I don't live in DC but travel there often.  I have been privileged to spend time with some of the wonderful ladies in the area.However, I come from the mid-est and thought I share a couple of things with whoever--especially since this board doesn't look fully utilized yet.  For what it's worth, here's my two cents:  1) If you are staying in NVA, stay away from the phone book.  They are all rip-offs. The best scam is immediately asking for additional money for additional time at a special rate.  Yes, I was stupid enough to fall for this--twice.  I did not hassle or bitch or take them up for a credit on the next appointment.  However, the second time it happened, I told the young lady all I wanted her for anyway was to have a drink in the hotel bar.  We went there and I REALLY tried to have a conversation.  I'm pretty worldly and I THINK I was talking about stuff that wasn't too boring.  But to her, it must have been painful.  As a minimum, I guess I gave her carpal tunnel syndrome (right name??) from looking at her watch every minute for an hour (Yes, I paid for the "special" 2nd hour but was glad to see her go).  Cripes, she didn't even order a drink....2) After Hours DC is wonderful.  Enough said.  Amber, if you're reading this, you offer class service in great surroundings and part of the experience is being treated nicely by you--on the phone.  Anybody else, this place is the standard for incall.  Nice places (3), always met with a glass of wine, plenty of candles burning, and a SUPER rate!!3) Independent in-calls in DC have got to be "production" factories.  Maybe it's me and I'm being naiive.  Also, I have only sampled one place so far--turned out to be a a motel room on the highway, so I may not be being fair here.  But it seems to me I read alot of DC reviews that imply they're all "in and out" (yes, it's a pun).  Am I wrong?  Also, I admit I may not be fair because I tend to look for a little time getting to know the provider--so I typically book two hours, outcall.  I'm not looking for or expecting a girl friend but I do want a GFE.  Maybe my perception is clouded by my preferences...???  Comments??4) There seems to be a wealth of choices for upscale outcall.  I say, hooray!!  Claire, Anais must be super and I intend to find out.  However, (see phone book above) is there any "upscale" outcall experience out there that you can call at 7pm and still meet that same night?    5) How come I haven't seen any reviews on Inga?  She seems to advertise heavily.  I am intrigued but I am afraid I got "shut down by her"  My fault but it has never has happened to me anywhere before.  At the risk of sounding "whiney", I loved her web-site and contacted her by email.  After trading a few, she said I was too "provocative" and shut me down.  Maybe it was just a vibes thing.  I certainly respect her for that but I remain confused how my telling her that "I enjoy sex" in the context of a few other things about myself (nothing sexual) could set off alarm bells??  Am I naiive here??.  Certainly want advice because it's in MY INTERESTS that I make my provider feel comfortable, etc.Bototm line:  you DC-ites have a great city.  Certainly much better than here in the heartland.  I'm looking forward to my next trip.