voices, stories and images, listen and learn, and use our voice and our institution to promote positive social change. Best regards, Mark Lubell Executive Director

@Buddy2 I’m not Jewish and do not speak Hebrew so I stand to be corrected, but I believe ‘goyim’ is the plural of ‘goy’ which means Gentile in Hebrew.

"I’ve always cherished Washington’s luminous monuments. So it was excruciating this past week to see the chucklehead who has waged war on our institutions, undermined our laws and values, stoked division at every turn, blundering around defiling the monuments that symbolize the best about America." I'm a bit delayed on my reading so I missed Sunday's Maureen Dowd Op-Ed. Today, several news anchors referenced it. I finally got to read it tonight, and I recommend it to everyone interested in BLM. Unfortunately, conservatives seem to hate Maureen, and that's too bad. She often speaks the truth, and too many Republican voters don't want to hear the truth. Bonfire of Trump’s Vanity - George Floyd. Say his name.

Great, russian trolls with no post history have arrived to tell us to afraid of vaccines. Go away troll.

I think bar owners will have to make a choice between when they are allowed to open and when it is financially viable for them to open. Some can perhaps survive just with the ex-Pat custom, but others will need the influx of foreign customers to make it viable for them to do so, and that, sadly still seems a long way off.

A very bold strategy for the GOP, let's see if it works out...

Ugly, miserable gay guys have always existed. How else could "Boys In The Band" have given birth? In theater as a young person, I remember many gay, older assholes, always trying to paw me with their aggressive, secretly intoxicated, cigarette-smelling hands. I always thought these guys were GROSS and PATHETIC, wearing their lust as if they were entitled to touch anything they desired. I wanted no part of this ugly group of men. Their behavior made me sick. I will never forget the first time I encountered Hooboy's forum in the early 2000's, which was a linked page away from the reviews. Five minutes of reading on that board was all I needed to run from that gay community of self-hating cannibals. I had never experienced such hatred before. I was ashamed of those guys. I specifically wrote Hooboy, telling him he needed to control the tone of his board. And when Daddy took over, I wrote him telling him the same thing. It took a long time before Daddy would pay attention to the responsibility of moderation. There were many "meltdowns" (the word used for temporary board closures) before Daddy had the courage to begin cleaning house. Admin there was always afraid of the Free-Speech warriors, who would complain endlessly if their posts were tampered with. I thought of them as screaming-pussy-trolls. I kept a list of their usernames to remind me who to ignore. The "ignore" feature had not been invented yet. Hooboy's Forum was a trend setter, a first of its kind. Hooboy was a celebrity of sorts, a well known radio personality doing the gay escort review thing on the DL. His employment stature gave him instant credibility. There was no other place for like-minded gay men to assemble. Hooboy had a talent for attracting people to him. Daddy never had that talent. You don't know "domination" until you experience the troll meltdowns of the early 2000's. Daddy's board today is the Garden of Eden by comparison. "Dominate" is a relative perception. The bottom line is: moderating a community forum online is no easy task, especially if you have very poor management skills. Moderation on that board has always been an issue. They simply have to clue how to keep the board civil and control the influx of TROLLS. In this respect, Daddy is a TOTAL FAILURE.

I agree. Daddy should have stepped in to stop the harassment against you. A significant "F" grade for Daddy doing absolutely nothing.

There's always been an ebb and flow over there. Racism on that board has reared its ugly head plenty of times. In older days, Daddy was smarter, more professional, or perhaps more cautious. I don't remember him exposing too many personal opinions on controversial topics. He learned to simply close threads, which is the appropriate professional behavior for a well-moderated board. Steven Kesslar writes beautifully how Hooboy's board could build a career in escorting, without one penny of overhead expense. I always cautioned escorts to keep their politics out of public view. Politics and religion are two subjects that have the power to kill a business. Business 101: never surrender your power to others. There is expert reason, plenty of research data, why conventional wisdom instructs business owners to SHUT UP when public discussion on controversial topics can hurt us financially. You never should want to turn-off a potential customer. Unfortunately, social media and narcissism makes that more difficult to accomplish these days. Some queens can't ever keep their mouths shut. While other queens thrive on being self-destructive. I remember in the mid-2000's there was a red-neck Southern hottie posting on Hooboy. He had a Kip Knoll look and a pretty Caucasian cut cock. He could have been gay for pay. He revealed himself to be a bonafide racist. Often sounded like a KKK member, repulsed at the idea of sucking a Black client's cock. Refused to ever book one. He and I emailed privately, briefly. I often laughed at him without his knowing. I fantasized about tying him up and blindfolding him, secretly forcing him to take Black cock in his mouth while I fucked his pretty White ass relentlessly. I love a good interracial fantasy, especially one where I convert a racist, making him beg for more Black cock. I tried my best to educate the punk on his diseased brain, but he was a tough nut to crack. He eventually left the board during one of my Time Outs, and his email went dead. All escorts and members should be appalled by Daddy's behavior. Unfortunately, many escorts and clients are racist themselves. Stripping Daddy of his gatekeeper power will not end racism in the industry. But it will sure teach a great lesson that Daddy needs to learn. Escorts and clients, it's time to get WOKE.

Absolutely correct. Readers have a responsibility to NOT project their own biased assumptions onto someone else. Pulling assumed word meanings out of one's ass and trying to ascribe false intent onto others with those words is classic TROLL behavior. IMO, TROLLS can go fuck themselves, along with Daddy.

Not so sure. If the negative implications from the Jewish viewpoint remind what the Goyim did at Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, on and on, maybe they are useful.

Wow! Those of us feeling deprived because Bangkok is closed to tourists can take delight in this wonderful report from Totally Oz. Thanks joshhartz123 for resurrecting it! And, of course, thanks to Oz for writing something in 2004 that would be such a satisfying pandemic read!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042RUF3E/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

I think we are getting close to a Shakespeare quote that I cannot quite find.

To be honest, I learned from your enthusiastic response to BLM. I knew you were right. It also helped we have friend in common, Mick.

I love you William.

Would that not be the question? I dunno. You tell me!

I agree with the members here who wish this site would move on into a new decade. Daddy is actually a person, not Captain Hook or Scrooge McDuck. Or the character he is made out by some. Also, what is the meaning of the word goyim? I never ever thought I would defend Daddy.

I consider this to be "pick a theory" time. So many individuals, labs, governments, day dreamers looking for a way to get back to where things were. One of the best researchers I know is having his lab look for treatments 0f covid symptoms rather than a vaccine. He theorizes a vaccine is in the not near future and then it will take time to produce billions of doses and even more time to administer. And in the interim, folks will have covid and need health care/treatments. If I dwell on this too long, I could get depressed, so, instead, I'min the Bangkok by New Years theory group! Stay well Forum members and voyeurs, (sorry, I meant visitors)

From Bangkok Post Bang Sue Central Station set to open next year More than 90% of work on Bang Sue Central Station is now complete. Once finished, it will be the largest and most modern railway station in Asean. After several decades of dormancy, Thailand's rail transport sector is entering a renaissance. In the capital city, 10 mass transit projects are under construction. Across the nation, major railway projects are also underway, including the 308-kilometre dual-track railway from Nakhon Ratchasima to Ubon Ratchathani. Many municipalities -- from Chiang Mai in the North to Phuket in the South -- are also pushing plans to build their own rail systems. However, none of these projects reflect Thailand's rail renaissance like Bang Sue Central Station, a "mega-station" that will replace the century-old Hua Lamphong Station as Bangkok's main rail hub. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) says Bang Sue Central Station will open in January 2021, along with the Red Line commuter rail. "Once completed, Bang Sue Central Station will be the largest railway station in Asean. All diesel train services which terminate at Hua Lamphong will eventually be moved here, and the old train station will be converted into a museum," SRT deputy director Worawut Mala told the Bangkok Post. Mr Worawut said the station will serve as a hub for rail transport, with platforms to accommodate diesel trains, electric commuter trains, as well as high-speed regional trains and the airport link between Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports. The 15-billion-baht station is being built on 2,325 rai of land owned by the SRT. As it is envisioned as a hub, the station will be equipped with maintenance depots for both diesel and electric trains. Public utilities will be located there, while an elevated walkway will connect the station to the new Mo Chit Bus Terminal. One of the highlights is a 186,030-square-metre (m²) memorial dedicated to King Rama V, known as the Father of Thai railroads. The king's statue will be surrounded by a 14,000m² pond with fountains. While the station itself is nearing completion, work on the memorial has yet to begin as it has to be approved by the Bureau of the Royal Household first. As such, it is unlikely the memorial will be completed in time for the station's opening. The station's main structure consists of a three-storey building, not including the underground car park and the mezzanine level. Once completed, the building will be over 596 metres long and 244 metres wide. With a total usable floor area of 274,192m², the station will have a total of 26 platforms. It will also have enough parking space for 1,624 cars -- which is important to commuters as the station will be connected to the MRT's Blue Line. "Ticketing windows, retail and food shops, waiting areas and the connection to the Blue Line will be located on the first floor," Mr Worawut said. Bang Sue Central Station will be a part of the SRT's Red Line suburban railways system. It will serve as the terminus of the 26km "Dark Red" service between Bang Sue and Rangsit, from which passengers can switch to the 15km "Light Red" service that runs to Taling Chan. By the end of the year, the government plans to find contractors to work on three extensions for the Red Line -- the 8.4km Rangsit-Thammasat Rangsit section, the 14km Taling Chan-Salaya section and the 8km section between Taling Chan and Siriraj Hospital. Combined, the contracts are estimated to be worth around 23.2 billion baht. Once operational, the Dark Red service on the Red Line will provide a rail link between the northern and southern parts of Bangkok, while the Light Red service will link the city's eastern outskirts with the west.

To add to this article, most of malaysian recent cases, as well as significant jump in daily cases (since 25 may, 172 cases as opposed to 60 cases day before) was due to increase testing of migrants workers and expats, with the last few weeks has been on detention centers of illegal immigrants cases surges. Local transmission rate between citizens has been relatively low the past few weeks (hovering between single digits to 20). Only 7 cases today (2 imported cases from returning citizen and 5 local transmission mainly from close contact) marks the lowest daily cases we had.

For what it’s worth, two of the Viets I know messaged me about the July 1 reopening. They are in Vietnam and indicated they are going back to Bangkok.

Everywhere there is quite solid evidence of under reporting. U.S. deaths soared in early weeks of pandemic, far exceeding number attributed to covid-19

Auckland Gay Guides Hotels 1 CityLife Auckland | 171 Queen St Auckland | 9-379 9222 | http://www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/citylife-auckland CityLife, part of the Heritage Hotel brand, caters to business travelers and those who like the amentities offered to business travelers. The rooms and suites are crisp, clean, modern, and the bathrooms are nice and big. Also, the Queen Street location is ideal. 2 Mollies | 6 Tweed St | 9-376 3489 | http://www.mollies.co.nz/ Mollies is a small only seven suites and luxurious boutique inn that seems more like your rich friend's amazing beach house than a hotel. The common areas are super comfortable, and the rooms are divine make sure to book one with a water view. 3 Abaco on Jervois | 57-59 Jervois Rd | 9-360 6850 | http://www.abaco.co.nz/ This Ponsonby property has studios and apartments that are great for having a more private, personal space than a hotel or B&B. They're simple but nice, and it has free wifi, free parking, Sky TV, and a quiet location. 4 Bella's Bed & Breakfast | 33 England St | 9-378 8819 | http://www.bellasbedandbreakfast.co.nz/ This small B&B is nothing less than exquisite modern design meets the Victorian bones of this house, with slavish attention to detail and a common area you'll never want to leave. Book the City Lights room for an outdoor space and fantastic views. Full breakfast included. 5 Metropolis | 1 Courthouse Ln | 9-300 8800 | http://www.metropolisresidences.com/ Metrpolis is a high-rise residence, which is like having your own apartment in Auckland but with housekeeping, a great gym, and all the amenities of a hotel. And if security while traveling is a concern for you, this is your place they take residents' security very seriously. 6 Quest Ponsonby | 68 Ponsonby Rd | 9-360 4240 | http://www.questapartments.co.nz/Accommodation/140/new_zealand/auckland_suburbs/quest_ponsonby/welcome.aspx Another serviced apartment complex, Quest Ponsonby is walking distance of the K Road gayborhood, but is on a quiet street so you'll feel like you're coming home at the end of a long and fruitful evening. And because it only has 38 apartments, you'll receive a bit more personal service than at the Metropolis. 7 Ponsonby House | 8 Douglas St | 9-361 1368 | http://www.thebedandbreakfast.co.nz/ Ponsonby House is a boutique B&B. The rooms can stray a little into the fussy category, but they're comfortable, the en suite bathrooms are sleek and modern, and the location can't be beat. The charming front porch is a great spot to spend some time with a good book before heading out. 8 Ascot Parnell Boutique Bed & Breakfast | 32 St Stephens Ave | 9-309 9012 | http://www.ascotparnell.com/ Ascot Parnell is walking distance from Hobson Bay, and has cute, spacious rooms and a nice personal touch they'll even pick you up from the airport. It's not quite as design-y as the other B&Bs on our list, but it's a solid choice if you want to get away from the gayborhood. 9 Neil & Mike's Place | 40 Baildon Road | 9 376 8599 | http://www.neilandmike.co.nz/homestay.htm Neil and Mike are the gay couple who run this friendly B&B, and welcome visitors with winter discounts for lengthier stays and will even make an evening meal for you upon request. The rooms are nice, their garden is adorable, and Neil and Mike make their own pickles, chutneys and marmalade. Fabulous. 10 23 Hepburn | 23 hepburn St | 21 633 472 | http://www.23hepburn.co.nz/ Each of the three rooms at 23 Hepburn is a study in shades of white and cream, with a few accents in sublime colors. Their beds are ridiculously comfortable, and the original details of this Victorian home are proudly highlighted. A true Ponsonby gem. Bars 1 Family Bar | 270 Karangahape Rd | 9-309 0213 | http://familybar.co.nz/ Family can seem more like a bar when it's karaoke night or there's a drag show on; more like a blub when they have a guest DJ or there's a theme party. But it's worth it go at some point every night you're in town, because sooner or later, every gay in Auckland passes through its doors. Go after 10pm for the most action. 2 Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret | 461 Karangahape Rd | 9-357 0778 | http://www.caluzzi.co.nz/ Hands-down the best drag show in town, Caluzzi brings in a mixed homo\hetero crowd that watch The Girls strut their stuff. They have a full dinner menu, too, so you can enjoy a meal while you check out the antics at this raucous evening of fun. 3 Switch Bar | 309 Karangahape Road | 021 942 318 | http://www.yelp.co.nz/biz/switch-bar-auckland Switch Bar is a K-Road joint that is a go-to for all sorts of events, so if you're looking for just your everyday bar, check the schedule. But tit's worth it to stop in, as the recent renovations have brought the crowds back in full effect. 4 Lolabar | 212 Ponsonby Rd | 9-360 0396 | http://www.lolabar.co.nz/ (doesn't work) This is an upscale cocktail bar, so come dressed accordingly and get your flirt on with swanky gays drinking swanky drinks and getting frisky as the night goes on. Watch your intake, though, lest you get down with the random stripper pole in the middle of the bar. 5 Urge Bar | 490 Karangahape Rd | 9-307 2155 | http://www.urgebar.co.nz/ This wildly popular bear bar has leather nights and underwear nights sprinkled among quiz nights and happy hour specials on their agenda. Paul and Alan, the couple that runs Urge, are sweetiepies, so make sure to say WOOF if you bump into them! 6 Eagle Bar | 259 Karangahape Rd | 9-309 4979 | https://www.facebook.com/The.Eagle.Bar Eagle bar is a super-fun down-home gay bar that has its fair share of regulars who bring the fun to theme nights. Make friends, get silly, and keep coming back until you're a regular, too! Good happy hour specials. 7 The Golden Dawn | 134 Ponsonby Rd | 9-376 9929 | http://www.goldendawn.co.nz/ While Golden Dawn does have a good enough menu to warrant an entry into our restaurant listings, later on in the night it's a legit bar with guest DJs, cool concert afterparties, and even a jazz night on Sundays. It can get a bit messy late at night sometimes, but it's a good choice for a chill night out in the gayborhood. 8 Kamo | 382 Karangahape Rd | 9-377 2313 | http://www.menumania.co.nz/restaurants/kamo-restaurant-bar Kamo is another restaurant that turns into a bar at night. Its outdoor seating on K Road in the gayborhood makes it a prime spot for checking out the local talent that's cruising on by. Karaoke nights are a popular draw. 9 Saloon | 280 Karangahape Rd | 9-309 0213 | no website Saloon is only open until 10pm during the week, so if you want some actual action than weekends are where it's at. It's a great dive bar that everyone goes to when they more rowdy places are packed, so it's got a we're all in this together vibe that makes for some fun antics. 10 Everybody's | 44 Queen St | 9-929 2702 | http://everybodys.co.nz/ Everybody's bills itself as a casual restaurant with a Japanese menu, but make no mistake about it drinks are the star here, and its massive space with a hint of seating definitely lends itself more to a bar scene than a place where you go for dinner. Sublime scene here, lots of power gays being fabulous. A truly wonderful space. Clubs 1 Lateshift | 25 Dundonald St | no number | http://www.lateshift.co.nz/index.html The front room at Lateshift is a definite pool bar with a bar menu, but don't let that fool you. They've got a maze, a playroom with a sex sling, the Pump Room in case you have some kind of action movie setting fetish, and other interestingly designed cabins and rooms to get your fuck, fist orfetish on. Sundays are nude. 2 Salvation | http://www.salvationparty.co.nz/Default.aspx Salvation fairly infrequent parties are roving, so sign up on their website to get info about their next one whenever you're in town. You're guaranteed a good time, because everyone looks forward to them and there's always a huge turnout. And they do it up right, from laser light shows to excellent DJ guests to hot themes that will get your juices flowing. 3 The Basement | 12 Canada Street | 9-302 2250 | http://basementnz.com/ The Basement is a sex shop with a cruise club attached to it. Plenty of porn films, obviously, plus a cruise hallway, private cabins with beds, a dungeon playroom, glory holes, sex sling, and full shower facilities for cleaning up before heading back out. They also have snacks and drinks. Saunas 1 Wingate Club Bathhouse | 76 Wingate Street | 9-828 0910 | http://www.wingateclub.co.nz/ The Wingate is a nice big compound that has plenty of areas for canoodling, as well as great actual sauna and spa facilities. The outdoor pool is a big draw when the weather's nice and it's heated! Note that a fire in May 2013 has closed the bathhouse temporarily; stay tuned for news of its reopening, scheduled for July 2013. 2 Centurian Sauna | 18 Beresford Square | 9-377 5571 | http://www.centuriansauna.co.nz/ There are 14 private cabins here, so there's always room for some private time. There are also extensive cruising areas as well as a video area and buck-a-minute massages. Free lube, condoms, tea and coffee are on offer to patrons. Weekends feature late-night discounts. Restaurants 1 Kamo | 382 Karangahape Rd | 9-377 2313 | http://www.menumania.co.nz/restaurants/kamo-restaurant-bar Kamo is one of the joints that are in both the bar and restaurant category, but don't discount it for either! The eats are good here, definitely better than they should be, so don't be shy about tucking into a dish here. Great to go to with friends and stick around for the bar scene later. 2 SPQR | 150 Ponsonby Rd | 9-360 1710 | http://www.spqrnz.co.nz/ SPQR Senatus Populusque Romanus ("The Senate and the Roman People"), the motto of Rome sets the tone for this Italian restaurant that is ground zero for the gay scene on Ponsonby Road. And the food is amazing try the pumpkin ravioli, or share the tasting plates with friends. 3 Clooney | 33 Sale St | 9-358 1702 | http://www.clooney.co.nz/ Clooney is not cheap, but you get what you pay for exquisite food, exquisite setting, and a mostly gay crowd that worships the food placed in front of them. Splurge on the omnivore tasting menu for a truly spectacular meal. 4 The Fridge | 507 New North Rd | 9-845 5321 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fridge-Cafe/126733667364542 Super gay, super cheap, super delicious and super fun! Stop by anytime for good eats that you choose from the display, and chow down while you check out the scene. 5 Garnet Station | 85 Garnet Rd | 9-360 3397 | http://www.garnetstation.com/Home.html Did you know that New Zealanders are really good at coffee? Llike, really good. And Garnet Station is a definite stop on the espresso trail. They also have wonderful casual eats, from muffins to tarts, and chill out with a coffee for as long as you please. 6 Bambina Cafe | 268 Ponsonby Rd | 9-360 4000 | http://www.menumania.co.nz/restaurants/bambina-cafe Amazing breakfasts, yummy lunches and a cool crowd makes this award-winning cafe a frequent favorite on Ponsonby Road. Their coffee makes even the snobbiest barista swoon. 7 Coco's Cantina | 376 Karangahape Rd | 9-300 7582 | http://cocoscantina.co.nz/ Coco's is a K Road go-to spot for solid grub Italian-style. Their polenta fries are the crack of side dishes, and the pork belly is so satisfying. A good option when SPQR is simply not in the budget. 8 The Golden Dawn | 134 Ponsonby Rd | 9-376 9929 | http://www.goldendawn.co.nz/ Yes, this is mostly a bar, but their food menu is amazing. If you're here with friends, get a bunch of dishes to share and taste as much of the menu as possible. More than one patron has made a full meal out of the figs, Welsh rarebit, prawn buns, terrine... we could go on and on. 9 Chapel Bistro | 147 Ponsonby Road | 9-360 4528 | http://www.chapel.co.nz/ Chapel has a mixed homo/hetero crowd that yums up the well-priced menu of truly eclectic foods for every taste from pizza to corned beef sliders to tortillas to calamari. It's good if you're down for some well-cooked, regular food. 10 Cafe Cezanne | 296 Ponsonby Road | 9-376 3338 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-Cezanne/131713830236077 Head here for breakfast and come away satisfied for the day or for an after-club chow-down before heading home to pass out. Save room for some homemade pie! You can also stop in for coffee and a muffin to go. Businesses & Organizations 1 Grinder | 348 Karangahape Road | 9-307 9191 | no website Formerly The Den, the back room of this sex shop is a cruising spot. It's pretty hard core there's not really a lot to do there other than suck and fuck, and it can get a bit grimy. But if you're up for a naughty time, this place is as good as any. 2 Big Gay Out | http://www.getiton.co.nz/big-gay-out/ Different from Pride, this gay festival is one big party that's in Coyle Park each year. There are vendors, food tents, bands and DJs, and plenty of hot bodies grooving out. 3 Erox Cinema | 474 Karangahape Road | 9-307-6882 | http://www.eroxadult.co.nz/ (their online adult store website) This adult store has branched out to a movie house that has super-comfortable viewing areas as well as a ton of action from guys who are there to get it on. There are four cabins for prviate viewing and you can interact with patrons in the other cabins, but it's up to you with glory hole-type openings that can be opened or closed. 4 Exclusive Adult Shop | 460 Karangahape Road | 9-373 4973 | no website There are no private areas in their movie house, which shows straight and gay porn in separate rooms. So all the action goes on in the open, so to speak, and frequently turns into group scenes that are hotter than anything you see on the screen in front of you.

TotallyOz, Your trip sounds awesome. You sound like you knkw what you want and you go for it. You sound very confident and I bet you are good looking. You seem to be good at getting the boys to come to you. Honestly, y o ur stories are inspiring.

White people don't get to decide what is racist and what is not.... and don't get to tell people of color what to do about it. That's all.

Oz, it's been a month without a report. I hiope all is well in the Land of Smiles- no more hospital visits, and many boys coming your way.

thank you for sharing with us! He is very hot!