tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post9217523130899673495..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Raybeardless - aged 24Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-36957263965536142722010-01-22T00:48:28.997-08:002010-01-22T00:48:28.997-08:00I've never felt so flattered in my entire life...I've never felt so flattered in my entire life, Kyle - if only I believed you! But I know your thoughts are well-meant, for which much thanks.<br />Yes, I haven't lost the desire to explore further though it's disconcerting to see not only time running out but also one's energy levels so much reduced. I'm afraid standing around in bars till the early hours and beyond and twirling around in discos are well in the past for me - but one now has the chance to catch up on what one missed before when one's priorities were rather different. <br />Best wishes, pal.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-5558761366019348602010-01-21T09:39:33.822-08:002010-01-21T09:39:33.822-08:00Simply delightful Ray. Beard and beardless, both s...Simply delightful Ray. Beard and beardless, both states suite you. You do have beauty, style, grace, and charm in the photo. Of course, you still have them all! They don't leave you unless you let them. ;)<br /><br />Sorry you had such a rough start while you were here, but I'm very happy you didn't let that soil your experience. We hope to make our way to that side of the pond someday. It is funny that if you are an explorer, even if you are happy where you are, you still want to see more.Kyle Leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369076904327452139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-87381442435810786932010-01-15T08:33:41.681-08:002010-01-15T08:33:41.681-08:00No, Paul. It didn't affect in the least my vie...No, Paul. It didn't affect in the least my view of America - and I'd so much LOVE to return, but preferably with a companion. About 20 years ago I advertised in a gay mag here for someone to accompany me to San Francisco. I met someone whom I, at least, liked - but he told me he didn't think we'd get on well together. It rather took me aback as it was so unexpected. I haven't tried since then - but I WILL return! (Where have I heard that before?)Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-74641950607899446512010-01-15T05:46:53.876-08:002010-01-15T05:46:53.876-08:00I am so sorry that you had such an awful experienc...I am so sorry that you had such an awful experience on your first trip to America. You must have been awfully shaken up. Thank goodness you did not get hurt. Did this sour you on ever returning, or did you eventually return?paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-2780274933533764682010-01-15T00:47:00.719-08:002010-01-15T00:47:00.719-08:00Paul - I did indeed turn so many heads on the stre...Paul - I did indeed turn so many heads on the streets of NYC such that on my very first walk out of the hotel within minutes I was surrounded by a menacing group of youths who jostled me and then one held out his palm right in my face. No words were spoken, I just gave him all the money in my pockets. They ran off laughing. A ghastly experience for my first day in America. But thanks for the sentiment of your post anyway.<br />Larry - I've been called many things but the suggestion of being a 'superhero', albeit facetiously, makes for a very pleasant change. Thanks.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-68557065702571669632010-01-14T12:29:59.955-08:002010-01-14T12:29:59.955-08:00I can see just a little bit of Peter Parker in you...I can see just a little bit of Peter Parker in you. Are you a superhero by any chance?Larry Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745877140802572008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-44260249894798672922010-01-14T10:48:36.422-08:002010-01-14T10:48:36.422-08:00Oh, you sweet sexy thing. You look like a model i...Oh, you sweet sexy thing. You look like a model in a fashion advertisement. You must have turned a great many heads on the streets of NYC.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.com