I really got freaked out today

[Maureen Valley]

Wow...the subject matter just keeps getting more and more interesting.

I used to run into this 'problem' when biking or walking along the Mississippi River Blvd. in Minneapolis near an area known for gay activity. They even had condom dispensers nailed to the trees. One thing I was sure of....some of them want to be seen. It's exhibitionism....pure and simple. Often it's random sex and the men could be seen cruising the woods looking "for love in all the wrong places".

Just call the police and report them.

Good luck....the authorities monitor these areas for awhile...then they lose interest.

Happy Holidays to all,
Maureen

[SouthernBelle]

There was an interstate reststop near here that used to be known for this sort of thing. They finally had a sting operation there and it was quite surprising what locals got arrested.

I don't want to ride or walk or drive up on any 'PDAs' whether straight, gay or er something else. Heck, I'm tired of seeing tongue kissing on TV!

[pyxichick]

Maureen,

I know the part of the Mississippi river park you're talking about. It's about a mile from my house. I went for a run down there once and slowly realized that there were a lot of single men just sitting on park benches and such, and not a whole lot of other people. I don't run down there anymore, and even when I run or ride by at the top of the bluff, I can't help but think every guy I see on the path is out cruising for some action.

Unfortunately, it's true, the authorities don't really seem interested in curtailing the action, because if they were, I'd actually see a cop over there once in awhile.

I guess it's just good to know where these areas are, so you can avoid them.

[Tuckervill]

There's a park like that in Memphis, and also in Little Rock. During the day, if you go to the playground with your kid, there will be several men walking one at a time into the woods, or just sitting in their car waiting to see who shows up.

A few years ago I read that someone I went to school with, who was married to another classmate, and who had grown up to become a middle school principal, was arrested for that kind of thing at one of those parks. They were in the restroom, though. It's just sad, and now I don't let my boy go in a men's room in a park unless I check it first.

Karen

[CycleChic06]

Teddy,
That's crazy! I'm glad you posted that, I've never been to HP, but I a bunch of friends who go there, some by themselves. I'll pass this story on to them.

Emily

[Teddyparker]

Teddy,
That's crazy! I'm glad you posted that, I've never been to HP, but I a bunch of friends who go there, some by themselves. I'll pass this story on to them.

Emily

Emily,
Let me know if you or your friends are looking for a riding partner. I would rather not ride alone at HP anymore.