[QUOTE=MrMisterMan;2960019]Is it really such a no-no to host at your house? I live close enough time wise but a million miles away in terms of safety. The rules say no but it looks like quite a few guys host so I'm curious. Thanks for the input.[/QUOTE]Sure looks like one is new, which is fine, since everyone is new at some point. So a few comments as I think it appropriate to recognize a couple of VERY good moves on your part!
First, sure looks like you read the rules before heading out! HUGE kudos for that as many "think" they know how to do it: after all how hard can it be? So, good that you read the rules and stuck to them! Good job getting an "education" here rather than the street!
Second, I give you props for having an experience and posting it here! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Third, you had a question about mongering techniques and were bold enough to come here and ask the question! Again, props for learning here rather than the streets!
[QUOTE=MrMisterMan;2959405]Decided to drive up to the ave on a whim, mostly to scope out the talent. [/QUOTE]Hmmm, the "on a whim" comment has my Spidey senses tingling. I recognize that this could just be a word or phrase used so bear with me. However, when I was new I NEVER did anything "on a whim". BEFORE I went out onto the stroll, I reviewed the rules (all 22 plus the 35 below). Therefore the rules were fresh and the excitement got tamped down a bit. I also had a check list of things I would do and not do. Also car keys were separated from house keys, spare key was hidden, valuables removed from my person and the car, only the money I wanted to spend (loose) was in pockets and that distributed between pockets, socks and some emergency funds locked in the glove box. So, for me, nothing about hitting the stroll was accidental or in the spur of the moment.
[QUOTE=MrMisterMan;2959405]Technique was good and she was chill but first time nerves and being in a parking lot with lots of street foot traffic got to me. [/QUOTE]Now when I started in the hobby, I drove the known strolls over and over again getting a feel for the lay of the land, where the girls were located, what times they were out, who was out, where LE was hiding, what are the traffic patterns, where are the traffic cameras & red light cams and where are potential spots to park for a date! Now maybe my risk tolerance is low as I cruised 3-months (with $4+ gasoline) before making the first scoop. But by then I had more of an education: the safe way. One of the toughest things to do is to manage those nerves & excitement. One is nervous for a reason: it is a safety response. The "training" that one affords them self can go a few ways: learning to ignore nerves (danger signs) or learning to respect them and turn them into useful Spidey senses.
[QUOTE=MrMisterMan;2959405]After I dropped her off she met with some guy. Probs bf / handler. But he was nowhere to be seen at first so I guess no funny business from him.[/QUOTE]Could have been a dealer. Usually the first stop these girls make after getting some cash is to "cop. " After a few bad situations, I developed a rule that I make clear up front with a girl (as we are driving to a spot). I tell them I will drive and drop them anywhere they wish, but is is one place and one drop! When I was new I got sucked into driving several girls to buy under the guise of, "Oh I have to pick up my cell phone charger", "Oh I have to drop off some money to my cousin" or " I promised my sister I'd come by- I'll only be a minute!" My rule is about no drugs in my car and certainly not going to be part of any "buy. " (see one of my rants on the legal concept of [U]Constructive Possession!.[/U].)
So over all, [U]good job[/U] on your first outing! Sounds like you had fun, which in the end is the point! Keep learning and enjoying!
Stay safe!
CL
[I]Mongering looks easy, good, consistently safe mongering is anything but easy![/I]