1st report: Southside's hump day happy hour! July 29

Ugh! I missed a chance to meet Kayla Koxx!?

I had a wonderful time at the social. It was nice getting to meet everyone! Thanks so much for the warm welcome to Austin. I look forward to getting to meet many more locals.

Had a very awesome time and very happy to meet new friends 😊😊. Thank you ck for the invite love

Tks CK it was fun

Thanks ck. It was a great night and lots of fun.

I had a great time even tho i was nervous as hell! Lol Anyway, thanks for putting on such a great party for us! Meet alot of awesome people who id love to get to know better! 💋💋💋

I had a great time even tho i was nervous as hell! Lol Anyway, thanks for putting on such a great party for us! Meet alot of awesome people who id love to get to know better! ������ Originally Posted by Ginger08

Confessing a bit of anxiety in meeting a room full of "payers and players" (my description) to me, as Miss Ginger did is maybe the sixth step in the "hobby ladder" for both ladies and gents.

Explanation:

First step, considering entrance to the hobby by assessing the risks/rewards.

Second step, actually entering the hobby by making availability known to others either individually or within the hobby community.

Third step, seeking an encounter.

Fourth step, actually experiencing an encounter.

Fifth step, making known that you have had an encounter, usually via the review process.

Sixth step, overcoming further anxiety by having more encounters, maybe even attending a meet & greet.

After that, obviously a few more "steps" but my caution to all of us, including myself, is never do anything that violates your own personal sense of security. So if attending a meet & greet is not your "style" then don't even consider it.

otoh, since you are already "exposed" merely by membership here, why not explore the possibilities and opportunities of meeting others in the hobby in a sane environment at little expense. These are "meet and greets" not "parties" and the only "social" are the very large gatherings, such as the Hollow Weenie or Mardi Graciass or XXXmass "socials."

Explanation: a meet and greet is a gathering small enough and not so overly large that everyone has the opportunity to spend 10 minutes or more with every other individual there. "Socials" are much larger, more of a limited face-to-face time "mixer" and usually have a firm holiday event "theme."

I think "experiencing the community's fellowship" is a great way to research folks you have "seen" on line and might like to meet in person or even behind closed doors.

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Over the years, some people have "protested" to me (in public, no less!) that they would never ever attend an event since they are very concerned about their personal security.

To those people, I say, thanks for expressing your opinion. I can respect that. But each and every one of us must create and protect our own "security shield" and, obviously, 99 pct of the folks on this and other hobby boards are already "exposed" to a certain degree.

The other 1 pct are the "haters" and most of them are very prolific in posting here and elsewhere and very limited in adding much if anything to the data base.

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Please forgive the length of the above. There's a purpose to it, and an occasional reminder to all in the greater community is something I felt might be warranted.

Wow! Great post ck! That def made me feel a little better for being such a dork the other dsy. Lol u r awesome hun! Thanks! 💋💋💋

Confessing a bit of anxiety in meeting a room full of "payers and players" (my description) to me, as Miss Ginger did is maybe the sixth step in the "hobby ladder" for both ladies and gents.

Explanation:

First step, considering entrance to the hobby by assessing the risks/rewards.

Second step, actually entering the hobby by making availability known to others either individually or within the hobby community.

Third step, seeking an encounter.

Fourth step, actually experiencing an encounter.

Fifth step, making known that you have had an encounter, usually via the review process.

Sixth step, overcoming further anxiety by having more encounters, maybe even attending a meet & greet.

After that, obviously a few more "steps" but my caution to all of us, including myself, is never do anything that violates your own personal sense of security. So if attending a meet & greet is not your "style" then don't even consider it.

otoh, since you are already "exposed" merely by membership here, why not explore the possibilities and opportunities of meeting others in the hobby in a sane environment at little expense. These are "meet and greets" not "parties" and the only "social" are the very large gatherings, such as the Hollow Weenie or Mardi Graciass or XXXmass "socials."

Explanation: a meet and greet is a gathering small enough and not so overly large that everyone has the opportunity to spend 10 minutes or more with every other individual there. "Socials" are much larger, more of a limited face-to-face time "mixer" and usually have a firm holiday event "theme."

I think "experiencing the community's fellowship" is a great way to research folks you have "seen" on line and might like to meet in person or even behind closed doors.

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Over the years, some people have "protested" to me (in public, no less!) that they would never ever attend an event since they are very concerned about their personal security.

To those people, I say, thanks for expressing your opinion. I can respect that. But each and every one of us must create and protect our own "security shield" and, obviously, 99 pct of the folks on this and other hobby boards are already "exposed" to a certain degree.

The other 1 pct are the "haters" and most of them are very prolific in posting here and elsewhere and very limited in adding much if anything to the data base.

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Please forgive the length of the above. There's a purpose to it, and an occasional reminder to all in the greater community is something I felt might be warranted. Originally Posted by ck1942

Sounds like it was a great time. I'm back and am looking forward to the next one.

I'm looking forward to the Austin "Hump Day" Happy Hour on the 5th in North Austin. The one I went to in SA was pretty cool. I can't wait to see all the beautiful ladies and meet the gentlemen!





Austin "Hump Day" Happy Hours
Wednesday, August 5 - North Side

I am missing something . Kinda bounce in and out and saw this post, what is the deal? Any infor would be appreciated. pm message whateva

WNM, pretty simple.

Meet & greets have been on-going in Austin since early 2000's.

Check the link in my signature for more information.

Can't wait for Wednesday now!!

Hello everyone! I just want everyone to know I'm gonna be there

Now I really need to go, fingers crossed.

IB