Our Progress So Far...

Just want to share with all of you guys about the type of visitors that come to this blog. All thanks to thwl who shared this website counter, StatCounter.com with me :)

UPDATED : BALLS Anyone?

Hey guys, big and small,
We are more than movies and booze! let's bowl too! We are organising a bowling trip and would love for you guys to join us, should be fun. If you can't bowl, join us anyway, you can learn (.... like me!). Ok, here's the details:

Venue: Marina South SuperBowl (thanks to Hardcore for the reservation)
Date: 20.07.07, Friday
Time: 7.30pm
Price: $4.10 per person per game

I apologize for the change of venue... hope to see you guys there! 2 lanes have been booked, some of us will be there earlier so will just see you guys there! We will have steamboat there after the game :p

Hugs always,
Vitalauto

Thanks to everyone who appeared for the either the game and/or dinner tonight – timberman, hardcore, musclepup, james, tigera, quest, bengzom, mi@w, timmie, odac, stonedwin, thwl, relicz, alaskan, siberian, musclecraz and universek. Especially thanks to all the patient people who tried to guide me in bowling – i know it's kinda frustrating, sorry!!! Hope everybody had fun, and got to know some new friends and got to see the faces behind the nicks! The next time maybe we should do it in a more accessible location! I'll practise more first! :p
hugs,
vitalauto

Putting a 'Face' to the Nicknames...?

Updated 4:03pm

From the comments and responses, I agree that the anonymous should remain as they are and it is entirely up to them to identify themselves as what they like... & I agree that there are stalkers and fairly desperate people out there who are waiting to do weird things as part of their livelihood or just out of plain interests! We have a few examples haven't we VitalAuto? *Muahahah...*

Ok, case closed! On to the next...
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All hail to the sexy bears and all the hot guys that love 'em!

It has come to my attention that some of our fellow bloggers had queried about putting a 'face' to our screen-names/nicknames. I'm not too sure about this idea though, but I'm quite sure that many of us might not want to disclose identities now, cos after all the whole world's watching! I guess the whole issue of being anonymous is a privilege to everyone who uses the internet and I'm in no position to put anybody in the spotlight... *Unless you requested to...*

However, since Fridae.com is where we have most of our profiles, why not do a 'nick-link'? I got confused a few times by the nicknames fellow bloggers use here. Besides, you can control what you want to show on your Fridae.com page, so I think there's flexibility there, a system of control.

I don't know, what do you guys think? :)

yours happily,
Asimov_22

New Recreational Club in Town: The Ten Men's Recreational Club (A non-comprehensive review)

Why I Did What I Had To Do

The very 1st thing that VitalAuto asked me about this place was that, "What does Ten Mens mean? Men is already plural what... why got another 'S' there..." You know what VitalAuto, I went to Google up & down the internet right, I couldn't find any significance on the word 'Ten mens'. If anyone knows the significance, please share... heheh..

So I think there have been a couple of re-shuffles of management here and there recently, like X'pose now had become 'Same' and I heard Diamond went to tap into the straight-men market, as in they stopped branding themselves as being a Gay sauna anymore. Thats good isn't it, at least the market is moving and evolving... Which also means that crowds will disperse and form new ones.

So there I was after contemplating for awhile to go there since I had nothing better to do on a late Sunday afternoon... no no its not an excuse ok... Well I was just curious and thought maybe I could do a review of the place since it has termed itself a Bear Sauna.


The Review

1st thing 1st, if you are very unsure where this place is, its actually a level below Mox. It used to be a lesbian bar but now its mixed... Anyways, you just take the same lift but stop at level 3 and the entrance is directly just outside the lift area. It reminded me Rainbow Sauna in Hong Kong... or maybe some Saunas in Bangkok can't remember. So its quite private as it is. The only downside I can ever think of, is that when you accidentally bump into your fellow friends in the lift on one of your 'discreet-escape' to the sauna. That is if they're on their way to Mox and your not hahah... But of cos, you can always pretend that you're gonna join them at Mox anyway. :P

The entrance fee I had to pay is $18, $8 for entry and the other $10 is membership. It should be a one-time payment for the membership and members will be able to enjoy promotions at a later time. The membership card is quite professionally done! Its plastic & discreet too! Not those cheapo cardboard paper material.

There will be someone to escort you to the locker area (if they think you're new) and briefly just explain to you where the steam room is, where to smoke, the darkrooms etc. The lounging area is pretty spacious, with new comfy sofas and a big LCD tv smack on the wall where you can watch movies. The bar counter is also quite nicely done except for the fact that they don't serve soft drinks or coffee (maybe not yet), and 2 stale-looking plates of pastries sitting there. Oh they do have drinking water... but its almost empty most of the time. One thing I thought was really jarring was the PC monitor where you can surf the internet was placed smack on the bar counter and everyone will be able to see what you're surfing... Shouldn't there be some level of privacy?

The locker area is very nicely done actually, intuitively designed and not just straight blocks. They're actually curvy. Not too bright and not too dark, just nice to see yourself while changing and other things you want to see! The lockers are new, clean and spacious and the management STRESSES on SAFE SEX! The condoms and lubricants are dutifully provided and placed neatly alongside these mini-cards that provided information about AIDS and reminds you about safe-sex once again. This is good, cos I think its time we grow up a little, instill a little bit of that knowledge & responsibility in our brains. There are just too many ignorant people out there who not only harm themselves but also others.

Ok I think I talked too much... So I went for a smoke out at the balcony which is open-aired, like a corridor where the toilets were and bamboo blinds are used to cover up the place so that nobody can really see what the heck goes on there. The toilets are clean enough, and the impressive thing that I noticed was that there were big shower-heads coming out from the ceilings, and liquid soap is provided as well! That means... you can practically shower & shit at the same time! How convenient is that? Well of cos when they showers are full, you can use the toilets to shower instead... Or whatever sick fantasies you have. Oh, also the floors are a little slippery so thread with care. So thats that...

Oh I failed to fully check out the steam rooms cos... well I got a little intimidated by some people there so I left early. But I had a glimpse... dark and steamy... Went in less than 5 seconds then I stepped out. It smelled clean, nothing slimy nor gooey on the floor... (Yet...) So since its still new, seems like it is the best time to visit.

But all in all its still better than many other saunas I've been to. *oops* Hmm what else... The most important part of that place which I didn't go to... were the dark rooms and the *ahem* rooms where you play. I guess I wasn't adventurous enough today. (Too many scary looking guys standing awaiting their 'catch' by the door ways...) But the rooms look functional. So for those who will be visiting this club, do let me know how the darkrooms and play-rooms are. :P


Conclusion

So to wrap up, I think Tenmensclub did a good job in the decor and packaging of the experience. However, I felt that they're lacking abit of that essential experience in running a Sauna, probably they were under-staffed. I Don't know, just felt they could have done a better job since it was their 1st opening day... Oh one more thing, its always good if they can attract different groups of bears or variety of bears there. Cos I realized... that place seemed like A Day-Time Oso Bar... I'm not exaggerating... Anyways, do visit Ten Men's Club and experience it for yourselves!

Follow the link for more information! http://www.tenmensclub.com/

yours critically,
Asimov_22

*The author of this post apologize if he had offended the management in any circumstance. The purpose of this review is not to put-down any organization but only providing a different degree of perception for the bloggers. They are entitled to their own opinions and so do the author.

SGBearcast Goes Green Too (In support of Live Earth)

Live Earth is a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series taking place on 7/7/07 that will bring together more than 100 music artists and 2 billion people to trigger a global movement to solve the climate crisis.

Live Earth will reach this worldwide audience through an unprecedented global media architecture covering all media platforms - TV, radio, Internet and wireless channels.

Live Earth marks the beginning of a multi-year campaign led by the Alliance for Climate Protection, The Climate Group and other international organizations to drive individuals, corporations and governments to take action to solve global warming. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore is the Chair of the Alliance and Partner of Live Earth.

Live Earth was founded by Kevin Wall, the Worldwide Executive Producer of Live 8, an event that brought together one of the largest audiences in history to combat poverty. Wall formed a partnership with Al Gore and the Alliance for Climate Protection to ensure that Live Earth inspires behavioral changes long after 7/7/07.

Live Earth will stage official concerts at Giants Stadium in New York; Wembley Stadium in London; Aussie Stadium in Sydney; Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro; the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg; Makuhari Messe in Tokyo; the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai; and HSH Nordbank Arena in Hamburg.

Live Earth concerts will be broadcast to a live worldwide audience by MSN at www.LiveEarth.MSN.com.

- Excerpt taken from Live Earth Official Website

So guys, wear your greens... inside and outside k? :P - Asimov_22

Weird Email... Anyone received this?

Received this email this morning... Must be some kind of a scam... maybe a scam is an understatement... besides, US$4.2 Million is not alot what. 15% of this is... $630,000? Maybe trying too hard to be modest... anyways, if you guys have anything interesting to share, let me know :)

Transformers (30th June 07, Saturday) Updates...

Updated 1st July @ 4:30am

Once again...

Yes I'll drink to the success of tonight's gathering of the movie Transformers! Almost everyone turned up and we had a great time. Though I thought we had just enough time to dilly-dallying around and not being late for the show, for such a big group usually there will be problems. But there were non so I'm glad everything was fine... :)

Well, I'm like the movie... but its not something I would not watch more than 3 times... I think we can all experience the amount of hard work being put into the production. The animation was intricate and being a CG person myself (which I suck at) I estimate it would probably take them a few years to come up with something as solid as this. All in all, it has high entertainment value.

So much so for another Saturday night! The next movie outing will be Harry Porter! So till then, we'll arrange something. :)

sincerely,
Asimov_22
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Listing is now closed!

Woaw... the responses were overwhelming! We thank you for your involvement! Therefore we have officially closed this listing.Below are the finalists.... *drums rolling*

- Vitalauto
- universek
- asimov_22
- tigera_99
- ruvx
- rugguy75
- relicz
- aphrodite76
- ngarte
- otto & han
- sagitarios
- odac
- thwl
- musclepup & friend
- ralph76

Total = 17 Pax!

Currently the tickets have been booked, the details are as follows:

Movie: Transformers
Venue: Orchard Cineleisure
Time: 9:25pm
Dinner venue: Foodcourt (at basement)
Dinner Time: 7:30pm

Just call if you can't find us at the foodcourt, but I doubt that cos most of us will fail terribly at hide-&-seek... due to our physical mass. If not you can always follow VitalAuto's loud & _ _ n t y voice (buy a vowel?) *wink*

lots of hugs,
Asimov

Its ZeroGravity's Birthday! (29th June '07, Friday)

Good day people!

I must say it was hell of a great night we had last night at ZeroGrav's bird-day bash eh? No no I'm not talking about the free booze no! Its nothing else but the GOOD company we had there! It was great, I had a great time and hope everyone else did too.

Well ZeroGrav, I must say I think you're already... what 35? *oops* We from the bearcast wish you a fruitful and fulfilling journey and may you have the joy and happiness that you deserve so much. Thanks for being a friend and you can count on us as well.

Have a good afternoon guys, can't wait for that Transformers movie later...

lotsa hugz,
Asimov

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Hello fellow bears, chubs, wannabes and lovers!
It has come to my attention that our friend, 'ZeroGravity' is having his birthday celebrations this coming Friday! Below are the details...

Venue: The Oso Bar (www.theosobar.com)
Address: 145, Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068605
Event: ZeroGravity's Birthday!
Time: Should be after 9pm+ (Don't worry, it'll definitely exceed 2am at least)

P.S. I guess this only applies to friends who knows who he is... but I'm sure he wouldn't mind knowing new friends though *wink* Unless otherwise...

HAPPY BIRD-DAY ZeroGravity!

yours blatantly,
Asimov

Transformers (30th June 07, Saturday)

Hi Bears & Bear Lovers,

Movie Time!!!! Ok tickets are selling fast! Let's try to get them before they are gone, so pls reply quickly!

Venue: GV Grand – seems to have lots of tickets left
Address: Great World City
Date: 30 June 2007
Time: 9.50pm
Coordinators: VitalAuto vitalauto@gmail.com
asimov_22 sgbearcast@gmail.com

Any questions/suggestions/enquiries you can all email to the provided emails okie?

Hugs,
Vitalauto

ps. being the movie buff that i am, here's the list of upcoming movies we may organise to watch, so do check in here regularly:
Paprika, Death Proof, Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix, The Simpsons Movie, The Bourne Ultimatum


~ Listing is now closed! ~

It's a Party Night People! (23th June 07, Saturday)

Hello everyone! A big thank you to all who have been supportive of the blog by coming in to read up about the latest happenings that has been going on. I wish I can post gossips but its all politically sensitive and pretty senseless anyways. Where's all the mystery and suspense than to read it off a post right hehe... nah I'm not into E! News. So don't worry. At least not here :P

So anyways, the next outing VitalAuto suggested is to go to Taboo... No its not longer a Muscle-Mary and 'Twinkle-angel' club anymore. Experience indicates that people of all sorts of shapes & sizes & creed go there now. So it has been pretty much over-ran from the typical crowd. Music is not too bad either so why not... Come join us if you have nothing better to do on a Saturday night. (But nothing is better than good music + good company isn't it...)

So here goes:

Venue: Taboo97 (I think they changed their name recently...)
Address: 65 Neil Rd, Singapore 088897
Time: 11Pm +/- (Anytime later, you gotta queue to get in)
Coordinators: VitalAuto vitalauto@gmail.com
asimov_22 sgbearcast@gmail.com

Any questions/suggestions/enquiries you can all email to the sgbearcast email ya?
Good hunting everyone!

yours sincerely,

asimov_22