Ice4fun

I don't think a University Degree ever guaranteed anyone a job... if you are an untrustworthy lazy bum then the degree would not change that. I think what a formal education always did and still does today is get you in the door for the interview it reduced the chance that you would be screened out in the application process. What has changed over the years is that the number of people with formal education has increased dramatically due to the fact that access to education has greatly increased. Forty years ago you generally only got a university education if you came from a financially advantaged family now with student loans and grants and generally much lower tuition rates (ie tuition rates as a % of family income) and the increased availability of scholarships a formal education is possible for many more people. Overall I would still recommend a formal education to anyone regardless of their age.

Ok Amanda-Lee.... that's just too easy to pass up... As i type this I am looking at your profile picture so.... I will go with "Motorboat" :) Slow and soft or hard and fast?

Since I saw the first post on this thread and resisted posting I have had the feeling I was first on the scene of an impending train wreck... you just knew that the insulting tone of the OP was not gonna be received well... I can accept th OP's explanation that he never intended to insult anyone but he should take the hint apologize and then leave quietly...

Well if I was better endowed I would reply that there is nothing better then having the head of my footlong massaged but lets face it who are we kidding... I would give a lady a foot massage... I know that at some point I want my head to be down there so why not start at the feet and work my way up. Back Massage or Prostate Massage?

Well I really did not have a highlight of the day until a minute ago when I saw the new pictures posted in Jocelyn Ardenne's Profile Album... Now I seem to have one... well several actually

You expected us perverts to read past "uploading pics".. we all immediately went to your profile to check out the albums for new pictures lol

Just getting home from the IceCaps hockey game... they beat the Syracuse Crunch (farm club of Tamba Bay Lightning) 4 to 3 in OT. It was pretty good game but very physical... the IceCaps could have used the intimidating presence of NHL Allstar MVP John Scott but he has not yet rejoined the time since the birth of his twin daughters last week.

Congratulations on your 500 posts NSGUY keep them coming.

Heading home from the office a little early so I can grab supper before heading to the Hockey Game

I would remove her sight... A well placed blindfold can so heighten her expectation of just what might happen next (and yes I know that's not what you meant) Think about the sound of a vibrator switching on or for the more adventurous the whistling sound of of riding crop as it cuts through the air or the whisping sound of a flogger as it moves through the air immediately before contact... or maybe just the whispering sound of his voice in your ear saying... I think your gonna like this... On that note Riding crop or flogger?

Hot Dog and Onion Rings at the hockey game...

Congratulations... keep them coming.

Just got to my seats at the IceCaps game in time for the warm up... IceCaps vs Syracuse Crunch... and as a bonus it's Buddy the Puffin (IceCaps Mascot) Bobble head night and I scored a few for some young guys who will love to get them.. Additional Comments Home from the game... IceCaps won 4 to 0... next game is same opponent tomorrow night.

Homemade pancakes some with blueberries and some with strawberries and whipped cream... it would not be Shrove Tuesday without them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrove_Tuesday In Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island small tokens are frequently cooked in the pancakes. Children take delight in discovering the objects, which are intended to be divinatory. For example, the person who receives a coin will be wealthy; a nail indicates that they will become or marry a carpenter.

If she is an established well reviewed lady on here then I would think you should be fine.

You are undoubtedly correct about it being easier than catching a rabbit... but there is something to be said for the excitement of the hunt... and while I am by no means a traditional hunter I am not against hunting so long as you eat what you catch... Now as a side note of interest for those who may not know this there are no wild "rabbits" in Newfoundland we do have a relative of the rabbit family on the island the haire. Maybe someday a wild rabbit will make its way to the island and breed here and then who knows what might come out of it.

While I have some problems with the way the OP asked his question I think I agree with Phaedrus that some benefit can come out of the dialogue in terms of helping people understand more about what's involved in working in this industry and that there is a lot more to it than just showing up for an hour. Additionally reminding ourselves that regardless of what the rate of compensation is people deserve to be treated with respect for the choices they make for themselves is important. Just my Opinion

Where exactly did I say that... you expressed your opinion and I expressed mine... what exactly is wrong with a diverse expression of opinion on on discussion board? Where exactly is the personal attack... if anything your most recent post is a direct attack on me.... my posts have not directly referenced you or quoted you. Yes I referenced a backup plan and indicated that I did not see how that would work... if i have a booking with a lady that is my plan you of course can have any planning that works for you. Readers of our posts can choose for themselves what is appropriate for them. I readily admit it... I have an opinion on lots of topics discussed on here... imagine that a member of a discussion board expressing his opinion... what a concept. But wait a minute you have made 3716 posts on here and I have made 3569 hmmmm seems I am not the only one with an opinion and that to me is a good thing. Where you are wrong is in making the assumption that I somehow want to limit other people's comments when in fact I think we need exactly the opposite... we need more voices expressing THEIR opinion. Just because someone has a different opinion then you does not mean you are wrong it's the way dialogues become informed and new considerations are brought forward. The only limit I would place on that is that we should be respectful in our dialogue.... disagreeing with someone or expressing an opposing opinion is not disrespectful. As for the the actual topic on hand your initial post said this... And frankly I would agree with you on that... it was the main point of my post... things like this happen in the industry and you need to roll with the punches... I would hate to see how personal you would take it if I actually disagreed with you. As in the past I will look forward to your continued expression of your opinion on a variety of topics on this board and I encourage others to do the same it will make this a better place for all of us. Have a great day...

It is nice when you meet someone whose presence can put some colour in your cheeks :) Additional Comments: It's a snowday here in St. John's so slow start to the day but shortly I will be heading out to clear out the driveway.

Your original post clearly indicated that based on your opinion paying more than $240/$260 for a hour with a lady in this industry was not good value for YOUR money ... fine you are entitled to your opinion but let's face it your approach to expressing that opinion clearly took a swipe at ladies who charge more and frankly that undertone is clearly articulated in your "golddigger" comment... no wonder you place such a low value on spending time with these ladies you have such a low opinion of their character. You may not agree with their business approach and you may think that they are not worth the money they are charging but how about at least showing some respect for them as people... they like you and I are going about their lives trying to support themselves and their families. What's the outcome you are looking for from your post??... it appears you have a very strong opinion about what ladies should charge... what their expenses should be... and every other facet of THEIR business. Perhaps you want the job as customer ombudsman for the Sex Industry the guy who will stand up for all us poor little guys who are getting taken advantage of by the big bad ladies in this industry... Let's get real the majority of the ladies in this industry work extremely hard to make a living... you have heard several of the ladies outline their expenses and frankly very few leave this industry rich... sure it pays for school or supports their family or allows them some extras that their regular job does not allow for. The professional ladies in this business have made a choice to take control of their own employment... to decide for themselves how they work and when they work... they offer a very personal and intimate service to us men so of course they should be free to decide what they want to charge you or I or any other guy for that matter does not have to agree with that price... they can make a different choice that reflects their personal situation. Just my Opinion

Posts that suggest that ladies who have outlined a preference are racists or suggest that the personal reasons for that preference are silly or unrealistic don't really respect their choice. Is it realist to think that sometimes the decision might be based on Racism sure but likewise it is also realistic to think it could be for lots of the other reasons that ladies here have extoled endlessly in many threads s suggesting it is discrimination in all cases is wrong in my opinion. If all of us guys are so intent on ensuring there is no discrimination in this industry I guess all we need is a phone number and we will be 100% fine with whoever opens the door... let not let our wanting to be politically correct exceed the reality that for this industry to provides the best service it's important that both the lady and the client are happy to be there. If the ladies out there have a preference to not be intimate with older overweight guys like me then I hope they puts it in the ad or tell me during the booking process. Just my Opinion

Unless there was more going on here then a strict Business relationship then I would have to agree with Carrie on this one I don't think there is any financial obligation to your service provider.... You are not paying her bills you are purchasing time and companionship from her so unless you have made other more specific contractual arrangement with her that's where it ends. Now having said that I would add that while I don't think there is an ongoing financial obligation I do think that if you have developed a regular and frequent schedule of bookings ie every Tuesday at 3 and you or her are thinking of ending or changing that arrangement then it should be brought up with the other party ASAP so that either party can plan accordingly. This is not really an obligation more just common courtesy. Just my Opinion

I think you kind of answered your own question... the individual situation will determine what is appropriate... and of course both the request and the response should be respectful. Grass-Hoppers suggestion about providing as much details as possible still applies. Generally I can't expect a lady to reply immediately or frankly within my time frames but likewise she can't expect me to wait for her reply. If I contacted a lady about a short notice (sameday booking) and I did not hear back within 2 hours I would be very comfortable with moving on and explaining that if/when I did hear back from her. If I was doing an advance booking (a better approach but not always possible) then I would not have a problem waiting a few days to hear back from her. The further out the booking date the longer I would be willing to wait as I would assume I have done my homework and I want to meet this specific lady. Just my Opinion

Pork tenderloin roast with vegetables...

The Globe and Mail carried a story on Feb 4th about National Geographic list of the Top Ten Ocean front cities in the world... Included on the list was St. John's NL. Now you might wonder why I post this story as news here... well just wanted to let all the wonderful touring ladies who are planning their spring trips know... Icebergs... Whales... and interested men. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/national-geographic-picks-st-johns-among-top-10-oceanfront-cities/article22779564/