Who ISN'T going to NEST?

[His Divine Shadow]

Get in touch with Touch and LaPixie on here- they organize the London TK munches. Also try ticklebrits.com for stuff in England.

Just to note: http://www.tickle-brits.co.uk is the site KittenToes meant; 'tis the United Kingdom Tickling Forum's homepage.

 

[venray]

Venray- PLEASE don't forget Libertine's other half.

Especially since she does most of the travel planning.



And Ray- see you later!

Oh good LORD I deserve to be punished!....

 

[Stage Whisper]

Nope, not going.

Still uneasy about going to any sort of gathering, but also, there's the fact that I simply can't afford it at this point in time. I'm going abroad this fall, and every penny I earn has to go straight toward paying for that abroad-ness.

Maybe in the future. *Shrugs* We'll see.

 

[drew70]

Well, to me, this raises the question of "What exactly constitutes an open expression of sexuality if you attend a gathering the focus of which is, in fact, something that turns you on?"

The answer is it's the same at NEST as it would be anywhere else. If the clothes start coming off, if private parts are exposed, groped or fondled; that's what would constitute open sexuality, same as any other party or social gathering. That doesn't happen at NEST, at least I've ever seen. Whatever extent people get turned on by the public tickling scenes is their own business. It's not like people lose control, whip it out and start beating off. We watch, we comment, and we cheer.

Lack of funds plus beeing so many ppl... yikes..

That sure would be a lot of people to hug. 🙂

 

[Soda Bobinski]

Yep.

Add me to the list of TMFers who would've liked to attend his first NEST , but wasn't able to ( again ... *sigh* ).

I'm going to try my damnedest , though , on making it out to this year's MTP ... if there is one.

 

[Helena]

😀
I'm not at Nest.

 

[nylonsnfeet]

Not this year for me, either. This year did not start out too good. 🙁
Hoping to make it next year, tho!!

 

[mrfrench58]

For me, it's a matter of it being too public. I don't write that to criticize anyone who goes, but it's still largely a private matter, at least for me. And that could be because I am older (will be 50 this year) and not as likely to take what I consider to be a risk as I was years ago.

 

[Ivory Tickler]

*sigh*

Soooooooo wish I was there! But I have gigs all this weekend including another that just popped up Sunday night. Crazy but hey, I really can't complain. Being a musician that works as much as I do... I'm truly blessed!

Still, I'm already imagining all the fun everyone is having there... the same fun I had last year. I only hope NEST 2009 fits into my schedule better than it had this year.

Have fun newbies, friends, and veterans! I'm gonna keep watch in the chatroom for those of you who pop on. See you then!

-- IT

 

[tiklir]

Not there...I prefer one on one intimate settings! Or small group! But good for those there.

 

[gig1965]

i'll take heat for this but......

....there are a small # of attendees who just have too high a creep factor.
And i would never want to meet them

 

[gig1965]

That would be my issue. I know a few of the 'regulars', who strike me as the fun, normal, decent kind of freaks ( like me ); but I would wonder how many of the people (no matter how few) were there because that's the ONLY chance they get to tickle all year....and those are the ones who'd scare me off... And I've heard horror stories about some people's behavior. Don't get me wrong, the same people have told me how good the hosts were about enforcing rules and keeping people safe...but it's not against the rules to just be creepy, you know? But then again, I'd be a single female attending, and in many situations, especially ones with any kind of sexual content, you might as well have a target painted on you...

amen sister!

 

[Artoo]

That would be my issue. I know a few of the 'regulars', who strike me as the fun, normal, decent kind of freaks ( like me ); but I would wonder how many of the people (no matter how few) were there because that's the ONLY chance they get to tickle all year....and those are the ones who'd scare me off... And I've heard horror stories about some people's behavior. Don't get me wrong, the same people have told me how good the hosts were about enforcing rules and keeping people safe...but it's not against the rules to just be creepy, you know? But then again, I'd be a single female attending, and in many situations, especially ones with any kind of sexual content, you might as well have a target painted on you...

Good point made...

If I'm honest, I don't tend to think of the "creepy" side of our fetish, although that is just failure to notice things on my part.
Basically, I think if you're going to NEST only with the intention of satisfying yourself and your tickling urges, you are going for the wrong reason. If you're going to meet old friends, make new ones, and maybe tickle or be tickled along the way, then you've got it made!

In general, people should act in the same way at gatherings as they do in real life - provided they act appropriately in real life 😀

 

[Lifeseeker]

Family issues, so I missed the gathering. What a bummer!

However Blood IS thicker than water, and it is my mother. That takes first priority.

Missed TWO NEST Gatherings in a row, I feel some ill will goes against me as Aragorn said in "The Two Towers"

I enjoy the demo, but being with fellow tickler folks is the main things, being with friends is what the NEST is all about NOT THE FREAKING CLIQUES AS SOME WILL CLAIM. If you feel friendship amount people is a clique, then you need to read up on modern civilization.

~L~

 

[QBWeaver]

While that might sound creepy to you.... I know Peter and he's a great guy. But you read into his post any way you want to. After all, you have nothing to base your opinion other than the words you are reading here. It's very difficult to truly get a sense of anyone online when you only read what they post. You truly have to meet them in person to find out what they're all about.

How many times have you seen someone post something and after several rants and raves you find out they were trying to be funny yet folks took it the wrong way. You can't hear the inflection in their voice or see the cute smile on their face when they posted it. You can only read the words.

I've known Peter since 1999. Peter's not a creepy guy at all and is actually a very dear, sweet man.

 

[Lifeseeker]

Sweet like me?

Sweet like me too QB? 😀

 

[Jester_777]

Okie Dokey, then....

http://www.ticklingforum.com/showthread.php?t=124948

For those who don't want to bother with clicking:

Re: Looking for someone I saw at NEST
This morning, Saturday, I was wlking to the lobby for coffee at NEST when I saw a lovley younger blonde woman walking back to her room on the first floor....I think D building wearing flat sandals. She had gorgeous feet and she was tall. I was chatting with Ticklftd...who I do not know...online this morning and he mentioned he had a session with her on Friday night. I am looking for this gal to invite her to a session. If you think you might be her please get back to me. Thanks

-- That's why. No offense, I know this is an isolated incident...but yeah...that's why.

Hmmmm....

Sees a stranger in a hotel; takes note of what building/floor she's on (and her feet and shoes - of course); Doesn't even know if she's there for NEST; chats online with someone he doesn't know, asking about her; wants to invite this total stranger to "a session"; not coffee; not a drink; not to get to know her... " a session". 'Cause, that's what she's there for, right? To have any Joe Schmoe put his hands on her.

Nah...not creepy at all.
But, maybe that's "sweet" to some people. Different strokes, I guess.

 

[Lifeseeker]

No Foreplay?

Hmmmm....

Sees a stranger in a hotel; takes note of what building/floor she's on (and her feet and shoes - of course); Doesn't even know if she's there for NEST; chats online with someone he doesn't know, asking about her; wants to invite this total stranger to "a session"; not coffee; not a drink; not to get to know her... " a session". 'Cause, that's what she's there for, right? To have any Joe Schmoe put his hands on her.

Nah...not creepy at all.
But, maybe that's "sweet" to some people. Different strokes, I guess.

Hmmm.... no foreplay, just get to the tickling? Could be, it's been known to happen Jester.

~L~

 

[QBWeaver]

At least he's checking first and not pulling an Andy.... although I'm sure Andy has pulled few Andy's this weekend....

And if you don't know what an Andy is.... You have to go to NEST to see it first hand! It's priceless!

 

[Jester_777]

Hmmm.... no foreplay, just get to the tickling? Could be, it's been known to happen Jester.

~L~

At least he's checking first and not pulling an Andy.... although I'm sure Andy has pulled few Andy's this weekend....

And if you don't know what an Andy is.... You have to go to NEST to see it first hand! It's priceless!

So......we've gone from denying that's what he was up to, claiming it was a matter of interpretation, to admitting it, with a knowing wink, and minimizing it, with a "At least he's checking first" defense. Gotcha. Priceless, indeed.

 

[QBWeaver]

And yes Lee.... I still love you!

And Jester... Can't take a joke?

 

[Jester_777]

And yes Lee.... I still love you!

And Jester... Can't take a joke?

I don't know if I could be considered being able to "take a joke" or not; I find most people overestimate their own sense of humor. But, hey, no offense. I just think claiming deep, personal relationships with people, and vouching for their character, based on a shared sexual fetish, is....well, whatever. I guess I don't have a common frame of reference to offer an opinion on that part of it.

But, perhaps I am a little bitter about it all. Every year, we non-NESTers have to deal with the NEST buildup, the NEST countdown, the posts from NEST, and, afterwards, the "wasn't NEST great!" posts. Even though there's a separate forum for that. It always ends up filling up the main board. And God help anyone who posts a dissenting opinion. The unbeliever must be shown THE TRUTH.

Y'all have the right to do whatever you like. I just wish you'd stop acting like people who aren't into the whole "meeting with strangers and sharing something intimate, just because they're into it, too" thing are weird. Boundaries are not necessarily a bad thing. I'm sure people thought Kujman was a "sweet guy" too.....at first.

If "gatherings" are so benign, and virtually indistinguishable from, say, a sci-fi convention, how many married sci-fi geeks have to lie to their spouses about where they're going? You can't be expected to introduce a TMF/NEST friend to your spouse, family, or other friends and tell them exactly how you know them, can you? That's all I'm saying.

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with NEST, or similar gatherings, whatever the kink; people are free adults, after all. But to insist it's something it's not is disingenuous.

 

[QBWeaver]

Well just for the record.... I do know Peter and he is a great guy. And it is very difficult to tell when someone is joking or not just by reading the written word. No harm, no foul.

For me.... I am able to differentiate the sexual aspect of tickling from the activities at NEST which as basically pretty PG rated. I guess since I've been there, done that I tend to be a bit protective of the gathering. I kidn of consider myself the Mother of the Nestlings since I organized it for so many years. I'm not there this year though.

I've met literally hundreds of people who all felt like I did.... that they were all alone. At NEST, and other gatherings I've attended and hosted... that feeling ws finally put aside and what I found was I was among a huge group of really cool folks who I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and getting to know. The sexual side of tickling never became an issue at NEST or the other gatherings I've attended although it is definitely a turn on for me. There must be some switch in my head that can turn on or off the sexual part of it.

And... for what it's worth.... And I knew that other person you mentioned very well and indeed thought he was a great guy too for awhile until I learned..."the rest of the story".

I've known Peter much longer though and I still stand by my word... Peter's a great guy. His post just came across a bit strange for anyone who doesn't know him.

 

[Saeria]

For those like myself who were unable to attend, i have attached the following replacement fun... it's just like being there, but not hahaha.

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[ShadowTklr]

I didn't make it ther either. I thought my wife and I might break the streak this year, but alas, there was no one to watch the kids for a couple of days.

For me, this is one of those things that I would love to do, even if just once. Well, I've got another year to think about attendance for next year's NEST. I hope everyone who attended had a blast.