The Client Challenge

[+ purplekow]

dcguy,

In my experience, and I've attended all of the DC events, it's a very welcoming community. Everyone has a smile on their face and there is no pressure to interact with anyone if you're too shy. I hope you'll try it, if you're too uncomfortable, you can always sneak out the back door!

If, on the other hand, you enjoy yourself, you might get to sneak iN the back door.

[Dave]

Wavering about being number four...

 

TGuy, I hope you decide "yes." we've been in touch for a while now and personally, I'd like to meet you.

 

guys - please don't over think this. it really is just lunch!

[Dave]

I live in DC, but the thought of being with a group of people I don't know is a bit un-nerving (seriously). I just do better in one-on-one or small group situations, unless I already know the people involved.

 

dcguy20 - I know nothing about you. but I can't tell you the number of men and women I've seen through the years, in a one-on-one escort appointment, who have been nervous. nervousness is normal, in my opinion.

as for an escort/client group situation where you don't know anyone... you are not alone. many of the attendees do not know anyone. I'm not just talking clients; there are many escorts who don't know any of you either. some of the scorts coming are not on the forum.

as I just wrote in my last post here - don't overthink this. you could just come, and see how it is, and if (for some reason, which I strongly doubt will happen) you are not comfortable, you can just leave. after all, this is not the most important thing in your life- right?

 

not sure if you read what I offered several weeks ago, on the main thread about the dc luncheon. but I'm willing to "pair" you up with an escort who will be "single" that day. not for a private session, or even a date for the luncheon. just as an initial person to know as you enter the group. I thought it was a terrific option for those that are unnerved about walking in alone. I don't know what else I can do...

I sincerely hope you'll find the strength to join us. it's a community that you won't regret meeting.

Dave

[namchebaz]

I live in DC, but the thought of being with a group of people I don't know is a bit un-nerving (seriously). I just do better in one-on-one or small group situations, unless I already know the people involved.

 

Hi dcguy,

 

I am probably a lot like you. In fact, I could've written your post. I like 1:1 or smaller group situations because I'm a bit of an introvert, and I think I do better in those situations. But I was convinced, by someone I've come to trust a great deal, that I would really have a good time despite my shyness in big groups of strangers, so I'm jumping in! If you decide to come, and you let me know who you are, we should just form our own small group first then work up our courage to dive into the large group haha! As usual, we'll probably be glad we did.

[+ friendofsheila]

I challenge FIVE more clients (or people who have thought of hiring), to sign up for the luncheon. If you meet this challenge, I will offer you one of the below options:

 

Dave

 

Golly, but I wish someone like you could have made this offer when I was trying to get people to come to the SF Hooville. :\

 

Very generous of you, Dave. Thank you for doing so.

[+ friendofsheila]

I live in DC, but the thought of being with a group of people I don't know is a bit un-nerving (seriously). I just do better in one-on-one or small group situations, unless I already know the people involved.

 

I remembering someone posting like this at another similar event.

 

I posted that if he came looking for me, I would "get him started" at the party.

 

Sure enough, he found me, I introduced him to one other person I had met there, and he ended up having a good time.

 

Maybe someone would be willing to do this for DCGuy? (I would but I cannot attend.)

[+ friendofsheila]

We'll think of something more creative, Dave.

 

Oh, I think we could be creative just with the Ice Bucket Challenge

 

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[+ Lance_Navarro]

Thanks for the wonderful post Dave, and btw, we will be in PS at the same time, Im there the 20-27th. I would love to see an event like this one planned in SF. I love it when I have the opportunity to meet a client face to face, before scheduling with me. There is nothing as cool as being approached in a bar, restaurant, gym, etc, by someone that has seen my ad and having the opportunity to feel out each others energy before scheduling, takes the anxiety off it from both ends. I need to see perhaps what can be done to organize such an event here, unless it already exists and I just don't know about it. Also, I think we can all agree that Lee is an amazing guy!

[Dave]

Thanks for the wonderful post Dave, and btw, we will be in PS at the same time, Im there the 20-27th.

 

hey Lance - we should offer ourselves together in palm springs for a session! I've previously thought you'd be fun to work with...

 

alas, on the dates where we actually overlap, I'm currently only free for about a 36 hour period. any clients interested in getting together with Lance and I for a fun threesome? let either of us know!

[Dave]

one more guy has stepped up to the plate, to meet The Client Challenge!

 

wow - y'all are impressing me with your speed. Number 4, if you'd like to publicly announce here that you're coming, please do so! you know who you are - - - I just sent you an email about this, too. if not, you being #4 of The Client Challenge will be our little secret.

 

hmmmm - I wonder if there'll be a Number 5?

[+ quoththeraven]

I'm an introvert (though it probably doesn't seem that way here) and do better in one-on-one or small group situations, too, and I'm driving from metro NY to be there. I've only met one person in the group (escort, not client) and talked at length via PM with another person who'll be there, also an escort. Otherwise, I don't know anyone other than from their posts on the board. I'm sure it'll be fine, though; after all, most of us know a little bit about those of us who post regularly. And unlike those awkward business functions or parties, you already have an interest or two in common with everyone else.

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

I have booked my reservations to attend the luncheon. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[shadowcatzxxx]

when and where in DC is the luncheon ... hoping I might be able to attend, but need to know the date and place ...

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

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[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

when and where in DC is the luncheon ... hoping I might be able to attend, but need to know the date and place ...

 

From Dave's post on 12-01-14 in the luncheon thread:

 

the luncheon itself is sunday january 18th. we’ll gather at noon in a casual restaurant (meaning, it won't break the bank, LOL), in the dupont circle neighborhood of dc. the luncheon will probably go for 1.5 hours, maybe 2 hours tops....

 

I believe the location itself will be e-mailed out on the 14th when a final headcount can be given to the restaurant. Dave has requested an email to know you are coming.

[nate_sf]

I'm an introvert too and usually dread large groups. The idea of going to a mingling cocktail party to me is a precursor to hell. I remember the first time I went to one of these Daddy's Forum gatherings I really had to get my courage up, but wow nothing to worry about at all. Having been to a number of these now, I'm always impressed how easy they are, how friendly everyone is (both clients and escorts), and how much fun it all is in the end. It is definitely possible to stay off to the side with a small group (or even just one other) but for a large group gathering it's surprisingly easy to navigate. I think quoththeraven has it right, since we all have at least one or two things in common there is a built-in bond to start from.

 

I'm sorry I won't make it to DC this year. Dave is doing an outstanding job organizing it and building it up. I'd definitely encourage folks to take him up on his offer to arrange pairings, or whatever else you can think of - this guy is a master in making social situations work and understanding where people may be coming from.

 

And for cryin' out loud, be sure to see the strippers! My year just won't be the same without the cherished visit to Secrets!

[Dave]

awww Nate, there's a reason why I like you so much, and it's because you say such nice things about me! LOL. seriously, my brother, thank you for the kind words. and seriously, I do like you so much! we'll miss you at the east coast's DR event.