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Please mark your calendars for the next Forum DC Gathering, January 12-14, 2018.

 

@ArVaGuy and I have been working the past couple of months to put together plans for next year's gathering, and we'll be co-hosts. As with past DC gatherings, the weekend will span the MLK weekend, and coincide with Mid Atlantic Leather (MAL). There will be a range of get-togethers, culminating in the traditional brunch on Sunday, January 14th.

 

Last year's effort for the gathering had the best of intentions, but fell short when a venue for the brunch was not arranged. No harm, no foul, but not something anyone wants to have happen again. For this next year's event, arranging the venue for the brunch has been the first order of business, and it's been all confirmed. This event WILL happen, and you can start making arrangements with confidence.

 

Along the lines of making arrangements, we wanted to post an announcement early particularly for those interested in booking a hotel room in the MAL host hotel, or one of the hotels nearby. As of this writing there are still rooms at the MAL host hotel, but in year's past the host hotel has sold out well in advance of the event. So if you've been thinking you might want to book a room in the host hotel, you might want to do that sooner than later. Here is the link to the reservations page: http://www.leatherweekend.com/hotel/

 

For those of you who may not be interested in MAL or the leather scene, not to worry! Traditionally the DC gathering has coincided with MAL because it's a long weekend and many of us are in town, but the forum gathering is otherwise independent of the leather activities and is welcoming to all forum members. You may choose to sample some of the MAL activities, or go "whole-hog", or alternatively forgo them completely. That's up to you.

 

At this early stage we are posting so you can plan the dates ahead, book your hotel if inclined, and let us know if you're interested in attending so we can start putting together a head count for the brunch.

 

If you're interested in attending, please send a direct message to either @ArVaGuy or @nate_sf or both of us (direct messages can include more than one recipient). As the date approaches, we'll get in touch with each member who has expressed interest.

 

And if you have general questions or suggestions for the gathering, please do so in this thread.

 

We're excited to be continuing this fun tradition and hope you'll join us!

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What exactly is the gathering all about ?

It's an opportunity for escorts and clients who have chatted in the forum to meet in the flesh. There are no specific aims beyond that. People no doubt do pair off, clients do contract with a provider to accompany them to the events but that's incidental to it. I attended the last event, in 2016, and also the similar event in Palm Springs last April; they are friendly, social and there is no pressure on anyone. The event is fun and social with the potential for closer engagement. For providers, it offers the opportunity to meet potential clients, but they should not expect a bonanza. The event also offers an opportunity for clients to talk to other clients, and likewise for escorts. I leave it to the escorts here to comment on the value of meeting each other.

 

As an aside, it's interesting to read the subsequent Daddy's reviews that were for meetings at these events. My reaction to them was to conclude that I had not been trying!!

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It's an opportunity for escorts and clients who have chatted in the forum to meet in the flesh. There are no specific aims beyond that. People no doubt do pair off, clients do contract with a provider to accompany them to the events but that's incidental to it. I attended the last event, in 2016, and also the similar event in Palm Springs last April; they are friendly, social and there is no pressure on anyone. The event is fun and social with the potential for closer engagement. For providers, it offers the opportunity to meet potential clients, but they should not expect a bonanza. The event also offers an opportunity for clients to talk to other clients, and likewise for escorts. I leave it to the escorts here to comment on the value of meeting each other.

 

As an aside, it's interesting to read the subsequent Daddy's reviews that were for meetings at these events. My reaction to them was to conclude that I had not been trying!!

Sounds like an interesting event. A meeting of the minds and bodies. A clever way of getting yourself known if you are so inclined to putting yourself out there. Not quite sure if Im ready for that type of atmospheres yet. Even though I am comfortable with who I am and what I have to offer....One day maybe...

Thanks for the information...

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Thanks all for the early interest so far. We've got you on the list and will be in touch with more details as the date approaches.

 

As for deadline for deciding, the only part that has a deadline is the Sunday brunch since we'll need to provide the venue with a head count a few days before the event. The rest of the events can be more spontaneous.

 

And yep it will be cold, but I've found it manageable in the past and I'm no fan of cold myself. The host hotel has a coat check, and well... seems like a lot of clothes get checked along with the coats!

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As of today, August 26, 2017, the host hotel is either Sold Out or hasn't opened rservations yet.

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https://washingtondc.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/features/searchResults.jsp?error=true&xactionid=15e20114eab&isFromHICBookingValidator=HIC&_requestid=300768

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You must use the link or phone number provided on the Leather Weekend site to book a room as the entire hotel is for the guests of MAL Weekend. Rooms will appear sold-out if using the Hyatt website directly since MAL has reserved the entire hotel. I'd expect this also avoids someone unbeknownst booking a room expecting a regular ol' Hyatt experience and being in for an unexpected surprise when they arrive!

 

Here's the link for booking a room. A two-night stay is required:

 

http://www.leatherweekend.com/hotel/

 

As of right now, there are still rooms available for the weekend dates.

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If the Hyatt is sold out other options to consider would be the Liaison directly across the street and Hotel George which is one block over.

 

The Washington Court is two blocks from the Hyatt but I would not recommend that hotel due to some past business dealings.

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Or you could just stay in your favourite area in DC, or favourite hotel, and metro/taxi/uber to events that are not in walking distance. Yes I know it might be cold. Last year I stayed near Dupont Circle, and that was fine. Of course if there's two metres of snow, the whole world will cave in for you. (Or is 2cm enough for that to happen in DC?)

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Or you could just stay in your favourite area in DC, or favourite hotel, and metro/taxi/uber to events that are not in walking distance. Yes I know it might be cold. Last year I stayed near Dupont Circle, and that was fine. Of course if there's two metres of snow, the whole world will cave in for you. (Or is 2cm enough for that to happen in DC?)

 

Just the mere forecast of snow is enough to send DC into unrestrained panic. Even one cm is enough to shut down the Federal government. LOL

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Out of curiosity , what is the cost for attending the forum?

There is no 'event charge'. Rather, the cost is what you spend. Last year people attended the MAL icebreaker reception (no cover, only the cost of drinks and snacks), and there were two organised meals, a lunch (the central event of the forum weekend) and a dinner ( a smaller group of attendees) and the cost for them was what you spent on your meal and drinks. Of course, for most of us there was the cost of a hotel, and for some, the cost of any hires that were made.

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There is no 'event charge'. Rather, the cost is what you spend. Last year people attended the MAL icebreaker reception (no cover, only the cost of drinks and snacks), and there were two organised meals, a lunch (the central event of the forum weekend) and a dinner ( a smaller group of attendees) and the cost for them was what you spent on your meal and drinks. Of course, for most of us there was the cost of a hotel, and for some, the cost of any hires that were made.

Thanks for that information.... I would really like to attend this forum. Just not sure my Hubby would be on board with my attending. He know's what I do, he might view it as me taking a mini vacation without him.... :(

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