More thoughts on BH (or any stroll) pickups
[QUOTE=Speck;1321121]Picking up on the stretch of Boulder HWY between Boulder Station and Sams Town is really tough IMO. It's easy for LE to spot you from very far away. The only places I've ever pick up there are from the Boulder Station parking lot, the gas station near Danny's, AC's parking lot (and I felt that was a risk) , and at the drug store. For got which one it is. Nearest Sams Town. Basically places where I can justify why I'm there if LE stops me, and locations that are partially or fully hidden from where LE might be along Boulder Hwy. I never ever pick up a lady standing in one spot. If I miss out, oh well.[/QUOTE]All excellent tips. I advise never ever picking up a SW directly on any stroll. No doubt it's caused me to miss out on some good ones over the years but better safe than sorry. Like Speck, I will also never pick up a girl who is just standing in one spot. That generally raises red flags for several reasons. If I decide she looks legit and want her I'll give her the look or even discreetly point my finger while passing by but she's going to have to walk to to where I park, usually places like public parking lots, side streets, alleys, or driveways, places that either give me an excuse if stopped or reduce my risk of being seen from a distance.
I think the frequency of reverse stings is generally over-rated. You've seen them on Cops or occasionally read about 15-20 guys being arrested in them, but they take a fair amount of coordinated resources and it's not like they're happening often in LV or anywhere. If you understand how these kind of stings work and follow the tips laid out here, you really shouldn't get caught up in one (certainly knock on wood). I am always much more concerned by: 1) being spotted picking up a known SW; 2) getting caught in the act or nearly caught in the act and w / o a reasonable excuse for being parked w / a known SW in my car - a SW who may very well be carrying something that can get me hassled or in trouble. As for that stretch of BH Speck mentions, I would add that I have had a fair amount of success picking up SWs by getting their attention then ducking into parking lots of any one of a few of the numerous weekly suite-type places that line both sides of the highway. I don't do my business there but that's how I'll pick them up.