Monthly Virtual Gathering

[Jim]

I am starting a new thread for the Monthly Virtual Gathering. Previous threads:
2022 https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=76315.0
2023 https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=76748.0

Purpose/Scope:
The Monthly Virtual Gathering is a social meeting open to anyone with HIV. Although we also talk about serious topics, including Living with HIV, this is primarily a social meeting, a chance to meet others living with HIV, catch up, talk about life, relax, joke and laugh.

Frequency:
This social meeting is held monthly and on Saturdays. The date of the upcoming meeting is posted in the thread below.

Meeting time: 
07:00 PDT
08:00 MDT
09:00 CDT 
10:00 EDT 
15:00 Ireland 
16:00 CEST 
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time) 
19:30 IST 
00:00 ACT

Facilitator: Jim Allen & Leatherman

How to join?
Sign up by sending a (PM) private message to Jim. Once you have signed up, you will be sent email invites to the upcoming meetings. Video conferencing is through Google Meets; sharing your video feed is optional. 

There is also a bi-weekly peer support call: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=77329.0

[Jim]

The next Monthly Virtual Gathering will be on Saturday, the 23rd of Sept.

[Jim]

An email with the invite for Saturday's meeting will be sent out later today. Let me know if you have not signed up but do want to join.

[Jim]

So an email invite has been sent out, I am looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

POZ Virtual gathering, Saturday 23rd of Sept 2023

Meeting time: 
07:00 PDT
08:00 MDT
09:00 CDT 
10:00 EDT 
15:00 Ireland 
16:00 CEST 
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time) 
19:30 IST 
00:00 ACT (Australia, Sunday, 24th Sept)

[Jim]

See you all in a few hours 

[Jim]

Really good call today and I'll post some notes later on

[leatherman]

a whole lot of peer support.
-ugh. health care in America sucks.....and that's when you have access to it. and mental health care is bad too...even when you have limited access to it.

some American politics and European culture
-a lot of racism and a lot of tribalism going on these days.

a mix of LTS chat and discussions about simply living with HIV for a long time.
-thank goodness, the old days are the "OLD" days, amirite?

laughs and good times all around, like usual.   

[Jim]

a whole lot of peer support.
-ugh. health care in America sucks.....and that's when you have access to it. and mental health care is bad too...even when you have limited access to it.

some American politics and European culture
-a lot of racism and a lot of tribalism going on these days.

a mix of LTS chat and discussions about simply living with HIV for a long time.
-thank goodness, the old days are the "OLD" days, amirite?

laughs and good times all around, like usual.   

 

- Englishman in New York, HIV Stigma & studies study under healthcare providers outcome, Mindfulness, Mental health care, Homelessness, Spiders. 

[leatherman]

HIV Stigma & studies study under healthcare providers outcome

I know I commented about this report in the other thread; but thanks for sharing that. The whole thing was really interesting. Quite frankly, I think the reason I trusted the results and liked it so much was because of some of the "bad" responses. If the results had been that everyone was hunky-dory with all things HIV, I'd have known the study didn't ask the right questions, didn't question enough people, or wasn't confidential enough that people could honestly answer. The results though show what PLHIV know: outside of HIV clinics, healthcare professional aren't very knowledgeable about HIV; some healthcare personnel are under-educated in general about cleanliness and precautions much less HIV; and some are just bigoted jerks.

Spiders.

Ick. ick. ick.
Our property backs up to some woods with a small creek running along the side. I run into spiders and webs all the damn time! After we left our call today, the doggos wanted out and I wanted to smoke. Stepping on the deck by the pool, I ran through a spiderweb - and the large writing spider I knocked loose ran across my head. But, no bites and only one manly scream as I thrashed about to knock the spider off. No neighbors were around (and I'll leave the screaming part out when I tell this story to Larry. LOL) so it was all good.

[Jim]

I know I commented about this report in the other thread; but thanks for sharing that. The whole thing was really interesting. Quite frankly, I think the reason I trusted the results and liked it so much was because of some of the "bad" responses. If the results had been that everyone was hunky-dory with all things HIV, I'd have known the study didn't ask the right questions, didn't question enough people, or wasn't confidential enough that people could honestly answer. The results though show what PLHIV know: outside of HIV clinics, healthcare professional aren't very knowledgeable about HIV; some healthcare personnel are under-educated in general about cleanliness and precautions much less HIV; and some are just bigoted jerks.

https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=76570.msg

Indeed. I also thought it was very interesting and that it confirmed the experiences PLHIV have flagged for years when dealing with non-HIV specific healthcare providers, some of them are horribly outdated although somewhat understandable and at the end of the day healthcare providers are just people, and some people are just assholes.

[Matty the Damned]

Do these things still happen?

MtD

[numbersguy82]

Do these things still happen?

MtD

They do, and we even added a bi-weekly peer support meeting as well. Talk about a blast from the past- how have you been???

[Jim]

Do these things still happen?

MtD

Absolutely., the next Monthly meeting is Saturday the 21st of October. You're welcome to join.


 

[Jim]

An email with the invite for Saturday's meeting will be sent out later today. Let me know if you have not signed up but do want to join.

[Jim]

Invite has been emailed out, and I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Saturday 21st Oct.

Meeting time: 
07:00 PDT
08:00 MDT
09:00 CDT 
10:00 EDT 
15:00 Ireland 
16:00 CEST 
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time) 
19:30 IST 
01:00 AEDT (Australia, Sunday, 22nd Oct)

[leatherman]

I always look forward to talking with y'all. I <3 my peeps!

[numbersguy82]

I always look forward to talking with y'all. I <3 my peeps!

Amen to that! I feel like it’s been too long

[kentfrat1783]

See you soon.   

I always enjoy our chats and what we will talk about.

[Jim]

See you soon.   

I always enjoy our chats and what we will talk about.

Same here. Looking forward to the meeting.

[Jim]

It was great seeing everyone again, and a good call. Lots of laughs.

Next to catching up here are some of the topics discussed: Sex, Dating, STIs & HIV, HIV meds, Halloween, and Travel.

[Jim]

Oh, and I nearly forgot "Uber" was a deeply discussed topic as well.

[numbersguy82]

Oh, and I nearly forgot "Uber" was a deeply discussed topic as well.

Very VERY deep… 🤣

[leatherman]

And Xena, Warrior Princess
"In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. The power, the passion, the danger. Her courage will change the world!"

So you've seen my Xena a few times (blk/wht border collie/spaniel mix); but this is the old gang (my second pack of cockers). That's Gabrielle, Joxer (OMG, the doggo was a doofus but super sweet), Zeus and Aries.

That's me at the pool in Ohio back in the early-00s, barely not dying of AIDS with my dyed-red hair. lolz
and Joxer, Aries, Zeus and Gabby way back in the back not caring about whatever the boyz are doing. LOL

[Jim]

The next monthly meeting is this Saturday, the 18th.

Details and email to be sent out later this week, and just let me know if you have not signed up already but wish to join. Best Jim.

[Jim]

An email with the invite has been sent out, and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday. Just let me know if you have not signed up yet but still wish to join.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Sat 18th Nov.
Meeting time:

07:00 PST
08:00 MST
09:00 CST
10:00 EST
15:00 Ireland
16:00 CET
20:30 IST
02:00 AEDT (Australia, Sunday, 19th Nov)

[numbersguy82]

Cannot wait to see everyone… Jim, I feel like it’s been forever since we last spoke! See you Saturday!

[Jim]

Cannot wait to see everyone… Jim, I feel like it’s been forever since we last spoke! See you Saturday!

Yeah, it's been a while. Plenty going on, including that I had my balls fondled by a stranger last week. Anyhow, will tell you all about it on the call. Hope you are all doing okay as well.

[numbersguy82]

Yeah, it's been a while. Plenty going on, including that I had my balls fondled by a stranger last week. Anyhow, will tell you all about it on the call. Hope you are all doing okay as well.

Strangers fondling my balls is never a bad thing 😅 can’t wait to hear the juicy details !

[Jim]

Trust me it's worse than you can imagine

[numbersguy82]

Trust me it's worse than you can imagine

Um worse than the Fokkens sisters ?

[Jim]

Yes...

[Tonny2]

         ojo.            Hi Jim, thanks for the invitation but this time I’m not going to be able to participate, I am I am on vacation in Dallas Texas. I will see you next month. Have a good meeting…hugs

[Jim]

Enjoy the vacation and hope to see you next month.

[Jim]

Thanks, everyone for attending, really enjoyed this meeting.

2-hour call and topics discussed included. Male health and testicles, Films, Aging, Mental Health, Cats and dogs, Peter Falk, Thanksgiving, Sinterklaas, Food and cooking, and the Labyrinth (1986).

https://youtu.be/Zbp5UuCz2kk

[numbersguy82]

Thanks, everyone for attending, really enjoyed this meeting.

2-hour call and topics discussed included. Male health and testicles, Films, Aging, Mental Health, Cats and dogs, Peter Falk, Thanksgiving, Sinterklaas, Food and cooking, and the Labyrinth (1986).

https://youtu.be/Zbp5UuCz2kk

GLASS EYES!!!!!   

I may never watch Columbo the same again! Thanks for the wonderful meetup, as usual.

[kentfrat1783]

Yes, another great meetup and never knowling where the conversation will go.  Always a pleasure and fun to meet. 

[Jim]

Hi All.

The next meeting will be Sunday the 17th of Dec, instead of Saturday, and we have updated the meeting time. The email invite will go out tomorrow.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Sunday 17th Dec.
Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 AEDT (Australia, Monday, 20th Dec)

[kentfrat1783]

Hey Jim,

Don't forgot to send me the invite.  There is a good possiblity I won't be able to go to NYC now since that C word has finally caught me. 

I hope your day went as well as it could be. 

Kent

[Jim]

Hey Jim,

Don't forgot to send me the invite.  There is a good possiblity I won't be able to go to NYC now since that C word has finally caught me. 

I hope your day went as well as it could be. 

Kent

I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you are not feeling too bad and have you on the invite list.

[Jim]

The email with the invite has been sent out, and I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday. Just let me know if you have not signed up yet but still wish to join.

[Jim]

Hi All.

The next meeting will be Sunday the 17th of Dec, instead of Saturday, and we have updated the meeting time. The email invite will go out tomorrow.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Sunday 17th Dec.
Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 AEDT (Australia, Monday, 20th Dec)

It looks like we're going to have a good few people joining on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all, and if you want to join but have not yet signed up, please let me know so I can add you to the invite.

[Jim]

Really looking forward to upcoming Sundays meeting and can't wait to see you all

I think between the monthly meetings and the more recent topic focused bi weekly sessions have been great and seeing you face to face has enormously beneficial for me at least and I hope for you as well.

[leatherman]

seeing you face to face has enormously beneficial for me at least and I hope for you as well.

I've enjoyed these calls a lot too!

And after missing the last call, it seems like I haven't seen y'all in forever, so I'm really looking forward to Sunday

[kentfrat1783]

And think I was going to miss Sunday's call and I always look forward to our chats, but I can now make it.  We are just now family and want to be with each other. 

[Jim]

And think I was going to miss Sunday's call and I always look forward to our chats, but I can now make it.  We are just now family and want to be with each other.

Cool, I'm looking forward to seeing you later today.

[Jim]

It was great seeing everyone again and a good call.

Some of the topics discussed: Sexuality and Dating, Safer Sex, The Holidays, Emigrating & HIV, Death, World peace and Global warming.

[numbersguy82]

It was great seeing everyone again and a good call.

Some of the topics discussed: Sexuality and Dating, Safer Sex, The Holidays, Emigrating & HIV, Death, World peace and Global warming.

... and a partridge in a pear tree... great call!

[Jim]

... and a partridge in a pear tree... great call!

That reminds me to start playing the classics: https://youtu.be/1p0ptkrc844

[Tonny2]

            ojo.         Hi there!!…I’m sorry missing another call, specially you guys talk about dating because I’m looking for a date.
Unfortunately, my 96 years old uncle fell down and ended up in the hospital with six broken ribs and this morning my mother (her brother) and I went to see him. Fortunately, he is doing fine just with some pain as you guys can imagine. I hope that’s for the next call, I cross my fingers, I will be able to make it.
.. on my first call I just got to meet Jim and Mike I hope and I can meet some more members of this community…hugs

Ps. I wonder if in those calls that are speaking Spanish members

[Tonny2]

        ojo.          Hi again!… hi Fred on this thread, I don’t remember if he was Kent or Jim talking about my sisters cancer, thanks for asking, fortunately she’s doing pretty good so good that she is right now in Cancun on vacation. Now after her radiation treatment, the next step is the reconstruction of her breast. He got to be so traumatic for her to see herself mutilated, but like I said, she’s very strong and following doctors instructions. Thanks again.

[Jim]

Unfortunately, my 96 years old uncle fell down and ended up in the hospital with six broken ribs and this morning my mother (her brother) and I went to see him.

@Tonny2 Sorry to hear about your uncle and his fall, glad he is doing okay but of course, in pain and I hope he heals. 96 is impressive. Anyhow, hope to see you on the next call. The next monthly call that's more social will be in Jan, although there is the bi-weekly peer support call, and that's next Friday and if you want will ask the host to ensure you get an invite: See https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=77329.0

I don’t remember if he was Kent or Jim talking about my sisters cancer, thanks for asking, fortunately she’s doing pretty good so good that she is right now in Cancun on vacation.

@Tonny2 might have been both of us. I know I did comment in your Spanish thread, and glad to hear that your sister is recovering well enough to have a vacation. hugs, Jim.

I hope this text size helps you as I know you have eyesight challenges but if you need us to write bigger or bolder than this when replying please let me know
Spanish thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=65283.150

[Tonny2]

        ojo.            @jimdublin, thanks for replying and definitely your great guy. Always trying to help me. Thanks for your concerns about maybe being able to read but my cell phone  reads me your comments although sometimes I do have problems finding the button on my cell phone to activate the speaking action when that happenes and the message is short I increase the size of the screen. I really appreciate, you being such a good person … and yes, I read your Spanish response. Let’s make a deal, I teach you, Spanish, and you teach me English….hugs

[Jim]

Thinking of Sunday the 28th of Jan for the next meeting?

The reason for the Sunday instead of Saturday meeting is ill be attending that conference for people living with HIV on Saturday the 27th.

[leatherman]

I think Sunday would be good. I'd like to hear about your conference.

in the decade before Covid, I used to go to a bunch of events like that and got a lot out of them

[Jim]

Okay, cool. Sunday 28th

[Jim]

Hi All.

The next meeting will be on Sunday, the 28th of Jan, instead of Saturday, and we have updated the meeting time. The email invite will go out later this week.

Let me know if you have not signed up yet but still want to join.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Sunday 28th Jan.
Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 AEDT (Australia, Monday, 29th Jan)

[Jim]

Looking forward to seeing everyone, its been a while and I think we will have some new people joining.

[Tonny2]

        Ojo.        I’ll be there!!

[Jim]

        Ojo.        I’ll be there!!

Excellent, looking forward to hearing from you

[Jim]

The email invite for tomorrow's meeting has gone out, and I am looking forward to seeing you all there.   

Hi All.

The next meeting will be on Sunday, the 28th of Jan, instead of Saturday, and we have updated the meeting time. The email invite will go out later this week.

Let me know if you have not signed up yet but still want to join.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Sunday 28th Jan.
Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 AEDT (Australia, Monday, 29th Jan)

[numbersguy82]

Today is the day… can’t wait to see and catch up with everyone. Talk soon

[Jim]

Today is the day… can’t wait to see and catch up with everyone. Talk soon

  See you soon.

[kentfrat1783]

See you in just over an hour

[Jim]

It was a great monthly call, I really loved seeing everyone.

Topics discussed: Toxoplasmosis, Sex and consent, Sharing HIV status, when to tell a hookup? The stigma around sex, pets, vacation plans, travel, education and exam stress, new cars, inflation the cost of living and a few other things.

[numbersguy82]

It was a really fun time this go ‘round. The larger than usual crowd really livened things up. Thanks for organizing it per usual Jim!

[leatherman]

with half of us from America and half from Europe, we finally had a very Euro-centric conversation. And I laughed more in today's conversation that I ever have. LOL

[Tonny2]

                   ojo.            Hi there!… I must confess, I couldn’t participate today, because of my insomnia problems, I fell asleep around 9:30 AM and didn’t wake up until 1230 or so. Maybe next time you guys keep inviting me. I’m glad that you’re having fun in the encounters….hugs

[numbersguy82]

And I laughed more in today's conversation that I ever have. LOL

I think I covered my eyes and ears more 🙈🙉

[Jim]

The email invite for the next Virtual Gathering will go out later this week. Let me know if you have not signed up yet but still want to join.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Saturday 24th Feb.

Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 AEDT (Australia, Sunday, 25th Feb)

[Jim]

The invite will be sent out today. Looking forward to catching up with you all and hearing whats going on with you.

[leatherman]

Sounds great!

hearing whats going on with you.

right now I'm drinking water. yuck. but the visit to the doc is coming up in a couple of hours and i need my blood to flow for that blood draw.

Of course, water will help for the pee test.  But that's a tricky one. You have to time it out for the "maybe pee before you take the 50 drive to the doctor's office" to the "keep drinking water during the ride for the fluid tests coming up" vs. the "can i wait to pee now at the office until I get to the lab, or do I need to piss so badly, I'll risk going as soon as I get into the office". 

welp, it's time to finish getting dressed. I need to put on jeans and some underwear that I look good in. You never knew when you might end up with your pants down at the doctor's, and they usually would rather have you in underwear than finding out you go commando.   LOL

[Jim]

welp, it's time to finish getting dressed. I need to put on jeans and some underwear that I look good in.

  ... So do you answer forum posts in the nude? Another topic for the call.

[leatherman]

So do you answer forum posts in the nude?

no, no. this isn't "that" kind of forum. LOL Sweats. I live in sweat pants....and that explains the commando situation. ROFL

[Jim]

[Jim]

Anyhow... Good luck finding some underwear and I hope the clinic visit is uneventful.

[Jim]

The email invite has been sent out. If you have not already signed up but still wish to join just send me a PM.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Saturday 24th Feb.

Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 AEDT (Australia, Sunday, 25th Feb)

[leatherman]

Good luck finding some underwear and I hope the clinic visit is uneventful.

blck/wht checkerboard boxer briefs and the visit was good. Larry has been having issues so he got an EKG and a xray. Even though they didn't need the urine sample from me, I gave it to them anyway.

Then, after getting much needed haircuts,  we met up with my best friend and his mom at the Mexican restaurant when we got back to town. It is Margarita Celebration Day! Now I'm super drunk and can't stop the hiccups. LOL Larry told them I get extra touchy (ie horny) when I'm drunk, so we'll see how the rest of the night goes.

[numbersguy82]

I won’t make this one fellas. Have a great meet up, and see you on the next one!

[Jim]

I won’t make this one fellas. Have a great meet up, and see you on the next one!

Hope everything is okay and don't worry, we won't be taking about you or about haircuts...

[leatherman]

I won’t make this one fellas.

hope all is well and we will miss you!

about haircuts...

I just got my pre-birthday haircut

[Jim]

I just got my pre-birthday haircut

That reminds me, have to get a really good steak in.

[Jim]

Great call and was lovely to see you all again.

Topic discussed included: Sex & Dating, Sharing HIV status with confidence, Aging, Multimorbidity, Counseling, Laptops, Family, Travel, Fitness and Pride.

[Tonny2]

          ojo.            I’m sorry I couldn’t make it again. It seems that the only time I made it there was not a gathering…i was visiting my uncle who is 96  y/o, I remember telling you guys that he fell down last December, and he broke six ribs, he was sent to a rehabilitation center where he fell down again, and broke his hip. He had surgery to repair his hip, went back to their rehabilitation center, he was learning to walk again, he seems like he was doing pretty good, but yesterday he was sent to the ER with pneumonia. Adam think that he’s going to make it, he looks too fragil and he seems tired. Less skip finger crossed… Maybe next time I will make it to the gathering… Hawks.

[Jim]

          ojo.            I’m sorry I couldn’t make it again. It seems that the only time I made it there was not a gathering…i was visiting my uncle who is 96  y/o, I remember telling you guys that he fell down last December, and he broke six ribs, he was sent to a rehabilitation center where he fell down again, and broke his hip. He had surgery to repair his hip, went back to their rehabilitation center, he was learning to walk again, he seems like he was doing pretty good, but yesterday he was sent to the ER with pneumonia. Adam think that he’s going to make it, he looks too fragil and he seems tired. Less skip finger crossed… Maybe next time I will make it to the gathering… Hawks.

No problem and sorry to hear. Hope to hear from you on the next call.

[Jim]

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, this Sunday the 24th of Match. Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up.

Email invite will go out later today.

[numbersguy82]

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, this Sunday the 24th of Match. Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up.

Email invite will go out later today.

Cannot wait! These are like chicken soup for my soul

[Jim]

Cannot wait! These are like chicken soup for my soul

It will be great seeing you again.

[Jim]

The email invite has gone out. 

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and ill add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Sunday 24th of March.

Meeting time:

09:00 PDT
10:00 MDT
11:00 CDT
12:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CEST
17:00 CAT (Central Africa Time)
19:30 IST
03:00 ACT (Monday, 25th of March)

[BalkanLad]

Hi guys! Sorry I've been AWAL. This trend will have to continue, I've had a death in the family today. Have fun!

[numbersguy82]

Hi guys! Sorry I've been AWAL. This trend will have to continue, I've had a death in the family today. Have fun!

Oh no… sorry to hear that. I hope you are well and we will “see” you next time!

[Jim]

Hi guys! Sorry I've been AWAL. This trend will have to continue, I've had a death in the family today. Have fun!

Condolences and wishing you strength during this time. Hugs
🤗

[leatherman]

I've had a death in the family

Sorry to hear you have lost a family member.

but, how are you doing? I realize the meeting time isn't the best for you; nor is it the easiest for you be able to always engage with us completely, but we have thought about you and hope you are getting better and doing well on your meds.

If ever you need to connect, don't wait till a chat, you can always post or dm here.

[Jim]

The email invite has gone out. 

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and ill add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Sunday 24th of March.

Meeting time:

09:00 PDT
10:00 MDT
11:00 CDT
12:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CEST
17:00 CAT (Central Africa Time)
19:30 IST
03:00 ACT (Monday, 25th of March)

See you all in about an hour

[Jim]

Great call and loved catching up with everyone.

Topics discussed included: Social media and psychological effects, Animal welfare, TV Shows, Star Trek (briefly), Sexual fetishes & Only Fans, Mental health, and Old Age.

[numbersguy82]

Great call and loved catching up with everyone.

Topics discussed included: Social media and psychological effects, Animal welfare, TV Shows, Star Trek (briefly), Sexual fetishes & Only Fans, Mental health, and Old Age.

Just for Fans ^^^

🤣

Great call. Maybe the best yet. I laughed until I had tears… like three times!

[Jim]

The email invite has gone out. 

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.


POZ Monthly Virtual gathering, Saturday 4th of May.

Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST 
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Sunday 5th of May)

[Jim]

I'm looking forward to cathing up with you all. See you Saturday.

[numbersguy82]

This snuck up on me. I’m glad I just looked at my calendar! See you in an hour Jim!

[Jim]

It was good catching up with everyone.

Different than usual, some more serious topics.; Long-acting injectable cabotegravir and rilpivirine*, dual therapy, blips, mental health, addiction, processed food & hair cuts. 


* https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=77560.0

[numbersguy82]

It was good catching up with everyone.

Different than usual, some more serious topics.; Long-acting injectable cabotegravir and rilpivirine*, dual therapy, blips, mental health, addiction, processed food & hair cuts. 


*https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=77560.0

And canned macaroni 🤣

[Jim]

An email invite has been sent out for Saturday's meeting. If you have not signed up yet but want to join just let me know.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering

Saturday, June 1st.

Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST 
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Sunday)

[leatherman]

cool. See y'all tomorrow!

[Jim]

cool. See y'all tomorrow!

👍

[numbersguy82]

What a fantastic call per usual. I’m not sure about everyone else, but I know meeting with some likeminded people and just commiserating, or rather laughing for a few hours, has been highly beneficial for me and provided a much needed relief.

Jim and Michael, you are both wonderful people and, more so, a wealth of knowledge. It’s a shame more people don’t tune in to these calls to learn, laugh, or just take a breather from real life for a bit.

Until next time my friends!

[Jim]

The email invite has gone out.  If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Sunday 30th of June

Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST 
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Monday)

[numbersguy82]

Cannot wait for this virtual meet-up. I am in need of some laughs and friendly faces ❤️

[Jim]

Cannot wait for this virtual meet-up. I am in need of some laughs and friendly faces ❤️

👍

[leatherman]

I always love catching up with y'all. I'll probably have to jump off close to noon though. It just depends on how early any of the pool party guests show up.

[Jim]

I always love catching up with y'all. I'll probably have to jump off close to noon though. It just depends on how early any of the pool party guests show up.

No prob. Don't worry, if you leave the call early we will not spend the rest of the time talking about you...

[Jim]

Looking forward to seeing you all as well.

The meeting is Sunday this time round as Saturday is the pride parade in Dublin and Avril asked me to take her. I admit I do like going as I get to scare the haters.

[leatherman]

The meeting is Sunday this time round

wait?!? Sunday? Cool! The pool party is Saturday! any talking about me can be done to my face.

I do like going as I get to scare the haters.

I certainly admire your allyship. Being brave and bold standing against the discrimination of others makes you a class act, my friend.

Not to mention, as someone else who has spoken out about issues, your combativeness is hot.  

[Jim]

wait?!? Sunday? Cool! The pool party is Saturday! any talking about me can be done to my face.

Glad to hear it, I'm looking forward to catching up and hearing all about the pool party.

I certainly admire your allyship. Being brave and bold standing against the discrimination of others makes you a class act, my friend.

Not to mention, as someone else who has spoken out about issues, your combativeness is hot.  

I'm not sure about the hot part but thanks.

[leatherman]

I'm not sure about the hot part but thanks.

I hate everyone equally regardless of their race or ethnicity.

soo hot. 

[numbersguy82]

soo hot. 

Did I miss something? 🤣

[Jim]

Did I miss something? 🤣

Larry has a flashlight 🔦

[numbersguy82]

Larry has a flashlight 🔦

Did he also pack a 4x4 #safetyfirst

[Jim]

wait?!? Sunday? Cool! The pool party is Saturday! any talking about me can be done to my face.
I certainly admire your allyship. Being brave and bold standing against the discrimination of others makes you a class act, my friend.

Not to mention, as someone else who has spoken out about issues, your combativeness is hot.  

Pride was excellent. Pissed down with rain but it was happy and vibrant. Only had to say "Fuck off or die" twice this year so really good 👍

[Jim]

I am looking forward to seeing everyone this afternoon  .

If you have not signed up yet but still want to join let me know and I'll add you.

The email invite has gone out.  If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Sunday 30th of June

Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST 
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Monday)

[Jim]

The monthly social call was inappropriate and insane as always and I loved seeing everyone.

Topics discussed: Personal grooming & waxing, Pride, Aging, Travel, Sex, Fitness, Being positive a year post diagnosis and finally the relaunch of peer support calls.

Stay tuned as we will have updates soon on the relaunch of the peer support calls.

[leatherman]

It's always GREAT catching up with y'all!

We got that nice bonus of having a member coming back after a while to catch us up on how well things are going. When you're first diagnosed, it's always a shock and it takes a little bit of time to wrap your head around it, get onto treatment, and start getting those good lab results coming back. Congratulations on your good results and don't be a stranger! We meet up every month.

I just wanted to emphasize that part of the call because I know I tell a lot of newbies that it does get better....and I know that's hard to hear, much less believe, when you're in the middle of it. But I've just seen too many people get through learning to deal with HIV and going on to live great long lives with daily ARVs. These days I just believe that when you're diagnosed with HIV you need to know it's not the 90s or even the 2000s. ARVs will save your life and health, and life is going to go on with whatever YOU make of it.

Clearly, the weekend pool party and this call started me off on a positive note this week. LOL Have a great week, y'all!

[Jim]

It's always GREAT catching up with y'all!

We got that nice bonus of having a member coming back after a while to catch us up on how well things are going. When you're first diagnosed, it's always a shock and it takes a little bit of time to wrap your head around it, get onto treatment, and start getting those good lab results coming back. Congratulations on your good results and don't be a stranger! We meet up every month.

I just wanted to emphasize that part of the call because I know I tell a lot of newbies that it does get better....and I know that's hard to hear, much less believe, when you're in the middle of it. But I've just seen too many people get through learning to deal with HIV and going on to live great long lives with daily ARVs. These days I just believe that when you're diagnosed with HIV you need to know it's not the 90s or even the 2000s. ARVs will save your life and health, and life is going to go on with whatever YOU make of it.

100%

[Jim]

I'm sending out the email invite later today.

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Sunday 4th of Aug

Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST 
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Monday)

[leatherman]

yea! 

I'll have to catch y'all up on my mom's hubby being in the hospital. We're not so certain that things are going very badly for him. At 85 and with his attitude, he doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who will pull through. Mom and I have been down this road with my 2 previous partners, her 2 previous husbands, and my Nana (mom's mom). But I always hope for the best. Sometimes people can surprise you.

[Jim]

I'll have to catch y'all up on my mom's hubby being in the hospital. We're not so certain that things are going very badly for him. At 85 and with his attitude, he doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who will pull through.

Sorry to hear that, hopefully he does improve.

[Jim]

An email invite has now been sent out. Looking forward to seeing you all again and if you have not yet signed up but wish to join, let me know.

I'm sending out the email invite later today.

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Sunday 4th of Aug

Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST 
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Monday)

[Tonny2]

                ojo.            Hello everyone!… So far I think that tomorrow I’m going to be able to connect with you guys. I can’t wait to see more of you because last time and only one, I just met Leatherman and Jim. This time I gonna try not to forget to get rid of the contrast my cell phone because I saw you guys like, well, I use noticed Leatherman’s white beard..lol… see you tomorrow guys

[Jim]

                ojo.            Hello everyone!… So far I think that tomorrow I’m going to be able to connect with you guys. I can’t wait to see more of you because last time and only one, I just met Leatherman and Jim. This time I gonna try not to forget to get rid of the contrast my cell phone because I saw you guys like, well, I use noticed Leatherman’s white beard..lol… see you tomorrow guys

Looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow. We have a good few people joining, I'm in the Netherlands at the moment, been here two weeks misbehaving so looking forward to asking Michael if I have SuperAIDS

[numbersguy82]

Looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow. We have a good few people joining, I'm in the Netherlands at the moment, been here two weeks misbehaving so looking forward to asking Michael if I have SuperAIDS

You on vacation? You def have the super aids!!!!!

Tonny I’m looking forward to “meeting” you tomm. See you bois then!

[Tonny2]

               ojo.        @Jim Allen, invite me, please, I haven’t misbehaved for over 20 years. I think it is fair and necessary to start misbehaving.


@ Numbers guy 83, we finally we going to get to meet each other tomorrow.…… Hugs

[leatherman]

noticed Leatherman’s white beard..lol

you missed the months of blue hair! it's so funny. the temporary hair dye said 10-20 washes. Instead, after two months of every day hair washing along with nearly that many days in the pool with the chlorine... and still I had to get a hair cut a week ago to get it all out.

asking Michael if I have SuperAIDS

well, of course you do! All the best sluts do.  

You better have decent sex stories. None of that bs about I didn't even put it in and if I did it was only 5 secs. LOL I'm 62 been married close to a decade and have better sex stories this week than that.

[Jim]

               ojo.        @Jim Allen, invite me, please, I haven’t misbehaved for over 20 years. I think it is fair and necessary to start misbehaving.

lol

[Tonny2]

           ojo.            Hello everyone!… I want to apologize, once again, something came up and I couldn’t meet with you guys. Period I think it might be better not to receive more invites because I feel so bad.. this time, my sister-in-law, and very good friend of mine, called me to let me know that her father had a heart attack last night, paramedics couldn’t done anything for him so he died. she was feeling so bad because her family was calling her during the night to let her know about it but she and my brother had their cell phone off until this morning around 5 AM, California time, when she checked her messages and discovering the bad news. R.I.P.

Again, I’m sorry guys, but like I said, nobody knows what the future will bring us…Hugs


Ps.@JimAllen thanks for the  PM

[BubbaPat]

Tony,
Why would anyone NOT invite you?
Life happens.
You are a joy!

Bubba hugs!!

[Tonny2]

Tony,
Why would anyone NOT invite you?
Life happens.
You are a joy!

Bubba hugs!!

               ojo.             Would you marry me?

[Jim]

I'm sending out the email invite later today.

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Saturday 7th of Sept.

Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Sunday)

[leatherman]

Cool! It seems like it's been a loooong time since we last chatted. 


Hopefully we'll get some newer people to come chat with us; otherwise .....

I'm realizing as I sit here thinking and typing, I can only regal y'all with bad stories. It's funny how bad stuff sometimes creeps up on you until you suddenly realize that it's not just sunshine and roses going on in your life. But I'm a good story teller so I can at least make my tales of woe interesting.  There's frigid waters, spending lotsa $$$$, medical testing, and amazing vertigo (adding in barf always makes a story better!)

[Jim]

Cool! It seems like it's been a loooong time since we last chatted. 


Hopefully we'll get some newer people to come chat with us; otherwise .....

I'm realizing as I sit here thinking and typing, I can only regal y'all with bad stories. It's funny how bad stuff sometimes creeps up on you until you suddenly realize that it's not just sunshine and roses going on in your life. But I'm a good story teller so I can at least make my tales of woe interesting.  There's frigid waters, spending lotsa $$$$, medical testing, and amazing vertigo (adding in barf always makes a story better!)

Life can't all be good and we're here to support you as well. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow and if Alan joins we get to quiz him on what is the "perfect gay couple" ... I have no idea but so many questions 

[leatherman]

Life can't all be good

Hey! Nobody's dying....at least not yet  ....so I'm not even all that bothered. LOL I probably should be bothered; but my life has molded me into being a realistic optimist. Not only is no one dead, only one person is in the hospital and they're sorta recovering. So life ain't too bad.

"perfect gay couple"

Uh-oh.
my plants are growing, the yard looks great, and my neighbors get an eyeful of Larry and I in speedos in the pool, me shirtless mowing the yard, and a lot of kissing and huggings in our comings and goings.

If we were near you, you wouldn't think of us as the "stupid" perfect gay couple though because we both have a bit of a care kink. (I was a bit of a daddy dom back we met.  ) Not only do we look all syrupy sweet and loving (because we are!), but we come with cookies (I've got a baking kink too) and christmas presents (because larry remembers all the important dates). We'd be your favorite perfect gay couple!


Wait! are we still a perfect gay couple if we don't dress alike?!? Because I don't allow that nonsense -- no matter how many times Larry shows up with a shirt for me that looks oddly similar to one of his. LOL

[Jim]

Wait! are we still a perfect gay couple if we don't dress alike?!?

Good question, will be interesting to hear what Alan has to says 

the yard looks great, and my neighbors get an eyeful of Larry and I in speedos in the pool, me shirtless mowing the yard, and a lot of kissing and huggings in our comings and goings.

I mistakenly read you were mowing the yard in your Speedos, had to reread it. 

[leatherman]

I mistakenly read you were mowing the yard in your Speedos, had to reread it.

yes, you misread; but no, you aren't wrong in your assumption. work boots, headphones, and speedo has been my yardwork outfit to surprise several UPS drivers and mail carriers. the neighbors certainly have plenty of entertainment looking onto our property; while Alan has his boring couple with their coffees...and what else? looking at their phones, sitting in robes, or wearing ties before heading to work?

[numbersguy82]

Wait! are we still a perfect gay couple if we don't dress alike?!? Because I don't allow that nonsense -- no matter how many times Larry shows up with a shirt for me that looks oddly similar to one of his. LOL

Gross. My least fave thing in the gay community is when two men get married and dress exactly alike. It’s sooooo unoriginal. Like they dont have an independent thought between the both of them. Or maybe I’m just jaded 🤷🏼‍♂️

Can’t wait to see you and Jim today!

[Jim]

It was great seeing you all.

Topics discussed: Karens, Vacation, Nature (Dolphins, Whales, Koala bears and Penguins), Air travel, Travelling with children, Weather, Sex, Being newly diagnosed with HIV, and the origin of HIV.

[numbersguy82]

It was great seeing you all.

Topics discussed: Karens, Vacation, Nature (Dolphins, Whales, Koala bears and Penguins), Air travel, Travelling with children, Weather, Sex, Being newly diagnosed with HIV, and the origin of HIV.

“Nature” 🤣🤣🤣

[Tonny2]

                ojo.          Finally I got to “see” you guys, you guys are very funny and I’m sorry that I didn’t get to stay with you for a longer period of time. I hope next month I have a chance to talk to you for the whole session… Hugs

[leatherman]

I hope next month I have a chance to talk to you for the whole session… Hugs

it was really great seeing you too!! Glad to hear the vacation was good!

Topics discussed: Nature (Dolphins, Whales, Koala bears and Penguins)

“Nature” 🤣🤣🤣

omg. i just don't know that I'll ever go into the ocean again, and I really really love being at the beach. But it just seems like I could easily be sexually assaulted by "nature" and I don't want that. Heck! I'm rethinking now every time I've ever gotten any of that water in my mouth!

My first partner Randy and I had a pet store for 6 years. I'm so sure that if he could have gotten his hands on a penguin, I would have been cleaning up after that poop-machine. LOL

[numbersguy82]

                ojo.          Finally I got to “see” you guys, you guys are very funny and I’m sorry that I didn’t get to stay with you for a longer period of time. I hope next month I have a chance to talk to you for the whole session… Hugs

Tonny we finally “met” and it was so great to see you! I’m super jealous of your active lifestyle, so I’m just glad you got to pop in even if it wasn’t the entire time. Stay well my friend!

[Tonny2]

                ojo.            @numbersguy83, thanks for your message. It was  so nice to at least heard you, to tell you the truth, I felt so frustrated not being able to see you guys but, it is what it is, next guttering I will try to be there. I meant to ask you something that day, but I didn’t have time to do it. Maybe next time I will ask because I want to learn from your story so I can help somebody else or maybe even help myself. Again, thanks for your message and calling me friend…hugs

[Jim]

I'm sending out the email invite later today.

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Saturday 5th of Oct.


Meeting time:

08:00 PDT
09:00 MDT
10:00 CDT
11:00 EDT
16:00 Ireland
16:00 CAT (Central Africa Time
17:00 CEST
20:30 IST
01:00 Sydney NSW (Sunday)

[Jim]

Invite was sent out yesterday, looking forward to seeing you all again and if you have not yet signed up but wish to join, let me know.

[leatherman]

omg! y'all are going to have to listen to soooo many stories. This has been the craziest month

[Jim]

omg! y'all are going to have to listen to soooo many stories. This has been the craziest month

Looking forward to catching up and hearing the latest updates

[Jim]

Topics discussed: Healthcare & self-advocacy, Living with HIV & “when you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras”, stormy weather, updates on Larry,  Fabio graduated! 🎉Congrats, next is 6 months of ICU & then ER rotation, Back problems and hernia, ageing, ageing and HIV.

The next monthly meeting will be on Sept 2nd. Let me know, if you have not signed up yet but want to join the next meeting.

[numbersguy82]

Topics discussed: Healthcare & self-advocacy, Living with HIV & “when you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras”, stormy weather, updates on Larry,  Fabio graduated! 🎉Congrats, next is 6 months of ICU & then ER rotation, Back problems and hernia, ageing, ageing and HIV.

The next monthly meeting will be on Sept 2nd. Let me know, if you have not signed up yet but want to join the next meeting.

Great call, chicken soup for the soul ❤️

[leatherman]

ageing

[Jim]

Due to circumstances tomorrow's monthly meeting has been moved to next week, Saturday 9th of Nov.

[numbersguy82]

Due to circumstances tomorrow's monthly meeting has been moved to next week, Saturday 9th of Nov.

Looking forward to the next call! Good times and good vibes ❤️

[Jim]

Looking forward to the next call! Good times and good vibes ❤️

👍

[Jim]

It's been a rough month and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again.

[numbersguy82]

It's been a rough month and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again.

Sorry to hear that it’s been rough. You know I’m here if you ever need to vent, or I can just tell you a bad joke… like why can’t witches have babies? Because their husbands have hallow-weenies 🤣

[leatherman]

so that's how it is, numbguy82?

(is that your birth year?!? I'm so old I could be all of my friends' dad. Last xmas, my best friend got me a tee that says it's not a dad bod, it's a father figure. LOL)

so here are my dad jokes that you all need to laugh at...
or there will be spankings

What's a gay vampire's favorite candy? A sucker.
What do demons eat for breakfast? Deviled eggs.
Why didn’t the skeleton go out dancing? He had no body to go with.
How did the skeleton know it was going to rain? He felt it in his boner... oops, bones.

[numbersguy82]

so that's how it is, numbguy82?

(is that your birth year?!? I'm so old I could be all of my friends' dad. Last xmas, my best friend got me a tee that says it's not a dad bod, it's a father figure. LOL)

so here are my dad jokes that you all need to laugh at...
or there will be spankings

What's a gay vampire's favorite candy? A sucker.
What do demons eat for breakfast? Deviled eggs.
Why didn’t the skeleton go out dancing? He had no body to go with.
How did the skeleton know it was going to rain? He felt it in his boner... oops, bones.

Yes yes my birth year, remember Jim and I are the same age… he’s just aging way better than I am 😭

Father figure!?!?!? 🤣🤣🤣

Why did the ghost go into the bar? For the boos.

Why did the ghost starch his sheet? He wanted everyone scared stiff.

What does a panda ghost eat? Bam-BOO

[Jim]

Sorry to hear that it’s been rough. You know I’m here if you ever need to vent, or I can just tell you a bad joke… like why can’t witches have babies? Because their husbands have hallow-weenies 🤣

so that's how it is, numbguy82?

(is that your birth year?!? I'm so old I could be all of my friends' dad. Last xmas, my best friend got me a tee that says it's not a dad bod, it's a father figure. LOL)

so here are my dad jokes that you all need to laugh at...
or there will be spankings

What's a gay vampire's favorite candy? A sucker.
What do demons eat for breakfast? Deviled eggs.
Why didn’t the skeleton go out dancing? He had no body to go with.
How did the skeleton know it was going to rain? He felt it in his boner... oops, bones.

Thanks guys. Appreciate the kind words and jokes, looking forward to the upcoming call and hearing all about how you celebrated trump's victory

[leatherman]

celebrated trump's victory

you're so evil. 

[numbersguy82]

I celebrated by bossing a few women at work around! They better learn that men control EVERYTHING including their bodies!

[Jim]

I celebrated by bossing a few women at work around! They better learn that men control EVERYTHING including their bodies!

Good man, you are taking this better than expected. Keep this up for four more years and you will get used to it.

[numbersguy82]

Good man, you are taking this better than expected. Keep this up for four more years and you will get used to it.

Do you have any single friends in Ireland???

[Jim]

I'm sending out the email invite later today.

If you have not signed up yet, but still want to join just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Saturday 9th of Nov.

[Jim]

The email invite has gone out. I'm Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up. If you are reading this and have not signed up yet but still want to join, just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Saturday 9th Nov 2024.

Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 Sydney (Sunday)

[Jim]

The email invite has gone out. I'm Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up. If you are reading this and have not signed up yet but still want to join, just let me know, and I'll add you to the invite.

POZ Monthly Virtual Gathering, Saturday 9th Nov 2024.

Meeting time:

08:00 PST
09:00 MST
10:00 CST
11:00 EST
16:00 Ireland
17:00 CET
21:30 IST
03:00 Sydney (Sunday)

See you all in a few minutes

[Jim]

Great call, was really good catching up.

Topics discussed: Self-care , Mental health, Mental health & HIV, Aging, Dating, LTNPs, Cooking & Cost of fresh produce, upcoming Holiday Plans.

[leatherman]

Self-care

so much self care 

oh, and get out of the house!

[Jim]

Going to close & lock this thread and start a new one for the Dec call.