Yearly Archives: 2012

Trojan vibrator give away in Boston

Trojan VibrationsIn late October, Boston’s Mayor Menino made it clear that he was not impressed with Trojan’s decision to give away a few thousand “Trojan Vibrations” sex toys from their “Pleasure Carts” on City Hall Plaza.  Read more here.

Fortunately Trojan was not discouraged by the Mayor’s stonewalling and lack of enthusiasm, and they decided my neighborhood in the South End would be a fantastic alternate location.  Yesterday, Sergio and our friend Maxine joined thousands of others who came out to get their own intimate massager from Trojan.  Earlier this summer Trojan kicked off this tour in NYC.  I believe that Boston is the second city Trojan has visited. Like the Trojan Vibrations Facebook page to find out when / if Trojan will be coming to a city near you.

Visiting Florianopolis

Floripa MapI love to travel to Brazil.  It is a warm tropical country in the Southern hemisphere that makes for a perfect getaway anytime but especially from December through March – when my home, Boston, is usually freezing. This year my partner and I opted to spend a week in Florianopolis (Floripa), which is a one hour flight south of Sao Paulo.  While business brings some to Floripa it is the 200+ square mile island that draws thousands of tourists.

Our trip to Floripa started in the centrally located Barra da Lagoa  neighborhood, which is a hilly stretch of land between the island’s Lagoa da Conceicao and the South Atlantic Ocean; specifically Praia Mole. We also hired a taxi to take us to Santo Antonio de Lisboa and Sambaqui where we had a very relaxing lunch with views of the city of Florianopolis off on the horizon.   These two quaint neighborhoods are picture perfect and provided for a nice option to the beach since I needed a break from the beach (well to be more specific my pale skin needed the break).

Barra da Lagoa FloripaWhere to go in Barra da Lagoa:  For food check out Bistro Isadora Duncan or for a less expensive option Pacai which is located next door.   For fun during the day, pack a bag and walk 20-minutes to Praia Mole and set up next to the gay bar on the beach, Bar do Deca.  I’ll write a bit more about Praia Mole this week.

Florianopolis prominence has made Jurere and Jurere International a hot spot for wealthy tourists from around the world. Located further north, the area is still being developed but has a definite Miami-vibe.  Ocean-facing mansions and affluent neighborhoods with cobbled streets might make you forget you’re in Brazil.   While many of the resorts in this area cater to families, there is still plenty of people watching and fun to be had in both Jurere and neighboring Jurere International which is a newer and even more affluent.

Jurere InternationalWhere to go in Jurere: There are several options for dining but our favorite location was the beachside bar Taiko at Jurere International. While the kitchen won’t win any awards, the views from here are spectacular – regarding both the nature and the visitors.  As with Praia Mole I’ll write a bit more about Jurere and Jurere International later.

Temptation Tuesday

Temptation TuesdayMuch thanks to friend and fellow blogger of You Think You Know for suggesting this photo for a future Temptation Tuesday post.

Past Temptation Tuesday Posts

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Thank you Sergio

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Funny street sign

Funny SignTravel + Leisure encourages their readers to submit funny street signs they see when traveling.  I assume that this was taken some place near Boston since you regularly hear people say “Go Thissa Way“.

Rob Wilson from The Price is Right

Earlier this year Rob Wilson from Boston was selected to be the first male model for the Price is Right.  I like to refer to this handsome Bostonian as “the other Rob Wilson from Boston”.  Recently BuzzFeed included several outtakes from an earlier underwear photo shoot for Men’s Underwear Store.

20th anniversary of text messaging

Text messagingToday marks the 20th anniversary of text messaging.  Can you believe it?  Although I predate text messaging (by a lot) it is hard for me to imagine life without the ability to text.

I have come to use text messaging as one of my primary ways to communicate with friends. I’m far more inclined to text a friend to see if they are busy than call.

Without this technology, one of my favorite sites Texts From Last Night would never have been created. Are you a texting-fiend or do you barely ever text?

Holiday light and sound show at Faneuil Hall

While I was away, Blink, a light and sound show started a six week run in Faneuil Hall.

Blink includes music from the Boston Pops, 350,ooo LED lights and an 85′ high Christmas tree.  It looks quite beautiful, and I hope to see it firsthand but until then I have BMadden from YouTube to thank for sharing this taping when they were testing it one evening.

Blink occurs between 4:30 to 10:00pm each half hour through December 31st.

Santa Speedo Run next Saturday

BosGuyOne week from today Boston will host the 13th annual Santa Speedo Run through the Back Bay; spectators, mark your calendars; runners take note of the forecast and pray for warm temperatures.

Earlier this month I post my video from the 2011 run, below is a video from the Santa Speedo Run from 2010.  Can’t make it to Boylston Street next Saturday? No worries, I’ll be there snapping photographs and chatting with runners to tell you all about it.

World AIDS Day

I’m still traveling, but I wanted to remind everyone that today is World AIDS Day.

The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts is the largest AIDS Service Organization in New England and they are always looking for volunteers and donations.  Interested? You may learn more about how to get involved or to make a donation by visiting here.

If you live in Boston, look to the Prudential this evening.  The top of the building will be alight in red in honor of World AIDS Day.  If you would like to learn more about World AIDS Day you may visit here.

Below the belt

Apparently perusing the random posts of friends on Facebook can be fun if your friends have the same twisted sense of humor. This advertisement is both funny and depressing, but perhaps the best part / most horrifying part is the product’s actual website. Be sure to read the “How to” instructions page and the happy customer testimonials.

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The website is full of humorous / horrifying bits such as this helpful tip…
Of the women surveyed, 65% said that grey pubic hair turned them off completely.

Anyone being forced to participate in an holiday gift swap? I’d suggest adding this for your next Yankee Swap.

The Whisky Advent Calendar

This is a bit different from the Advent calendar I recall having as a kid growing up. Perhaps my parents had this discretely tucked away somewhere. Believe it or not, this is a legitimate gift that may be purchased for approximately $240.00. More information here.

Furry Friday

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Past Furry Friday Posts

 

BosGuy brain teaser

Each Friday morning I post a riddle or brain teaser.  The idea is to get you to think outside the box and exercise your brain. However, since I am still abroad in Brazil with limited access to my blog, I thought I’d share an optical illusion, which I hope you enjoy.

Amazingly, the horizontal lines are parallel, even if they seem otherwise when you view the image.

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So why do the lines appear slanted? This optical illusion is formed by alternating light and dark tiles in staggered rows. In order for the illusion to work each tile must be surrounded by a layer of color that falls between the white and black colors.  This makes most see a somewhat skewed pattern in which the lines are alternately tilted slightly in one direction then the other with respect to the horizontal and in which the tiles appear to be taller on one side than the other.

Like riddles? Check out past week’s brain teasers.

Rudolph the Red Necked Reindeer opens tonight

Photo by Baron Michael Von Redlich w/ Grace Carney and MvR Photography

Last week I wrote about Ryan Landry’s troupe rehearsing for their new show, Rudolph the Red Necked Reindeer, which opens tonight at the Ramrod Performing Arts Center (otherwise known as Ramrod / Machine) at 1254 Boylston Street in Boston.

About the show:  Based on the Rankin/Bass Christmas special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, the Orphan’s Rudolph is one sexy redneck with a southern drawl to boot! Along with special guest star Drew Barrymore, (her dogsled pulled by E.T.) Rudy and his trusty friend Herbie are out to save Christmas by any means necessary! But only if they can manage to escape the evil clutches of The Abominable Icicle Snow Monster Lady!

Tickets to this show are certain to sell out so be sure to purchase your tickets today.  Rudolph the Red Necked Reindeer opens tonight and runs through Sunday, December 23rd.

Purchase your tickets here.