The phrase “May you live in interesting times” is said to be an ancient Chinese curse masquerading as a blessing. Whether or not that’s true, 2008 has been a very “interesting” year for all us: The most exciting election in a generation. The biggest financial crisis in a generation, perhaps in several. And for my neighbors here in Southeast Texas, a devastating hurricane and the continuing challenge of rebuilding.

For me personally, I am very grateful to be here and to still be in business. Had we not moved inland two years ago, GayHankies.com would no longer exist and my partner and I, like many on our coast, would have lost all. As it stands, many of us all across the country are facing renewed challenges and tough times. Part of what I’m doing to help is simply to keep on doing what I’m doing, and keep on bringing you the best combination that I can of products, value, and excellent customer service.

Accordingly, here’s my Year-End Specials for your consideration. These are some of my most popular products, and I’ve cut prices on them all. Combined with free shipping available on every order, this a deal that’s hard to beat. These prices are good for orders placed through December 31, 2008. ***

Amsterdam Large Bottle $12.49  $11.25	Amsterdam Medium Bottle $9.99  $8.99	Amsterdam Special $7.49  $6.75
Brasil Potion No. 9 $19.95  $17.95	English Poppers $18.99  $17.00	Iron Horse: Small Bottle $7.49  $6.75
Jungle Juice Platinum: Large Bottle $16.95  $15.25	Jungle Juice Plus: Large Bottle $12.49  $11.25	Jungle Juice Plus: Medium Bottle $9.99  $8.99
Jungle Juice Plus: Small Bottle $7.49  $6.75	Rush: PWD Brand $7.99  $7.25	Taiwan Blue $11.99  $10.75

***Order as many bottles as you like, and I’ll do my best ship it within the next business day. Backorders will be honored at these prices, even if I run out and have to restock; if that happens, your order may be shipped after December 31.

A note on Holiday Shipping: I will not be processing orders on December 24 through December 28. Orders placed by 10 a.m. CST December 23 will be shipped that day. Order placed after that will be shipped December 29. My shipping schedule for the following week has not yet been determined. The shipping schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, but I will make every effort to ship your order in a timely manner.

Don’t pick up that turkey yet!  If you haven’t seen our ‘THANKFUL’ savings coupon, you might miss out: TWENTY PERCENT OFF all month long! Use coupon code ‘THANKFUL’ when you reach the checkout page, and you’ll get 20% deducted from your total.  Don’t worry if you’ve already used the coupon, because you can use it again and again. But time is running out, and the coupon expires November 30.

This coupon has NO MINIMUM PURCHASE. Combine it with free shipping available on every order, and what more can you ask for? Don’t forget to share the news with your friends, so they can take advantage of it, too.

How to get the savings? Click here to shop with us at GayHankies.com and place your order as usual. When you get to the checkout page, use the coupon code “THANKFUL” after you enter your credit card information. Look for the section “Gift Vouchers / Discount Codes,” then enter the Redeem Code “THANKFUL” then click on “Redeem”. You’ll see your savings on the next page.

It’s five years now since I opened GayHankies.com, and I want to celebrate! Take a look at my Fifth Anniversary Sale. I hope these savings will make you feel like celebrating and having some fun, too. You’ll find specials on some of your favorite poppers and lubes, and there’s some condoms on sale, too.  Specials are good through October 31, 2008.

As always, every order qualifies for free shipping! Spend sixty dollars or more and I’ll upgrade your free shipping so your package comes by Priorty Mail.

The 20% SUMMERBLOWOUT discount is ending in just a few days.  Be sure to take advantage of it before it expires. To get the discount, be sure to click through this link and read and follow the instructions.  You can keep using it until the end of August, but the discount does not happen automatically.  You do have to put it on your order during the checkout process.

While I have your attention, take a moment to look at the Poppers And Your Health page that I’ve just added to the web site.  Putting this information here was prompted by some very thoughtful questions from a gentleman in San Francisco (more on this later).  While I may (or may not) be your Daddy, I’m not your nanny and I’m not here to dictate how you live your life or how you have sex.  The health information is presented for you, so that you can make responsible and educated decisions.

I’ve heard from a couple of customers who failed to get their 20% SUMMERBLOWOUT discount.  One was quite irate, another was very friendly and understanding.  Before you shop, if you want to get the discount, be sure to click through this link and read and follow the instructions.  You can keep using it on as many orders as you want, all month long, but the discount does not happen automatically.  You do have to put it on your order during the checkout process.

And by the way, no I’m not giving away free bottles of Rush or Amsterdam.  That yellow box that appears when you get into the online store is telling you that if you buy Rush, then you will receive free condoms.   It’s written again on the Rush product page.  Anyhow…

As far as irate customers go, I’ve had one or two in my time.  Most of them don’t realize that GayHankies.com is actually just one person.   They seem to think there is some “company” here that’s making stupid mistakes or is out to take advantage of them.  Of course, they’re frustrated, and they don’t know it’s just me on the other end of the email.  I’m doing the best I can, and I’m being as careful and as patient as possible.  And yes, I do refund people’s money from time to time, sort of like a small-scale kinky Nordstrom, just to keep them happy and keep them coming back.

Unfortunately, I cannot make your experience perfect.  I can’t guarantee that any bottle of poppers that you buy won’t give you a headache, nor that it will be strong enough to satisfy, nor that it will stay fresh as long as you and I would like.  I can’t guarantee that the dildo you buy won’t be too big or too small, or that the suction cup will stick wherever you want to place it.  I can’t match prices.  I can’t keep the lube from drying out, nor from running out at the most inconvenient moment.

What I can do is listen to you, honestly and fairly, and do my best to fix the problems and satisfy your needs.  And of course, I make mistakes, and I do my best to correct them and learn from them.

This business is built on a small group of very loyal customers — you know who you are — and I’m very grateful to be able to think of you as friends unmet.

The summer is hot here in Texas, but the economy is still cooling all over. I won’t recap the bad news you hear everyday, but here’s some good news to keep the chill away from your playtime: Now through the end of August, use coupon code SUMMERBLOWOUT and take 20% off your order when you spend $20 or more! Use it on poppers.  Use it on lubes.  Use it on whatever you want from GayHankies.com.

Click here to read how to get the savings using coupon code SUMMERBLOWOUT. You can use this coupon as many times as you want, so the savings keep coming all month long. And don’t forget to pass it along to a friend.

Looking for a multi-purpose toy? The Colt Shower Shot Dildo combines a 6-1/2 inch removable perforated soft jelly dong with a non-tarnishing, nickel-free hose. It easily attaches to your shower. The length of hose is 42 inches. Use with or without the dildo.

Don’t forget: Sale prices on Jungle Juice end July 31, 2008. The large bottles of Jungle Juice Platinum and Jungle Juice Plus are a dollar off. The medium and small bottles are fifty cents off, which means prices are as low as $6.99. Since you always get free shipping, too, what more can you ask for?

It’s been hot, hot, hot here in Southeast Texas lately, and as we all head into summer, it will probably be hot where you are, too. What to do? Gripe and groan? Why not give in to the “heat” and generate some excitement of your own. It feels like the tropics where I am, just like a jungle, so I’m putting all types and sizes of JUNGLE JUICE on sale for July.

The large bottles of Jungle Juice Platinum and Jungle Juice Plus are a dollar off. The medium and small bottles are fifty cents off, which means prices are as low as $6.99. Since you always get free shipping, too, what more can you ask for? These sale prices are good trhough July 31, 2008.

It’s been a great month and a great sale, but all good things must come to an end.  The last day of the “World of Poppers” sale is June 30.  Take a dollar off Brasil, Taiwan Blue, English Poppers, and the large bottles of Amsterdam.  Take fifty cents off the small and medium sizes of Amsterdam, with prices as low as $6.99.  Buy as many as you want, and yes, backorders will be honored at the sale prices.  But act fast, before the “World” turns.

You’ve heard the news and felt the bite of record gas prices. Now we’re getting hit by new airfare increases, and many of us are changing our summer travel plans. My partner and I had hoped to attend Seattle’s Gay Pride, but this year we’ll stay home in Texas and take a “virtual trip” instead. You, too, can join us with the GayHankies.com “World of Poppers” sale.

Our trip around the world starts in Brazil, then heads off to Taiwan, England, and finally Amsterdam. And yes, I’ve put Brasil, Taiwan Blue, English Poppers, and the large bottles of Amsterdam all on sale for a dollar off. The small and medium sizes of Amsterdam are also on sale, as low as $6.99. With savings like this, you can go as far as you want, and of course, you’ll have loads of fun along the way. These prices are good all month long through June 30. Click through here to start your trip, and be sure to tell your friends so they can come along, too.

While you’re “in Europe,” why not take a side trip to Switzerland. I’ve just added Swiss Navy Silicone and Water-Based lubes in the 2-ounce and 4-ounce sizes. They have a cool dispenser that you can operate with one hand, leaving your other hand free to do, well, anything you like. I especially liked the Silicone version, which was really slick, but either of these lubes are sure to satisfy. And yes, both versions work fine with latex or without.