General Reports

[Travv]

Some of the hotel rooms at Rizo and Cascadas have the shower plumbing installed backwards so when I try to take a shower and it doesn't get hot, I will try switching the handle setting to blue for Cold, then the hot water will start flowing. For example, Room 631 didn't have hot water today until I tried turning the handle to Blue for cold. Then I got a hot shower. FYI.

About 1/3 of the times I stayed in Cascada, there was no hot water in the morning. I let the hot faucet run for half hour, still no hot water came out, sometimes just lukewarm. It was recent, after they had finished the expansion and already opened the new rooms for guests.

It pissed me off that I could not take shower and clean up in the morning. I smelled like shit and could not bring myself to embrace the pretty chicas. Damn. I came down to front desk to complain. They said they will send some guys to fix it, but nobody ever came and no hot water ever came out. I had to leave and could not wait forever. So I went down to the front desk and demanded full refund for the room. After a lot of wrangling with the old manager, he agreed to give me half off.

He promised me I would have hot water the next time I stay. I told him to stick his hot water up his culo.

[Cool]

Was thinking about staying at Aqua Rio Hotel on Avenida Constitucion in January. Does anyone know anything about this place? I heard it was girl friendly.

It is girl friendly. You have a private door.

[Donorita]

About 1/3 of the times I stayed in Cascada, there was no hot water in the morning. I let the hot faucet run for half hour, still no hot water came out, sometimes just lukewarm. It was recent, after they had finished the expansion and already opened the new rooms for guests.

It pissed me off that I could not take shower and clean up in the morning. I smelled like shit and could not bring myself to embrace the pretty chicas. Damn. I came down to front desk to complain. They said they will send some guys to fix it, but nobody ever came and no hot water ever came out. I had to leave and could not wait forever. So I went down to the front desk and demanded full refund for the room. After a lot of wrangling with the old manager, he agreed to give me half off.

He promised me I would have hot water the next time I stay. I told him to stick his hot water up his culo.

I used up alot of hot water filling the tub. The heater in the room wasn't putting out any warm water so I fillied the tub with hot water and turned on the jets. The room was warm in about 15 minutes. I turned off the jets and the room stayed warm for several hours. Cold street girls love warm rooms late at night. I usually have problems getting hot water in the morning but not at night, go figure.

[Captain Solo]

About 1/3 of the times I stayed in Cascada, there was no hot water in the morning. I let the hot faucet run for half hour, still no hot water came out, sometimes just lukewarm. It was recent, after they had finished the expansion and already opened the new rooms for guests.

It pissed me off that I could not take shower and clean up in the morning. I smelled like shit and could not bring myself to embrace the pretty chicas. Damn. I came down to front desk to complain. They said they will send some guys to fix it, but nobody ever came and no hot water ever came out. I had to leave and could not wait forever. So I went down to the front desk and demanded full refund for the room. After a lot of wrangling with the old manager, he agreed to give me half off.

He promised me I would have hot water the next time I stay. I told him to stick his hot water up his culo.

[Donorita]

I checked in at 3:00 on Monday after a 30 minute wait at the desk (and a long line behind me). I ask for a remote and was told it was in the room. It was not. I also discovered the water coolers in the hall had been removed. I asked if the water was purified so I could have something to drink in the room, the guy had no clue what I was talking about. My room was called a master suite but was smaller that my previous stays in master suites. They said it was a new room and that is what they are. It also had a mirror image of the room connected to mine by an open door. They came up to lock it after about an hour. I was not comfortable leaving the room with that door unlocked so I lost some "strooling" time. I asked for the key to the safe and refigerator as well as the remote but never got it. I had to go down to the front desk to get the remote and they again said someone would bring me the keys. They didn't bring them. Since I could not get water out of the refrigerator, I went out and bought some. After a night of fun I got up late in the morning to find I had no running water. I left the faucet on and started watching a movie. About 45 minute later the water starts running, actually mud starts flowing from into the hot tub. I guess assuming the water was not purified was accurate. You know what they say "don't drink the water". After letting the water run for about 15 minutes it started to clear up and I felt it was safe to take a shower. Hopefully things will get better once the construction is finished.

[Long Don Silva]

I was in Adelitas last week on Thursday and smelled reefer. I looked in the back corner and saw an gringo smoking a joint. It was kind of slow and I guess he thought it would not be a problem. After about 30 seconds, two policia ran over and literally yanked him out of his seat, handcuffed him and hauled him out.

He is probably still in a Tijuana jail as we speak. I can't believe how quick they arrested this dude. Be advised gentlemen.

Ha, what an idiot. I wonder if he knew he could have just walked 5 minutes to Zacazonapan and blazed up with no worries.

[Reinaldo]

I haven't stayed there since it was remodeled but yes I understand it is chica friendly.

Was thinking about staying at Aqua Rio Hotel on Avenida Constitucion in January. Does anyone know anything about this place? I heard it was girl friendly.

[Ninguno Especial]

Will the good pastor spend most of his nights in La Zona handing out donations?

Don't know but he said he was "drawn to the city" as I recall. LOL As long as he doesn't get a megaphone and start preaching the wages of sin and repent, I have have no problem. There are always a few SGs who can't be home for Christmas due to recent return from vacation, lack of biz, or planning to go home in January as you know.

[Jackie888]

Thanks Niguno, I will participate for sure. I usually buy a boat load of toys for the chicas' kids over the years.

[Captain Solo]

Will the good pastor spend most of his nights in La Zona handing out donations?

Re. Ninguno Especial.

This Christmas season, Magdalene Hope, a local non-profit that reaches out to women who are being trafficked through sex trade, has decided to bring the holiday cheer to the impoverished children of Tijuana, Mexico.

Pastor Doug Bennett, founder of Magdalene Hope Ministry, who is leading the drive, has proven his dedication to the cause.

[Ninguno Especial]

A group with a similar name we used to call the "Street Girls Union" when we would see a group of SGs gathered around a speaker on the corner as they were advised of various dangers or for a family searching for a missing daughter. But this is a group out of Bakersfield CA it appears, not related. Nice to know there are churches that are actually helping the outcasts of society (mass culture). Nice to see something positive for Mexico as it and Mexicans have been under fire at every opportunity under this "administration".

This Christmas season, Magdalene Hope, a local non-profit that reaches out to women who are being trafficked through sex trade, has decided to bring the holiday cheer to the impoverished children of Tijuana, Mexico.

For the first time, the organization is holding a toy drive called Toys for Tijuana, and is asking the community to help make Christmas a little more joyful for the kids living in the slums of northern Baja.

Pastor Doug Bennett, founder of Magdalene Hope Ministry, who is leading the drive, has proven his dedication to the cause.

Bennett plans to dress up as Santa Claus for the kids and will be accompanied by Mrs. Claus, another Magdalene Hope volunteer who will be acting as his translator.

Not only is he putting on the outfit, but he has been growing out his beard, for the first time in his life, since August, and has bleached it just for the event.

"I'm going (to bleach) it again next week, and it's going to be white like snow, like Santa," Bennett told The Californian.

He said he prefers this method because he won't have to deal with a fake beard, which can be "hot, sweaty and itchy. ".

Bennett said he wanted to help the children in Tijuana because he has seen first hand how impoverished the kids are.

"We have a presence there. I'm compelled and pulled to that city," Bennett said. "It's a very poor country, and any time we can bless them, we do. I have strong desire to help them. ".

Magdalene Hope has partnered with five churches in Tijuana, and those churches will help distribute the toys to the children.

Bennett is hoping to hand out 1,000 toys to the children in Tijuana and so far the goal looks promising. Bennett said one of his vans is full of toys right now, and the organization has rented out a storage unit in San Diego to store the toys before transporting them to Mexico.

The deadline to donate a toy is Dec. 13. Bennett and his team will head to Tijuana Dec. 15. You can drop off a toy at a number of locations: Rusty's Pizza Parlor, located at 1410 Wible Road, 3800 Auburn St. Or 1751 White Lane; Luigi's, 725 E 19th St. ; Imbibe Wine and Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. ; All American Barbershop, 1831 F St. ; Blissful Retreat, 2030 19th St. ; Byrdie's Bake Shop, 9910 Rosedale Hwy. ; Rescue Grounds Coffee Shop inside Memorial Hospital, 420 34th St.

http://www.bakersfield.com/news/magd...ee7d89e59.html

[Drf1987]

Thanks for the info Baxter!

Yes on girl friendly. They will most likely want to see the girls ID. If you are looking for an enexpensive room outside of the zona for sleeping and bringing a girl probably your best bet. But you do get what you pay for. If you are looking for a nice place and don't want to be to far from zona norte try Pueblo Amigo or Ticuan.

If you are planning on spending a lot of time in the zona and are just worried about having a hotel you can bring an escort tol. I would probably stay at Cascadas in the heart of the zona. And when its time for the escort make plans to use a love motel outside of the zona such as La Mansion. There you will find a very nice room for 4 hours at about $27 .

Hope that helps but if you are more specific on your plan and budget we can probably provide the right info.

[Baxter Slade]

Was thinking about staying at Aqua Rio Hotel on Avenida Constitucion in January. Does anyone know anything about this place? I heard it was girl friendly.

Yes on girl friendly. They will most likely want to see the girls ID. If you are looking for an enexpensive room outside of the zona for sleeping and bringing a girl probably your best bet. But you do get what you pay for. If you are looking for a nice place and don't want to be to far from zona norte try Pueblo Amigo or Ticuan.

If you are planning on spending a lot of time in the zona and are just worried about having a hotel you can bring an escort tol. I would probably stay at Cascadas in the heart of the zona. And when its time for the escort make plans to use a love motel outside of the zona such as La Mansion. There you will find a very nice room for 4 hours at about $27 .

Hope that helps but if you are more specific on your plan and budget we can probably provide the right info.

[Drf1987]

Was thinking about staying at Aqua Rio Hotel on Avenida Constitucion in January. Does anyone know anything about this place? I heard it was girl friendly.

[PdSuave]

Yes, that was a classic way to end our weekend before heading back to Ticuan. Awesome time for sure. La Linea could have gone a little quicker on Monday, but time went fast listening to the sexual escapades of our newest amigo (Sendition? In line with us! Jajaja.

After all my years of experiencing everything there is to experience in Tijuana. I was present for my first Tijuana Bar raid.

So Sunday night after a few hours of hanging out in HK my amiga wants to go to a bar we could dance in. So we ended up at Valentina bar around 12 a. M. The place was pretty empty 10 customers at the most. Shortly after PD Suave joined us we were drinking our beers when they played (Thinking out loud) a great song to slow dance to. We were the only ones dancing and all of a sudden the music stops and the lights come on and we are surronded by masked swat and miltary guys. Not sure what you are supposed to do but we just sat down and waited to see what's up. While some guys went to the bar they were carrying big binders not sure if that was some records they were taking from the bar or something they brought in.

The police started questioning a couple guys sitting at the bar and 3 local guys sitting close to us are asked for ID's. But they never said a word to us or the girls that were working there were never questioned either.

And then after about 20 minutes they head out, lights fade to dim and a favorite song starts right up (Sweet child 0 mine) The whole thing was surreal. I guess even the local dudes are relievd and ready to party they follow our lead and start playing there air guitars.