The tropical storm watch has kinda got everyone here in Tampa feeling down.

No worries, though. Because the Tampa Bay area’s kinkiest are working overtime to keep visiting conventioneers’ spirits up.

Need to keep up appearances? One industrious lady is there for “RNC closet dwellers.” Her craigslist ad states that “This ad is for gay men only that for whatever reason need to appear hetero,” as she promises “I’ll be your BEARD.”

Mama Grizzlies need some attention? There’s no shortage of gentlemen ready to step up, with one “local stud” on craigslist advertizing: “This is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your wild side, and go back home with no regrets. Married, dating, single….no problem. Safe, fit, clean, drug, disease free, non-smoker, non-drinker, 29-year-old white male. … If you are brave enough, let’s have some fun….”

Prefer to deal with professionals? There are out-and-out capitalists plying the world’s oldest profession, at discounted rates no less. On backpage.com, “Two South Florida Girls RNC — Tampa escorts,” say they “enjoy the company of gentlemen who are powerful and accomplished.” And, because it’s a professional environment “PRE-BOOKING IS PREFERRED.”

How about “A Well-Traveled, Jaw Dropping Arm Candy Companion” who starts at “200 an hour.” Oh, and “Please be ‘Worthy’ of my social skills,” Ms. “Well-Traveled” requests, also on backpage.

For those needing a Trans-America experience, “Miss Miami” on backpage claims to be “Tampa’s #1 Choice.”

So regardless of what the weather does to the convention, there are plenty of ways to make contact.