i've been wanting to write this for a while, but i am afraid i'll come off as a whiner or cheap, but nothing is farther from the truth (i'm an expensive stoic).

the economy these days has made it imperitive that we're all careful with our money.  it's not like back 2007 when i could afford to drop 7 or 8 kisses on an unknown quanity and not worry about whether it was worth the effort.  i've suffered some economic set backs as i am sure we all have, and this affects the ladies as well.

which is why i have lately been very drawn to anybody who is offering specials.  i hate to say it but if a lady is offering a special rate for a short time, that will get my attention and i will be more prone to investigate her reviews more than just the regular ads posted on the board, and will probably consider a date with her above a date with someone else.

the last 3 women i've seen have had offers, usually of extra time for the regular donation, which made me feel like i was getting a super special secret surprise, or at least, more bang for my buck, pun intended.  and in fact i have a date lined up with someone who had to cancel her november date with me, but is willing to see me at her special rate next month.

to these ladies, and to the other ladies who are making a little extra effort to help us guys in these recessonary (depressionary?) times, i say, thank you a million times.  your thoughtfulness has made the difference between whether i can spend some time with a wonderful companion or just hang with rosey palm and her 5 sisters.

hey, i wish i was in the 1%, but i'm a struggling schlump in the 99%, so every little bit helps.

thanks to you beautiful girls who have big hearts.  you have made my christmas special (again, pun intended).