If all the reputable women need a reference from another reputable woman, how do you ever break the circle?  I guess I'm just the new guy on the block.

The only stupid question is the one that is never asked. However, I don't know what circle you are talking about. In lieu of a reference, most providers should be happy with a pay stub, DL, or some other form of identification. This has worked well in my area. Whenever possible, I do my best to avoid those that require a ton of pre-screening. It is usually not worth the effort. Then again, I am from another city and I honestly don't know how things work in your neck of the woods. Good luck.

I have since become tired of the same song and dance of some of the local gals requiring reference and two forms of ID, etc etc.  The visiting girls with their agencys have a decent and often painless screening procedure that does not require a full blown FBI screening and invasive interrogation to confirm your true identity.

I can understand the need for caution and am all for it, but the reference issue is rather an ackward way to meet someone if you don't have the necessary base in the Twin Cities. I don't feel like I should see someone locally that I don't want to see just to establish credibility and go through the expense of that meeting....where would you start anyways if no-one will see you without a reference?. There should be a better way to see someone that you would like to see locally without having the reference issue pop up as the only alternative.

Instead I have been enjoying the bevy of terrific girls visiting the Cities and have all but avoided the hassle of "referencing" with the local gals. I can tell you honestly that the quality of girls visiting has been for the most part very enjoyable and with less hassle by far making appointments.

I've been extremely pleased with my local acquaintances, and have had "referencing" issues with some of the local lovelys, and I would concur wholeheartedly with your visiting girl assessment!  Way too damn agreeable today, I guess!!