Who ISN'T going to NEST?

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With everyone talking about going, just wondering who ISN'T going. Whether it be lack of funds or otherwise. Just curious.

 

[Sleepy Jean]

Same here. Distance and expense would be issues if I even wanted to go, but I do not. As Merle Haggard once sang, "We don't make a party out of lovin'." That's my issue.
Tickling arouses me sexually, and my husband and I have never been into group sex. Besides, he doesn't know I'm a TMF member, and I sure would never attend the gathering alone even knowing that I would be the least desirable female in the place.
But I have no problem with those who like this sort of thing. Go and have tons of fun.

Love,
Jean

 

[Mroerr]

If I still lived on the East Coast I'd have loved to go. But being in CO, and no time off, and money issues right now, no way I could make it. Which is really unfortunate because it sounds like a real blast...

 

[cue]

I'm with Amazon...

I also think it could be too intimidating. Too many ticklers...spooky.

And along the lines with Jean, tickling is sexual for me as well. And Scott doesn't know that I come here either.

 

[whyguy2]

Unfortunately I am unable to attend due to college and lack of finances. Even when I am going to be able to attend, It will be a long ways down the road

 

[Deleted member 2452]

i'm not going.. i know, i just made so many..

. peoples day! lol
i'm not going mainly due to lack of interest.
i could have made the time, i could have found the resources, and these days i'm not intimidated by anyone. i just lost the urge i once had for attending nest. i guess i just see it as the biggest "in crowd" thing to do. i'm just not interested in rubbing shoulders with those that have set themselves up as THE people in the tickling comunity.

steve

 

[jj82277]

. peoples day! lol
i'm not going mainly due to lack of interest.
i could have made the time, i could have found the resources, and these days i'm not intimidated by anyone. i just lost the urge i once had for attending nest. i guess i just see it as the biggest "in crowd" thing to do. i'm just not interested in rubbing shoulders with those that have set themselves up as THE people in the tickling comunity.

steve

wow, a gathering about tickling can be clickish and political. wow we are normal afterall... lol.

 

[the wiz]

I wanted to go; however, it's too far to drive with my wife. She hate car travel and the price to fly was out of this world. $800 per person, and that was 3 months ago.

 

[the wiz]

. peoples day! lol
i'm not going mainly due to lack of interest.
i could have made the time, i could have found the resources, and these days i'm not intimidated by anyone. i just lost the urge i once had for attending nest. i guess i just see it as the biggest "in crowd" thing to do. i'm just not interested in rubbing shoulders with those that have set themselves up as THE people in the tickling comunity.

steve

Now, tell us how your truly feel.

 

[manic971]

I'm not going to be finishing college until the 25th of May, so the dates don't work for me.

 

[WheresThe Clip?]

Some 57000 + members at last count

 

[Deleted member 66627]

. peoples day! lol
i'm not going mainly due to lack of interest.
i could have made the time, i could have found the resources, and these days i'm not intimidated by anyone. i just lost the urge i once had for attending nest. i guess i just see it as the biggest "in crowd" thing to do. i'm just not interested in rubbing shoulders with those that have set themselves up as THE people in the tickling comunity.

steve

Happy to hear you are not intimidated by anyone, Not really sure what merit that held to your post. But, I understand the need to justify yourself.

It's a shame that you carry that mentality.. Because for me, I look at it as meeting legitimitely nice people and forging life time long friendships. I never realized that it was such a popularity contest..

And actually if you look at it you are kind of slamming the other members who are either too nervous/unsure/unable finacially to make it to NEST who carry a strong desire to meet and make friends themselves by grouping them into the category of not being "IN".

But, Hey. Whatever floats your boat !

 

[ImNotDave]

Im not going. Being in england makes it a bit too far away, and expensive...

 

[Em Es]

Me

With regrets I won't attend NEST even though it's less than two hours' travel from my home. I don't know about others who have a family unaware of his or her interest in tickling, but that's my situation and anyone with spouse/children knows weekends are much harder than weekdays for sneaking away!

I wonder if some horse's ass will look up this comment some day to try to use it against me. But I doubt it will happen - who would want to use up all that time just to prove he had nothing better to do?

 

[Em Es]

P.S to Arena Actor

"Can't please all the people all the time . . .
But then, they don't please me"

AA, my whole life I've been invisible, someone people didn't notice or ignored if they did, just not a guy others sought for him. At this point in my life (age 47) I operate within those parameters and don't let it affect me like I once did. I encourage you not to let real or imagined vibes from others deterring you from attending, okay?

 

[Artoo]

I don't have a problem with being in the in-crowd or not. People can take me or leave me as they wish.

It's a shame if there is a cliquey mentality, but what else do you expect from a large group of people, it's human nature to form sub-groups that you can identify with. If that turns people off meeting other tk folk it's rather sad.

I'm not going becase I live in England and I have exams starting in a few days, and not all of my coursework is finished yet.

No doubt I'll make it over to the US sometime in my life, just not now. And when I go I'll plan on doing loads of stuff, maybe go there for a couple of months and travel round. I can't realistically afford plane tickets out for a weekend of tk stuff, seeing as the UK scene is starting to come together a little bit better.

 

[badreligion]

im not going either

 

[Jester_777]

Sooooo....

If someone isn't willing to spend the time, effort and money to go hang out with a bunch of strangers whose only commonality is a fetish, and they're not crazy about the idea of sharing their sexuality with (and having physical contact with) those strangers....

There's something wrong with them????

Is it Opposite Day aleady???

No offense...I wish the NESTers all the best, but talking down to those who aren't into the idea is just a teeny bit.....odd.

 

[tickleman916]

just to far

I would love to go and meet people that love tickling as much as I do it,s just to far away and at the wrong time for me to make it but I hope everyone that will make the trip will have a great time. Keep tickling alive.

 

[QBWeaver]

I'm not going to be at NEST this year. I missed last year due to some previously scheduled travel plans that could not be changed. This year I'm not attending due to another grandchild on the way, an upcoming trip and a few other things but I'll miss everyone.

Just to add a note here.... NEST is not about Sex in any way, shape or form. Contrary to what some might think - it's not an orgy. We're not all running around naked tickling each other and getting it on in the corner. The great part about NEST is that it's safe for all concerned. There is no inappropriate touching. No one is forced into anything. Everyone remains clothed. You can go and just be a spectator - you don't have to participate. If you want to participate YOUR wishes are respected as to what you want but it does not, and never would, go into anything sexual.

Now... what YOU do behind closed doors in the privacy of your hotel room is up to you and has nothing to do with NEST. But during the NEST events and during the little gatherings that go on in the rooms at the hotels... it all could be rated kind of PG.

For me NEST was more about meeting other folks who are into tickling. It ends up being more a social gathering than anything else. To finally get to meet the wonderful folks behind those screen names you see is just the best. I've made many life long friends and guess what? They've never seen me naked! Some would say... thank goodness! LOL

The folks at NEST do not consider themselves the "IN CROWD". All they try to do is to provide an environment to allow others who are into this kink to meet, get to know each other and find out finally that they're not alone. The folks who put on NEST work very hard but prior to and especially during the event to make sure everyone has a great time. The last thing they're looking for is accolades for what they do. They do it because they love meeting all the people and enjoy those special moments that only a Nestee will ever know.

Hope you all have a great time!

 

[Deleted member 66627]

I just don't see the subtle intimidation tactic you're suggesting his post implies. He's stating how HE feels, not how he thinks everyone else should feel.

Just to take myself as another example -- I know tickling is just as intimate a thing, if not more, for many of the attendees of NEST. My statement shouldn't be taken as a blanket indictment of those who feel differently than I when it comes to sharing the fetish, just as an explanation of where I'm coming from, how *I* feel. I think that's how A's statement should be read, as well. He's neither attacking anyone personally, nor is he suggesting you're a loser if you want to attend, yet can't. It's a vibe he picks up on, his own perception of the whole "gathering" concept -- no more, no less.

Just my two bucks. Inflation, you know...

Right on. I was merely asking what merit the reason for stating he was NOT intimidated held to the post discussion.

MY feelings as far as NEST goes we're that it's a place to forge great friendships.

Perception is quite difficult to pick up when speaking in the contexts of online. Many times I have wished I littered my text with "LOLOLOLOLZ".

But, I drew from his post what he was throwing out and merely stated in MY opinion that he was coming across in a negative fashion instead of an opinionated one.

Perception of gatherings come's with experience/knowledge as well..

There is always that famous term 'Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover.'

 

[P[a]pi]

I'm not going because I'm not a bird.

 

[dalekfire]

One word: Hawaii. It's a pain-and-a-half trying to get ANYWHERE from this rock, much less somewhere all the way on the other side of the country. It's just way too inconvenient for me at the moment...and expensive. Next year, though, I'll definitely try! =P

 

[His Divine Shadow]

Not this one. I don't do social gatherings and, when forced to, I am generally unpleasant to be around. I abstain for the good of all concerned. 😀

 

[Goodieluver]

We're not all running around naked tickling each other and getting it on in the corner.

Well now im DEF not goin 😀