On being thankful

[+ Funguy]

I was just sitting around, ruminating (good word, huh) about the end of the year and what/who I've been thankful for when, all of a sudden, Daddy and his merry men (read Forum Community) popped into my head.

 

Tho I've been around awhile, I am relatively new to the escort scene and before I discovered Daddy I had a few unfortunate encounters. None, by the way, were disastrous - just the wrong chemistry or something somewhat intangible yet none-the-less present. I didn't know how to look for reviews, and even when I finally found Daddy's Reviews, I still made mistakes in my choices for what are now obvious reasons.

 

I finally realized that, besides the Reviews, I had to look on the forum for words about my escort choices - yea or nay - and even put out the 411 on occasion. Finally things have fallen into place; I can read the reviews and find what I need if I have questions in my on mind. I have subsequently found that each escort with whom I have been thrilled is not only a forum participant but also well-thought-of here on the forum.

 

In addition I have been totally intrigued and astonished by this subculture of gay male escorts and their following as well as the opportunity for a place at which any manner of ideas and content can be discussed - political, sexual, social. I am also happily surprised at the commeraderie, information sharing, and even protectiveness which abounds and to which I find myself, Funguy that i am, contributing.

 

As examples, just recently the plights of Irishjock (looking to find somebody in a transplanted locale) and Wisconsinguy looking for his first experience. Many forum posters, clients and well as escorts replied. How to contact and what to say to an escort for the first time - Juan Vancouver replied with his wonderful version; for wisconsinguy wondering what to say when he finally gets the nerve to speak to his intended first escort, Chris Eisenhower generously offered to be a sounding board for a phone call. These are just 2 of the most recent helpful posts and there are numerous, numerous, TNTC postings of the same nature. The same goes for Whipped Guy for his advice and PM's to me on my forays finally into BDSM and Leather. I have a much better insight into both the mind and body of the Dom and Sub relationship.

 

Soooooo - let us be thankful for this wonderful community. Who wudda thought this all existed?!

 

Again, thank you Daddy and The Forum. This is what makes me, always,

 

Funguy

[bigvalboy]

+1..Nice post Funguy.

[wisconsinguy]

Thanks to you as well Funguy. The comment about camaraderie sits very well with me. Finding a group of individuals that feels the core of my existence is breathtaking for me at times. As stated, coming up on that first experience. The advice is ALWAYS appreciated. May not agree, but it always becomes part of my internal banter to hash out. Two words that I cherish are acceptance and civility. Always feel acceptance on these pages. Civility can get a little rare sometimes. But, members are very good about keeping each other in check. Personally, I'm looking to the new year as a whole new world of awakening. Much of this is based on what is said here, and what I feel from the posting. Thanks to all as well.

[TruHart1]

Thanks for your excellent post Funguy! I am always thankful for the forum and especially for Daddy’s reviews. I feel I have always been successful in hiring because, with just a few exceptions, I have only hired the escorts who have great reviews on the site. The reviewers and the posters on the forum, both the escorts and clients, always make for insightful and fascinating reading! Thanks again to Daddy and the moderators for maintaining this venue!

 

TruHart1

[+ Funguy]

Dear me!!!! Sorry FreshFluff for omitting you. You are always included when I consider the Merry band!

[bigvalboy]

Dear me!!!! Sorry FreshFluff for omitting you. You are always included when I consider the Merry band!

 

(Ahem)...you've forgot yet another. "Tyro" and I must say a very very welcome addition to the MF.

[+ Funguy]

And you too Tyro!!!

[tyro]

Oh, don't worry about me. I've felt like "one of the guys" around here fo' a minnit.

Hey...maybe that could start an "annoying expressions" thread!

T

[tyro]

Back to the thread's actual topic, though...I too would like to thank everyone who makes the forum awesome.

T

[+ FreshFluff]

Great post, funguy. Thanks to Daddy, the mods, and all the clients and escorts who make Daddy's the fantastic meeting place it is.

[leigh.bess.toad]

Thanks for the great post Funguy. As someone who maybe has had their life altered as much as anyone here, I never stop being thankful for this place, the men (and women) here, and the ones who have become such good friends and advisers and become such an integral part of my life. From 40 months ago yesterday when I joined the forum, scared, unsure, so far in the closet I couldn't even find the door handle, to an out and proud gay man with a partner I will spend the rest of my life with, the transformation of my life that this place has helped lead never ceases to amaze me. My life since joining the forum really should be impossible, but it has happened. Clients and escorts alike, you all continually touch my life and heart in ways you don't even know. I have said many times that there is no way I could ever begin to repay everyone here for all that they have done for me and been to me. I can't even imagine what my life would be like if this place didn't exist. Because I can't even remember what it was like living in that dark, lonely, desolate closet.

 

I am not ashamed to tell people I am a client. And I tell my escorts that they should be proud of what they do. Because for men like me, they change lives. Sure, it's been fun, and sexy as hell too. But the talks, the advice, the teaching, the friendship, the serious ass-kicking when needed, and yes, some tears for some hard lessons learned, all of it has gone into helping me become the man I am today. And maybe I'm the extreme. But I also know I show what is possible too. So to Daddy, Deej, and Coop. To all the escorts, guys I've hired and those I haven't. And to all the amazing client friends I have formed in the last few years. Thanks for being there. You will never know how much it means to me.

[Bargara Leatherboy]

Been a long time reader of reviews and a reviewer, but new to this Forum.

 

Loving it, so I join with Funguy in expressing my gratitude to Daddy and the community.

 

What I need to do now is plan some travel, sit for 24 hrs on a plane and experience some ofthe incredible escorts who are regulars.

 

May 2014 be an awesome year for everyone.

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

And I tell my escorts that they should be proud of what they do. Because for men like me, they change lives.

 

+1!

 

So to Daddy, Deej, and Coop. To all the escorts, guys I've hired and those I haven't. And to all the amazing client friends I have formed in the last few years. Thanks for being there. You will never know how much it means to me.

 

+1