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Just saw my own post earlier today. My tablet browser seems to have a stutter! The repetition was not intentional. Additional Comments: Just saw my own post earlier today. My tablet browser seems to have a stutter! The repetition was not intentional.

This thread posed a question for the ladies, so I don't want to hijack it. But my thoughts here I think are in the spirit of the thread, and may be useful to the ladies. I'm not generally a sweaty person. Usually my skin's pretty dry to the touch, even my hands. But, when it's a hot day and I've been out in the heat and humidity and then come into an air conditioned environment, it can make me sweat. Especially if there's air flow and especially once I undress. Given the brevity of most appointments, it's not like I can afford 20 minutes or so to get acclimatized. I haven't visited SP's often, but in hotel situations what would work best for me is for the SP to crank up the a/c between clients and then turn it off when I arrive. At least then there's no airflow to contend with. After 20 minutes or so it could go back on again without affecting me much. Anyone else experience this phenomenon? Ladies, would you object to being asked to turn the a/c off for awhile?

Like Jade-S, I've just now caught up with this thread. Whew! Clearly we have some creative writing talent in the CERB community. Gabriella my dear, methinks you have future book sales in your retirement plan! Well done everyone!

Being told I am "handsome" by someone I had only just met, in a moment where I could only believe she was being spontaneously sincere! (You know who you are -- and thank you!) Additional Comments: Being told I am "handsome" by someone I had only just met, in a moment where I could only believe she was being spontaneously sincere! (You know who you are -- and thank you!) Additional Comments: Being told I am "handsome" by someone I had only just met, in a moment where I could only believe she was being spontaneously sincere! (You know who you are -- and thank you!)

It's done by clicking on the Reputation for this Post icon in the bar at the top of the post. Not exactly obvious or intuitive. I'm a software engineer and had to ask another cerb member.

My wife for one! She devoured the entire set over several sleepless nights! Everyone where she works has been talking about it. After she finished we went shopping at the adult store. I'd wish for more such books, but the ensuing sleepless nights doesn't actually help me much! Especially when we don't have enough privacy during our waking hours. Grumble Thank you CERB for providing an outlet for my frustration!

I'm not sure if you are talking about Usenet Newsgroups ... often called newsgroups. They've been around since the early days of the internet (before HTML) and were quite popular in the 80's. Though there are lots still around, they've been largely supplanted by bulletin board systems (like this one). For lots of background info, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet_newsgroup

You know you're old when one day: - you're getting on the elevator just as the doors are closing - somebody is kindly holding the door open button for you - you thank her for "holding her finger in the dyke" (in reference to the Little Dutch Boy) - you observe the mortified faces of the 20-somethings around you who think you've made a crude lesbian reference Following that episode, I made a careful review of my stock of arcane phrases and deleted as many from my mind as I could. Unfortunately, I fear it has left some gaping holes. (Note to self: delete "gaping holes" from memory)

Caulk Remover I can't find a picture of it, but I swear it's true. In one store I saw a package actually labelled "Excess Caulk Remover".

Continuing my Gina Carano theme (from Lip Biting and Awesome Abs), she's also got quite the booty ...

I would. Would you have sex with a friend to comfort them in a time of deep sorrow?

cat, I just have to quote from Robert Heinlein after that honest and touching post. "Nursing doesn't diminish the beauty of a woman's breast's. It just makes them look happy and lived in"

I posted a clip of Gina Carano on the Lip Biting thread recently. It reminded me that she's a great candidate for the Awesome Abs thread.

Well said! Clearly, you have a some CERB clients who are like minded on this point.

And then there's that inviting little eyebrow raise at the end! Whew! For anyone who didn't see Haywire, it's a Steven Sonderbergh film and so not your usual Hollywood fare. An action flick for sure, but in Sonderbegh's unique style. Apparently, having seen Carano in her MMA fights (she has serious mixed martial arts skills) he recruited her and, despite her limited acting experience, basically built the film around her. I thought she had great screen presence and turned in a very credible job for her first major movie role. She also kicked butt! And looked incredibly sexy in a little black dress!!!

Well Nathalie, I can't argue with you about page 2. Let's try and get to page 3 so we can get past Bush et al. Here's Gina Carano, star of the movie Haywire (and an MMA champ) showing us how it's done right!

Ok, now you have me fantasizing about you biting your lip (in a most seductive fashion) while I'm nibbling your ear! :lovers:

I think we all can sympathize with you. The ladies often put up with no shows or last minute cancellations, and that sucks for them. As a client, it certainly sucks when your carefully laid plans are burned by a provider. I don't quite understand when all I get is either nothing or "I'm really sorry!". Getting nothing at all is is not good business. Neither is an empty apology. I need a bit more to help me believe it's sincere. I don't need specifics, but a reasonable explanation would be nice. Something like: - there was a scheduling snafu but I've spoken to the lady who double booked me to make sure it doesn't happen again - I was delayed by traffic - I had a personal emergency - etc. When I'm going to be late for an appointment, I call to let them know. When I show up on time and have to wait 15 or 20 minutes, it kills the mood. Leaving me naked on a massage table for 30 minutes is really annoying! I have a hard time believing an apology is sincere when there's no explanation with it and no indication that measures have been taken to prevent it happening again. An offer of compensation, no matter how small, is not essential but is certainly an appreciated gesture. Agencies take note: when you screw up your scheduling, tell us you're looking into how to make it better (and mean it) and offer a 10% discount or something. Having the attendant of the day say something like "well, whaddya a want me to do about it?" isn't conducive to me coming back again. Provide an email address for feedback, and train everyone to know how to handle customer complaints. You're running a business. Act like one. Sorry ... Now I'm venting and hijacking your thread. But, my point is that cancellations are forgivable when the appropriate steps are taken to either notify before, or explain after. No shows are never forgivable -- unless one of you died en route!

CMJ has always treated me well. They are very good at keeping appointments -- only a couple of snafu's since I joined (over a year ago). The ladies are always top notch, not only in looks but in personality and in technique. I haven't seen Berry yet, but I can certainly recommend Geri, Justine and Kelly. Inara-Lee too, though she's been off for awhile recuperating from an injury. Nadja's also amazing, but only visits now and then. There was an influx of new ladies recently, Berry amongst them, and quite a few experienced ladies left. Sadly, Gina was one of them - though she hasn't gone far. (You can look her up here - she's a cerb member) Bottom line is you probably won't go wrong with anyone at CMJ. Jasmine has a knack for picking ladies with the right potential, and her training program ensures they have the techniques and are suited to the job. If not, they end up leaving. Assuming you are respectful and decent as a client, you won't likely be dissatisfied with anyone. But if you are, you can always send Jasmine (the owner) a note via their web site or email address with your feedback. Lest anyone might take me for a shill for CMJ, I'm not. Just a satisfied customer. I was a happy client of Jasmine's even before she opened CMJ. She operates a clean, safe, and private environment.

Based on Old Dog's join date, that 5.4 posts per day -- impressive! Congrats Old Dog, and keep 'em comin'

Much of what I would say in answer to Jade-S questions would echo those of piano. A Provider's personality, intelligence and motivation are all key factors for me, whether deciding on a first visit or on repeats. There was a time when all we (clients) had to go on was a few words or lines in a newspaper. Then perhaps an all too brief phone call. Now, with forums like cerb we have profiles, pictures, postings etc. in other words, a wealth of information that helps a client get to know a provider's personality. Trust and security are also important factors. I've only been ripped off once, and it wasn't a pleasant experience. In that case, I had very little info to go on. Now I always do my research first, and I would argue that it's very unlikely someone could generate reams of thoughtful and insightful posts over a long period of time and actually be hiding their true persona. Writing reveals who you are and how you think. Even when it's just asking insightful questions, like Jade-S did when starting this thread. Haven't met her yet, but I'm really liking what I've "seen" so far. Like piano, I wouldn't say that body type isn't a factor for me. But so is variety and my particular interests, which can change over time. Sometimes we just want what we don't don't have. I used to obsess a little over that wonderful curve that some women have just above their hip ... the one that is so prominent when they are lying on their side. Lately, I've been intrigued by the possibilities of an athletic spinner. Next month, who knows? As to motivation, the moment I sense that a provider is doing this just for the money, and isn't going to get any pleasure from the experience, I'm looking elsewhere. For me to enjoy my time with someone, I have to feel that they will enjoy their time with me. So to the ladies out there, keep up the interesting dialog. And the humor. (Sacha's posts had me dying to meet her.). Every little bit helps. And for the clients, I think the same applies. The really good provider's can be even better when they have some idea of who they're about to see. When we reveal ourselves through our writings, I believe it helps them feel more at ease on that first meeting.

I can see the ad now: "Today's special ... free copy of the Kama Sutra with every 2 hour visit!" Seriously though, this is certainly something I would like to explore with an SP or MA some day. But I agree with PistolPete. It's a session that I would have with someone I had already built up an intimate connection with over many visits, and one where I'm not in any rush. Which means having it on a day off, probably with a fair bit of advance planning. And while it sounds enticing, it would not be for everyone. It requires a serious level of patience and self-control (from both parties). Guess I'll have to book something soon with you Jade, so we can get started on this journey! :-)

Interesting observations Jade-S. Is it possible that there's a common element? That you're trying to make a decision in the face of a complex situation. For example, when complimented you might be trying to decide whether to believe it, whether it's sincere, and whether to accept it proudly or perhaps express disbelief. When you don't want to kiss someone, you might be trying to decide whether you'll hurt their feelings. Or perhaps you're just not sure yet whether you want to kiss them. As for naughty thoughts, hmmmm. Perhaps you're trying to decide whether to act on them? Or whether to tone down your smile, lest people wonder what you've been up to! Anthropologically, I think we bite our lips to increase our concentration and improve focus. And we do that when our brains are puzzling over something complicated, weighing different facts or options. Or when we want to sharpen our senses, to feel things more intensely. (Such as an intimate touch, like an nibble on the ear or a kiss on the nape of the neck.) When we bite our lip for that reason, I think it's often coupled with closing the eyes -- as if to cut off one sense in order to heighten another, and to tell ourselves "this isn't a dream -- I'm awake and it's real!" Anyway, that's my two cents worth.