Hey there - Saw your post and I liked it.  I'm not a 'lee (I'm a ler - I can explain why I wrote that) but I am a guy in NYC.  I also might come to texas this winter but even if I don't, I'd love to start a conversation.
 
Do you do IM?  Here works, too.  
How about this to start: what made you admit to yourself that you're into being tickled?