Impromptu Daddy's get-together in Atlanta? 4/26-4/27

[nate_sf]

By all accounts, the Palm Springs weekend was a rousing success, as was the DC weekend back in January. And from time to time, people have asked why there isn't a gathering in the Midwest, or the South.

 

Well, under the category of "kicking around an idea" I am proposing a couple of impromptu events in Atlanta over the weekend of April 26-27. I'm already planning to be there on other biz, and am renting an apartment in Midtown so thought of hosting a small gathering while there. I have no idea if there is enough interest (or time to make plans) but thought I'd throw the idea out there. If you're in town, or nearby and been thinking of visiting, maybe this would be an opportunity to meet other Daddy's Forum members from the Southeast.

 

My thoughts:

 

- Bar visit/hopping on the evening of Saturday, April 26th and/or

 

- Brunch/bloody mary party at the apartment early afternoon Sunday April 27th.

 

Either or both of these would be a chance for locals (both clients and escorts) to get acquainted.

 

Who knows, this may grow into something, or it could be a total bust, but it's worth a try! Send me an email, post here or PM if you're interested and if enough people are up for it (hell, even if just a couple are up for it!) I'll make it happen. And if not, no worries... I'll just work it at the Cheshire Motor Inn instead.

[leigh.bess.toad]

Thought I would bump this up to see if any Atlanta denizens are going? After over 50 in DC, 37 in PS, there obviously has been a desire for forum members to meet so this would be a great chance for people in the Atlanta area to take Nate up on his kind offer. I'm thinking of flying in on Sunday for the afternoon (ah, the joys of Delta miles). If you're in the area, as the Nike ad says, just do it.

[Bosguy]

I personally will not be able to attend even though a chance to see Nate makes it very tempting. This topic of other Forum get togethers that do not interfere with DC in January or PS in March was discussed a great deal in PS and escorts and clients alike really would like to add one in the South and/or Midwest. Forum members are very fortunate that LBT and OLIVER have worked so hard and put in endless hours planning their individual events, but I wonder if there is someone or a group in these areas that is willing to take on this task.

 

Anyway, I hope Nate gets a good attendance and shows all his "Southern Charm"

 

Boston Bill

[tyro]

Once upon a time, a lil' girl asked about a possible get-together in Chi-town...

Her thread was promptly buried, with no replies.

Oh well.

T

[+ Socalguy]

I would love to go if for no other reason than to see Nate but alas, real life and a 9 to 5 job interferes

[leigh.bess.toad]

Once upon a time, a lil' girl asked about a possible get-together in Chi-town...

Her thread was promptly buried, with no replies.

Oh well.

T

 

I think after the one Chicago get together that had, shall we say, issues, and another that failed to materialize for various reasons, I think people may be a bit gun-shy. And organizing these can be a bit overwhelming, especially when it got to be the size of last year's DC luncheon. Trust me, it got to me a bit last year (just ask my partner). And at times it does resemble herding cats. But it is also very worthwhile too. Both for the forum members and for the person organizing it too. At least it has been for me. It has helped me meet and become friends with so many incredible people. And it has helped so many guys meet new clients (and clients meet new escorts). Relationships have been formed that wouldn't have happened otherwise and that is very satisfying. When I started the DC luncheon, I was too new, too naive and too stupid to know any better to know it couldn't happen. And now next year will be the 5th year. All it takes is one or two people to step up and say "I'll do it". Suggest the dates, the venue and run with it. And I know I would offer any suggestions I could and I bet Oliver would do the same.

[nate_sf]

I think after the one Chicago get together that had, shall we say, issues, and another that failed to materialize for various reasons, I think people may be a bit gun-shy. And organizing these can be a bit overwhelming, especially when it got to be the size of last year's DC luncheon. Trust me, it got to me a bit last year (just ask my partner). And at times it does resemble herding cats. But it is also very worthwhile too. Both for the forum members and for the person organizing it too. At least it has been for me. It has helped me meet and become friends with so many incredible people. And it has helped so many guys meet new clients (and clients meet new escorts). Relationships have been formed that wouldn't have happened otherwise and that is very satisfying. When I started the DC luncheon, I was too new, too naive and too stupid to know any better to know it couldn't happen. And now next year will be the 5th year. All it takes is one or two people to step up and say "I'll do it". Suggest the dates, the venue and run with it. And I know I would offer any suggestions I could and I bet Oliver would do the same.

 

Thanks for the bump, and glad to get the discussion of other regional forums going. This Atlanta one was sort of a "pilot" test and had more to do with me just being in town those dates and having a venue to host it, rather than a more carefully arranged approach. Learning from this experience, I'd suggest some guidelines (perhaps very obvious) for other events:

 

- Provide at least two months' notice. Most people have planned out their calendars at least that far in advance. A couple of people told me they'd be inclined to come but already had commitments that weekend.

 

- Schedule it further apart from other the other established Forum events. Had I not already had the late April dates set, I would have tried for something at least two or three months beyond Palm Springs to give people a breather. With people still enjoying the after-glow of PS (and me kicking myself for missing it this year!), it seemed kind of odd to be already proposing the next thing, and with short notice. Maybe May would be better, or in the Fall?

 

Having said that, if this time in Atlanta does not come together, I've at least got an offer for a brunch date at one of two notable southern cooking restaurants. Leigh, if you make it down we could have three (or four if your man wants to come too). But I'm also willing to give it another go later in the year with more notice.

 

Regarding Midwest, I'd like to go on record as having had a great time at the Chicago get-together a couple of years ago. There was some drama with "men behaving badly," but that can happen anyway. I loved that I got to meet a bunch of the midwest guys who post here. And Raul took us on a very fun bar excursion to the North Side that was worth the whole thing. The restaurant was enjoyable but there was some awkwardness that our group had not hit the minimum order requirement (being dainty ladies that we really are), so there was some frustration with needing to top-off the bill... but big deal, we can try a different venue with different arrangements. I feel bad that that weekend has a sort of black cloud over it (well OK, it did rain) but it had lots of fun things and hopefully won't dissuade another attempt.

 

So as things stand, I will be in Atlanta the last weekend of this month and will happily meet up with whoever can work it into their schedule... either a few of us going out to brunch, or if more materialize I'll host at my apartment. And if we want to make another go of doing more advanced planning for either Midwest or South, let's start threads on those. I'm happy to help with the cat hearding!

[+ Socalguy]

 

- Schedule it further apart from other the other established Forum events. Had I not already had the late April dates set, I would have tried for something at least two or three months beyond Palm Springs to give people a breather. With people still enjoying the after-glow of PS (and me kicking myself for missing it this year!), it seemed kind of odd to be already proposing the next thing, and with short notice. Maybe May would be better, or in the Fall?

 

At lunch today, Rob and I were once again talking about how much fun we had last weekend. A midwest gathering sounds like a lot of fun assuming we have a couple more months to recover from Palm Springs (hey, we all can't be rockstars like Ace)

[Diverdan]

Nate,

Atlanta sounds great, but already have commitments that weekend. But, even if only three or four or five get together, that can be the start of something. But, it would be better with more time between PS and Atlanta for most folks to plan accordingly. Good luck and I know you will have a great time there.

DD

[jawjateck]

There's a good chance I will be in town for this meet-n-greet, and if so, will arrange for a trainee to tag along and meet some folk from the forum. He's fun company, and would love the opportunity to network. I should know for sure by the middle of next week.

[nate_sf]

Sounds good... just keep me posted. Is there a southern expression for "play it by ear?" We'll just see how it all comes together.

[JoeyBryant]

or the South.

 

If we were talking Orlando or Ft Lauderdale...I'd be down. But not sure about the rest of the south. Unless DC is still considered the south

[Michael Wayne]

i would attend but i have a previously arranged 9 day west coast trip with a client........ great idea! http://www.rentboy.com/magicmikey

[jawjateck]

So Nate....I will be in ATL for this weekend, so I look forward to socializing with our forum mates. I also have an Alabama hottie driving over to join us for the occasion. He's a sweetheart.

[nate_sf]

Between posts here and RSVPs, this is coming together. It looks like a small group, but a nice bunch of guys and should be fun. Should be a warm afternoon, partly cloudy. The apartment I'm renting has a really big private deck with a wide view of downtown, so should be great for the sunny afternoon.

 

For anyone still mulling it over, send me an email or PM and I'll get in touch with everyone in a day or two with specifics.

[scottspearsxxx]

Looking forward to meeting everyone this weekend in Atlanta!

[robberbaron4u]

New Orleans. . .the fare is better. Ah, the oysters fried in corn batter at Galatoire's!

[jawjateck]

Wonderful! I look forward to meeting & greeting forum friends.

 

And Nate, I'm glad the deck is private, so I can wear my speedo without fear or shame. ;-)

[leigh.bess.toad]

 

And Nate, I'm glad the deck is private, so I can wear my speedo without fear or shame. ;-)

 

Pictures. There must be pictures. And lots of them.

[leigh.bess.toad]

Between posts here and RSVPs, this is coming together. It looks like a small group, but a nice bunch of guys and should be fun. Should be a warm afternoon, partly cloudy. The apartment I'm renting has a really big private deck with a wide view of downtown, so should be great for the sunny afternoon.

 

For anyone still mulling it over, send me an email or PM and I'll get in touch with everyone in a day or two with specifics.

 

I would like to officially welcome you to the "Perle Mesta Club". It looks like you have done it my friend. Just remember, the DC luncheon the first year had 9 attendees. In another 3 or 4 years, you can be doing this with 50 or more people. That will be fun, won't it?

 

I look forward to the reports from the attendees. But knowing who the host is, I'm sure it will be a wonderful time.

 

Well done Nate. And congratulations.

[nate_sf]

Wonderful! I look forward to meeting & greeting forum friends.

 

And Nate, I'm glad the deck is private, so I can wear my speedo without fear or shame. ;-)

 

Pictures. There must be pictures. And lots of them.

 

I know you're just having fun LBT, but per longstanding Forum gathering tradition, there will be no pictures. If anyone wants to see Jawjateck or anyone else in their speedos (I'm in the "I'm OK, you're OK" camp with speedos, btw) you'll just need to come see for yourself. Perhaps I can offer speedos as a party gift, with the Daddy's logo on the ass. But I draw the line with thongs!

[Guest countryboywny]

I know you're just having fun LBT, but per longstanding Forum gathering tradition, there will be no pictures. If anyone wants to see Jawjateck or anyone else in their speedos (I'm in the "I'm OK, you're OK" camp with speedos, btw) you'll just need to come see for yourself. Perhaps I can offer speedos as a party gift, with the Daddy's logo on the ass. But I draw the line with thongs!

 

NO THONGS??? I'm out!

[Cooper]

Enjoy your gathering this weekend in Atlanta. Hope it's the start of many to come. A big shout out to Nate_SF for making this happen. Coop

[jawjateck]

Coop....I agree with your praise of our forum mate Nate for attempting to herd an oft-wayward bunch to meet. He is a splendid host, who offered quite a buffet spread of food and drink for our enjoyment. I was in fantastic company today and relish the camaraderie we share as clients and escorts. I look forward to many more good times yet to come. Thanks again, Nate!

 

Now off to the gym to burn off some of those calories......or maybe tonight's scheduled appointment will burn off some...... :-)

[nate_sf]

Thanks Coop and Jawjateck for the nice words. Though a small-scale affair I thought it was a lot of fun. For the Sunday brunch we had a couple of local clients, both friendly with each other already so this was a chance for them to see each other. And there was a new escort from Alabama, and we filled him in on the sordid details of the Forum. Hopefully we did not scare him off!

 

The Saturday night event was more up in the air given everyone's schedule, but I was able to get together with Josh Tucker to sample the Midtown bar scene. Josh wasn't able to make it to the Sunday thing but wanted to meet up, and I'm glad we did. The guy is not only sexy but hugely entertaining. He describes himself as a southern boy complete with charm and hospitality, and I'd say he more than lived up to that.

 

I'd received a number of messages from guys saying they'd liked to have come but had prior commitments. So I'd definitely be up to trying this again, maybe next year, with more notice. I like any excuse to visit Atlanta so if it's an excuse for others to get together, all the better!

 

So now... on to Chicago!