I missed this thread until now but it is enjoyable reading of the normalcy of all of us freaks.
I recall my dad giving me THE talk back when I was 14ish. Told me that the men in the family all seemed to be given some extra oomph in the sexed up department. Recall him giving me a Sheik. Remember those? I think for about 8 or 9 years I just referred to condoms as Sheiks. Anyway told me about the clap, herpes, said just be careful because you just don't know who was in there before you were. Then gave me some of the wisest words I think he could have given me, words I have given my sons as well.
Go out and have as much fun as you want and be a gent doing it.
But
Don't have me bail you out of jail.
I'm too young to be a grand dad.
And Don't die.
So as a fellow freak, on the backside of 65, and trying to be a good guy, I thank Dad for his family's genetic propensity to stay in the pooning game and for the folks bringing me up with some manners. That nice guy thing may be one of the better things that has helped me along the pooning trail the past 50-ish years.
Going forward, if only I will be so lucky as Great Uncle Paul!!