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My parents had one about wrapping a small piece of cabbage in tin foil to carry in your wallet/pocketbook. Supposed to mean you will not ever go broke in the new year. So far so good lol.

I don't know who pissed in your cheerios but even "back in the day of real men" there was a crazy thing called respect and manners. I personally have no interest in being a jerk because I am a man. I was raised that we real men take care of our women. How does anything change from personal to professional relationship with a woman?

43 and just got in the hobby a few months ago. Guess I still haven't grown up

Merry Christmas to you Laci and all others on ToB. Hope everyone has a safe and relaxed holiday.

I would think if sharing references a pm should be an obvious next step. I have always sent a pm and if the lady requests first contact via text/call/email you send that even before ToB pm/reference sharing. It seems like a logical process to me but then again I am new here.

I see no issue myself. Life happens for you ladies as well. Sorry you have to wear one at all.

Congratulations. My professional accomplishment was taking my Master Electrician test.

Wow , for sure scary time for you but I hope all turns out well. I am a believer in not thinking on the negatives as it enhances the chances of the bad happening. So stay positive if possible Melissa.

Wow, I know I am new around here but why even bother playing games with ladies? I could think of hundreds of things more entertaining than wasting time. #1 would be actually going to the appointment.

This is a better way of saying what I posted. I feel if you get a good experience the rate won't be an issue. If you are not a good provider you will have no choice but to low ball and I would rather spend my limited funds for a known great time. Just means less chance taking for some of us if that makes sense

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!

Lol Melissa, that's the route I had to take because I didn't know of these web sites.

Just an opinion of someone new to the hobby, I have taken advantage of a couple "specials" before I knew about this site. I met one lady who turned me onto this group and I am in fact seeing her again this weekend for a special session at a price she deemed fair. I felt zero need to haggle about it, I just had to make my own decision on if it was what i would spend. If she told me less how would I know if it was too little? The flip side is another special while not bad service, I would not be spending this weekend at the same price. I guess what I am saying is I am willing to pay more for a guaranteed great time, rather than spend 70% and get a so-so experience. I do know some ladies here have fantastic reputations and I suspect they will get business at a higher price range regardless. I just don't know how I could have had separate experiences without the reduce price in as short of time as my wages have not greatly increased in the last 10 years either. I guess to close is if you are a good provider I think you will ultimately be able to raise your rates with minimal loss of business. This is not in anyway calling someone out for their opinions either. I have nothing but respect for the ladies who take care of us.

As someone new, I would say you should not have a set price on anything extended. Rather case by case seems a better option to me. I would also agree that ground rules (yes time for uninterrupted sleep) would have to be discussed for sure. An in-depth discussion with the client needs to take place before you ladies should accept that kind of invitation. I also liked the advice of make sure it is someone you really enjoy spending time with. You have had offers it seems and I would guess some were tempting for you to come to the forums for advice. Figure out a price for YOU that works regardless of the per hour approach may be best. Just my 2cents