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Congratulations WIT Your comments and insights always informative and enjoyable to read Keep posting RG

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I can see your point. And if all I provided was a cell phone, email and name I would agree...but when I am prepared and have provided references on top of that, doesn't that negate the need for a work number Reason I ask, just don't want two other people overhearing private/personal conversations (I'm in a 3 person office)...and for me at least, it's a matter of discretion in my personal life that's all, not being evasive. Hey, if a lady really wanted to out me, big deal, the fallout from that is people would know here I am, a almost 50 year old single man seeing beautiful ladies...with no risk of alimony, support, losing half my property etc etc etc :-) And as a sidebar, what about a guy retired...he would have no work number Just asking RG

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Smile and keep on walking, a text/pm/email later just to say you weren't being rude One exception, if any ladies see me with my friends, run up, give me a hug and a kiss (btw I'm just kidding) RG

Just an additional thought. You know, the ladies that travel allow guys from across Canada to meet them. Ladies that otherwise the majority of guys wouldn't have the pleasure of meeting. Instead of assuming ladies that travel run on a tight time slot, the guys should be appreciative that they are willing to travel, so more guys get to meet them. I guess as someone who has to drive 2 1/2 hrs to Toronto or 3 1/2-4 hrs to Ottawa to see ladies, I can appreciate the time and effort that is put forward by ladies that fly out of province Some ramblings RG

I hope this isn't going off on a tangent, but some ladies require screening/verification This has been as simple as a reference, contact phone number and email. Some ladies also require your full name and CERB handle But some insist, in addition (not instead of) to this, your work phone number Now if you don't have any other contact number I can see this. But if you are forthcoming with all other information, why your work number...some of us don't have private offices and private work numbers. And while not embarrassed or ashamed of seeing ladies, it is my private life, and I treat it with the same discretion that the ladies expect the guys to treat them So question, why a work number RG

I don't see any local ladies, there are none where I live (smalltown, Ontario) I traveled to a city not far (relatively speaking) from where I live because this lady was travelling to that city doing a tour, and I wanted to see her...no rush, no feeling of being one guy in a line up of guys, your time is up, leave. And same feeling when going to ladies' cities, no feeling of being rushed. I like to schedule at least two hours, and enjoy the entirety of the time with the lady. Whether the lady was travelling or in town, thus far, I've never felt rushed or pressured to leave because another client was coming. At least that's been my experience RG

Do you think you know where countries are located? This is a good geography lesson and no one will know how you scored. It is amazing how often we read or speak of these countries yet we don't really know where they are. Drag the country's name onto the map where you think the country is located. There is no humbling score nor a time limit; this exercise is a learning tool, so don't be concerned about making an error. Once you finish the puzzle, you will be far more educated about this very intense part of the world. http://www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html Class Begins RG

Pam Tillis-Cleopatra Queen Of Denial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwGVDmEsi8A RG

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Get the cellphone, don't tell anyone you bought one, except the ladies you see,...no interruptions on your life with people always calling BTW cell phones can be turned off It sounds to me like a pay as you go phone would work for you, skip getting into a contract RG

Green Article from San Leandro Times It's All About the Green Thing In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that plastic bags weren't good for the environment. The woman apologized to her and explained, "We didn't have the green thing back in my day." That's right, they didn't have the green thing in her day. Back then, they returned their milk bottles, Coke bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, using the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled. But they didn't have the green thing back in her day. In her day, they walked up stairs, because they didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. They walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time they had to go two blocks. But she's right. They didn't have the green thing in her day. Back then, they washed the baby's diapers because they didn't have the throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts - wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. But that old lady is right, they didn't have the green thing back in her day. Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house - not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a pizza dish, not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, they blended and stirred by hand because they didn't have electric machines to do everything for you. When they packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, they used wadded up newspaper to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. Back then, they didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on human power. They exercised by working so they didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But she's right, they didn't have the green thing back then. They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty, instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink of water. They refilled pens with ink, instead of buying a new pen, and they replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But they didn't have the green thing back then. Back then, people took the streetcar and kids rode their bikes to school or rode the school bus, instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And they didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint. But that old lady is right. They didn't have the green thing back in her day.

My very first time with a sp. Planned the encounter about about a month and half in advance. She also sent me lots of emails with pictures for that month and half Well time comes. She knocks on the door, I let her in. First words out of her mouth, I'm having my period, we can do everything but... Then she says, "gotta pay the bills hun, gotta pay the bills" It got worse from then on Wasn't happy about it then, but I kinda find it humorous now RG

You know what works with the ladies, really works...I'll give you a secret I'm pushing 50, bald, tall but middle age spread...but foolproof way to avoid being rejected BE A GENTLEMAN, and treat the SP LIKE A LADY...that is the most important quality to have. Second, be clean, good hygiene is a must. Most ladies want to see a gentleman RG

Meg is absolutely right. It is about trust. Yes, there is the fear by some guys that the info provided could be used for nefarious purposes by a woman they don't know Now flip side of that. The lady really has more to fear by seeing a man in private that she doesn't know. A little trust goes a long way. Remember, hobbying is the ultimate blind date, unless you are seeing a lady for a second, or third or more times...then it's like meeting a old girlfriend and rekindling memories RG

I think the answer to your question is that it depends on the lady But if your held up in traffic, or otherwise running late it provides a means of communication back and forth And an option for texting too, that way if in public, you can still communicate without your conversation being overheard. It just makes the arranging of an encounter so much more easy And the cost of a cell phone can be as cheap or expensive as you like, from throwaways under a $100, to state of the art phones with everything but the kitchen sink built in Consider it the cost of partaking in this wonderful hobby RG

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Who's this Randy character, thought your name was Pete Seriously though, the term encounter, overall I like. But when a lady provides a good, nay, excellent girlfriend experience, I think of it as a date. So far since I began seeing ladies, I've met three ladies that I had dates with. RG

I should add one more thing. I to, have to plan well in advance. I live in smalltown, Ontario and need to plan a trip to Ottawa, Toronto, sometimes Kingston and on occasion Hamilton well in advance (these are the cities I have seen ladies in) Just explain to the lady your situation, and why you need to plan well in advance. The ladies understand and are accommodating to this. But seriously, one important bit of advice, besides be a gentleman, get a cell phone. Besides ease of communication, without one, ladies will think you are trying to hide something...and trust is so important RG

Eddie Rabbit-Every Which Way But Loose RG

I thought the donation was for the lady's time, not what was picked off the menu so to speak I found much more satisfaction with my encounters when I became less menu focused (took only 3 encounters to discover this) and instead enjoy the entirety of the lady's company. The initial meeting and conversation is just (at least for me) as important to the encounter as the sexual side of the encounter. (yes I was surprised to discover this) Any guy who even wants to negotiate your rate don't see him. He has no respect for you and frankly, he would consider it an insult if in his job his salary was negotiated down. As much as this is an escape/fantasy/date etc for the guys, this is the ladies bread and butter, their livelihood, and they do it so well My 2 cents RG

Appointment, to me, has a clinical ring to it...I've used it a couple times myself, but why do I feel like I am arranging to go to a doctor's office LOL A term I more often use, is encounter I like using the term date. To me, it conveys what this is all about. A date with a lady. (yes, a paid date, but date nevertheless) But some ladies don't like this term, others don't mind. And no, I'm not delusional, thinking this is leading to a relationship. My thoughts on the subject RG

First question that comes to mind, why no cell phone...cheap throwaway phones under $100.00 are available. I'm was one of the last (pre hobbying days) to get on the cell phone craze, now I'm converted, all I have is a cell phone. (not only for calls, but texting too) As for a lady, there are alot that do not require references, as WIT said. Using the search function on CERB, you'll find alot of great ladies. If we knew what city you were going to be in, some suggestions could be made. But just because you have alot of money and higher end tastes (not actually sure what that means) doesn't get your foot in the door. When you see a profile of a lady that interests you, contact her. Be a gentleman. Be respectful in your questions. Put simply, treat them like ladies...because they are. In person, again, be a gentleman...as a matter of fact cardinal rule #1, ALWAYS BE A GENTLEMAN. And hygiene (freshly showered, shaved, brush your teeth, mouthwash etc) Don't show up under the influence. Be punctual, and if running late, phone the lady to let her know. If you have to cancel, call her, let her know. Others may have more pointers and tips...that's all I can think of past my bedtime Good luck and have fun RG

She matches the description of a favorite lady of mine, and could pass IMHO a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model...her weight, she told me is 160 and is toned muscle mass But the most important asset a lady has, IMHO, is her personality (I know it's sounds cliche, but really it has turned out to be true) Looks are an asset, but they aren't everything (and yes, I do notice the lady's looks too) RG