Andee

I guess they don't really want the business that bad, that they can't even "Fake enthusiasm". I don't think girls like that should be in the business. I was to ever become jaded like that - I'm outta here!

Maybe there is a market for elderly, blue haired women. Why not..do you think some of those elderly geezers would be a box of chocolates themselves? Let's wait and see... Especially like you said for number 6!

If look, most of the fans are younger people. They probably look at this like it's a joke without realizing the ramifications behind it. I have reported it as well and have asked my friends to do the same. Good work, Erin.

My step-nephew who's 14 thinks it's funny that when I remind him that I was a teenager, we had no cell phones, no computers, no internet, ipods, no mp3 players, dvds, cds or voice mail, etc. The biggest thrill for me was having an "extension" telephone line in my bedroom when I was 18. A couple of years later, we ohed and ahhed when the Sony Walkman was introduced and cassette tape answering machines became more widely available. Yeah, so maybe we wore out 2 copies of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of Moon on vinyl, but I'll tell you, we somehow survived. And it is the music that I grew up on that you the younger generation are now listening to when they play Rockband or Guitar Hero. When I was their age, I would have never dreamed of listening to my parent's music like Doris Day or Perry Como. Do I feel old? Only when I realize how time has flown and wondered, "hey man, it seems like only yesterday it was the summer of '78 and we were groovin' to Fleetwood Mac's Rumour's LP and The Eagles, Hotel California. Keep on truckin'.....

I couldn't have said it better myself. I admire SPs like Christine (Joyful-Spirit) who looks fabulous at 50+. So at what age will we start being referred to as "Golden Girls"?

In answer to your questions: For me, if you are courteous, clean and capable, I am open to providing all of the services I offer to someone regardless of their age or physical appearance. I prefer that bookings are doing by cell phone because I never give out my exact address until the client calls me from a designated spot (to park) at the end of my street. This is only possible if you have a cell phone. Since I practice discretion, you can be assured I would never call you on that phone again unless you called me first and gave me permission. You don't say where you are from, but I am sure after reading some of the recommendations for the ladies on here, you are sure to find a good match. Cheers!

I think the ladies already covered most of turn-offs here - but another one I hate are the guys you see with bits of toilet paper sticking out their bum crack. Oh and the ones who want you to lick their hairy, sweaty balls - my motto for that is "not bloody likely!" The worse are the guys who want to stick their fingers up me and they're hands are not clean. Do we need to "insist" that they be clean, and wash their hands when they arrive, gargle with mouthwash if need be and not suffocate us with cologne? Ah, the things we have to put up with some times!

I wish I had known this was going on. Could you please let me know in advance of the next get-together. Much appreciated.

I believe it's already been said here - but think it's a bad idea to lend ANYONE money unless you're prepared to lose it. I do have a male friend who lent an SP money some money to help her start up a business and she did pay him back but I don't believe he even got a "thank you". (There was no business as usual after that because she ceased to be an SP). I can only guess she didn't really expect for him to ask for all of it back - I don't really know. She was never one of my favourite people. I have another friend who lent a friend of 30 years, $1,000 and had to end up taking them to small claims court and getting a judgment to garnishee their wages because they would not acknowledge requests for repayment. So as I've said before, you don't have to be an SP, MA or stripper to scam to be a scammer. You either have it in you or you don't, regardless of your chosen profession.

Not all SPs are out to get your cash and not all ladies out to get your cash are SPs. (I have had some male friends complain of the same type of nonsense from girls they've met while out drinking who were not prostitutes but still trying to scam for cash or other favours). I have met many SPs since I started working back in 1996, and I would say the majority of them were NOT into scamming guys. The ones who did were either had substance abuse, gambling, spending or other problems and I steered away from them when I realized what they were up to (because we are judged by the company we keep, right). I am amazed at the number of guys who fall for "hard luck" stories. Remember it usually starts off harmless enough like needing a ride, a few buck for a phone card or babysitter and then escalates from there. Car broke down, need a tow, locked self out apt., new $ for a locksmith, all kinds of crazy stories. If they get it once out of you, they'll try again. Just remember, if it feels like you're being hustled or chumped, you probably are. Why not stick to recommendations here on CERB before venturing out when hobbying again.

I think I have to agree - this one is pretty erotic!

Well said Meg: I never used to do this, but in the past year, I have changed my tactics because I am also fed up with this "well you're only a SP so I don't need to be courteous". If someone books with me and doesn't show up, I give them a 10 minute grace period and then I call them. I know that SP etiquette is we are supposed to be discrete and not call clients back unless we have their permission, but I have changed the way I do things because I figure if they don't have the manners to call me, then I'm going to find out if I'm sitting around for nothing. I do realize emergencies may come up, but c'mon, most of the time it should be possible to take 2 seconds to call. When they book an appointment, I tell them to please give me a call if they think they might be late or have to cancel because I tell them "I would prefer not to have to call you". Ever since doing this, I can't remember the last guy I had to call back. If for some reason they are going to be late or not show, at least they call (if they know I might call them). Just to clarify, I would never leave a nasty voice mail or text message. If they called me, they know it's my number on their call display. We have to make the point that our time is valuable. On the same note, as has been mentioned here, I have heard clients complain that some SPs cancel on them in that they don't answer their phone or make them wait in their car for 10 minutes or longer or cut the session short because they didn't leave enough time between appointments, etc. maybe because they're disorganized with their time management. So it works both ways, I would say. I always say, try missing a doctor's appt. and you might be surprised to you have to pay for the missed appointment. I never give my actual address until the client is in my visitor -parking because I do not want someone showing up at my door 20 minutes late or whenever they think they should be entitled to drop by. There are those guys who must think we are sitting around with nothing to do and no one else to see except them and it's okay to drop by when they're in the neighbourhood. Yeah, right!

A male friend of mine told me if it's not the girl in the photo, he tells them so and walks out. He doesn't let himself be "shaken" down by threats or guilt-tripping. At 6'4 and a firefighter, I guess he can be pretty assertive and handle himself. Since I told him about CERB, he only sees girls on CL who also advertise here or other legitimate sites like Escorts-Canada.

If worse comes to worse, buy an outfit that you could have altered. I'm sure you could find an open-minded seamstress somewhere in the Halifax area. If you were in Calgary I could refer to a friend who makes custom fetish/kink-wear.

I thought your blonde hair looked pretty sexy when I met you!

Two that come to mind are: Catwoman: The `catfight` between Halle Berry and Sharon Stone at the end of the movie where Sharon Stone meets her demise. Fried Green Tomatoes: When Idgie (Mary Stuart Masterson) throws water on Ruth (Mary Louise Parker) throws water on her because she says she needed `some coolin`off` and then they proceed to plaster each other flour and blackberries and roll around on the floor like kids swishing snow in each other faces.

My dad, an ex-butcher always said if you knew what they put in hot dogs you'd never eat them. A friend of mine swears by the Kosher brands which she says are from better cuts of meat and don't upset her stomach. I think all this talk of animal intestines has dampened my appetite for the day.

Not sure what point you are trying to make with this post? Are you asking SPs if they suffer from anxiety or hobbyiests or both? And if so, only when it comes to hobbying or in general? I think everyone suffers from anxiety from time to time. I would have answered "sometimes". Maybe it's just me, but I think this one went over my head. To me, the examples you describe are more of a person who is constantly changing their mind rather than simply being affected by anxiety (which could be the cause).

Thanks Emma, I figured so.

Has anyone here ever tried Haggis? What does it taste like? Found the recipe on the Internet: HAGGIS After you have removed the heart, liver and lungs from the sheep you'll need to parboil them for a few minutes then pour the water out and get some fresh. Continue boiling for another half-hour and remove the heart and continue cooking the liver until it will grate easily. Trim away all skin from heart, cut liver in half (set back the other half for later). Mince together liver, heart and lungs and add a pound of beef suet. Take the other half of liver and grate. Add chopped onions, some dry toasted oatmeal. (Cook in oven until it's a light brown color). Add two teaspoonfuls of meal and spread the mince on a board and scatter the meal lightly over it with a generous seasoning of salt, pepper, a little cayenne and marjoram, well mixed. Have a clean sheep's stomach waiting, stuff with meat and about half-pint of beef gravy. You have to allow the meat room to swell so be sure not to fill the bag too full. Press out the air with your hands and sew up the bag. When it first swells up in the pot go ahead and prick it with a large needle to prevent it from erupting. Let it cook slowly for three hours.

TV Show Maude (Maude Findlay): God'll getcha for that. The Flip Wilson Show (As Geraldine): 1) What you see, is what you get. 2) The devil made me do it. 60 Minutes (Andy Rooney): Nothing in fine print is ever good news. Woody Allen: Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night.

If you want a duo with Erin, why not ask Erin if she knows anyone.