He Don't Even Know! - Goodbye Summer... for now

Meet "Andy"!

He's hard to keep up with,

even though he's imaginary!

Here he is rushing off to one of three

"Goodbye Summer" pool parties.

I told him I was only good for one and a half

at best.

He offered to come home with me 

when I pooped out, 

but I insisted that he go have fun.

So, he went to the third party

and I went home.

I fell asleep imediately once

I hit the bed for a nap.

I woke up about an hour later

with Andy rubbing what I thought was

suntan lotion on me...

but it wasnt sunny in our bedroom.

It was massage oil!

I got a got post pool nap rubdown
and we had a wet & wild time
of another sort!

Thanks, Andy! 

This Is Why I Am Single - No Strings Attached

As of 9:25 pm, tonight, I have seen all ten of the PUPPET MASTER movies.

My affinity for these movies started in the 80's, then I forgot about them as the decades went by, 

but my interest was re-awakened when I discovered the entire collection on Hulu Plus.  I had no idea that they had continued the series through out the decades!  So, whenever I wanted a cheesy movie to watch I switched them on and had a good time.  So yes, instead of being out in a bar hunting for "The One", I stayed in and watched the final installment.  

I must admit, I was truly delighted watching our anti-hero/hero puppets battling the Nazi puppets,
it was well worth the evening in.
This Is Why I Am Single.

Gay of A Certain Age - A Lifestyle I've Yet To Get Accustomed To

I came out late, at 28, so I've been officially gay for 20 years and I've yet to figure out what this
 "Gay Lifestyle" these people, who have no idea what they are talking about, are talking about!
They seem to think that all gays do and feel the same things, as if we were trained, ironic, since most of us are trained to be straight.
What is the "Gay Lifestyle" to me?  Get up at 6:30ish, go to work til 6:00, go home, either go to rehearsal, do a show, see if a DAB wants to have dinner or PREFERABLY sit in front of the T.V. with Hugo's takeout on a tray, masturbate & sleep (I mostly masturbate when I wake up, but not always, so I kept it to myslef.).  On weekends, I get up (hopefully) late and figure out brunch options or sit with coffee, peanut butter toast and my laptop most of the day.  Nap in the afternoon in anticipation of performing, reluctantly going to a social gathering or watching alot of T.V.  I don't have excersising on my agenda, I get that accidentally.  Is this THE "Gay Lifestyle"? The lifestyle all gays are supposed to have?  Somehow, I don't think this is how Elton John's day goes, or Michael Sam or Snagglepuss, for that matter.  Is there a 'Straight Lifestyle?"  Am I to assume that because The Pope and Ted Nugent are both straight that they live the same lifestyle?

I think it's ridiculous that anyone would assume a person's lifestyle choice based on to whom they are attracted, because how I live my life is so much more than how I screw up getting sex for myself.
Do me a favor, next time you hear someone say "The Gay Lifestyle" slug them for me, because as Chico's Angels would say, "Ju don't know my life!"

Gay of A Certain Age - Full Pooch Testing

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of dogsitting two little cuties, Scooper & Princes Luau
(Not their real names, but really close).
It was quite a treat to come home from work and have these cuties yammering for me from their kitchen confinement as I walked in.  I lifted them up & out and recieved my well anticipated kisses.
It was nice having the weight of other little bodies on the bed as we lay down to sleep and cuddle as the morning proved chilly with an overnight dose of air conditioning.  I got to see more of my neighbors as I took the doggies out, three times a day for terlet fun & walkies.  I had a test run of what it would be like to have two of my own puppy pals full-time.  Honestly it was a delight.
...but not totally.  If I may be more honest, some things about it weren't all fun.  I did feel the sting of waking up earlier to add walkies to my morning routine, or the loss of extra sleep time on the weekend.  I didn't sleep as almost well as I usually almost, what with worrying that I'd roll over & squish one of my furry guests.  I missed lunch with my co-workers because I came home at lunch time for afternoon walkies.  I couldn't socially lolly-gag after work, since I had pups to get home to.  I would have preferred to plunk down on the sofa after work, but I had to walk a half a block to a park. AND back! While both of the girls are lovely, that Scooper is a rascal and very smart.  She figured out how to get their confinement gate down and the escaped, to have run of the place until I came home.  They didn't do any harm to anything, but she wanted me to know she could... if she wanted to!

Don't get me wrong, my very minor complaints are based in laziness and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them, but it did give me taste of full-time puppy daddyhood.  I felt the pressure of time, and my poor time managemnt and I don't think I'm ready for pups, yet.
I will say I'm a little closer to it, though.

S'up, Muh DAB?- Dudley's Birthday

So, muh DAB, Dudley, had a birthday party, organized by friends who decided that the perfect theme would be, Dress as Dudley.  If you'll remember, Dudley is quite the creative type, so there were many previous costumes to shose from.  I let my week get away from me and before I knew it, I was scrambling on Saturday afternoon, with half of an appropriate costume.
It was based on well, this photo...

...that is to say that I had a pair of cut-off shorts that I'm too fat for now and some socks that go above my ankles.  I could have sworn that I had suspenders...  Fortunately, the party oprganizers set up a room where one could craft a Dudley costume.  Thank God!!
As a single gay of a certain age, I was slightly tempted to throw in the towel and just stay home with my Xbox and watch a mopey movie.  But, no! I have pledged to get myself out of the house more and go.  Besides, it's muh DAB's birthday!!  So off I went.

Again, I do enjoy being single, because I got to flirt with some cuties and my tongue might have ended up in someone's mouth for a photo op.  ...ANYTHING for a photo op, right?
So, I was out later than usual and had a great time laughing with friends, oogling hotties and enjoying myself!
Of course, there are pictures...

Still didn't get lucky, though...

He Don't Even Know - It Has Been Decided

This is "Don"

I like dating him imaginarily

because he knows what he wants.

I'm a fiercely independant guy,

but I'm also a Libra

so sometimes it's nice to have someone who makes choices.

We never spend more than 10 seconds deciding

 where we're going to eat,

what movie we're going to see,

or who's gonna put what, where.

I really like his take charge attitude.

My favorite thing that 

he wants is me!

Gay of A Certain Age - Self Sufficient Math

As a Gay Of A Certain Age, I've come pretty far without finding The One.

I'm not worried about it and I hope you're not, either.  I've never thought I was less because I wasn't more.  Call it self-sufficient math, but 1 isn't always less than 2.  I imageine that some day, I'll pair up with someone of like-interests and mutual attraction. I can also imagine, that I spend the rest of my days in the company of family, friends, dogs and unwitting porn stars without being in a romantic relationship. I'm okay with it.

Heidi Priebe has something to say about it HERE.

I'm certain I agree.