I respond one time to them and tell them what I need and to visit my website. If they respond back I delete the email. Yep sounds like LE to me too...

Obviously, comfort works both ways.

You became uncomfortable with the issue and cancelled the appointment.

As a hobbyist, one of the worst issues is not being completely certain about the donation amount.

Donation amounts fluctuate sometimes with advertisement on various sites, sudden changes in posted amounts after first contact is made, and any available discounts.

I am in the process of arranging a session with more than one of these factors in play in calculating the donation.

I am just relying on my experience in these matters so that I include the correct amount in the envelope and not "short" the provider.

I'll probably worry about it until she checks the envelope.

One mention of your rate would've been enough. He sounds like a slightly neurotic newby.