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I cannot stand it when people say things like, "He's such an idiot...he probably works at such and such fast food place who sells Burgers." Now I don't work at that particular Fast Food Place, (instead I chose to be an SP) and I never have, but you can bet your rear end that if I were in a tight spot and I had a family to support that I wouldn't look down my nose at a job like that. People in service jobs don't get enough credit, and it's like some people feel the need to make others with those kinds of job feel shame and that isn't fair. A job is a job, and if that person shows up every day and performs at that job, then that deserves respect. Working at a fast food restaurant or being a waitress or cashier or even a SP as I am - may not be as glamorous as being a doctor or a lawyer, but a doctor's money is no better than the money of a blue collar worker. There may be more of it in a doctor's pocket, but it's the value of each dollar is still the same. It irks me when I am in the checkout line at a store, standing behind someone who feels they can treat the cashier like garbage just because they can. I am on of those people who will say something, because I can't be fired for telling off the Moran and I am sure the poor girl behind the register appreciates it since she is unable to say anything in her defense at the risk of becoming unemployed. Yesterday, while waiting in line, I watched as the cashier greeted a man with a smile and he didn't even look at her or say anything, just literally tossed his items on the counter in front of her. She rung him up, he paid and grabbed his items and snatched another plastic bag from the rack as if he was irritated-if had liked something double bagged all he had to do was ask-and when the girl said, "Thanks, have a good evening." he just turned and walked off. I said, "You're welcome!" real loud and obnoxiously and he turned around and glared at me as I smiled all bright. He didn't say anything...I guess his evil stare was supposed to frighten me or something...hardly, I could have so taken him

I'd agree with those saying you're probably best off just to ignore him. He's probably not spending time and energy thinking about, and you'd probably be happier doing the same. What's the quote? "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." One of the problems with bullies is surprisingly often they don't realize they are one! From their perspective they are just messing around, innocently teasing, and with no harm done. Especially years after the fact their perspective of events gloss over. It's unfair, but that's only all the more reason for you to try and not lose any more piece of mind over it yourself.

So I took one for the team... 24/7 agency? I was assured prior to the appointment by a man on the phone that it would not be a bait and switch situation after I warned him I would leave if it was. Well it was a bait and switch but whats worse is this girl was obviously not in a good place. She tried to make small talk and stuff and it was just really bad. I could tell she was struggling with addiction. She had that emptiness about her. The apartment was filled with smoke. There was weed out on the table. It was a truly Disgusting scene. I turned and left. Makes me sick how people can be exploited this way. 24/7 agency = very bad. Stay away.

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That some that have commented on this thread, have never experienced the lifestyle. Having said that, I've did a couple of gang bangs quite some time ago AND also experienced MMFF, and MMMFFF more of an orgy ;) But I enjoyed both scenario's :) Your poll is revealing that nerves is the biggest issue, but I have a funny feeling that those that "want/like" to experience the gang bang never have before, and therefore the poll is misleading. CH and JJ nailed it, it is more about the "timing and advertising" although I think you also advertise in the "gang bang social group". My days start pretty early, and I look forward to getting home to BBQ and R&R throughout the week nights. Now on the other hand if there was that option during the day, and I was available I would attend, but I'm a minority so I NEVER give a "I like to" or in fact on a "mailing list", it gives false pre tense to the lady. When I want to attend, hopefully the timing is good and the lady would accept ME as possibly a late "entry" LOL... I like that..late.... entry... :) :)

This is something that hit home for me, and when I read this thread this morning I didn't have time to respond my thought. Now that I've had this in my mind almost all day time to let it out. My first job was working as a clerk in a grocery store were I worked for nearly 6 years. For one it was a lot of work constantly having different shifts almost every day and every week. Putting up with arrogant customers. All for a minimum wage which grew to a about 15$ an hour near the end of my stay there. You may not need education to work in there but you sure needed other skill that aren't taught in school. I eventually move on to management in there where I hired my own staff. Well guess what most of the people I hired were students. Some where university or college students and other were high school. Oddly the ones that were able to tough it out and had what it takes weren't always the most educated ones. Sure it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out empty shelves need to be stocked, but it took people who took initiative, without being told all the time. Education doesn't teach those skill. I work in construction often in government buildings. Now most of these people that work in these office have some sort of degree. Which often I find them looking down at people like me who chose my type of work, as if we are lower class. Well I did attend college, I chose not to finish, not because I couldn't and it certainly wasn't cause I didn't have the marks but because I didn't want to work in that field of work. I can't stand sitting down in an office all day long. So education to me don't mean crap to me in the sense of someone being better than anyone else. Now when it come to salary It's the same I don't think someone making less or more are better. Judging someone by their job is just as dumb as judging people by their salary. I've seen office managers who probably make 100k and spend their whole time chatting with co-workers going on break every hour for a smoke. Take extended lunch breaks only to when they return to sit at their desk and eat a lunch, like wtf have they being doing for the last hour and a half. I think society has made it look like certain jobs are better than others. All through education and salary. When I think bottom line we are all needed to fill certain jobs and no one should be looked down at because they have a job that requires less education or lower salary. If you ask me salaries in today's society are a joke. To many people making way too much and too many not making enough not enough so called middle class. Sure we all like money but wouldn't it be fairer if you got paid by how hard you worked. Bringing more people on a levelled playing field.

Ignore him, don't acknowledge him whatsoever. By acknowledging him you acknowledge his bullying, and that you still to this day remember it. Don't acknowledge him, then it means his bullying (and him) doesn't impact you today RG

Just to echo what others have said and from a personal standpoint. I have been 'no showed' on. And I, like you, think I'm not a bad date. But I learned earlier not much point in trying to see someone who clearly demonstrates they don't share the same interest. If a lady replies or an explanation exists...then all is forgiven. But to simply be a 'no show' or go absent on you...I would move on. Cub

While I appreciate your opinion RG, I want to point out that I am running this poll specifically for the people who ARE interested in this sort of encounter. As I said in my OP, I have 75+ cerb handles on the mailing list for these events, so there are some interested folks out there. For the record, these folks aren't looking for a GFE...I am well aware that this type of play is not for everyone, hence the reason it was posted in the fetish section. And there is time for socializing, not everyone arrives in the same minute! The eager ones who show up first get all kinds of talk-time! See redbeard's reco of one of these encounters for more info! :)

As some of you already know, I do TRY to host gang bang parties on a monthly basis...I used the term TRY simply because most of the time, the events fizzle out and don't work out. I am curious as to why! I'd like to know if the reasons for these failed parties are within my control or not...Should I continue trying or not bother? I have 75+ cerb users on my mailing list for these events, yet I can barely organize one.... and even the ones that do happen have only 3 of the intended 5 members show up. I ask those who are interested to please partake in this poll so that I may have a better insight as to how to make these events successful. If you are not interested in gang bangs, have no intention of ever going to one, I ask that you please refrain from partaking in the poll... but please do feel free to comment in the thread with any feedback/comments/opinions you may have.

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So today was my cousins birthday alot of my aunt and uncles plus my parents were there at this new diner in town .After we finished eating I noticed one of the old bullies from high school walked by me he looked at me for a good bit he must of remembered who I was as I did him he still had that same smirk he did when we were younger.I wanted to say something to him but didn't want to cause a scene.If you seen one of your old bullies what would you do?

Hi Cristy! Sorry about your little companion, but age catches up with us all sooner or later. It's caught up with me and if I didn't take daily dietary supplements, I'd be a pain too. Daily fish oil would be good, but how do you get a dog to take it? Maybe a half a can of pacific salmon a day? A quality curcumin capsule could be opened and mixed in with the salmon; it's not a strong tasting spice so your buddy might eat it if it were mixed with the salmon. I find that ginger is the most potent pain relieving supplement, but how the heck you would get a dog to take it is beyond me. Have you tried a raw meat diet, with no processed dog food, which may contain inflammatories like wheat, milk, and soy? And lastly, a little bit of canna*** oil (such as canna*** heated in coconut oil) added to the diet would calm her down and take the pain away (trust me, it works); it's anti-inflammatory as well. But you have to start with a really, really small dose with little dogs (don't ask me how I know :D ) Just tossing out a few ideas. Good luck!

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Cristy, I am so sorry to hear this. Our animals are our lives and I feel for you and your dog. I did some research on this, and found a good article. Depending on how far along she is in this disease, will determine the course of action to take. There are other options besides pain meds and surgery, however, if the compression is too far along, delaying surgery is not always the best option. Also, remember the vet hospital in PEI is a good option too as that is where the vets get their training, so they might also have some options too. Here is the article. Good luck! http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/12/10/intervertebral-disc-disease.aspx

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No advice or expertise to offer, but I did want to add my sympathies for a hard situation. It's so difficult when animals and young children are in pain, because so often the things we have to do to try to make them feel better are uncomfortable or scary, and we're not able to communicate that it's for their own good. Wishing you good luck with a tough decision, and even if her playing days are over, hopefully the pain at least can continue to be managed.

Cristy I am so sorry this is happening to your dog, and to you. My two cents, for what it's worth. Maybe try the status quo for the time being. Keep your dog on the current medications and see how she makes out If that doesn't work, then try the surgery. One thing, and this may be hard to do. But accept your dog's playing days may be over. Not only do her discs likely restrict her playing, but even if she did play, playing may aggravate and worsen her condition. Of course run by all options with a veterinarian, see what he or she thinks Good luck RG

I'm so sorry you're having to suffer with this. It is never easy seeing those you love in a position where you feel helpless to help. My first thought is that your dog is young and could have potentially many years of love and happiness left. Yes, it may be tempered by not being able to do normal things but there is still the ability to love, be a friend and experience life in different ways. If the surgery can provide this and alleviate some of the pain, I would at least try it and see how it works out. To me, if there's an option, it should be tried. If you were in this position, would it be fair to you to live and enjoy life and find different things to love and enjoy or to take life away from you? Stay strong. It's always good to look for support where you can and I know there are many animal lovers on this board. I'm sure you'll get compassionate advice that may help with your decision!

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I firmly believe everyone gets treated as a person an with civility, but it boggles my mind that people still mouth off at food servers. What don't you realize about the fact that your oral consumption is in their hands. Ive been to restaurants where I've had literally zero service, and I still say my pleases and thank yous. As Secret said, who knows what they're doing to your food or drink back there.

Ummm, smile and say, "Hey, how ya doin'?!" I had one bully in junior high school, until I retaliated. Sometimes a punch in the shoulder requires a harder punch in the gut! :D That's what I tell my kids too; if somebody hits you, you hit them back harder! Screw political correctness. Screw whatever disciplinary actions the principal dictates. Fight back!

This seems to be a dead end guys. No answer again this week.

It's so true....they all have their own distinct aromas and tastes but they are ALL so intoxicating!

I read somewhere that there used to be CERB socials. I'm not sure how they would work but I know what I would like to see happen. I would like to see a social / party / meet somewhere like a QUIET bar, perhaps on several occasions to accomodate night and day people. I would like an occasion(s) to meet SPs, NOT to have sex on site, NOT even to arrange anything, but just to see if there is chemistry and interest in pursuing getting to know some of them, and to let them know if I am interested in them or vice versa. If everyone is from CERB there is no need to go into great details about who everyone is, or what they want or provide. However, I would like to be able to associate a CERB name with the actual person I meet. It would be more like an ice-breaker occasion. I understand why everyone is so careful but I want to know if there is CHEMISTRY or at least some attraction before I get to know someone more intimately. I would like to make some friends who are also SPs. This is especially true for SPs who DON'T travel from city to city. I would like to meet SPs who I can call up and come over to see, just like I would any friend. Of course I am only interested in Ottawa, but maybe people from other areas might like my ideas as well.

I agree with Meagan. Try PM'ing those that have posted a reco and ask them for some insight. In my experience I've only had one SP who didn't show up for our confirmed appointment. When she was a half hour late I emailed her to ask her if she was still coming. I didn't get an answer right away but when I woke up the next day she had sent me a response explaining why she couldn't make it. So we rescheduled and all was great. I wouldn't get too hung up though as there a many other fine ladies on CERB that are either local or travel to our fine city of Halifax. Best of luck in everything!!

For me its just timing. I've attended a few over the years and always had a great time. I've rarely seen your posts about GB's until after they had occurred. One suggestion could be to have it the same time every month, example, first Saturday of each month, so interested people would know about it and plan for it. Maybe one in the day and one at night as some are only available at night and others prefer during the day. Feel free to let me know about your next one.

I'm sorry this happened to you but the only one that can answer why is her. No gentleman should have to chase a provider, either we can see you or we can't. With that many failed attempts, and none of them appearing to be your fault its absolutely time to move on. We all can have things happen in our lives that can take precedence but still when offering a service those to whom we offer it and book with have to remain a priority and at the very last deserve an explanation if something does arise.

Give up on this one. Not your fault.

This was said to me once by a dentist..."you're a smart guy so don't take this the wrong way but don't you find your job dumbs you down?" I looked at him and said "There's really only one way to take that, and contrary to popular belief, most people I work with are bright, educated and use decision making skills constantly on the job, a lot of the time in stressful situations. My job is a job, it doesn't define who I am as a person. That comes from the way I live my life and the way I treat others." He is probably the most self-centred, arrogant person I've ever met. He loves referring to himself as 'Doctor' when making reservations, etc. and having service staff fawn all over him. He constantly talks down to people and treats them like garbage. His attitude toward me doesn't bother me because I have no respect for his opinion or character. People like that will get theirs in the end. Karma's a bitch!!

I must be unique in that darkness makes me horny. I get SO excited when DST ends and it gets dark earlier. Summer nights are definitely wonderful too especially if you can get outside. Don't get me wrong, mornings/afternoons on cool crisp sheets in the summer are awesome as is sex anytime...I just find my natural rhythms more nocturnal than anything. Winter is definitely a great time to get the heat turned up!

These days humanity is like bacteria cultured in a petri dish of cash and it's unsurprising that greed and narcissism rule the roost. The Era of Empathy is long over. The Ipods of the world are tuned to such fine examples as Drake, who brags of sitting on his 25 mill. And then there are the older generation, those of us who were foolish enough to believe Gordon Gecko's credo that "Greed is Good". Now they live their lives hustling the less learned of their hard-earned money in their 'repsected' professions, ostensibly much higher up the socio-economic ladder than loansharks and swindlers. Secluded away in their gated communities of over-priced oriented strand board, cultured stone McMansions, grumbling of being out-Jonesed by the jerk-next-door and his brand new Audi, they feel compelled to display their higher caste in petty displays of pretentiousness such as cashier abuse. I've shared my life with trailer park boys and girls, and I've shared my life with monied McMansioners; I have generally fond memories of the former and bitter memories of the latter. What is lost on the McMansioners is that their communities, with their near-identical muchly mortgaged palaces cramped together on tiny postage stamp lots, are themselves simply trailer parks, albeit a little better looking. There are those those who wake up later in life and realize that this obsession with material wealth and social status is all just a an idiot's game, but once you're tied into that life, it's hard to turn the ship around. You have a spouse and kids who are addicted to the highlife, thousands of dollars in payments a month to sustain that highlife, a professional fraternity which demands you toe their line, a circle of vultures you call friends, etc. They don't call it a rat race for nothing; if you become a top rat you're still a rat. By the time many of these people realize the futility of their lifestyle, it's too late. As their cells decay, they look back on what seemed like a full life and realize it was empty and hollow, and perhaps they will finally repent for ruining so many of our days. Life is a game and money is just one of the many ways to keep score. You either rule money or money rules you. Greed is not good, empathy is. When you realize just how insignificant your life is, how insignificant humanity is, how insignificant the Earth is, how insignificant our Sun is, etc., life becomes easier. Perhaps even the Universe is insignificant, as their may be an infinite number of them, or an infinite number of things infinitely more immense. What do we really know? Nothing. Maybe life really is all about grabbing as much of everything as you can at the expense of others, but something makes me think not. In the end, once the atoms of our lives lose their inclination to gravitate together, we own nothing but our souls. Well, there's my rant. Whether it's an asshole treating a cashier like shit, or TEPCO and Monsanto ruining life on Earth, and all the nasty humans in between, I am not terribly impressed with our species these days. Maybe a good BJ will fix that! :D

I don't have an issue with a guest wanting MSOG but it's a rare man that can even attempt it when I'm done with him after a single SOG. Like Emily, my guests come to me for an experience and I would rather play hours together building the tension. My guests derive as much pleasure from the journey as they do the destination. Delayed gratification is indeed the ultimate pleasure in my opinion and I specifically seek out those men who share my passion and inclinations. That said, a provider who posts an hourly fee then evicts a guest as soon he shoots is indeed asking for an issue. The "paid for time not services" comes from the US where escorts are required to cloak their business in a veil to protect themselves from LE. We are not required to do so here and providers have a choice of offering either an a la carte menu or an all inclusive buffet and everything in between. It is up to the guest to explore what a provider is offering to ensure it meets his expectations for the visit and a provider would be wise to be upfront about her chosen business model if she wants return clients. I believe there is the perfect client for every provider and vice versa, we just need to be willing to communicate clearly in order to find each other... cat

No, i've never been asked or have i have ever brought it up during the correspondences.

My first real job was as a nanny for a friend of my mother. I looked after three very young children, one I practically raised from six months old to age three. I spent ten hours a day with these kids 5 days a week-cooking for them and cleaning up after them, and walking the the five year old to the bus stop and making sure she got on and then meeting her when the bus dropped her off to see that she made it home safely. The littlest one, truly stole my heart when she asked me if I was her other mommy. Someone had the nerve to tell me that was not a real job. When I pointed out how many hours a week I spent with these kids plus cleaning the house they lived in because their parents were complete slobs and left dishes in the sink long enough for mold to grow...it shut them up. Just a little FYI for those who like to treat food workers poorly...these people are alone with your drinks and food...think about that. I was a waitress for five years-and I saw some pretty gross stuff-one waitress spit in this guys drink because he called her a stupid b**ch because she asked him to repeat his order. I don't condone that at all....but you know it happens everywhere. So....mind your manners or drink some spit, lol.

I give everyone I meet the same equal level of respect, be it a judge or clerk or anyone in between.

I think People feel that since those service jobs are "unskilled" labor that don't require additional education or learning a trade to do,that the people doing them must be too stupid or even lazy to do more than that.Theres no basis for that in reality of course.I spent three years working in a Pizza restaurant,another year working in a convenience store ,and about another decade working various customer service jobs.Especially in the food service and C-Store Job,I worked my Butt Off,was paid little,and put up with nastiness everyday from customers.It can be a terrible grind.And Now that I own my own Business it sure helped me to appreciate people that work those kind of jobs and to treat them with respect.

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