I would like to say that you are most welcome.

This is my favorite board.  For one thing, I learn a lot from it myself.

Is that every experienced hobbyists that participates on this board share their experiences with less experienced hobbyists. At least, that is how I view my participation.

I'm the 'host' of this board, but there are a good number of vets that also help out with advice and suggestions, and I thank them also.  I call them my 'highly unpaid assistants' and their input is very helpful and valuable.

Feel free to ask anything here, and if someone gives a mean answer or something similar, I will report them to admin.  This is the one board where any questions are ok to ask with no worry about ridicule which will not be tolerated.

You can always PM me if you wish if there is something you would like to know, but want it kept private.

Swim

..who make no effort to help themselves but ask a question which has been discussed numerous times in the past.

The best advice I can give is to first take advantage of the "Search" function before posting a question.  Let's take "age difference" as an example.  Change "all these words" to "exact phrase" and always, always, always change the default 30 day search to go further back; I simply add two zeroes to make it 3000 days of posting history.   See the link...

newbie

we were all newbies at one time..the best thing about this board and hobby is you will be a veteran one day and be able to help all those who will be new to the game as you are now..

Last night I got to see my second provider and everything now just clicks.  I had a very good grasp of what to look for, what might be the pitfalls etc etc. and most importantly how to act with the provider.   But I know I still have lots to learn.

Let's face it- this is a vice and to LE we are like little morsels of food to predators-  LE, pimps, and others who might rob us (or worse).  Without the help of your veterans, we may get taken out from sheer ignorance and naivete, or just not get anywhere in our hobby.  

So while driving home last night from a great hook up, I intended to post a thank you and so I'm hopping on this thread to cheerlead too!  I appreciate you guys and gals who help us newbs.