Set a time and place for recurring happy hour for hobbyists and providers to mix and mingle. Maybe once a month, or once every two weeks.... thoughts? Pros and cons? Someone else would have to organize it - im just the ‘idea man’.
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Set a time and place for recurring happy hour for hobbyists and providers to mix and mingle. Maybe once a month, or once every two weeks.... thoughts? Pros and cons? Someone else would have to organize it - im just the ‘idea man’.
MMMM.... That would take some work. Who would want to do that? Fancy, you should chime in.
You know ive heard of these but i think the lunchhour are better at a gentlemans club would work somewhere like st.james would ve awesome .. But im in
I haven't been to a "social" in years, but they were nice, relaxed mixers, usually held in restaurant/club private banquet/meeting rooms. No Hobby discussion in public places where it could be overheard, of course, and no risque biz onsite.
I live too far out in the deep, dark, spooky woods to effectively arrange such and am no longer familiar with venues. Our happy host admin ck1942 does successful gatherings in Austin and San Antonio. Perhaps he could be convinced to host something in Houston IF the interest was there and IF he had the time?
Night times are better. After work drinks how do I get an invite?
They do this in San Antonio every 2 - 3 weeks or so. Maybe you can contact CK about it. He is the one who handles all of it. :) He has the gents send him 2 or more ladies for verification. Maybe he has some good ideas :) I would love to attend a M&G here :)
I think a M&G in Houston would be a plus... I would love to attend if one ever is held.
Me too but with verified clients.
I have a discrete venue at my disposal and I love hosting meet and greets I've had many over the years while in the Hobby .. from the old aspd. And horndog days to eccies.. My meet and greets always had the hobbyist and providers safety first..
Genevieve (thank goodness for spellcheck I still can't get used to that name btw) has a great place for private gatherings. It has been a longtime for me but if she says she got it she got it believe that!
I'd definitely be interested in attending if the venue were discreet
Oh those Houston gatherings y’all used to have !! Always so much FUN, y’all know how to party lol
I would definitely attend :sweettoo:
After a small scare in June, I'd be interested in getting my feet wet and mingling with y'all, also!
Sounds like fun!:)
Well I run a bar in midtown and I can easily secure a section for this group. Very discreetly and professional. It’s isnt a young, trashy , club. If there’s interest, I will let whoever wants to set this up know all the info
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Ps.... how the hell am I not verified!!
^^you have to get a Verified Provider vouch for you.
but, sounds fun..
I’ve seen plenty that will vouch for me. If there is interest, I’m 100% down
Wishing I had more time to engage on this topic, so let me say that aside from the Dec. 2009 interruption my attitude toward Houston remains positive.
All that aside (and no discussion is necessary) imo the best way to initiate any semi-regular meet & greets is with a very small nucleus of verified companions and verified hobbhyists.
Let me repeat: very small nucleus! Perhaps a dozen or so of each. If only to gather in a secluded place -- and my suggestion is NOT a totally private place since totally private implies the possibility for hanky & panky.
That way the group can "test" both the group dynamic and the venue dynamic.
And even if y'all think my suggestion is way too cautious, I can obviously cite chapter and verse of events over the years that failed to observe protocols, that were visited by LEOs and were disbanded due to a few attendees failing to respect the event rules and thus ruining the experiences for everyone going forward.
Nothing wrong with seeking interest in public.
But take everything else PRIVATE and keep it that way.
ck's rules, published every event, no matter the type of venue:
Rules are simple:
Expect respect; give it in return.
No hobby talk, rates, services, etc. But you can let people know how to reach you.
We do wear name tags (disguised) and we don't talk to anyone not wearing a name tag.
Zero cover charge; it is "pay as you go" or get a tab.
Full bar and kitchen.
Under 21's are welcome but must respect venue alcohol rules.
Security
Only those with a current invitation** from ck1942 may attend.
For the security of all attending, the social invite protocol makes zero allowances for un-invited “drop in’s” -- even if they are well known in the hobby community and have attended previous events.
Current invites are always mandatory.
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**The social committee requires all attending to be in good standing, meaning they respect each other on and off the board and bad behavior anywhere means no invitation!
I am 'interested'...
Count me in... It sounds like fun...! Please PM me with info.
I can possibly help with the planning. Feel free to ask....
A'Man
I would love an invite as well.
i'm game if room permits.
I prefer to remain Anonymous, except with the Companions I meet. Also, I'm not big on the bar scene, even with Civilians.
The whole social circuit started when Amber of ASPD fame decided to do something nice for the site's inner circle. The first parties were amazing; a group of like-minded friends hanging out at an incall or a hotel suite. P4P was strictly verboten, but all sorts of fun happened. Friendships were forged that last to this day.
Of course, people spoke fondly of these, and more and more hobbyists and providers were included. Buy-outs of local venues were the preferred location. (Discreet bars, swinger's clubs, etc.)
As always, CK, our imperious leader, gives excellent advice. In the past, socials were held fairly regularly. They grew. Security grew lax. Lips were loose. LE infiltrated. Arrests happened.
In order to succeed, the guest list must be very tightly vetted. Only the guests know the location, and it's revealed no more than 48 hours before the event. A private location so there are no sightseers. And no drop-ins, no matter who it is.
Evening events can be great fun, but so can lunches. Caveat pervert.
I’d def be interested once verified. This seems like a good idea, especially to network and put names to faces. Discretion would be imperative; loose lips sink ships.
Cool. I'm going to one this weekend that one of y friends is doin Hopefuly it dos well
It's always happy hour at the Irish Chihuahua Refuge. I have a better bar that most taverns. Slainte! :cheers:
Be that as it may, yes, blowpop is quite correct; guest list, location, entry must be controlled at socials, and all invitees checked-out thoroughly in advance. As ck stated, no amorous activities or explicit talk in public places. Stay discreet to stay safe and able to Hobby another time.
I would like an invite. :)
Nice thread, good solid advise and rules outlined from much experience. I'm interested in attending....
-Deep
sounds interesting.....