Random Talk

[Nintex]

$1000 CAD Wagyu tasting experience

It was steak heaven.

I thought this trip would mess everything up with the latina but the fighter jets, mountains, dinners, wildlife, wagyu. "GTA moments" I encounter daily. it makes her all more interested.

But I've learned not to count my chickens before they hatch. I'll keep looking for more options when I return until she actually starts dating at least weekly. My new profile pics are fantastic. Hopefully I can shoot a decent one at the mall and mission impossible tonight, that would verify the lot as being recent.

Today I Matrix dodged a sun umbrella someone should've filmed it.

[Polident]

I drink them for the flavor because I am depraved.

I would be an energy-free energy drink’s number one fan.

I can only speak to Red Bull but it tasted like blueberry and citrus cleaning spray. Both tasty on their own. Together? Noxious.

I only drink it occasionally and only for the caffeine. You should try the Pear & Cinnamon or Fig Apple ones if they are ever available in your region, they don't have that sharp metallic taste of ordinary Redbull, or the thick syrupy taste of the watermelon Redbull.

tbh I’m considering it. Compared to the day before, yesterday I saw typical marginal growth. Still waiting to compare next week. It’s interesting for me to observe my limitations like this.

Sometimes think of the scene in Unbreakable where Bruce Willis is benching and never checks how much weight his son adds to the bar. Even after he catches his son lying about adding too much weight, he can’t be arsed to look a little to the side. And later that same son tried to shoot him.

[Nintex]

Crème brulee.... wait for it.... cheesecake.

Joey's Restaurant, Chinook Center Calgary.



So good it should be illegal.

The food here is just insanity. A combination of American/English grill, pub, meat and fish but with that French culinary finish and latino/indian/asian spices. So you get Ribs with Japanese Teriyaki and Cajun Fries. 

And each restaurant has their own signature creations like that.

[Eric Cartman]

ya'll ever notice that these emotes are evolutionarily related, in a Pokemonian sense?

No, but I have noticed the surprisingly large number of 'sex scandal' figures who've been immortalised



there's probably more, I'm not TMZ

[DavidCroquet]

ya'll ever notice that these emotes are evolutionarily related, in a Pokemonian sense?

No, but I have noticed the surprisingly large number of 'sex scandal' figures who've been immortalised

                     

there's probably more, I'm not TMZ

Wow, thanks to your post I just realized this is Charlie Sheen...at first I was trying to figure out what the hell Jay Johnston did (besides storm the capitol on January 6th).

[Uncle]

 

[Nintex]

Well that's it. Tommorow I fly back home. It was easily the best holiday of my life after so many fell through the last couple of years. 

At 6:30 AM her time the latina messaged me. 

I'm on her thoughts all the time, she's super excited for me to come back. She woke up early to text me that and to wish me safe travels first thing in the morning. I can hardly believe she feels that way but I'm very glad she does.

[chronovore]

My friend's out in LA invited me to pride 2025 June 8th. I'll be out there over that weekend so I'll definitely have some fun. Not a bad way to start off my first weekend there after being away for 20 years. Nothing like jumping in the deep end head first to test the waters. Lol

So what's the STD situation like now? I've been out of the game for a while. Condoms of course, but I don't know if there's some kind of weird super herpes out there I don't know about. Asking for a friend.

You just unlocked a National Lampoon memory of someone saying, "Herpes Simplex 15, which has been known to cause lesions on porcelain urinals…"

[Nintex]

90 minutes until I land in Amsterdam. Slept through most of the flight.

[Polident]

This is an admittedly weird quirk but I’ve never used WiFi on a flight. Even when it was free. Something about having the excuse that I’m unreachable and disconnected from the world is appealing.

Maybe I should try camping. A lot of places here specialize in mitigating the “effort” of camping.

[Nintex]

I bought the full Wifi pass, still only 2kb/s whatever 

Jet lag not too bad. Texting with my boo, she loves my photos thinks they're so good because I watch so many movies. Smart girl.

Happy with her new bag and happy I convinced her to treat herself.

[benji]

I have to admit that internet access on planes is one of those things my ape brain refuses to believe is real.

Even though I understand how communication with people in space operates. And like, you know, how people on the ground can communicate with the pilots.

People have said lots of stupid shit about Flight 93 over the years but I think there is a way to look at that as one of those dividing line moments where there's no going back. Flight 93 fought back because somebody on the plane had a cell phone and so found out about the rest of 9/11. That kind of ignorance between passengers and the outside world is never going to happen again, but not because of anything anybody did deliberately for safety reasons or whatever.

I don't mean that in an overstated sense, just an extension of what the telegraph started, planes were like one of the last bubbles. Reading about the early days of the telegraph and how quickly everyone just adapted to it is fascinating, like you don't even think about how much of a communications advancement it was over all of human history before. Yet the idea that we couldn't instantly communicate with someone is alien to most of us for our entire lives even if we can faintly remember when you had to find a phone.

Perhaps related to some other topics we talk about, I find it interesting that the people concerned about social media addiction and FOMO and the like seem to focus narrowly on the latest technologies instead of considering it just reaching a mass democratization point at the end of that telegraph bringing in change. 99% of human history didn't have instantaneous communications between even local areas, all we've done recently is just connect the entire planet. That the meager distance that existed before everyone carried smartphones was some kind of perfect balance rather than just when they grew up. I have to imagine I could find people saying the same stuff about people getting phones in their homes, you know it has to have been said about television.

[killamajig]

I think that's one of the big divides between generations. If my smartphone magically disappeared. I'd still know how to live. It might suck at first but I know I can figure it out. Kids these days rely on it so much. 

It's like the debate with smartphones in schools and parents freak out if they can't instantly talk to their kid. As a latchkey kid that blows my mind. My family didn't get a fuck what I did as long as I came home when the street lights came on. A world war could have started and I wouldn't have known till I read it in the paper the next day or decide to turn on the TV.

[Polident]

This is going back 15 years probably when we had to do readings about smartphone usage ostensibly separating the consciousness and body. How you could be sitting next to somebody on a bus yet be thousands of miles away. There's no connection between you and the person sharing a physical space. You definitely see how people glued to their phones are not there.

[Nintex]

Well the moment of truth we've been texting a lot now that I'm back so I've asked when she has time to come over this week. Wednesday the first option. I'm giving her first priority for now.

Better to have clarity than text endlessly. She put a lot of effort in answering her texts today so I think she was hoping I'd ask. 

I put together a fun date idea, I took lots of pictures, I'll put on some music and she can help me curate them for a photobook as I share the stories.

[Nintex]

She loves the idea however... this is a very busy week for her but she suggested we date next week, so that's a yes.

She was very apologetic about not being able to date this week but I told her the Switch 2 is coming out, so I guess I'll manage and we can add the new Mario Kart to the activities.

Anyway, back to business tommorow and then next week after my date with the latina I'll move back to the apps in earnest again. Unless she wants to fully commit and go exclusive but I think she just wants to keep things casual for now. I'll just let her pick the subscription she wants basically. Considering the other types I've dated it's not a bad deal. She takes just 5 - 10 minutes of my time a day, she's not a 24/7 texter and she tells me I've earned my $1000 Wagyus and Switch 2 and should enjoy them to the fullest. Which if she can do 1 date every week or so is winning the lottery to be honest.

[Nintex]

The plan after Canada before was dating agency and/or gym but I've been rethinking this and I think I'll go with a personal trainer instead.
That way I can better define goals and keep the discipline and it's not even that expensive. Afterwards I can keep it up at the gym but I'm pretty sure with my astma and everything that guidance will make a big difference. If I can be travel Nintex that gets 4 likes a day, nothing is stopping me from becoming chad Nintex too. I was surprised to find that my arms were bigger than my brothers now and I could lift quite a bit more and he was too but I've maxed out what I can do at home. 

The Latina kind of spazzed out, I thought she was ready to call it quits but it was the opposite. She doesn't know why because we've only met once but I have a special place in her heart.

[BIONIC]

[Polident]

tbh I never had experience with a personal trainer. Any form or technique issues were corrected by friends using constructive slurs. If you’re starting out older, it may be worthwhile. Potential injuries past 30 are easier and last longer. 

That said, it’s pretty easy to set goals and find motivation. Every week you add a little weight or a couple more reps. There’s a very real feeling of improving and getting stronger that feeds the desire to keep going. And if you let your ego take over, you’ll quickly realize you can’t bullshit yourself. You’re forced to have realistic expectations.

[DavidCroquet]

Travel Nintex could be interesting, in dating terms.

Back when I was single and ready to mingle, I had to go to Nintex's corner of the world for a work trip. I got more likes in the 4 days I was over there than I would in 4 weeks back in the states.

Unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to bang any massively breasted 6-foot tall norden babes, but it sounds like Nintex's work trips are more flexible?

[killamajig]

All ready for Pride 2025 in Los Angeles. 

Staying at the Hoxton in downtown LA. 



Fake edit:

I'll be here for a week. So if any of you Resetera members are reading this....... Now's your chance to back up all those words. Open invitation to anyone to come and visit me. Any fake ass wanna be Internet Tough Guys now's your chance. I'm an old man riddled with arthritis but I ain't a punk ass bitch. I'll dox myself so this is your one chance. Make an account here and PM me. We can discuss, fight or fuck. I don't care. I'm down for whatever. And again, I've lived in the real world, not online. I'm not afraid of in-person confrontations.

But on a more serious note, nice to be back in LA. Thought I would never say that. Got to see my first robot delivery vehicle. And the last time I was here (20 yrs ago) I didn't have to worry about people on electric scooters buzzing around on sidewalks.

I went and ate at place across the street called Master Burger. Really tasty burger. After living in a small town for so long, this is like a beautiful dream with so much to do. 

When I told some of my friends here I was moving back to Los Angeles, they all warned me about how dangerous it is and how crazy people are here. They don't know me, it's not me who should be afraid of Los Angeles, it's Los Angeles should be afraid of me!!!!  

[Uncle]

I'll be here for a week. So if any of you Resetera members are reading this....... Now's your chance to back up all those words. Open invitation to anyone to come and visit me. Any fake ass wanna be Internet Tough Guys now's your chance. I'm an old man riddled with arthritis but I ain't a punk ass bitch. I'll dox myself so this is your one chance. Make an account here and PM me. We can discuss, fight or fuck. I don't care. I'm down for whatever. And again, I've lived in the real world, not online. I'm not afraid of in-person confrontations.

what if it's bore members reading this

[killamajig]

People here read other people's posts? I thought only resetera members read this hate site?

But seriously if there's somebody in downtown LA that wants to meet up me let me know. I'm going to be here through pride weekend

[Nintex]

Travel Nintex could be interesting, in dating terms.

Back when I was single and ready to mingle, I had to go to Nintex's corner of the world for a work trip. I got more likes in the 4 days I was over there than I would in 4 weeks back in the states.

Unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to bang any massively breasted 6-foot tall norden babes, but it sounds like Nintex's work trips are more flexible?

When I was at my bro I got 7 likes a day. Not all good but the volume was there.

Trip was too busy and I was staying at his place. Didn't know how to get around town either. Next year though? If I'm still in the same boat as now, I'll get an hotel and go to town. 

Overall getting more ripped is the final piece of the puzzle to land those mid 7's. I have the status and enough money to splurge, looks wise it's cute glasses, nice outfits, fit, 6"1 and clean face now but I lack muscle. Especially arms, shoulders. Better than I used to be, but too skinny still. Women on the streets, in bars etc. they talk to me and they notice me where they didn't before. but they're not seeing big enough arms to fall into or get strangled with. I'm in the "that guy could probably get a gf but he's not doing it for me" camp. Body wise I'm just slightly below that default level of man they have in their head. In Canada it was different, 6"1 is noticed there. The NATO summit will probably be good too. Demand will be higher than supply.

The latina if it continues, she'll be my romantic outlet and I'll be her rebound. She has lots of problems she needs to solve first. She might settle for me in time but it's no certainty and she left her previous guy too. Having her as the romantic outlet makes the other chats easier though. I can be her support animal as she doesn't get the "ick" from that. She feels guilty for not being able to go all in but that's just something we'll have to talk about if/when we finally meet again. I think it's most healthy for her to just come over for a little distraction every week or 2 weeks or so and focus on herself and her kid first. Our dates should be fun and relaxing not stressful. Once we're out of the 'crushing hard' phase and get it all out of our system she can decide what to do with a clear mind, navigate all the challenges and spend more time together, continue casual as is or call it quits. 

Meanwhile I'll continue responding to other women on the apps, trying to land dates ASAP and learn to move quicker.

Anyway I've send the personal trainer a message. I think I've seen this guy at a bar I visit often. He's a chill dude.

[Potato]

I'll be here for a week. So if any of you Resetera members are reading this....... Now's your chance to back up all those words. Open invitation to anyone to come and visit me. Any fake ass wanna be Internet Tough Guys now's your chance. I'm an old man riddled with arthritis but I ain't a punk ass bitch. I'll dox myself so this is your one chance. Make an account here and PM me. We can discuss, fight or fuck. I don't care. I'm down for whatever. And again, I've lived in the real world, not online. I'm not afraid of in-person confrontations.

what if it's bore members reading this

Hand jobs. It's always hand jobs.

[Polident]

Some days I have to meet somebody in some new location and I tend to wander around afterwards without checking maps. Today was one of those days and there was a moment I said “where the fuck am I?” out loud.

Completely dead area with bombed out looking buildings. A big pile of trash bags. Some old guy digging through said trash to find a papier mache Mickey Mouse. When I checked maps to get out of there, there was nothing. No restaurants. No convenience stores. No train stations. Clearly there were restaurants and bars around, but I guess nobody went there to list them. Bad vibes all around.

[Besticus Maximus]

Some days I have to meet somebody in some new location and I tend to wander around afterwards without checking maps. Today was one of those days and there was a moment I said “where the fuck am I?” out loud.

Completely dead area with bombed out looking buildings. A big pile of trash bags. Some old guy digging through said trash to find a papier mache Mickey Mouse. When I checked maps to get out of there, there was nothing. No restaurants. No convenience stores. No train stations. Clearly there were restaurants and bars around, but I guess nobody went there to list them. Bad vibes all around.

You seem to have the most interesting life of all of us

[Polident]

Some days I have to meet somebody in some new location and I tend to wander around afterwards without checking maps. Today was one of those days and there was a moment I said “where the fuck am I?” out loud.

Completely dead area with bombed out looking buildings. A big pile of trash bags. Some old guy digging through said trash to find a papier mache Mickey Mouse. When I checked maps to get out of there, there was nothing. No restaurants. No convenience stores. No train stations. Clearly there were restaurants and bars around, but I guess nobody went there to list them. Bad vibes all around.

You seem to have the most interesting life of all of us

Don’t make me post about feeding birds in the park again.

[Nintex]

Got a like from an interesting artsy type. Hope she responds to my chat opener. Planning to visit a Japanese market this sunday, would be fun to have someone tag along.

I realized I still had a bunch of filters on that excluded single moms and pet owners and such that I've now disabled to increase the number of matches.

Found one of the Bumble chicks I dated on Tinder. The Greek one with 4 or 5 abusive relationships. Her pics there just all crazy smiles. I blocked her because I'm not falling for that again.

[killamajig]

Some days I have to meet somebody in some new location and I tend to wander around afterwards without checking maps. Today was one of those days and there was a moment I said “where the fuck am I?” out loud.

Completely dead area with bombed out looking buildings. A big pile of trash bags. Some old guy digging through said trash to find a papier mache Mickey Mouse. When I checked maps to get out of there, there was nothing. No restaurants. No convenience stores. No train stations. Clearly there were restaurants and bars around, but I guess nobody went there to list them. Bad vibes all around.

That reminds me
I'm only a 20 minute walk from skid row. Wonder if I should check it out?