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I enjoyed PSU Lioness' viewpoints as well. Such a shame how lady posters (single or married) attract toxic personalities 😑

Alura had more influence on this site than most will ever know. All of the above is all totally true, but that was just the forward facing part of his involvement here. He was on the mod team from way back, way before me, and his counsel and approach to things runs all through how this site has always operated. Even after Laura's passing when he didn't publicly post nearly as much, he still kept in touch as a "mod emeritus" and would offer wise words about how to handle this or that situation or the overall direction of the site. A one of a kind, a full and interesting life well lived, there's really not words to do him justice.

When we were new to the LS, Alura's advice was always well-considered and meaningful. We've missed his contributions, recently; knowing that he has joined Laura is fitting and offers all of us a sense of closure.

This young Lioness has gone through some tough times in the last few years, marriage being a major effect on her personal life. Without saying too much she has moved a few times, fell on some difficult times and is doing much better now. She has the toughness of young lady with street smarts she learned early on in her life. Those who don’t know her, she is still younger than most on here and was only in her twenties when she became active. Alan and I met her and her ex and found her an extremely smart astute person who knows what she wants and can defend herself against bullies in real life and on any social postings. It’s ironic that the poster that PeterJ thinks pushed her to stop posting is no longer posting either. I just went back to that topic and saw your posts defending our friend.

I found out while checking Facebook at work and sat at my desk crying. I told Mr. intuition on the way home, again, tears welling up (I'm a bit of a crybaby) and he said he was very sorry about my friend. "Ah well," he says, "I'm sure he's found his way through the pearly gates and is getting the same talking-to that his wife got: 'Now like I told Laura, this is not THAT kind of afterlife. You can't do that here.'" I laughed and said the vanillas can keep their heaven. I would rather be roasting my ass on a clothing-optional beach in hell with all the heathens. I'm sure they're better company.

I found DPR quite useful. If I recall correctly the site was owned by Amazon and DPR was one of a number that were closed. My former wife, also a photographer, says two of the main guys have gone to You Tube, but I’m not fond of watching long videos waiting for the one or two nuggets that are relevant to me. Not that I’m in the market for much in the way of new gear. I have everything I need and then some. At this point I’m looking to prune my inventory of photographic equipment, though I probably won’t get rid of the recently refurbished Leica M4 and lenses I purchased on a dealer’s special in 1968. 😉

Well in all humility, I consider myself to be THOR himself. My rugged good looks, and massive hammer tend to drop the jaws of all who beholden them!! I AM too good to believe, but the burdens are mine to bare Stay safe and watch out for the creepers

Thanks for this update, cplnluv. Pleased to learn PSULioness has landed on her feet. (I had just assumed that after that guy and I had a couple of pointed IM exchanges that he had blocked me and that was why I didn’t see any more posts from him. I found him often tiresome, but he was a prolific contributor and in that regard I’m a bit sorry he’s gone.)

Sad to hear about Al. He was a great admirer of his late wife. His love shined through. Padoc did pass away. I found him entertaining and blunt. I enjoyed PSU Lioness’s posts. Nice to get a younger person’s perspectives. Hate to hear a jerk or jerks gave her a hard time. Most jerky posters flush out. Blocking them works, too. On a totally unrelated note, a site I enjoyed has ended. Digital Photography Review, aka dp review or, as my wife taunted, double penetration review. It was a legit photography site. Now gone.

I was neither curious or bi when the wife of the man I just spent a night with, my first time with another man, kissed me, touched me and went further. All these years later I wonder how I let things continue the way they did. I had no desire to have sex with a woman then let her do things to me the way I wouldn’t do to her. It is still not my thing yet am more open to it.

Collette New Orleans location should be on the list. Great hosts and an enjoyable visit on couples night on our last trip there.

Sad news! Always enjoyed reading his posts and always had great advice. Fuck Cancer.

Sad for us that remain, lovely for him to pass onto the next realm with his dear wife.

Deeply sorry to see this. People come and go from forum life and so often we never find out why and assume the best, but it's always worth sparing a thought for them and for wherever they might be. Hope he found peace with Laura.

Alas, the arrow of time moves in one direction and points towards our individual and collective end. Alura touched many of us. We will remember him for his love of Laura and for his courage soldiering on after she died. We will honor him with gratitude for today in the face of an indeterminate tomorrow.

We have met, got to know and be friends with lesbian and guy men couples and solo over the years. In most lifestyle events gay men are not so welcome….or made to feel comfortable attending a mostly hetero swing/lifestyle event. But we have experienced a few. hetero couples and singles can be curious, explore and enjoy their bi side within swinger party’s/activities/events….it only stands to reason that there are those who are not hetero, emotionally and physically prefer same gender relationships but like to enjoy, explore and enjoy their bi side. Which can be a spectacular experience if you ever are blessed to be part of it.

When I was in college I had bi friends and knew lesbians. The lesbians had male friends but as far as I know they had no interest in sex with the guys. I went “straight” when I met Alan and remained monogamous for years and then one day I agreed to allow him to watch me and another woman. We found many woman suppressed a curious side, some their desires and some for their husbands. Most of those we met were hesitant to explore on their own which why we tried to make it fun.

I’m deeply saddened by this news, though not totally surprised. Al and I communicated sometimes via the email function here. we had mutual interests outside the erotic realm. Lovely guy who made great contributions to the board. (I must say that a good of the joy went out of his life after Laura died, but he treasured their memories.

I’m a woman but can say if a man enjoys it why not do it. I had a lover who took my hand and placed it on his butt during oral not know he wanted my finger in there until he guided my finger in. I thought I was doing a very good job with him in my mouth when he kept say deeper, I already was full deep throat on him. Your finger deeper was gasped out as he reached the point.

If any of the old goats on SB are still around, we've lost a legend. Al of Alura passed away on the 10th, joining his wife who passed some years before. Goddamned cancer! You may recognize Alura's name around here on some of the older posts, giving sage advice, and blessing us with his earthy sense of humour. I've enjoyed a years-long internet friendship with Al, and I will deeply miss our conversations. I always meant to get down to Oklahoma to meet him in person and regret that I never did. If anyone has memories to share, please do.

Yes we were scammed in the beginning by more than one poster. Couples who mysteriously became a single man, picture grabbers, & no shows. Woman who ended up being men, we were new to posting and didn’t figure out that women don’t need to see a nude picture of me, I only asked for clothed pictures. I only wonder what happened to my pictures, hope the guy rubbed a few out as others have said. We never were asked for money, we did pay for dinners that never went further. We never felt scammed for the dinners, we just figured the other party wasn’t ready and we’re truly curious.