First Sunday of Advent - Rays of Violet

We got this hottie on our way to church this morning as we celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent. Perhaps this gorgeous gentleman was on his way to church, too. The simple and casual elegance of a gray jacket (so expertly fitted to his trim frame), and violet dress shirt (the color of the season of Advent, no less) let him be dressed appropriately for church, or brunch, or shopping, or almost anything else. He's quite the handsome fellow!

There are multiple takes on how we are called to celebrate the season of Advent. Wikipedia has a very simple description that includes "...a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas." Another take is the command from clergy for gay people to pack their schedules with choir rehearsals, choir performances, to chair meetings, to staff services and do a plethora of other last minute and critical church events so that straight people can slow down and be contemplative and reflective during Advent. We have a hunch you're familiar with the latter practice.

And how are we celebrating Advent? In our own style... we're signed up for the Santa Speedo Run in London next Saturday!

Location: Red Line at Central

Imagined Profession: Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant

Photographer: GB

Thanksgiving Feast

Chestnuts are roasting over an open fire here at HOTT Headquarters, and after two days of feasting we bring you a feast of a hottie. Elegantly poised and deliciously attired, our hottie prepares for the upcoming holiday season. And our HOTT Crew has been doing more than roasting chestnuts over an open fire...

...we were the special guests of Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk for the building of their world-famous Glosta Lobsta Trap Christmas Tree! What a treat for us, and what a glorious day on Cape Ann.

Location: Red Line at Charles/MGH

Imagined Profession: Environmental Services Manager

Photographer: FT

Fabulous Friday - Fabulous Fur

Oh the contortions we went through to get this handsome man's pic! And he's perfectly turned out for this snowy Day-After-Thanksgiving. Seeing him sitting across from us we knew we just had to get a picture, but he kept watching us intently, making it most difficult to surreptitiously capture his smiling visage. But our HOTT Crew will not to be thwarted in our quest to bring you your daily hottie on the T. We activated the photo app, stood up to exit the train at a station (several stations before where we actually wanted to exit), held our finger down on the iPhone's camera shutter and fired away with the phone upside down as we nonchalantly disembarked. The results were stunning! And a perfect find for our Fabulous Friday!

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Location: Orange Line at Back Bay
Imagined Profession: Director of Airline Passenger Experience
Photographer: FTH

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our conductor above exemplifies the very best of the MBTA/MBCR. Personable, extraordinarily helpful, pleasant and kind. Despite the packed trains he succeeded in making the holiday trip a special journey for each passenger. So we take a moment on this special day to give thanks to all the hard working staff of the MBTA and MBCR who make it possible to spend time with family and friends!

Thanksgiving is a special time for everyone on the HOTT Crew. It arrives at a poignant time of year as the trees stand newly shorn of their leaves, the days have shrunk to what seems like a few hours of light between the two darknesses, and the chill in the air hints ominously of what's to come. And as the nation stops, we gather together just as a band of haggard Pilgrims in a new land once did... to offer their thanks to God.

Location: Commuter Rail at Salem
Imagined Profession: Commuter Rail Conductor
Photographer: GB

Sonja Henie's Tutu!

What chaos on the T today! What pandemonium! What crowds! So crowded and cheek-to-jowl that our HOTT Crew had difficulty getting pics of the hot men. Yet one of our team pulled through with this stunning gentleman above. A respite of calm and courage in a scene of utter despair and hopelessness.

Yes, you had to experience the Red Line this morning, at both northern and southern sections, to understand the travails the T put into our travels! Trains inoperable and no shuttles on the northern section, while trains were colliding on the southern section. GB and FT simply gave up and took a cab to work.

And the reference to "Sonja Henie's Tutu!" is related to our HOTT Headquarters being located at Car Talk Plaza. Car Talk fans fondly remember the exclamatory cry from Click & Clack, "Sonja Henie's Tutu!".

Location: Red Line at Andrew
Imagined Profession: Retail Associate Manager
Photographer: FTH

Double Tuesday - Facial Fur

Well-groomed facial hair can be so alluring on men. And our hotties above show off their grooming skills with aplomb! Hottie on the left goes for a more casual approach, combining the best of tech-style with a wee bit of Lumbersexual flannel in the mix. Hottie on the right has an au courant look with quilted jacket, jeans and street shoes. Both have lovely beards!

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Location: Red Line at Park
Imagined Professions: Left, Software Developer; Right, Software Analyst
Photographer: FTH

Monday is Funday

What to wear on an unsettled day? How about what our hottie above has chosen! Combining the best of casual wear with the best of business attire, our hottie is prepared for whatever winter weather may suddenly descend upon us. And the topcoat and facial hair are glorious!

Speaking of topcoats, we want to thank everyone for acting on our recommendation in our Winter Coat Update last week to buy a topcoat from Burberry. Our Burberry stock has soared 4% in value since that post! Bless you, one and all!

http://hottiesonthet.blogspot.com/2014/11/3rd-annual-winter-coat-update.html

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Location: Red Line at Park
Imagined Profession: Sales Development Manager
Photographer: FT