RockHardNYC

I know the Jesuits well. Several are dear friends. Still, I wouldn't want the Jesuits running an internet forum where the subject of the forum is escorts.

IMO, it deserved a trash can. Larstrup was "amazed and verklempt" by his own fantasy. I don't pay the bandwidth charges here, so it's not my place to tell someone how to better spend his time and money. This example is a little too anal for me. Oz, I hope you have better things to do with your time. If the subject is "boys," why give the modifier so much importance? I realize that Tomcal might start out interested in the differences between Mexican and Brazilian, but he might end up booking a flight to Thailand once all is said and done. The subject remains boys. I wouldn't bother splitting that thread. The Lastrup example is a more obvious hijack. With just one post, De Niro turned into an attack on me and my supposed preoccupation with Oz's profile. If the board were mine, Larstrup would be put on notice. I see a difference between editing the words of the OP and trying to keep a thread on-topic. That said, I know two very popular sites that have strict rules for posting and moderation. If you break one of their rules in a sentence of your post, the mods will enter your post and delete that sentence. They generally don't give a shit about your feelings. They don't want you breaking their fucking rules. Sometimes, editing offending sentences is the ONLY WAY to keep a board civil, so my thoughts on this are not as strict as Adam's. All posts submitted to the New York Times require editor approval before publishing. Any article submission will be reviewed and edited by one of their editors (with your permission). The most famous internet travel boards do not allow curse words (among many other sensitive topics). Travel boards are open to all ages. If you accidentally swear in your post, a mod will delete that word but usually keep the rest. If you say anything that is racially charged, your post will get deleted. If you attack another member, you lose your membership. Moderation is not an easy job, but it doesn't have to be too anal or get too complicated. No board owner can please everyone. But for the sake of civility and growth, I'm all for some level of smart moderation. Whether you like it or not, it's one of the reasons Daddy's board is currently thriving.

First, congratulations on the "working out." I know from personal experience the profoundly fruitful effect of exercise on the body after weight loss. The positive effects of exercise can't be talked about enough. Thank you for sharing your experience with hot locker room sex. Brought up many fond memories of my own experiences. I've been a gym member for most of my adult years. When I lived a life on-the-road in my early career, I never stayed at a hotel that didn't have some type of gym facility or wasn't affiliated with a great one nearby. Having no desire to compete, if I had the time to share all of my sexual antics in a gym, I could probably write a book. I may do it one day and call it, "SEXCAPADES with RH." Some of the hottest sex I've had were chance encounters that I could never have anticipated. When they happen, I always ask myself, "Am I living in a porn movie?" My most recent encounter was with the D.J. Augustin type. I mentioned it in some thread about pilot photography, and that went over well. Oz, it's a good thing your username isn't RH. The trolls would be going ape-shit, calling you all kinds of names. I have a feeling I'll see the D.J. type again. I'll report back if I do and if something happens again. The most disturbing yet exhilarating experience I've ever had involved a visit to a new doctor. The health care industry in NYC is full of gay men, and what fun it can be when your gay PCP recommends you to a gay specialist, and that specialist is turned on by the sight of you naked. When I have time, I'll come back and write more. Although, my sex-with-a-doctor story doesn't involve any Asian men. I hope that doesn't cause a need for a "split" thread. Does it help that one of my doctors happens to be Asian? He's not part of this story, but maybe the one degree of separation will help avoid a "split."

Good grief. For a moment there I thought I was lost and experiencing demetia. I thought these comments had been deleted (happy to see them go), and then I accidentally clicked on my profile and there they were. I guess that's what Oz means when he uses the term "split." I'd prefer if he would simply delete. Anyway... I am learned about building a successful online community and reaching a level where profit dollars are possible. I don't know much about the Invision Community software, and I never "claimed" otherwise. Daddy once asked me to offer suggestions for improvement, and I did, for quite a long time. I saved every email. I have that in common with Martha Stewart. You really do enjoy wallowing in conspiracy fantasies. "Monitoring every moment?" LOL. "Quick response?" LOL. Is it not possible we were simply on the board at the same time? I never said I was "never" around. I said I don't spend much time here (relatively speaking). I certainly haven't spent enough time here to learn Invision Community, and I doubt I ever will learn it. If I don't have to learn software to have fun, I won't.

Sounds perfectly reasonable to me.

I have always supported forums that value "on-topic" discussions. Back in the day, there were a few travel forums that allowed posts to veer off-topic. Those forums were quickly labeled "chat-rooms," and they didn't survive because it turned off users. It's so easy to go off-topic when the subject is travel, but some of those threads became impossible to follow. Derailing a thread for the specific reason of degrading, discrediting, insulting, or attacking another member should be immediate grounds for suspension. That's what I call good moderation. I think what happened to Adam Smith on the other board was an anomaly. And quite possibly there was a personal grudge at play. Admin at the other board often behaved like drag queens. When they were on the rag, they really behaved like women experiencing a terrible menstrual cycle. Knowing what I've come to know about Oz, I seriously don't agree that this thread has anything to do with what happened to AS over there.

I haven't. I don't even know how someone does such a thing. And nor do I care to know. I agree, LOL! I guess it helps to consider the source. I'm sure you're seeing things. Perhaps it's cookies or the software acting strange. I've barely been on the board in the past week. Maybe Lucky or Adam is using my login info to play tricks on the stalkers. I wish some of you girls could find a more interesting life.

That's not entirely true. He was on Broadway in 1986. That's not entirely true, either. He's the co-director of The Bronx Tale The Musical. De Niro has reached a point in his life/career where he feels he can do just about anything he wants to do. Nobody controls De Niro. I've worked with De Niro, and I can tell you his ego is HUGE. He and I did not bond. He preferred to interact with my beautiful female assistant at the time. She is Black. I knew what I was doing by hiring her. Not just himself. His friend Chazz Palminteri is about to enter the musical. I'm sure De Niro felt this was a good opportunity to drum up some free publicity. De Niro is no dummy when it comes to free anything. He knew the vast majority of the audience would be on his side. He knew what their reaction would be. He knew CBS was on a time delay and would bleep it. He knew the media would go crazy. He knew some in the media would talk about the fact that he's got a musical on Broadway. De Niro can be very calculated. Oh, and btw, he hates Trump.

Caught this on the news tonight: In a bid for the Minnesota State Tournament, Ty Koehn, a Mounds View High School pitcher, threw a strike-out pitch to his childhood friend, Jack Konon, to win the game. Instead of celebrating with his team, he immediately ran to his friend at home base to hug and console him. It's such a beautiful, loving hug, I think I want to be Ty Koehn's next best friend. Oh, the fun memories of loving fellow boys in high school.

Not at all. Like I said, I know professional travel all too well. I know there are many reasons these days to say, "Fuck it, no more!" The difference between Anthony and I (there are many), I am not depressed. While I sympathize greatly with people who suffer from depression, I can't truly step into their shoes. If I were the chosen caregiver of someone who was depressed, then I would force myself and try, but it would be very difficult. Frankly, I prefer to stay as far away from depression as possible. That is one disease I find very scary. The father of one of my closest friends suffered from depression. It was a situation of extreme sorrow and misery. Sometimes I get the feeling that Adam Smith knows me too well. Professional travel, I have had enough of it. I continue to do it because I am well paid. But I could stop tomorrow if I had to with no regret. I do support his choice. I know a few people who have committed suicide. I gave the eulogy for one at his funeral, and I defended his right to take his own life, given the great pain he was in. I support right-to-die-with-dignity legislation in every U.S. state. Nobody in severe pain should have to fly to Switzerland to end his or her life.

I can't imagine this. There is so much negativity in travel, especially on the travel days. A career on the road can truly wear a person down, but if I had to pick one thing to cause depression, it wouldn't be bad food in an airport. Just looking at the slobs of this world and the way people present themselves in public is enough to make any sane person sick. I've traveled professionally all my life. I was on-the-road with a pop star for six years early on. There are aspects to love - I still love discovering new places - but there are plenty of aspects to hate. Every time I come home from a trip, no matter how much fun I had, I walk into my fabulous New York apartment and I say out loud, "It sure is nice to be home."

"I like a fluffy hotel towel. I like a bidet. I like warm jets of water squirting up my ass. I mean, who doesn't?" Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, S.6, E.2 Anthony Bourdain said things on television that could never be said by anyone else. When he was on, nobody could top him. The B-movie porn soundtrack playing in the background of the cheese course at Le Petit Nice Passedat is sheer brilliance. A fine example of Bourdain's genius. CNN repeated Bourdain's Marseille episode last night, and I happened to catch it by chance. What fond memories for me. I know the south of France well. Early in my career, I worked at Monaco's Grand Prix. It was a six week gig, and boy did I explore and love it. I rented a Vespa and drove the Grand Corniche. I parasailed for the first time over Nice. It amazes me to think how fearless I was when I was young. In many ways, I can relate to Anthony Bourdain. Although I've never tried heroin or LSD. No interest. Marseille is a fascinating city that most French people abhor. Which is probably why I appreciate it. It's beautiful and gritty, sort of like Naples, Italy, except with more Africans and Arabs. I've been to Le Petit Nice Passedat, not to stay (even though the hotel is Relais & Châteaux, I do not like the decor) but to eat. I love fish, and Gérald Passedat is a master chef of great passion. I know I'm not alone when I say I'm going to miss Anthony Bourdain.

This is off-topic, but I agree. I have asked Oz privately to consider extending the edit time. I would be pleased with 24 hours, but I prefer longer. Perhaps if more members wrote him with the same request, he would re-think his thoughts on this. IMO, the topic deserves its own thread. Unfortunately, extending the edit time won't stop certain posters from accusing you of lying and changing your opinion to save some face. There's only one cure for that, and it's called moderation. Members who care about their writing skills and respect the written word truly love a generous edit feature.

Even though he said he hadn't talked to Bourdain in awhile, Michael Ruhlman, the Cleveland author/cook who traveled with Bourdain as a Bourdain-buddy on several episodes, was asked last night by Anderson Cooper if he had any clue what had happened. Ruhlman said without hesitation that he had no idea, and went on to speculate that Eric Ripert might know. It was an interesting exchange in the sense that Ripert may have replaced Ruhlman as the on-air Bourdain-buddy. In the past few years, Bourdain had favored featuring Ripert on his show. I like to study and analyze chemistry. Even though I recorded his show, I didn't watch many of Bourdain's episodes. I grew tired of the formula, the drinking, the bad-boy angle, and certain destinations don't interest me. However, I saw all the episodes featuring Ruhlman and Ripert for personal reasons. Ruhlman is tall and handsome and looked like he could be an interesting counterpart to Bourdain, but their on-screen friendship seemed awkward, forced, and at times utterly boring. Their on-air relationship has been described as "frenemies." I found the match very unexciting. Ripert, being French, refined, and soft-spoken, created an alchemy with Bourdain that was unique and fascinating to watch. Almost like opposites attract, extra-virgin olive oil with apple cider vinegar. It didn't hurt that Eric Ripert is one of the world's most famous chefs. I suspect their chemistry went over well with fans and everyone associated with the show. It's a lot of fun to do serious work with a good friend. I remember many jobs where I pulled together a team, featuring some of my favorite talent from my inner circle. Bourdain got lucky with Ripert. Creating chemistry on camera is not an easy thing to do, but when it happens, oh my. What fun!

Eric Ripert discovered him dead. They were working on an episode they were shooting in France. Eric is Bourdain's best friend. I have to assume, if anyone knew anything, it would be Ripert. Maybe one day he will share. Maybe not. When someone dies, friends are often judged by their respect for privacy. It could be a tough call. If Bourdain didn't grant permission, a true friend is likely to stay silent.

There has to be more to this mystery. Much more. When people take their own life, there is backstory that few truly know. Just because someone is a familiar face on TV, doesn't mean we really know the person, no matter how many personal things have been revealed along the way. Bourdain was an admitted addict. He used almost anything to get himself high. Who knows how he dealt with recovery. Not well, I suppose. It appears from his show that he continued to drink quite intensely. I'm sure he was one of those who believed he could control it. Bourdain was a very talented writer and producer. Much stronger talents for him than being a chef. Even though his TV face had weathered badly in these later years, CNN was just fine with that. His fans didn't care. They loved him and thought he was sexy and handsome. The guy was at the pinnacle of his career. Some of his "Parts Unknown" episodes deserved the awards they received. I don't know what it takes to be creative and successful, and leave an 11-year-old child behind. None of it makes sense to me. It's possible we may never know.

Cardio is the not-so-secret remedy to many ills. Regularly elevating the heart rate through exercise can heal a lot of ailments and ward off others, even if it's just ten minutes a day. There's a lot to be said about the benefits of good blood circulation. The issue is motivation. Many folks just don't have any, or they find it very difficult to muster it when needed. It's way too easy to be lazy, and indulge in something non-healthy.

I have a research physician in my family. My dad had a heart condition in his senior years. Statin drugs are a known killer of testosterone. Lots of documentation. Anyone who thinks testosterone supplements are a quick fix will likely be disappointed. Testosterone supplements (AndroGel) have side effects, too. The dry cough is also a known side effect of statins. Cholesterol meds are known for causing short term memory loss. Sleep apnea can also negatively affect your sex drive, and leave you vulnerable to other health issues as well. A lot of people don't know they have sleep apnea, especially those who live/sleep alone. Getting older is a bitch. You can trust Cher.

In an attempt to respond to the following post by Tartegogo, I discovered my travel thread had been moved to the Sandbox. I do not feel I deserved the treatment I received. I will discuss those details privately with Oz, but until further notice, readers may consider this my last post to this board. For anyone who works in the hospitality business, the entertainment business, the publishing business, or any first class design business, staying in a luxury hotel is indeed no big deal, especially when some other corporate entity is footing the bill. It's certainly no big deal to me, as I'm sure it's no big deal to a lot of men who hire escorts when they travel. I rarely use the word hate, but I hate TROLLS and I hate liars. In that spirit, I have decided to post a few images of paper from my recent trip: my return boarding pass, and two restaurant receipts. Important private numbers have been redacted. During the last week of my trip, I had no business planned. It was a week to relax, say a few thank you's, and eat really good food. I decided to visit two favorite places in Tuscany. Whenever I'm in or near Tuscany, I can't resist my favorite little town of Montemerano, which most tourists have never heard of. For me, it's an old discovery, one I've cherished since working on the movie "Amadeus." It's also home to Ristorante Da Caino, one of my favorite restaurants in all of Italy. I'm a huge fan of Valeria Piccini's genius cucina, and I will do whatever I can to visit her restaurant as often as possible. The menu degustazione is not for the faint of heart, but this is certainly not Paris. 360€ turned out to be $430, not the most expensive dinner for two I've ever had, but well worth every centième d'euro. La Chiusa is my second most favorite place to eat in Tuscany, also dating back to the early 80's. There are few words to describe the talent, beauty, and elegance of Dania Masotti, chef extraordinaire. A tasting lunch on their Montefollonico patio, overlooking the gorgeous ridge that divides the Val d'Orcia from the Crete Senesi, is pure heaven. Until we meet again... RH

Thank you for the compliment. I appreciate them all. When I'm working for luxury properties, typically I don't have to pay to stay there. Residence is built in to the deal. There are occasions when I fall in love with a place, and then I want to spend my own money to re-visit. If the admin folks have not changed, I'm almost always offered a discount to return. It's not a necessary gesture, but owner generosity is always appreciated by me. There are times when I enjoy going lower-rent, but not at the expense of losing comfort. My sofa-bed days are long over. And I have no interest in an air mattress on a floor. I have used Airbnb in several locations, but only stand alone properties. Certain cities around the world offer a terrific "local" experience by using Airbnb. And, yes, fresh flowers everywhere. I love a sexy naked man arranging my flowers.

I have always found a smart, brave man to be sexy. Thank you. You are a gentleman. Not everyone's ego is as healthy as mine. Same with self-esteem. Well, that's easy. Oz tolerates TROLLs. As long as the cancer is allowed to persist, no one can share anything of meaning safely. No one.

Go fuck yourself, TROLLs.

Clever. You should do more writing, Oz. I've never been to a Burger King or a McDonald's in Europe. I did visit a McDonald's in Tokyo once, because an expat recommended a specific sandwich. I did not love the sandwich, and at that time, customers were allowed to smoke. I can't be in the presence of smokers, so that memory is not a fond one.