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Who? 🤔

Hmm. Maybe if I was in a really deep sleep and suddenly wake up with pounding on the door? Maybe if I lived in a really bad neighborhood? It happened to me once before when there was a fire in my building and I couldn't quite make out what was being yelled, but my first instinct wasn't to grab a gun/baseball bat. (Fire alarm failed and they had to go door to door to get people out). Did he actually point the weapon at the deputy? I am a little alarmed by how our first responders seem to be trained to "shoot if you see a weapon". At least that is what my friends and family in law enforcement tell me.

It is complicated! 😉 https://thetravelbible.com/worst-tourists-in-the-world/

You touched on the key thing: lies. If you are going to complain, do it by sticking to the facts. Dont embellish or exaggerate. Keep the receipt. I usually also mention that I brought my complaint to management's attention before posting it online and they did not resolve. That way, it carries more weight. (I am not a frequent complainer - you have to really mess up.)

May I steal that idea - I will go with Interpol, just for variety! Lol

Yes, it is almost certainly a scam when they ask for a deposit. I don't participate in that game. I do share my Whatsapp number, but just be aware that there are scams to be careful of. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/warning-whatsapp-users-over-scam-102209834.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGwUy2leWPp0ymJ5ESfaQKPtwsV3ItrAce8ZK8-Zt8J8dUFKQYc2kl06a8lRMk8lwSISrWh2aZm6ZgSJ8NjNekhQJain_l7bx7DviUr_4q4J7Wpbb9SwnL1twHfWQXYJFNeQhXRadNxuq50Sa_hQdDUmEPipkM7RVCq0-TEXQav5

"I did not have sexual relations with that, woman" Donald Trump! 😉

On sale today only at the Romantic Depot. 😉

The SEC is late to the party. The Canadian oversight board banned Bogus & Co (as CPAs are affectionately referring to Borgers) in January 2024.

In general I prefer a B bordering on a C - basically the breast should fill my hand, but not overflow. Highly subjective, I know, since hand sizes are different and I am sure other guys have different preferences. 😁

So he's aware of your sock fetish? 😋 You gotta be more discreet dude!! 😆

A few times I have sent luggage ahead of time to avoid the airport schlepping. I doubt the new rules will impact that (there is no value add to tax) but I will check with the vendor before doing so again.

I can sympathize - I too tend to over analyze and cross border type hiring makes this more complex. If we've kept in touch and he remembers me, I may reach out and see what his asking rate would be to hang out- basically stressing that I want a repeat of previous meet. If it is beyond what I am willing to pay, I would politely decline, make up some excuse to spare his feelings, wish him well and perhaps reach out again when he is back in home country. I never try to negotiate and avoid making him feel like he isn't worth the asking price at all costs.

Viagra, a glass of water and 10 minutes of making out has a 99% success rate. (Hey, you asked!) 🤓

Such lies! What do you mean beautiful weather - President Pinocchio keeps telling us how cold it is inside the court house. I am collecting funds to buy him a snuggie won't you pls contribute??

Air travel used to be something to look forward to, but today? Sigh. Not just the airlines, but the TSA usually rub me the wrong way here in the USA. https://youtu.be/QKEdKdgi2hg

I can't imagine paying that much for a property. Unless it is located in a volcano and comes with a Rolls Royce, its own shark tank and super villain!

Download the "Curb" app - in NYC you can hail a cab with the Curb app just like you would hail an Uber and can see exactly what it will cost before you commit. Then I usually compare with Lyft. Most days cabs on Curb are quite a bit cheaper.

All major cities exposed to flooding will have to do the same thing: set up a sinking fund! And I mean that literally! 😆 (Sorry, accountant humor is a weakness of mine!)

Yes! I had the exact same thought during my first visit: I'm back in the Bible belt!

That is too funny! From studying the volume of this thread, the preaching seems to be coming from those shilling in favor of barebacking and glossing over the risks. I am just wondering if folks are honest with themselves about the risks, to them and their partners. Not to put too fine a point on it, but we older guys are one foot in the grave - but our younger partners have a long life ahead and they may end up dealing with the outcomes of high risk behavior for a long time. In my book, they deserve better. You do you. But be honest with yourself about the impact of high risk behavior. Amen.

You take a risk when you get out of bed in the morning. Risk is part of life...and sex. I don't think that is what we are talking about. There is choosing higher risk behavior and choosing lower risk behavior when it comes to sex. In addition, encouraging higher risk behavior when interacting with an impressionable youth (the 18 year old mentioned above) is something else entirely.

Oh dear. Manager gone. Data MIA. Phone kaput.

So you met an irresponsible 18 year old that doesn't know his arse from his elbow? Consider that perhaps he isn't able to make a risk based decision...but you can. You don't have to lecture, but you can choose to refuse to participate in risky behavior.

Thank you for the idea. I will be applying this logic and naming my first born Optimus Prime - must grow up to be a badass! 😆