1.  Follow the link below to DC FAQ's.   I have been a member for quite a while, and got the lifetime membership.  As far as a random call to your work is concerned, the caller is not going to identify herself as a provider, obviously.  She will just make up some reason for calling so she can verify that you actually work there, nothing more.  I would not bring Facebook or Linkedin as reference information.  FB has too much info, not just yours, but connections to your friends as well.

2.  Don't try to get personal by asking prying questions.  If you want to tell her about yourself, feel free, just don't expect her to open up about her civvie life.

Swim

and talk about the first thing that pops up.


I'll now go and stand in the corner.

(still not a comedian)

IMO, I would not mingle your linkedin, facebook, plaxo, twitter accounts with the hobby.  You need to build a wall around your own identity. Social media can break that wall, if you're not careful.

Just make sure the woman knows what date and time to call, give her a cover story if one is needed, and specify if she can leave a message or not.

I never call people at work unless they have told me specifically that it's okay to do so... when in doubt, I email.

If the provider is reputable, she'll err on the side of caution.

Thank you all for the input

I can see why your social life and your hobby ought to be maintained separately. And I'll make sure I'l provide a backstory every time I give out my work number

I guess first time's the charm right.. Once I get that out of the way, maybe I can do without the cover stories...

Also, attaching pictures to email.. would that help?