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Just a reminder there is a social event scheduled for this Thursday April 1st. Turnout seems to be picking up. PM me for the details, the usual rules and procedures apply. ;)

OH... and talk about Kismet, that last post was number 200. LOL

Thanks for the wishes. I have been on a bit of a self-imposed hiatus from the site recently, so glad to see I haven't been forgotten. I have met some truly great folks here, so I appreciate the thoughts. CH

Just in case there is some confusion there were two events scheduled on April 1st. There was the social event, meet for beers and chat from 4-8 pm in a downtown location, that was being run by YS. I have taken over the organization and to see if we have interest. If you are interested PM me for details. The other event was posted by Laidbackdude and was an event he was hosting. That has now been pushed back to 22 April.

Just as an FYI, YS has had to step away from organizing the next social event on April 1st. If you have contacted him for details, then you know where and when. If you haven't yet and want to attend then PM me for the details.

Happy Birthday sweetie. Best wishes to a truly wonderful person. ;)

Hydrasense works for chronic sinus problems, but it you want a cheaper, and in my opinion, more effective solution, buy a Neti Pot. They are available in the same section as the Hydrasense and other nose sprays in the drug store. I use it whenever I have sinus issues and it works. It looks a bit strange pouring what appears to be a tea pot full of salt water into your nose, but once you try it, you will appreciate how well it works.

Shouldn't that read BFE? Just saying.

Well the question is "Do you suffer from anxiety?" and my response was, yeah sometimes I am all about anxiety. It doesn't necessarily stem from this hobby, but is a fact of life in general. Sometimes I am the most laid-back dude you want to meet, and sometimes I am completely on "spin-dry".

That is the traditional old school recipe. Lots of those parts can't be used in Canada due to agricultural/health regulations. Most haggis is just like a giant sausage that is stuffed with a mixture of oat, onions and spices as well as liver and kidney. On the plate it looks like and has the texture of stuffing from a turkey. As for taste, it tastes like stuffing with a fairly pronounced liver taste. If you like liver I am sure you will like haggis. It is not as bad as it sounds.

Actually I did know them. I think you can get them for around $180 a night on the weekends. But I think that may vary depending on time of year. The Monterrey around the corner also has Jacuzzi suites, but their's are a little smaller. (The tubs that is) You can get two people in, but if both of you are regular sized adults it is tight. Not a lot of room to manoeuvre but it is initimate. Maybe I should work for Expedia. :P

Nope the Days Inns (Airport and Bells Corners) both have Jacuzzi suites. Damn, I sound like I did some research. :lol:

Damn, both Pete and Cato are right. The place she has booked most likely is the Days Inn. Without a car, she is limited to the Tim Hortons and the Keg within easy walking distance. The Royal Oak is close enough but not sure I would want to walk it in winter. However does have a jacuzzi, and is not far from downtown, and is it fairly accessible to anyone with a car. Downtown, easy walking distance during daytime, is on transit, and lots of bars and restaurants. Which one would be better? Flip a coin.

hmmm for me.. kissing is essential. No kissing.. it becomes rather mechanical.

I was not particularly fond of the Kimono. Just didn't feel right. Did get to try out a couple of the "One" condoms and those I did like. I think that is a winner, along with the old stand-bys.

I find this thread particularly interesting. I am the one who always says that age is just a number, and although it is a bit trite, it is true. I would look at this two ways. Firstly from the sexual attraction aspect, seeing younger SPs or MAs is not unusual, for two reasons. One, the majority of the SPs are in their 20's, so we tend to see them more often. The second is that our society puts a high value on youth, so we tend to see younger women as the "ideal" for sexual attraction. We see it in media, advertising, porn etc etc. Now for me personally, age hasn't been a factor in what attracts me, but I may be unusual. If I find the person attractive and intriguing, then I am going to be interested. I have had partners, my age, older, and much younger. I do tend to younger because I tend to hang around with younger people. That is where my second point is made. I have a lot of friends that are considerably younger than me. We tend to have similar interests, and I generally have a better and more enjoyable time with them than with people my own age. And that is not just in a sexual way, I mean in all types of social situations. It is a group of people I feel comfortable with, and I do enjoy their company very much. And the feeling is mutual from these people. I have been out with some of them, we meet up with their friends, and they get the "What are you hanging out with Grandpa for?" The same way some people ask me why I don't hang out with people more my own age. I think you need to do what makes you feel happy, and comfortable and not be constrained by thinking too far in the future, (You could be hit by a bus tomorrow) , nor by trying to follow some societal norm that is out-dated and in my mind foolish. I think that attitude is immature.

I have had a few MMF or even moresomes, and generally there is no awkwardness. But you have to choose your playmates carefully and make sure they are of a like mind. There doesn't have to be full on "mano a mano" contact, but you shouldn't be freaked out by incidental contact. I did do one with a buddy I worked with who was a tad homophobic and therefore we both had to stay on opposite sides of the equator, so to speak. This was to ensure that there was no inadvertent crossing of swords. But then he thought nothing of giving high fives after what he thought was a good move. That was a bit weird. "Dude that is cool!" and a high-five seemed a little out of place.

The Ottawa Marriot on Kent Street. The 4 star. The other two are a Residence, and the Courtyard.

The Marriot is central and very SP friendly. Easy access without even going through lobby if you know what you are doing. Book on Hotwire or Priceline and get great deals particularly on weekends. But remember Winterlude is coming. Very hard to find Jacuzzi suites in downtown core. The Days Inns in Bell's Corners and Hunt Club have them. I understand the Chimo does as well. Best Western Victoria Park has them as well.

Well said Jazy. I have had crappy times at the Dollar and I have had great times at the Dollar. And I can say that about any other club as well. The quality of the Dancers varies from time to time, but on the whole they are the same quality you find in any other club in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. Granted the decor leaves something to be desired, but it is more intimate and you can get more time talking with the dancers. I have been going there for longer than I care to remember, (although I haven't been in an SC for almost a year) and it has had its "ups and downs" but it is still a good place go. Don't let the appearances of the club fool you.

The next social event will be on Wednesday January 27 from 4:30 to 8 pm (or later). It will be at a downtown location. Please PM me to get the location. If you are new to the group we may want a reference from someone in the group before we tell you where the event is.

I opened this can of worms by bringing Hotwire and Priceline into it. I think you will be fine with how you pay, and getting around the "living in the area" restriction that some hotels have instituted. You may however be required to show a CC to check in, in case there are any "incidental" charges and as a form of security to the hotel. If you don't run up any additional charges then your CC will not get charged and you will not have a record on your bill.

Well I can't offer any ideas on how to avoid giving a CC for deposit, but I can tell you how to avoid the problem of hotels not accepting Gatineau/Ottawa residents. Book through a 3rd party, such as Hotwire or Priceline. They pay the hotel, not you, and when you arrive your room is already paid. They would have a hard time turning you away. In fact they may not even be given any details of where you live etc. I am not sure if you can use a prepaid CC with these services, but if you did, then all your problems are solved.

An interesting thread and I would propose that there are probably three types of guys who hobby. The "regular guy" who hobbies occasionally for whatever the reason. He does it once in a while, may have a few favourites, and is satisfied with the the infrequent experience. Then there are those others who are frequent hobbiests. The first of those are the true sex addicts, those who cannot control their impulses and who resort to whatever means necessary to get their "fix". When their need outstrips their means to procure the fix, problems occur. Usually that may involve ripping someone off, or spending way beyond their means, thus causing difficulties in their private lives. What is disturbing is that since they are driven to get their fix, another wise "nice guy" could cause problems when he doesn't have the means. This could mean violence, which is scary. In another life I worked in an environment where there was a high incidence of alcohol abuse. One of the key factors in deciding whether a person was an alcoholic or just a "heavy drinker", for want of a better term, was whether or not their use of alcohol caused problems in the rest of their life. (e.g. spousal abuse, problems with the law, poor performance at work, chronic absenteeism etc) In my opinion, this is the same as the true Sex Addict that has been described in Annessa's and other posts. However, I believe they are a very small minority in the hobby. The other, and more numerous type is those who have a strong sex drive and are prone to impulsive behaviour. They are one's who know that at certain times, they probably shouldn't be "making a date" or hobbying, but will do it because of a strong impulsive desire or the fear of missing an opportunity for something unique. They will not resort to extreme means, will generally check finances, and judge the "pros and cons", but will find what it is they are seeking. They act relatively responsibly, and show respect for others. They generally don't become a problem. They aren't sex addicts, they are just constantly horny. :lol: Just my 2 cents, based on life experience and a couple of University psych courses. LOL

The Dollar can be hit and miss, but there are some gems there. It is not as crowded as some of the downtown clubs, and in my experience the mileage may be a little bit better there. It has a bad rep, but it really is not as bad as some have said, and there are a lot of dive bars downtown that are worse.