Hello Everyone!
I live in the Philly area, and when I saw on the TMF that there is a group gathering nearby, I must say it piqued my interest. I have been a loooong time follower on the TMF, and I believe this is my 7th year of viewing the forums (I'm 24 years old).
Anyways, let me first start by saying that I am thoroughly impressed at the level of organization, friendliness, and anonymity of the whole ordeal. You see, I am a closet tickler, and I fear it will be that way forever. I am extremely shy in the first place, and if any "normal" person were to find out about my fetish, I would have to relocate to another continent for fear of embarassment. I'm sure some of you know how I feel (or could imagine).
But, that's not to say I wouldn't attend a gathering where people share some of the same interests as me, and I'm not just referring to my tickling fetish. I think it would be a gratifying experience to attend the next gathering. I imagine it must be refreshing to meet other people out there with a tickling fetish.
Also, Since I have been reading up on some interesting threads from fellow forum members, I am shocked to find out that many people got into tickling at a very young age like me. My first experience was with my aunt, who is actually a quite attractive redhead with the most perfect feet you will ever see (redheads have the most amazing soles, don't you agree?). When I was young, she used to let me just sit there on the couch and play with her feet both bare and in nylons (I think she secretly liked it). I used to love just running my fingers up and down her soles and playing "This little piggy...", while she tried to sit there quietly with the biggest grin on her face. Thinking back now, I can almost recall the memory perfectly, despite the fact that I was about 4-5 years old.
I didn't really think about it then, but I guess that's where I got my fetish from, that and Don Turtelli (of course).
Anyways, I'm ranting and I don't want to make this post too long, because I want people to actually read it. Please let me know when the next gathering is, or if there are any pictures out there, so I can see what the scene really looks like.
Feel free to respond to anything or ask me any questions. I really want to give this a try, and I certainly don't want to die a tickle virgin.