What an amazing experience (so far)!
I'd been on a very extended dry spell with a lot of accompanying anxiety, and decided a while back that breaking the streak was a job for a professional. I knew I needed a really mellow, laid-back homey environment, so when travel aligned such that I could manage a stopover in Elko I summoned the courage and adjusted my plans accordingly.
I found Elko to be a lovely little town with a great variety of food and drink spots, all within an easy walk for those fortunate enough to find a couple miles easy. Best of all, the four houses are all walking distance from everything else, clumped together only slightly off the beaten bath.
I made a beeline for Inez', almost chickened out, and rang the bell. Inside I found it small and very chill, with a lovely bartender and no pressure at all. Perfect. Had a beer, and asked who was working, and was happy to hear that Jade was available.
When she came out to the bar to meet me, I was absolutely blown away. Physically she's an absolute knock-out. Once we got to talk, it became clear that she's a perfect match in the brains, heart and personality too. She did a better job of putting me at ease than I ever could have imagined, and was very patient with my anxieties. After the party (which I extended) I was walking on air for the rest of the day.
Thanks Jade and everyone at Inez' for an experience that surpassed my wildest expectations.