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Now, y'see - this is why I like to engage in reasonable discussions (despite my own challenging tone). Thank you Erin. A few others have responded to my post, and in fairness - I acknowledge their POV. I may not agree with them, but I hear them. However, in this particular thread, you alone strike me as a person who can count to 10 before launching a return volley. You have, no doubt, encountered situations that need some diplomatic handling. In response, I believe in fair compensation. I also believe in business intuition, experience and smarts to enter into a business transaction. If someone is deliberately wasting your time, it is up to you, the service provider, to determine your tolerance level for crap and appropriate remedies. I would like to think that time-wasters are more the exception than the normal. On my side of the business, if someone is insincere and just wants to just explore services and shop for prices - I can pretty quickly qualify the time wasters & get them to go away. Thanks again Erin.

I've been blessed with a relatively hairless North American body...I think. Ok, so I've had an SP actually ask me to shave the nether regions. Other than that, no big issues. Well, I have to keep up on trimming the usual body parts for guys my age (nose, ears, etc...). Gotta tell you I'm very concerned for those of the swarthy persuasion. Just how the hell do those with hair on the shoulders keep trim? I've been on beaches where I've seen guys wearing a fur suit. Good for colder climates. I've discussed with Spa attendants who do hair removal - waxing, honey strip, laser, plucking ow, owch, owie wa wa. No frigging way for me. Is there a truly painless method?

Additional Comments: I'm just wondering what the other ladies and gents thoughts are of implemented "no show" cancellation fee for the next apt. if the client does not rebook as soon as he's able? I've had a few no show's and am always willing to book again promptly after a cancellation if a rain check is made and the client had a valid reason. I'm very reasonable and understand life comes up. The reason I ask this, is I had one no show in particular that had a valid reason and let me know after I messaged him asking what happened. He had an good explanation. I offered this person a rain check and have yet to hear back. There was plenty of opportunity to rebook. As a result, if he possibly contacts me again months down the line it would be nice to have him make up the time I put in getting ready for the apt. I think there's still an absence of consideration when it comes to the matter of how much time we prepare to see our clients. It's not just the apt. time. Thoughts please? This in no way implies a fee if I have to cancel. In fact, when I have had to for a valid reason, I take a percentage off my rain check offer after I apologize profusely. I know it's implemented with a few travelling ladies as last minute cancellations and no shows are a very different thing in their situation. Thanks. I totally agree with PK - As someone in the contractor business, I get the following business situations. It is NOT exclusive to Ottawa - just the cost of doing business: Show-up for an appointment only to have a client no-show Show-up for an appointment only to have a client want to have a totally different experience. Show-up for an appointment only to have a client no pay So, and I realize this makes a very challenging question - why do you think your services should be immune to real world experience. Wouldn't it be nice if everything went the way it should? Sorry if I sound harsh.

OMG!!! Please tell me this isn't your next door neighbour! Rath - I jutht thtepped on my tongue.

Does anyone know if there are any indy MAs in Ottawa West?

Good suggestions all. My little guy was born with a sensitive constitution and anything swine-like brings out the worst in him ...all at once! yik. He loves to eat anything, but I have to be his stomach's conscience. Despite his protestations, he just wouldn't make it in the wild. I'm thinking something to help with his old age would be good. He would not do well with a second critter in the house, that's fer sure.

Wow - I think the minister who wrote that had a major grin & hard-on! Probably wanted to get revenge on all the wankers in his congregation for being late for church (for obvious reasons).

If I bought a Playboy mag, I would have to hide it under my mattress (just like my father did). Nice pics of Lohan though.

The doggy steps are an excellent idea Kyra! My pooch gets mortally offended if I even look like I want to offer help. He lets me know in no uncertain terms "I don't need your help!"....even though he's clinging onto the edge of the bed with his forepaws (rear legs still on the ground). Grrrrr! he says - "I can do it by myself". A classy set of stairs would be good for him (and even me in my later years). Thanks for the suggestion! xo J.

Jeez guys, go get a room already!:makeout:

In past Christmas's, I usually give my little chum a chew bone or such. One year I got him some bright red booties but they only made him walk funny. He's getting on in years & this year may be his last with me, so I'm thinking I should get him something he'll really enjoy. Any suggestions?

Nice thread because it reminded me of my original reasons for doing this. Speaking only for myself, this hobby has probably allowed my relationship to survive as long as it has. I didn't want to die a bitter old man who only wished he had experienced the variety and excitement of the worldly world. I have built some very fond memories and have met some wonderful folks along the way. Part of the joy in this hobby are new discoveries, the thrill of the hunt and anticipation of meeting. The upside is that when I get old and frail and start to relive my experiences out loud, my SO will just think of my ramblings as that of demented old coot. But behind my drooling, lop-sided grin, only I will know the truth! Who knows, I may just meet some of you guys in "the home".:icon_lol:

60s shit: My favourite Martian My Mother the Car The Dick Van Dyke Show The Outer Limits (original program) I Love Lucy The Lucy Show The Beverly Hillbillies The Ed Sullivan Show The Twilight Zone (original program) The Munsters The Addams Family Lost In Space Bewitched I Dream Of Jeannie (Damn - Barbara Eden woke me up!) Fireball XL9 SuperCar Thunderbirds Stingray

Not really all about place names - I just started with that theme. If anyone has any names they regret or have parents they would like to have revenge upon....please share.

A few names of actual places that tickled my funnybone: Phuket (Thailand) U.S. Alabama: Bobo, Intercourse Alaska: Eek Arizona: Boneyard, Nothing, Why Arkansas: Beaver, Hooker, Toad Suck, Turkey Scratch California: Cabbage Patch, Dogtown, You Bet Colorado: Climax, Hygiene, No Name Florida: Howey-in-the-Hills, Niceville (ick) Georgia: Climax (seems to be popular), Cumming Illinois: Kickapoo, Roachtown (never did like Illinois) Indiana: Ballstown, French Lick Kentucky: Beaver Lick, Lick Fork, Paint Lick, Spring Lick (seems to be a pretty oral type of state). ...any other good ones?

I too am at a loss at the source of your post JU, but regardless, I see genuine hurt about your status here on Cerb. Everyone is on here for their own reasons and (within Cerb guidelines) on their own terms. You've been a regular contributor and people respect your opinions. I would take that with you and disregard any weird chaff. We all support you - and I echo those from previous posts...stick around luv! :biggrin: (big grin for you) J.

I've seen her.

I loooved all the pics & link to the CT song! Funny as hell. But, If I were to see it in public (and I have), I just wouldn't know which way to look. I guess I'm old fashioned and sort of see it as a fashion faux pas. I certainly wouldn't go out in public in form fitting latex showing off Jimmy & the twins in mind numbing detail. My kid would disown me!

Glad you had a good time. You might want to consider writing a recommendation in the Recommendation area for Ottawa.

If you do a search you will find more than one suggestion to read the cowboy's diary!

Slurp - for a second there, I had an infantile fantasy that the Mum was so grateful, she became your favourite MILF with benefits (MILFWB)! Before anyone says it out loud - Yes...I know, I'm such a PIG! :icon_lol: Sorry for the highjack.

....or something like that. For those who like doomsday scenarios: http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news171.html But, it's gonna miss us (again). "An astrophysicist at the Australian National University, Paul Francis, said if a space rock the size, shape and speed of 2005 YU55 did collide with our planet it would ''certainly take out a medium-sized continent'' or, if it landed in the ocean, create a 500 metre-high tsunami." ''If it landed in Sydney, you'd probably be dead in Canberra,'' Professor Francis said. Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/speeding-asteroid-on-flying-visit-past-earth-20111107-1n3wi.html#ixzz1d1afiRFv

Check Cowboy's Diary.

For me, a migraine is incurable outside of rest and darkness and a cold compress over my eyes. Just getting any excess blood pumping to any region is totally wrong. POUND POUND POUND!! OUCH OUCH OOOWWWW!!! I admire anyone who can make a migraine disappear by getting their rocks off. It just can't happen for me.

That's hilarious! :icon_biggrin: