Cleveland Rocks!

I had great time so far in Cleveland. Hope to meet a few more friends while I am here!

We all are in some type of business to make a living and there is an economic model behind a provider traveling.  I tried to run the numbers and it would be tough to make a profit if you would stay in a nice hotel.

Lungman,

... on the hobbyist... the provider is as responsible as well.

Meaning...

If I set up an appointment with a traveling provider a week in advance, I always tell her that there is always a possibility that I may have to cancel due to my job demands. My job is first and foremost. That's what pays my bills and allows me to see providers.

On the other side, I've had providers (traveling and local) cancel the appointment due to some unforeseen situation and as long the provider informs me before the stated appointment, it's cool.

If the traveling provider loses money while visiting a city, that is NOT the hobbyist responsibility. I've been a victim of a few cash and dash situations... did I get reimbursed for my loss? No... I just take the loss as part of being a hobbyist.

To place the entire burden on the hobbyist is not fair to the guys.

sunrosc

This last trip I did not make the money I "wanted" to make but know what...the guys I met including the one you referred, were MORE than worth the trip. I have quit touring because of all the bs, and Cleveland was my last stop...it was the right choice. Those who cancel should either have some consideration and offer a "little" bit of what they fked up, but what do they care?

They are hobbyists who want a nut, so who cares about hookers and their kids? I had one guy practically stalk me for months just to cancel. Was it legit? Yes, but that really does not make up for it does it? He remarked how his family came first, and my thought was "If that were really true, you would not be fkin around in the first place!" Comical to say the least. My family comes first as well, but I always offer a discount or extra time when I cancel which is so rare, and I don't have to.  This is why so many of my provider friends get on my ass when I offer OTC time, because they know when push comes to shove, the same consideration would never be returned.

I am thankful for each and every person I have had the pleasure to spend time with, but the others can get fked for the bs ha ha. You reap what you sow and when you see the same guys whining about flaky providers, it is usually because they fked some good provider over.

Great post...I've visited Cleveland and I will be back shortly.  I understand when things come up, life happens.  I didn't have a problem in Cleveland as far gentlemen...their polite, on time, respectful.  There are always bad apples everywhere.  Cleveland seems to have less than other places I've visited.