Brad

Glad to hear you're OK. Whenever you're tempted to light up a cigarette, just aks yourself is there is anything more fun out there you could possibly be saving that money towards. Not all butts are bad for your health! ;)

A good reminder this holiday season:

The Force is strong in them...

Thanks for the kind words everyone. :) I'm certainly glad I stopped lurking and started posting (and encourage any other lurkers out there to do the same). You're an addictive bunch!

Like playful light bondage, I've tried and very much enjoyed being on either end of the equation. I'm also pretty visual though, so even if my hands are restrained I do prefer to be able to see so I can appreciate the view. Yet there is something undeniably delightful about the added mystery and surprise and heightened sense of being in the dark. Since I truly enjoy both, which one I prefer really depends on the lady, since it is her mood and personality and reaction which can most turn me on. So, whether she is feeling like taking charge or being acted upon, teased or teasing, I'm quite happy to enjoy either role. Either offers the potential for so much sensual fun when the mood and chemistry are right.

Don't cross the streams!

Scooby snack?

Respectfully, I think I have to disagree with this sentiment. First of all, I think you're overestimating the "war on Christmas". There really aren't that many individuals, immigrants or otherwise, who get offended by someone wishing them a Merry Christmas. I'm proud to be Canadian (I think my choice of avatar says as much!) and traditions do have a place and can be important to people. But suggesting that because something was a certain way when the Country was founded means it shouldn't ever change is a bit silly don't you think? I mean, many of those who formed our country, as great as they were in a lot of ways, would be rolling over in their graves over a lot of other things that have changed before they'd get upset over someone saying "happy holidays". The fact that women can vote and that gay marriage is legal goes against the tradition of our founders as well and wouldn't exactly sit well with them either. Neither would escorting for that matter. What I'm trying to say is that, though a tradition may very well be good and valuable, just because something was done a certain way in the past isn't enough to say it should be the same in the present. Also, given that I don't think many of us here are Native Americans, don't you think it's a little problematic to argue that no one should ever come over here and change our ways? Immigration has always been a part of Canada's history (dare I call it a tradition?) and our society is constantly evolving. Moreover, many of the people living in Canada who don't celebrate Christmas have been here for generations and this country, like it not, belongs to them as well. Again though, I think you're overestimating how many people who aren't Christians are suggesting you don't say Merry Christmas. Go for a walk and say it to a random hundred people and see how many actually take offense. As I stated before I think everyone should be able to wish someone well in whatever manner suits them, and people should be free to celebrate as is right for them, be that 'happy holidays' or 'merry Christmas'. Now, let's go share a traditional glass of egg nog, eh?

I think what people have to keep in mind is there is an important difference between expressing your tradition vs. forcing others to do so as well. So no, I don't believe anyone should be offended if someone chooses to say Merry Christmas. I know I certainly wouldn't be offended if someone said "happy Hanukkah" or wished me a good "Kwanzaa". Why would I? The intent is to offer me good wishes. But though I strongly feel no one should be told they can't express a given holiday wish in whatever terms works for them, I don't think others should be told they have to use the same. I'm very much in favour of separation of church and state, so I actually agree that public schools should have "holiday concerts" and leave out religious carols. The public sector should be inclusive. I don't think it is fair to pressure kids of other faiths (or atheist) into singing along with a particular religion's hymns. So yeah, everyone say whatever is true for them live and let live. Pretty simple, but I'd say this chart just about sums it up:

Sometimes it's obvious when someone has gone too long without.

The thing is, there are sooo many reasons why a person could choose to visit you, that there's no reason to fear any one aspect would ruin things. And besides, there is no way that any single person can make everyone happy and appeal to the wants or needs of every perspective client. It's true, not showing a face pic may mean there a few perspective clients that look elsewhere. But for the most part, it won't be a deal breaker. It's no different than ladies having restrictions on services they are comfortable offering, or only being able to offer incall or outcall. Again, since there's nothing you can do that will work for everyone, as others have said it's best to just decide what you are and aren't comfortable with. Happily, there is a wonderful amount of variety in the world, so whatever you choose to offer or not offer, share or not share, there will be people out there that it is a good fit for.

Caught the extended edition of the Hobbit (Part 1). I admit I'm a little surprised they came out with an extended edition, given that a lot of people already thought turning the book into three movies was a little much. That said, it's still a terrific and beautiful film, and though some of the added scenes were probably unnecessary, a few of them were a nice bonus. I mean, especially if you felt the one thing the theatre version was missing was naked dwarven fountain wrestling! :icon_lol:

Glad you liked them Notch!

Ties...because following the dress code is important.

You may be cool, but will you ever be kangaroo doing air-guitar cool?

My first real job included getting a shop ready to open. I was a teenager. Alone in a store. That amongst its inventory sold Playboys and erotic novels. I'll let you work out the odds. Besides that, however, I'm in the habit of behaving at work. I can see how in many places indulging would be a fun forbidden thrill, but my first job after University was teaching public school, at which point this sort of thing would be creepy to put it mildly.