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  1. Posted

    9 hours ago, veronica4202 said:

    I believe if you have any questions they would best be directed straight to me (Veronica) as I do not enjoy speculation and Jleelewis was not a regular client of ours so I'm not sure how he'd have any information on why we've closed or anything for that matter. 

     

    I have contact information for all ladies and despite them not being under my wing still prefer you gentlemen treat them with the utmost respect they deserve.  Whether the individual is your cup of tea or not. 

     

    Veronica

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    Smart, classy... and correct

    Peace

  10. Posted

    3 hours ago, Mikeyboy said:

    Wow. 8.5 mm! You are very lucky they found it when they did.

    Mine was a thoracic aneurysm so they had to go in through the chest and sternum. Not much fun at all.

    You are absolutely right. This is a very prevalent problem that most people are unaware of. There should be a lot more screening for this type of thing. There is often a genetic component too, (at least with the type I had) which means your immediate family may want be screened, and not just when they are older. It can be helpful if younger people who are at risk are monitored regularly so they can establish bench marks for them from what I've been told. Worth at least discussing with your cardiologist on your next check up if you have not yet anyway.  

    Thanks for sharing and congratulations on finding it when (and how) you did. I'm sorry to hear that a full 100% may not be fully achievable for you, but I think there's little doubt that it was necessary at that size. I know exactly what you mean about the surgery though. It feels crazy walking in with no symptoms, feeling great, and letting them cut you open like that. I had a hard tome reconciling that one. I struggled with it for a long time. At the end of the day though, we are still here. Far better than the alternative.

    All the best to you. 

    Mikey

    Yes i was very lucky, mine was a retroperitoneal incision so not  down the middle but from my rib cage like a cresent moon to just below the pubic bone, no stitches just tape. I don't have a cardiologist, I have no other heart issues, no high blood pressure or cholesterol issues. I'll have a ct in March, see my surgeon and that should be it. Some genetics with mine as well, and smoking was not a good thing. As far as being 100%, more related to issues that have changed, no ED as an example but due to nerve damage at least at this stage, I no longer ejaculate, orgasm yes but it's weird shooting dust lol.  

     

    Other than that no complaints

     

    Peace

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  11. Posted

    Last Feb, after an ultrasound it was discovered that I had an asymptomatic 8.5 cm AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) surgical is 5.5 cm. My Doc had felt a pulsing in during a physical in Nov. Waited 14 weeks for an ultrasound, he though it was small and would be followed until 5.5. Surprise!!! Surgery within a week. 

    Apparently I was a time bomb ready to go and a bit of a walking miracle. No other health issues (64) so open repair was the best option and permanent option. Frustrated going in as I felt so good and after not as good.  It was preventative not corrective. So unlike bypass where some one felt better after I wouldn't.

    10 months out and my recovery has been good, about 85 % though there are changes that are likely permanent, due to the surgery and my age. 

    Any one 60 or over should be screened, this is way more prevalent than I ever knew. Since autopsies aren't done routinely the unknown and unexpected sudden death can be often be AAA thoracic or abdominal aneurysm the burst and the victim had no clue of a problem. 

    Often discovered though xrays or tests unrelated to AAA symptoms. At at annual physical be sure your Doc physically examines you, this likely saved my life.

     

    I am a very lucky fella

     

    Peace

     

     

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  12. Posted

    Was my go to for years and years. Liked the cleanliness,( was never a f/s player) and the ability to drop in and stay or go dependent on the talent. Found it to be a good training ground and followed more than one to indie status.  Haven't been since the Bill C 45 coming into force.

    As far as tipping went  I'd lay it out in advance ($ 60-80) so there was no discussion. Worked well for me, rarely was there an under performer. Usually booked 45 min session. Of course if one developed a regular things became more "comfortable" 😉   

     

    Peace

  14. Posted

    Some use "dog years". I get that some are in the neighborhood as it were but I've been around forever and there are a couple who've been the same age or even Benjamin Buttoned for more than a decade.

     

    When in doubt the real indicator is some ones hands.

     

    MG

  15. Posted

    I've had 2 longer term arrangements over the years, I was a regular visitor, we obviously clicked and always paid the original quoted rate. I assume over the years I may have received preferential pricing. Neither had web sites though reviews periodically included rates services etc.

     

    Still, I made it a habit every few months to ask if I was being fair and if any adjustment was required.

     

    I was never asked to increase my payment.

     

    MG

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  22. Posted

    I've never put myself in a situation to question whether some one was present against their will and put there by some one else. It's part of my advance due diligence.

     

    But I will say this, I have come across situations where I've wondered if participation in the industry is healthy or the best path for some one. I'm a listener and firmly believe people mean what they say even if passing something off as just kidding or a joke. Every one has a bad day now and again so one peculiar visit might just be a one of those things. I do become much more alert to the possibility that some one feels trapped, often its trapped economically. So while not a pimp, agency or manager forcing participation, I think the pressure to earn can be quite similar.

     

    In one case and off handed remark about sometimes enjoying a bit too much wine at the end of some days stuck with me. A great provider, solid rep, and the ultimate often elusive chemistry between 2 people was there, a very regular arrangement and we always drank tea. A conundrum for sure.

     

    I've always understood that this can be an isolating and at times a lonely profession and not for every one, client and provider alike. Understanding this, I've taken great care to be respectful and kind. And treat people as people first.

     

    At the start of an appointment and after I'd placed the envelope in the usual location I mentioned I'd like to talk about something she had said last time we met. And mentioned the throw away comment and if our interactions in any way contributed to the bit too much wine days, then I'd rather not participate.

     

    Needless to say a long conversation ensued that lasted well over an hour and we cleared the air and it did come to the fact that she was pretty much done and while it would be economically challenging was actively looking at an exit strategy which I encouraged.

     

    I got up and put on my coat to leave and she immediately protested I should stay and I said I'd taken up enough of her time, and then she tried to return the envelope and I declined hugged her and kissed her on the forehead and left.

     

    Not long after she retired.

     

    Peace

    MG

  23. Posted · Edited by mrgreen760
    Error s/b Bill C-36

    Change is inevitable and necessary to survive. All the boards seem to be stifled and losing relevance these days. Twitter is becoming a worthy option.

     

    Clearly can't go back to the old days when participation and interaction was far greater. Lots left when Bill C-36 (corrected) came into effect and have moved on and won't be back.

     

    Peace

    MG

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