Real-Life Meetings

[Isabelle90]

Ever wonder about the real person on the other side of the computer screen? Personally, I cannot stand the agony of not knowing! So, a few months ago I planned a visit to a fellow Librarian. We'd talked enough times that I felt comfortable about the visit.

As the date came closer, I received a call to offer that I stay at the person's house instead of getting a hotel room. Without hesitating, I accepted the offer. However, looking back I realize that had I accepted from anyone else, this very friend would have ripped me a new one!! LOL I was fortunate enough to have met a few wonderful people when I entered into this online world. They were quick to give me safety tips and share some of their personal experiences, so I felt confident in my decision.

Thrall was one of those people and happened to be the person I visited! She has been my offensive and defensive guard since day one! We may not agree on everything, but we respect one another's views and opinions and I consider her my friend! She's proved to be one of the most generous people I've ever known. She's extremely loyal and I know that no matter the distance she will always be there for me!!

This trip held many firsts for me. I've been flying, literally, since I was 6 weeks old, but never alone. In fact, I've never traveled alone whether it was business or pleasure. Not only that, but I was going to a place I'd never been, San Francisco, and meeting someone for the first time without knowing what she looked like! She was waiting at the airport when my flight landed and we recognized one another immediately!

Something to note about Thrall: She doesn't drive! That may seem all fine and good, except that I am a terrible driver in a small town! Imagine me driving in a big city! The horror! Thrall didn't even flinch! Although, she insisted that I would have to parallel park at some point during my visit. NOT! I spent quite a bit of money on parking so I didn't have to!! My predictions during high school drivers' ed came true! Even though I could parallel park, I wouldn't do it.......EVER! And what do you know? After almost 20 years of driving, no parallel parking!!! But I digress........

Thrall is the proud parent of 4 extremely spoiled cats! They are the most cuddly felines I've ever met! They would go from my bed to hers at night sleeping with us. Apparently, they felt the need to spread their love! One of them got a bit frustrated with me when I put him out of the tub where he was enjoying a drink from the faucet that his mommy had set for him. Other than that, we all got along quite well!

The first evening there, Thrall had planned for us to attend a munch. (Another first!!) A very lovely older gentlemen sat next to me at the restaurant and we immediately struck up a conversation. Turned out he was a submissive like me. Woohoo!!! He told me how he came into the lifestyle, and I shared a bit of my story with him. I felt so relaxed and comfortable to be talking to such a sweet "old" man! We were swapping fantasy stories when midsentence at one point, he proclaimed, "You're hot!" I could have fallen out of my chair! It was such an unexpected statement.

After the munch we walked to The Power Exchange for a play party. Neither Thrall nor I had any intention of playing at said party. We just wanted to look around the place and see what kinds of play were going on. The gentleman from the munch remained friendly and wonderful, but kept trying to convince me to Domme him!!! I insisted that the very things he wanted me to do to him, I wanted done to me!! It was quite comical!

I wish there had been a hidden camera installed that night! Wherever Thrall and I walked there was a crowd of men that followed. I just pretended not to notice. (Playing "blonde" has its advantages!) Inside the BDSM dungeon area there were a few male Doms that worked pretty hard at getting me to play with them. Again, I played the part of the ditzy blonde! I didn't know any of these men or anyone that could have recommended them, so there was no way I would have played with them! One Dom was so persistent that he finally took Thrall aside and asked her if he could "have" me in a private room! He thought she was my Domme! LMAO (Told you she was my guard!) She didn't even try to correct him! She simply said no!!! We got a pretty good laugh out of that!

The next morning we met Euryleia (Yay! Another Librarian!!!) for breakfast at Sears Fine Foods!! After talking "shop" with her and learning her views on first meetings and play, I realized how unfortunate it was that I was straight!!! I found Euryleia to be smart, witty, knowledgeable of the lifestyle, and beautiful! If only I could find that in male form.........Although, she did inform me that she has a quota to meet "for her people" and would be happy to take recruits!!! LOL Anyway, this was a another example of how awesome so many of these online people truly are! I keep referring to this as our kinky fellowship!!!

Thrall and I visited toy shops and leather stores and made giant wish lists! We made a few purchases, though. I've included a couple of pics of mine. Thrall found it amusing that I wanted the pink leather. I keep pointing out to everyone that I'm an innocent angel and pink is an appropriate color choice for me!!! She must agree because she sent me a beautiful pink leather wrist cuff bracelet that matches perfectly!

The trip wasn't all about lifestyle. She took me EVERYWHERE! Which serves to prove that making friends from the lifestyle doesn't mean that the entire basis of the relationship be only BDSM. It just makes it so much better to be able to speak freely about being bound and gagged with someone you've spent the day shopping and lunching with!!!

I won't argue that there are predators out there posing as nice normal human beings, but as long as we take the necessary safety precautions, why not meet others? We serve as proof for one another that there is nothing "wrong" with us!!

[thrall]

LMAO........see not an ax murder or perv after all........just a girl with lots of kinks......


Im happy you had a great time......next time.....the Citadel! And you have to stay longer!!!!

sheesh....."I want to see EVERYTHING in 3 days!"........ahh just a thrall after all.....lol

[Isabelle90]

LMAO........see not an ax murder or perv after all........just a girl with lots of kinks......


Im happy you had a great time......next time.....the Citadel! And you have to stay longer!!!!

sheesh....."I want to see EVERYTHING in 3 days!"........ahh just a thrall after all.....lol

You're not Lizzy Borden either!!! Yay for that!!!

Cannot wait for the Citadel............perhaps I should email Joe????........After all, he does have that handy dandy stainless steel toy......Mmmmmmmmmmm

[thrall]

You're not Lizzy Borden either!!! Yay for that!!!

Cannot wait for the Citadel............perhaps I should email Joe????........After all, he does have that handy dandy stainless steel toy......Mmmmmmmmmmm

LMAO.......and so do i......so do i.

[Euryleia]

Aw, you know how to make a dyke blush!

It was great meeting and chatting with you, Isabelle90. Next time, we'll have to do it on my home territory.

[thrall]

Aw, you know how to make a dyke blush!

It was great meeting and chatting with you, Isabelle90. Next time, we'll have to do it on my home territory.

Well.....i agree with every word she said about you!!!....big hugs

[Tojo]

Great thread Isabelle- I too had the pleasure of meeting a fellow Librarian who turned out to be just as charming in person, if not more so.

Meeting people from the dreaded Internet is really no more dangerous than anywhere else- as long as a few simple precautions are followed it's generally an experience most people live through...

What you say about say about the play party sounds so very much what I've heard from many people too. Almost word for word!

[thrall]

Togo.....we couldn't shake them at the dungeon party...! But it was lots of fun.....watching them all try....lmao....However that being said, they all followed the rules....no meant no.

[Pertez]

Ooh I Love This Story made me Smile ,Thank you So much for Sharing
i hope to meet some people from here one day in person too
And About Thrall and Euryleia They are Both Great Persons to know
Im very happy you had a Wonderful time ! *Hugs*

[angelic.zest]

aww thats so sweet, its a great thing when u get to meet someone uve talked so often with online..i also had the pleasure of meeting someone from the library this pass friday (known him for about three years tho) and it turned out to be a great meet, so i know where ur coming from Isabelle

so glad u two had a great meet!!!!!!!!

[Logic1]

That sure sounds like a fabulous time you guys had. I can almost feel a tingle of jealousy coming cause I live so far away from you but otoh there are plenty of librarians here in Europe.
lovely to hear the story and thank you

[Ozme52]

Laffin, Seems like the perfect opportunity to plug this thread.

Will the Wizard Visit You. <<==link

I'm finishing up an excellent visit with sidhewolf and her master David this week.
Gulf Shores next week.
Onward toward Florida and the Keys the week thereafter.

[Ozme52]

I'm glad you two (three) had such a great experience.

[fetishdj]

Great story. It is tales like this which make me want to visit America and not, as my normal reaction is, scream 'NOOOOOO, don't make me go that horrid place with the idiot president and the close minded morons!!!'

Sorry, just read a LJ post by someone who had a really bad experience talking to an American... glad to say no one on this forum has yet to live up to this stereotype

Hmmm... maybe some of us Brits should get our acts together and sort out meetings of some form?

[~faerie~]

Isabelle90..glad you had such a good time. *hugs*

[Isabelle90]

Wow!! Thank you all for such lovely posts!! It was a fabulous experience and I cannot wait to do it again!! I'm hoping I can get Thrall to come to the Hoosier state!!!

There are lots of things I left out about this visit, but one of the things that really impressed me about Thrall was that she can make some biscuits and gravy!!! Admittedly, I was skeptical. I mean, she's from Cali............however, without even saying anything, she knew to add tons of sausage to the gravy!!! She made it the night before and let me sample it...........I ended up having a cup of gravy!!! Who does that??? ME! LOL

I really hope this inspires more people to meet! Why not take Oz up on his offer? It sounds as if he is perfectly fine meeting wherever is most comfortable for the person he's meeting! Go for it!

BTW, Shy, I'm working on getting up your way soon!!! Lots to do in Chicago........and there's you of course!!! (This lifestyle-people meeting is quite addicting!!!)

[Isabelle90]

Togo.....we couldn't shake them at the dungeon party...! But it was lots of fun.....watching them all try....lmao....However that being said, they all followed the rules....no meant no.

I remember that too! As I recall, we went on a little tour of the place and ended up feeling more comfortable and safe in the confines of the dungeon!

[~faerie~]

Wow!! Thank you all for such lovely posts!! It was a fabulous experience and I cannot wait to do it again!! I'm hoping I can get Thrall to come to the Hoosier state!!!

There are lots of things I left out about this visit, but one of the things that really impressed me about Thrall was that she can make some biscuits and gravy!!! Admittedly, I was skeptical. I mean, she's from Cali............however, without even saying anything, she knew to add tons of sausage to the gravy!!! She made it the night before and let me sample it...........I ended up having a cup of gravy!!! Who does that??? ME! LOL

I really hope this inspires more people to meet! Why not take Oz up on his offer? It sounds as if he is perfectly fine meeting wherever is most comfortable for the person he's meeting! Go for it!

BTW, Shy, I'm working on getting up your way soon!!! Lots to do in Chicago........and there's you of course!!! (This lifestyle-people meeting is quite addicting!!!)

I know and i can't wait! It should be a blast!

[thrall]

I remember that too! As I recall, we went on a little tour of the place and ended up feeling more comfortable and safe in the confines of the dungeon!

LMAO....What you mean you weren't ready for the sign in the bathroom that said....."no sex in here"??????

.....and our following to come right in after us to watch?????..........lol

[NightNurse]

Hey Ladies!! So glad you had a wonderful time!!! Wish I could have been there! If Thrall heads this way let me know-- We should have that slumber party we've talked about!
Isabelle- if you'd like someone to join you on the road trip to Chicago let me know. That's a little closer to my little corner of the world -and I'd love to meet Shy too!

[Isabelle90]

Hey Ladies!! So glad you had a wonderful time!!! Wish I could have been there! If Thrall heads this way let me know-- We should have that slumber party we've talked about!
Isabelle- if you'd like someone to join you on the road trip to Chicago let me know. That's a little closer to my little corner of the world -and I'd love to meet Shy too!

Heck yes!!! You think I'd leave you behind on this one!!!??? We have far too much fun together!!! I wonder what kind of "goodies" we could come away with on this little jaunt???? LOL Methinks something flesh-colored and firm.....