Visiting Chicago next week (couple of days downtown, couple of days in Naperville area) and have been entertaining the idea of seeing a lady or two during my stay.

I used to be fairly active in the hobby, but was away for an extended period due to issues with cancer. Its only within the last year that I've started to re-engage, albeit on a sporadic basis. I have a profile here on TER (and on another board I don't think I'm supposed to mention) but—in terms of credibility and verification—I'm doubting that six year-old reviews carry much weight.

So anyway, I'll be doing some research today both on the Discussion Boards and the Reviews, but I was wanting to ask two questions:

1) Specific provider recommendations (either from other hobbyists or interested providers themselves): I tend to like thin, tall and leggy. I adore brunettes and redheads equally. A provider who offers MSOG and DFK is preferred, as is someone who is patient and understanding about seeing clients with ED issues.  

2) Screening: just from the cursory glance I've taken at the boards and some of the provider web sites, it looks like Chicago has slightly more stringent screening requirements than some other cities. Realizing that I'm writing this at more or less the 11th hour, I'm just wondering what the best approach for building some credibility. Should I go ahead and pay for a TER, P411 or RS2K registration?  

Many thanks for your comments and assistance.