Chuck:
You're in the right place. ECCIE really does seem to be a community amongst itself. I'm definitely new here, but every now and then (after a particular witty thread), I've had ladies PM me and make me feel welcome and adored. I have no illusions, it is their job to make me feel special, but nevertheless, it works.
And as someone who has done a lot of hobbying overseas, find an ATF. Every girl has her own limits, but most providers love clients that give them time and see them as more than just a BCD-robot. My ATF from overseas spent a lot of time with me at clubs off the clock. We were with her RL friends using our RL names, although I normally bought all her drinks. We'd dance and have fun, but she would dance with all her friends. More or less, I was a friend, just like any other friend, off the clock. On the clock, she made me feel like I was the world. I'm still friends with her on facebook, and we still chat it up a lot.
They're out there. Just find someone with a personality you like and spend time with them. Hell, after second or third session if you like them, explain what you want and ask them how they feel about it. Pay well; don't expect any time off the clock until she invites you somewhere. You'll have fun and find what you want, I'm sure.
Cheers,
- SB