Longhorn's Long List of Lessons Learned
As I have mentioned previously, my trips to Amsterdam just keep getting better. Certainly luck and timing have played a role, but I attribute the majority of my increasing success to lessons I have learned as I continue my "Quest" for passion in Amsterdam and elsewhere around the globe. I believe that the tips I have to share with you in this final installment of my recent epic tale will be of the most use to you in maximizing your enjoyment of this wonderful city and it's lovely and talented ladies.
The details I have supplied in my prior posts regarding specific ladies are helpful in the short term, but are also extremely "dated" information. Unless you are planning a trip in the next few months, it will likely be of little benefit to you. The situation is very fluid---management changes, prices change and the ladies come and go constantly. My "favorites" list changes with each visit. However, I am convinced that planning and your "approach" are the major determinants of success, and in that respect the tips I am about to impart are much more valuable and have a certain timeless quality.
The lessons I have learned have all been gained from experience, my Brothers, and often more is learned from the unpleasant experiences. The other "veterans" of this board have certainly helped me learn and in many cases have already made many of the points contained below, often in a more articulate fashion. Prive has been an invaluable resource---as guide, mentor, and more importantly as my good friend. The advice to follow includes the practical and the philosophical---some is specific to Amsterdam, and some is applicable globally. Much is plain common sense; the rest is just my "two cents". Certainly, everyone's tastes and objectives are different, so much of what I recommend regarding philosophy and approach may be of little use if a "passionate encounter" is not your objective. Use what you will to your advantage, but above all, my good Brothers, treat these wonderful ladies gently and kindly!
I hope you profit from the lessons I have learned, my Brothers. I am starting to get a bad case of writer's cramp and my use of bandwidth must be horrendous, so that's it for now. As I have said previously:"Verily, My Brothers, I have seen the Red Light and I have been transformed. I shall endeavor, through all my remaining days, to live in a rightly lustful and unrepentant manner. May the Lust be with you my brothers, always and in all ways. But remember, if you keep the Lust in your heart, keep also ample silver in your pocket. For while Love and Hope are eternal, Charity is no longer a 'player'."Carpe diem, Longhorn
- NAVIGATION AND TRANSPORTATION
Lesson #1) TRAMS AND TRAMPASSES
Trams are THE WAY to get around in Amsterdam. They run from 6 am- midnight and go virtually everywhere. All of my favorite haunts (Vienna Massage, Milau, Park 118, Asmara) are easily accessible. Trampasses are available for 1-9 days, and allow you unlimited use of the trams. If I recall correctly, a 6-day pass cost me 39NLG. The advantages of the trampass are that you have unlimited use of all trams in all zones, the night-buses which run during the hours that the trams don't, and use of Metro (Snelltrams). The multi-day passes are available In the GVB travel office, a non-descript and poorly-marked squat cinder-block travel office just outside the Centraal Station. As you exit the CS, cross the tram tracks to your left. The building is the first one you come to---just before the first canal. By using the trams, you also avoid the "taxi scams" frequently discussed on this board.
Lesson #2) MAPS
Amsterdam is a difficult city to navigate without getting lost. Many streets twist and turn, and just to add to the confusion, often change names every few blocks. For example, the address for Park 118 is Sarphatipark 118. Sarphatipark street is actually one small 2-block section of a major east-west thoroughfare named Ceintuurbaan. I have found 2 defenses helpful to avoid wandering lost and aimless. Firstly, at most major bookstores you can buy (for about $5US) a foldable, laminated street map of Amsterdam printed by Lonely Planet. This map fits handily in your jacket pocket and has a diagram of the tram routes and stops---vital information. Secondly, I use the internet to access printable maps for my targeted destinations. My favorite is www.maporama.com. Find the street address in the clubs section of this website, enter it on the maporama site and you get a detailed map to print and take with you. You can also enter the address of your hotel as a starting point, and get a map and set of detailed step-by-step directions from point A to point B.
- PLANNING AND LOGISTICS
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Lesson #3) CHOOSE YOUR VENUE
If you crave a passionate encounter (more about that later), as I do, it is almost certain that you will not find it in the RLD. If 15-30 minutes of sex with an often detached and disinterested but stunningly beautiful hard-body is your objective; and if kissing and touching are not important, the RLD may be perfect for you. I have limited RLD experience because of my personal preferences and objectives. Consequently, most of my subsequent recommendations deal with the logistics regarding my venue of choice---the clubs/privehuises. Use the information on this website and message board to decide which privehuises you would like to visit, and which specific ladies you would like to include on your itinerary.
Lesson #4) CALL AHEAD
If you have a particular lady that you must see, you can make sure that she is working and her hours that day. In certain situations, if you tell the hostess what time you are planning on arriving, she may try to improve the likelihood that the lady of your desire is available. This certainly doesn't always work, as my experience with Connie proves. If you don't have a specific woman in mind, the hostess can at least give you an idea of the number of women working and a thumbnail sketch of their characteristics.
Lesson #5) BE PREPARED TO WAIT
If you have a specific lady that you must see, and she is "busy", ask when she will be free (no, she will never be "free", let's make that "available"). Tell the hostess you will be back at that time, find the nearest pub or café and have a little refreshment. It is generally much better to wait a few minutes and return to see a woman that you have some information about than to take potluck.
Lesson #6) BE PREPARED TO "WALK"
Looking is free, as my friend Prive has stated. It is entirely possible that you will find no one in the "line-up" that appeals to you. Don't start with 2 strikes against you by settling for a woman that you find unattractive. As Prive said " Decide what you will settle for in looks, age and size etc... and then go with that decision." In my early apprenticeship, before I had specific women that I was planning to see, I "walked" after seeing the ladies available almost 50% of the time---usually directly to another privehuis. Via tram, you are never more than 30 minutes from another bevy of potential beauties. If you decide that none of the ladies are to your liking, just be polite, thank the hostess for her time and be on your way. I have never had the least hint of an unpleasant experience when I declined politely.
- APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY
Lesson #7) ARRIVE CLEAN, WELL-GROOMED
Arriving clean and well-groomed conveys and implies respect for yourself and the lady. Most of these ladies are remarkably perceptive, and her perceptions are important to you---they certainly impact, to a degree, the way she treats you. Cleanliness and hygiene are obviously also important given the nature of the activities planned, and I personally wouldn't want to kiss someone reeking of alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, etc. So if kissing is on your list of objectives, keep this in mind.
Lesson #8) ARRIVE SOBER
I certainly realize that sex is not the only recreational activity that many of you have planned in Amsterdam, and some of you may be planning on combining indulgences. Some even feel that the effects of marijuana and certain other substances add to their enjoyment. If that is the case for you, more power to you, my Brother. However, personally, I want all of my senses and abilities fully honed and operational when I have one of these lovely ladies in my arms. Besides, what is the point of a memorable experience that you can't remember?!?! While some of the women indulge in various substances themselves and may be happy to join you in a smoke, for many others a drunk or stoned partner is a major turn-off. Bianca and Daniella at Park 118 are two that have told me as much ---so be forewarned, my Brothers, if you are planning on seeing these ladies.
Lesson #9) PURSUIT OF THE PASSIONATE ENCOUNTER
Firstly, not everybody is interested in this type of encounter, but for me anything less is a disappointment. GFE has been poorly defined, overused and misused so frequently that I prefer to spell it out specifically. I crave passionate kissing, unlimited mutual oral explorations, few if any limits to the pursuit of passion, and a responsive partner---not the porcelain-doll type who just lies there. This type of experience is certainly available, but it is incumbent on 2 things----the venue you choose, and YOU. As others and I have mentioned ad nauseum, this type of experience is so rarely found in the RLD as to be on the verge of extinction. However it is certainly a possibility with an escort or in the clubs/privehuises. I have had exceptional luck in this regard recently at Milau,Vienna, and Park 118. The second variable is YOU. Obviously, to have a lady play the part of your girlfriend sexually, it helps if you act like the boyfriend---a long-lost lover and not just a "john" in to be serviced. I like Jim's description of "romance lite". Make it like a dance, a mini-courtship---take some time trying to ensure that she is enjoying herself and I think you will be amazed at the result. These women can certainly be responsive, some in the absolute extreme, and it will definitely affect your enjoyment. If you fall seriously in lust, take her a small present the next time you visit---you'll be amazed at how much mileage a simple gesture will get you.
Lesson #10) HAVE REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS
Reading this message board greatly improves your chance of a wonderful experience but also, unfortunately contributes to unrealistic expectations. While we generally report our good experiences, sometimes in exhaustive detail, our bad experiences get less press, and those reported take a back seat to the rave reviews. The neophyte and lurker gets the opinion that Amsterdam is sexual Nirvana and expects that if he just shows up with a few guilders in his pocket, a once-in-a-lifetime sexual experience with a nubile young goddess is guaranteed. High expectations are hard to meet and rarely exceeded. And "once-in-a-lifetime" experiences occur, well, once in a lifetime. If anyone expects this on a regular basis, they are definitely an optimist and certainly frustrated by reality. Those who approach any encounter with high expectations set themselves up for disappointment. A useful defense is a lowered expectation---setting yourself up for a pleasant surprise instead!!! A "reasonable expectation" is merely a pleasurable sexual encounter. The mind-altering and really memorable will occur sporadically, but don't expect it on a daily basis.
Lesson #11) YOU HAVE 5 SECONDS---MAKE IT COUNT
At the privehuises, you will be shown to a room whereupon the ladies parade in individually to introduce themselves. You have perhaps 5 seconds with each to make your decision, but fortunately it should be sufficient. The physical attributes are immediately apparent and take only a heartbeat to evaluate. Then, if the lady is passably attractive, your onboard computer should move on to the next part of the algorithm. The general demeanor, her smile (or lack thereof), and most importantly, her eyes (the windows of the soul). Does she have an easy unforced smile, and look you at you with an engaging sparkle in her eyes? Or is her face expressionless and does she have a vacant stare, with a dull, distant, detached look in her eyes? Very important clues, my Brothers, and not to be overlooked. First impressions are not infallible, but they are more often right than wrong. And I have, in general, had much better experiences with the marginally attractive women who had a pleasant smile and a sparkle in her eyes than the ravishing beauty who appeared detached and dispassionate.
Lesson #12) THE "BATH" OPTION
At most of the clubs/privehuises, 2 prices are quoted---with and without bath. The bath option usually costs 50NLG more and entitles you to splash around (or whatever) in the Jacuzzi with the object of you desire as an appetizer before the main event. It can be kind of fun, but personally I find it a waste of both time (15 or so minutes) and money. I can have a much more passionate time in the bed than waiting for the bath to fill and then going bobbing for boobies. It's worth a try once. Prive and I have made use, on occasion, of a different ploy when presented with "the bath option" by a particularly attractive lady. I call it the pre-coital tip---I suggest that we skip the bath and I will give her the 50 guilders instead. Recently, Daniella at Park 118 introduced me to a wonderful use for the bath---it is a perfect place for the post-coital cuddle. And Park 118 is the one locale where I would recommend a room with a bath, because the rooms without are too small for comfort.
Lesson #13) BE A GENTLEMAN
Behave like a gentleman, and by that I mean be kind, gentle and respectful. As I mentioned earlier, these ladies are remarkably perceptive, and your comportment and demeanor will affect their both their assessment of you and their subsequent behavior. These wonderful women have to put up with men of all types including the dregs of our gender. Witness the taunting in the RLD and you will get my point. Be one of the bright spots in their day, treat them like a lady and reap the rewards.
Lesson #14) BE "FAITHFUL" TO YOUR "GIRLFRIENDS"
If you find one woman who really "blows your skirt up", you have largely taken the guesswork out of subsequent encounters. Stick with a "winner". Interestingly, once you have established a rapport, the lady will know a good deal about you, your proclivities, and your personality. This can have some unintended benefits. In my case, the lovely Bianca who has a rather limited work schedule, recommended other women I might see at Park 118 in her absence. That is, in part, how I came to know Daniella, another absolute treasure.
Lesson #15) ENJOY THE "WHOLE" EXPERIENCE
There is much more to sex and enjoyment of these wonderful ladies than merely having a rip-roaring orgasm. Don't be too goal-oriented and use that parameter as your only benchmark of success. The penis is not your only sexual organ---your mind, your lips and tongue, and your gentle touch are also very much involved in this intricate dance. Use them well and gently; it will greatly increase your enjoyment. I am certainly no Superman, and I don't "perform" like I did when I was 20, but I am a better lover---what the penis has lost over the years has more than been compensated for by what the other "sexual organs" have learned.
Lesson #16) DON'T PUSH YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIMITS
Let's face it; there are certain anatomical and physiological differences that work to our disadvantage. Women can have sex all day long and still function---the RLD is proof-positive. They may get to the point of exhaustion and indifference, but it is a physical possibility. Men are much more fragile when it comes to sexual function. The Lust may be strong, but the flesh takes time to recover. We all have our own personal limits that change with age and a number of factors. If you are capable of having sex 6 times a day and still enjoying it, then take out a very large loan and knock yourself out, my Brother. But if performance or enjoyment decline after 1 or 2, you have established your own personal limit. The other pertinent consideration is the endless variety of sexual play. Once again, don't make an hours worth of intercourse and a rip-roaring orgasm your only goal. Enjoy your partner in every way possible.
Lesson #17) ESCORTS: THE ADVANTAGES OF THE SEMI-PRO
In addition to frequent visits to the privehuises, the "Quest" has also brought me to use the services of escorts on occasion. I have a "steady girlfriend" L. from Amsterdam Callgirls that I see at least once every trip. Many, but not all, of the women who escort for ACG's are semi-professional---having full-time day jobs. This may make scheduling a little more difficult if you must have one particular woman on one particular night, but I feel the advantages are significant. You are not likely to be that woman's fourth "appointment" of the night, and she is not likely to have had sex to the point of exhaustion and indifference on that day. She has more to bring to the table (or in this case the bed) than a busy "professional". This is a major difference and for me has resulted in a real girlfriend, not just a "girlfriend experience".
Lesson #18) NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THESE WOMEN
As a group, they are not only more beautiful than the "average" woman, but in my experience many are also better educated, more articulate, and more insightful. While they are certainly prone to the human frailties that afflict us all, a surprising number are also very kind, gentle and caring. They are also certainly capable of being sexually responsive in the same ways as any other woman you have met. Many have been quite frank in telling me that they really enjoy sex, and occasionally you encounter a woman who is responsive in the absolute extreme. The typical stereotype of the cold, uncaring, sexually unresponsive "bimbo" is, in my experience, much more the exception than the rule.
- BEWARE THE DARK SIDE OF THE "LUST"
Lesson #19) OBSESSION/ADDICTION
Like other pleasures of the flesh, the "Quest" for passion can easily become an obsession, and in some perhaps an addiction. I'd say it is a very pleasant obsession personally, but remain ever vigilant, my Brothers.
Lesson #20) ENTANGLING ALLIANCES
We recently heard the story of a contributor who fell in love with a "window girl"---he is now very happily married to that wonderful woman. Many of these women are incredibly bright, witty, sensitive, and caring. And it is certainly possible for Lust to lead to more serious stirrings---it happens more commonly than most are aware. Watch your heart, my good Brothers, lest some delightful lady steal it while you're not looking. In this, I am deadly serious! |
