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A few but nothing to write home about
I was out tonight around dinner and saw more SW than I've seen in probably a year (it seemed that way anyway), however almost all have been around for literally years and I've taken some pictures of a few of them before. I wasn't going to post some but thought that wouldn't be an accurate representation of what is or isn't out there on Lake. Enjoy. Or not.
I believe I saw Victoria out a few days ago during lunch, could have sworn she was missing a front tooth. She's the one in the SW gear, when was the last time you saw that. You can find her on EB and LC, been on sites like those for these under names such as Victoria but I've seen others. I have a SW friend that knows her and says you better keep you pockets close to you if you stop.
TeeTee I probably picked up 4 or 5 years ago, I wouldn't stop now days.
NB.
Big difference between MOSTLY dead and all dead
If you get the quote, 500 internet points for you.
I was out yesterday around 1 pm. There were some samples to be had. There was a BSW with black shorts, yellow top and blue backpack walking Lake St that didn't look too bad. I also saw a WSW I hadn't seen before but she looked a bit rough so I passed. The one I did spot was initially sitting at the Taco Hell block wall and then wandered over to corner of Clinton Ave and 31st St. She sat at the edge of the gutter for at least an hour. Her face showed some wear but her body looked quite nice. She had brown hair with a bob type cut, looked to maybe be of asian or thai but could have been something else. I was mad I didn't bring my camera.
I also saw Sandy from EB that isn't afraid to shout at you to pull over and pick her up, she wasn't looking too bad but I've been there done that so passed.
So we'll leave it as MOSTLY dead. .
NB.
Street walking this dead in MSP?
Have we finally met the breaking point? I was out on Lake last week and it was completely quiet. The last few times have been exactly the same. I know things always slow down when it gets cold up here but it's been like this for a long time. Maybe street action is meeting its end here? Or maybe there are other new strolls we don't know about? (I doubt it). I visit other cities all the time and things are so much better and people in those other cities are much more active on this site as well. Makes me wonder if people are just not posting here? Nodak you have done a great job of trying to keep things alive here but things are on life support on this site. I'm not the biggest poster myself, but lately there hasn't been anything worth posting about either.
Long Time Monger / Short Time Lurker
I agree with everyone about the Twin Cities SW scene drying up. I've been doing this for awhile and pickings are as slim as I have ever seen. Like Nodak Boy said, winter will only make it worse.
I drive S. Mpls a lot for my job and on Lake St quite a bit usually between 9-11 am. I still see SW at that time but most are looking pretty grim. The area between 17th Ave and Chicago along Lake and 29th is where I see most of them. I have not sampled anything in a long time because I haven't seen anyone worth a stop. There is usually a SW or two along Bloomington Ave between Franklin and that is like The Walking Dead down there. Scary looking SWs with obvious pharm issues and "handlers" very close by. LEO keep putting up those portable cameras along Bloomington and parts of Lake. I think there is one now at gas station on the corner of Park and Lake. Some SW hang out there too usually with a "handler".
If I may get nostalgic for a moment. . it wasn't always like this. Although the Twin Cities were never like Vegas or SF, I could almost always find a decent looking SW for decent service. You could cruise a few spots in the Cities and see many ladies out. Along Sherburne Avenue in St Paul between Dale and Lexington was a good strip. Along Lake and along 31st Street was a good strip. Plymouth Avenue and, if you were feeling brave, was a good strip. Hennepin Avenue downtown was a good strip. Franklin Ave was, and still is, a dog track. I meant a few gems in these places that became regulars that were cool working girls. Of course, it wasn't all peaches and cream. Met plenty of cracked out thieves and scam artists too but at least you had some choices.
I will keep reporting what I see and when / if I take jump back in the water. Thanks for all the previous posts. Good to see like minded people discussing a shared hobby.
I'm asking for more street action for Christmas this year
After another unsuccessful outing I'm thinking of calling Lake Street "Lame Street" going forward. Except for one fat ugly BSW, there was absolutely no one else out there the other day. This was late afternoon / early evening and the weather was nice. I'm asking for more street action for Christmas this year. Can things get any worse? They have to start getting better right?
Covid will bring the street action back
With so many people losing their jobs and warmer weather coming, I have a feeling that you will see a big return to street action for sure. Many small businesses that are closed right now will not be able to open once things turn around. I heard expectations are that 40% of restaurants will not be able to reopen after this. Things will be better for us mongers here in 2020. It will be nice to see more street action again.
It doesn't always have to be a "return to the streets"
[QUOTE=CitiesBoy;4725671]With so many people losing their jobs and warmer weather coming, I have a feeling that you will see a big return to street action for sure. Many small businesses that are closed right now will not be able to open once things turn around. I heard expectations are that 40% of restaurants will not be able to reopen after this. Things will be better for us mongers here in 2020. It will be nice to see more street action again.[/QUOTE]The one thing that I have noticed is that the restaurant personnel are also returning to the Internet to make the quick money. I am astonished to see newbies on some of the boards and with a phone call, I am learning that they were formerly working in the restaurant trades. They come with a number of built in advantages; lower mileage, less recreational drug use, and noticeably better bodies to boot. But you have to exhibit some patience and empathy because there is a certain amount of guilt as they ply their services. I'm as a good of an actor as they are so I play along with the theme so as long as I get to dump a load of cum down their throats, its all good.
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Decided to take a spin on Lake
Beautiful weather out so I decided to go see if there's any SW out today. Saw a lot of construction around the area and 2 uglies that I wouldn't touch. Before I left I *may* have found another but she seemed TGTBT though I'm 100% sure she wasn't LE, just couldn't decipher is she was just a regular pedestrian or not. I followed her as she walked around several blocks, seemingly with no particular place to go as she had her headphones on. Tried parking close enough several times to get her to notice but to no avail. Either she's really new to this, or she was just a pedestrian out for a nice walk.
Anyway, hope someone else is having more success.
NB.