I've only seen two ladies from Orlando and I would almost never believe that either of them would NCNS without good reason.

Where they visiting ladies or locals that just go missing?

Did you get any response after following up on the NCNS? If you received a satisfactory response then consider it just bad luck; however, if you've received no solid reasons for the NCNS then post the names so others can avoid choosing ladies who do not know how to properly respect a gentlemen's time.

Normal?

Not at all. Your well established ladies must have given reasons when asked....you did ask, didn't you?

I guess NCNS is better than having the door slammed in your face, but still pretty awful.

It's more like if you have been doing this long enough, it's happened.  It also seem to run in spurts (no pun intended)

In the 2 years I have been in the biz, I have NEVER NC/NS'd. I have had to reschedule MAYBE 2 appointments because of something that came up in the civilian world, but to not even call a gentleman and explain why you aren't showing up is plain rude. I travel all over South Florida and to Orlando and even having to drive a good amount of time, I pretty much ALWAYS make the appointment. And if I don't think I will, or if I think I will be late, I will call or text the gentleman as soon as I possibly can to let him know. It's common courtesy.

According to my calculations, you are down 8 cups. Could kill a feller.