And meeting expectations is all I really look for.  

Over the years I have lowered my expectations physically, as most girls are overrated based on the scores here, imo.

Lowered expectations actually led to better sessions, if that makes any sense.

And I know what to expect out of each one by now. Moreless.  

So I'm rarely disappointed. I know I'm getting quality.

Now on those occasions where I venture outside the little circle and maybe see someone visiting from out of town. Those, I would say run about 60/40. More hits than misses. But there are enough misses to make you pause just a little. It's all part of the process. You're sifting for diamonds in the rough sometimes.

is if she uses fake pics in her BP, and the actual gal is way hotter than the fake.

Profesuonal ladies, with pro shots, websites, and a range ypward of $300. Often have a hard time living up to the hype, so they really can't exceed my expectations.  

better than a good day at the office.  
2016 was a very, very good year. I've  
seen many a 2nd, 3rd or 5th time.
Many wildly exceeding stellar ratings

I manage my expectations well, meaning it's never really high (but not pessimistically low either). An even keel. Therefore, it's not too hard to "exceed it", especially if I did my part of proper, adequate research ahead of time.

....am I choosing well, or am I just lucky?

Expectations are a tricky thing here. It pays not to have them. To let come what may. However, deep down, when reading about a lady who has nothing but high reviews, one thinks that an experience with her will be equal to others. But that doesn't always happen, so it's not safe to assume anything.  

So I would have to say that, sans expectations, an experience that meets, or exceeds the average of my other outstanding experiences warrants a second visit. If that continues, more visits will be forthcoming. However, should she falter, fewer, or no visits will ensue. But sessions are way more than just numbers, and expectations. Nuance carries a lot of weight with me. Nuance makes me think, and a thoughtful session will get be back faster than rockem sockem knock down the walls sex. Combine the two, and who needs expectations.  

But I think I know what you're saying. Most ladies who warrant more than one visit, having successfully met or exceeded some standard or expectation, settle into a familiar pattern of wonderfulness. There's nothing wrong with that. Comfort is a huge part of connection. But back in the day, there was this one atf, who changed things each session. I didn't have any expectations because I didn't know what to expect. I also don't know if it was a conscious plan of hers, or something that happened spontaneously. You might say that, with each new session, because of her spontaneity, she always exceeded the previous one. That compelled my return.

because the reason most providers don't exceed my expectations is that I do thorough research before seeing a provider for the first time, and after some learning experiences early in this business I think I've done a good job zeroing in on providers whom I think will be just what I'm looking for.  

I did have one pleasant surprise a few months ago when I saw a provider I'd not seen for a long time. She'd started a new workout regimen, and she was more stunning than I remembered. And I gave her a 10 on Appearance back then. I would have given her a 12 on the return date if I could.  

The oral skill of most providers never ceases to amaze me. It isn't actually something I look for in a provider because I think it is more blessed to give than receive and that's what I like but when it comes time to repay the favor I'm always left thinking they were 10 times better than I was even if they told me I was great.