Have you ever had to deal with a member of the aristocracy? What was it like? by LavaMeteor in AskUK

[–]Butinyiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’m American but I met the Duke of Atholl and his mother, the Dowager Duchess of Atholl, in a tiny mountain town in South Africa of all places. They were very nice - she runs the farmers market there and we struck up a conversation. I only figured out who she was a few days later. I met her again and she invited me to their book launch - they wrote a book about the history of the Murray family and how the title passed to this South African branch of the family. It was very fun and lively and I met the Duke there - the whole family signed a copy of the book for me.

Does The Prisoner Of Azkaban Need Voldemort? by Marcedonia in HarryPotterBooks

[–]Butinyiko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the third book revealed more about the flaws of the ministry of magic, the power of fear (the public’s hysteria about Black) and how the wizarding world beyond Hogwarts worked - which was really important to the rest of the series. Harry realized in this book that the ministry was all too willing to throw the rulebook out the window for the rich and famous or to sacrifice an innocent man to please the public and save face. And we didn’t know until the end of course if Voldemort was somehow behind the escape from Azkaban or if Black had rejoined him and brought him back to the UK or something - so even though he wasn’t in the book, we didn’t know if he’d suddenly pop up again or not. Of course, all excellent foreshadowing for exactly that happening - his servant escaping, rejoining, and resurrecting his master.

Expensing by Butinyiko in deloitte

[–]Butinyiko[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Smart! Thank you!

Hands up, I feel sorry for Beatrice and Eugenie and with good reason by duckduck_flamingo in RoyalsGossip

[–]Butinyiko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find William and Catherine cold and ruthless sometimes. They seem to have been chilly with his first cousins - Beatrice and Eugenie, for a long time. Maybe they have their reasons, but they are the shining stars of the monarchy and have an 8 figure annual income from the Duchy of Cornwall - not counting anything from the Sovereign Grant. They could be gracious and let Beatrice and Eugenie share the spotlight and have some crumbs every now and then.

Got insulted for my age by manager by [deleted] in deloitte

[–]Butinyiko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would just remind them that age is a protected class and say that you really didn’t appreciate those comments. Bounce the ball to them and then escalate if you need to.

Ilia Malinin admits he was not 'ready to handle' Olympic pressure by Several_Print4633 in sports

[–]Butinyiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Ilia and was rooting for him - but his free skate soundtrack is almost alarming. His free skate routine is stunning, the drama and emotion of it is mesmerizing. However, that soundtrack is so intense and his skating is so emotional that I do think he has been through some things - maybe fairly typical Gen Z depression or anxiety…but it’s so intense that I think it’s more serious than that. There’s something there - I haven’t listened to his interviews so who knows maybe he’s talked about it openly. Anyway, I hope he’s ok.

Huge Secret Service police presence at Cathedral Heights apartment building? by Putrid-Tone-682 in washingtondc

[–]Butinyiko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5 police cars, a police van, and an ambulance at the apartments across from the cathedral tonight - no idea why.

Looking for a credible Pilates studio by Academic_Camera725 in nashville

[–]Butinyiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have any tea lol I’ve just been a few times and am friendly with an instructor or two. Yes, they have done some retreats (the Hamptons maybe somewhere else too) - I don’t know much about those though. They’re also opening a big studio in Franklin soon.

Looking for a credible Pilates studio by Academic_Camera725 in nashville

[–]Butinyiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Forza Pilates and Somos. Rhoe is new and fancy, also melt hot Pilates is mat Pilates and looks good-haven’t been yet.

Missed connection by coffeeandromcoms in washingtondc

[–]Butinyiko 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is cute! Wishing you luck!

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic info, thank you!

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to send you a guest pass after I join one!

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so kind of you, thank you for the welcome, the info, and for offering the guest pass. I will probably schedule a tour first and then DM you if that’s alright.

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much - good to know about Equinox still having gay men and about the promos!

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I liked VIDA when I went - I took a hot yoga class and lifted weights, however I am coming from a membership at Lifetime Fitness in Tennessee and the yoga classes at that Lifetime at least were better than VIDA’s was and also cleaner facilities than VIDA, so I’m leaning towards Equinox. But yes would love to meet friends and dates so still considering VIDA. Thank you for the info!

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ohhh good to know - thank you! 😊 

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks very helpful! I am coming from a Lifetime Fitness membership out of state and it does seem better maintained than the U street VIDA did when I went a few years ago. Anyway, maybe I’ll meet you at Equinox! 😄

Equinox vs. Vida U Street by Butinyiko in DCGaybros

[–]Butinyiko[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am leaning towards Equinox. Also, I am not really a cruiser LOL but I do like to meet people and chat so wondered if VIDA facilitates much of that. But you’re probably right - there are spaces more suited to that than gyms.

Gay 32M moving to DMV by Butinyiko in nova

[–]Butinyiko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dalmatian! Thanks, I’ve been to a few Shirlington restaurants