Angeles City

[QUOTE=Mr Enternational;1360056]It's called marketing Simon. Which is the reason Coca-Cola is the number one soft drink on the planet. What's the difference between Coca-Cola and any other cola? Any freshman chemistry student can mix sugar with water and bubbles. Maybe a McDonald's burger is not better than an XYZ burger, but there are a hell of a lot more people buying the McDonald's burger. Perhaps you would be interested in buying a pet rock? When I was a freshman in college I called myself buying a gourmet car, Alfa Romeo. Worse piece of shit ever.[/QUOTE]Everything you learn you take literal? You can't generalize life like that. That would have you believe that there is no difference between anything. That $100 dollar Walmart suite is the same as my Armani. Really? One is made from shit throw away fabric by Asian slaves and the other the finest wool available and made by Italian craftsmen. I mean if you're ok with Wamart that's perfectly fine. But don't compare the two. I've had the pleasure of owning an Alfa. 74 Spyder Veloce. No it wasn't the most reliable. But you know what? I didn't buy it for reliability. I bought it for fun factor and fun it was. I've got another POS convertible classic in my garage now. I love it. And the mere fact that you can't afford something doesn't make it marketing. You can tell yourself that all you want but that's not reality. If we're going to use that silly logic there's no difference in living in Harlem or the Hampons. Shopping at Walmart is the same as shopping on Rodeo Drive. That Timex is the same as a Panerai (my timepiece of choice) I've been in business for 20 years and ran businesses before that. I don't have a pet rock but I do have Armani suites in my closet, some amazing Italian shoes, and some very fine time pieces. All I lack is that damn MBA. I guess I f*ked up. Peace at ya bro. Go grab some of that cheap Walmat soda. When I did drink soda I splurged on the Coke. I know I know! Hard to believe.

Simon says. Don't talk silly

[QUOTE=Funman13;1359958]Ponytails: I arrived at 7:55 pm. 5 minutes before happy hour and 'Who let the dogs out' competition ended.[/QUOTE]HH until 8pm? Have they changed it? On my last trip in October HH ended at 6pm. Anyone can confirm?

[QUOTE=Redman69;1360061]You have told my story. I totally agree. It is the little things. That we all like. You and me to with we are being sold. And I pay extra for all kinds of stuff. Direct flight to Cebu from States. I could fly to manila, transfer to local airport, then fly to Cebu. I fly now 22 hours one stop. Could make it 32 hours and 4 stops and safe 10, 000 peso. Even when I am done I will take them to mall and buy a t shirt. 6 pack of panties of their choose. I was just in Thailand with the bomb. 24 year old. So, hot I knew it would be a star fish but just want to feel it and see it. Went down on me no condom like a vaccum. Was hitting it doggie with condom. Stuck thum in ass and she backed up. I laughed and when she turned to look at me, I said so you like that. And you could see the I hate to addmit it but then she looked ahead and shoke her head. Now that ass was so fine in the morning I went into the shower and sat on the shiter and just looked at her in the shower. She said what? I just said you are lucky the prince ain; t seen you. She is like why. Oh baby you locked up in the back room. She smiled and I still remember that. Yea I paid more than any other from the start. 4000 baht and tiped 1K more with 200 for taxi. I will go to my grave with those memorys. And it has been pointed out that a Mercedes cost a lot. I have never owned one. But when I drove one I knew it was not my VW Jetta. So, the old true issume. You get what you pay for. Said all that to say, yea I agree[/QUOTE]I'm being told by Mr Entertainment that a BMW 7 Series is no better than a Chevy. It's only marketing. Are you kidding me? Yes they will both get you to your destination but one will get you there in luxury with the finest of options. And when you f*king hit that pedal to the floor you will see 130 in seconds and it will feel like your doing 60. That's not marketing. That's money spent (value) on engineering and the finest of materials. Can you even get leather in a Chevy? Nappa leather?

I've got this 22 year old Asian that's a semi-pro. Saw her last night. Goofy thing but great bod and a great piece of ass. She's will do anything for me because I make her feel special. The first tine I met her in person I told her I beat off to her picture. I actually did. She thought that was soo hot and felt so sexy she had top show me how sexy she felt. I had to change my sheets when we were done. Think with the little head but use the big one.

The flight analogy is perfect. If you've transacted one piece of business in your life you know that "Time is money" and that goes for vacations as well. Quality of life. I'm going to argue price on a $30 dollar item? Really? If I'm going to spend my time negotiating it's going to be for that six figure contract. Quality of life. And I don't mean to portray myself as some big swinging dick, I'm not, but I have done ok. But I do use common sense. And here my common sense tells me that if you play it right, take al the information into consideration not just generalize you may enjoy life a little

More.

And I hate Walmart. I hate what they stand for.

[QUOTE=SimonHeSays;1360054]I'm not going to go halfway around the world and deny myself a gorgeous piece of ass because she wants a few extra dollars. I'll try and negotiate (I am a business man after all) but if she looks like fun, acts like fun, and wants 5-10 more. I'm not going to sit there and haggle for hours on end.[/QUOTE]Fully supported, can't agree more, who cares about some additional dollars? You only live once.

[QUOTE=SimonHeSays;1360069]I'm being told by Mr Entertainment that a BMW 7 Series is no better than a Chevy [snip] but one will get you there in luxury with the finest of options. And when you f*king hit that pedal to the floor you will see 130 in seconds and it will feel like your doing 60. That's not marketing. That's money spent (value) on engineering and the finest of materials. Can you even get leather in a Chevy? Nappa leather?[/QUOTE]As a German, nice to read that! Thanks! Even I prefer the Mercedes SL series.

[QUOTE=SimonHeSays;1360069]And I hate Walmart. I hate what they stand for.[/QUOTE]I have had a long vacation through California and Nevada this year, but the food selection in a Walmart is wonderful. The suits I don't know. Anyway, the most important point is "quality of life", very well said.

And never forget, your last shirt does not have pockets!

[QUOTE=Ekspat; 1360073]As a German, nice to read that! Thanks! Even I prefer the Mercedes SL series.

I have had a long vacation through California and Nevada this year, but the food selection in a Walmart is wonderful. The suits I don't know. Anyway, the most important point is "quality of life", very well said.

And never forget, your last shirt does not have pockets![/QUOTE]I have been to your country many a time. Berlin, Frankfort, Munich, Koln, (The Cathedral is amazing) and a few others. The Beer is the best, the food beats that shite you get in France any day. Bavaria is beautiful. I have a cousin outside Munchen.

I have been driving BMW for years. Amazing autos. If you're getting them at model inception they can be problematic. And when shite breaks it's not a cheap fix. But if I wanted 100% reliability I would but Toyota. I have a pristine 1988 red Carrera convertible in under a car cover in my garage. When she breaks she costs me an arm and a leg to fix. I try to do a lot of the work myself.

Are you fulltime PI?

Simon

I think the real point is that AC is like the Wal-Mart (probably more like K-Mart) of mongering in Asia, so why are people paying Saks Fifth Avenue prices? If you want luxury you're in the wrong place. Ain't nothing luxurious about open sewage in the streets or shoeless beggar kids standing in it buddy. Why not stay home and splurge on some of those $1000 escorts I keep hearing about? Or head to Macau and get some real luxury.

"Objective measures looking at passenger vehicles, such as J.D. Power surveys, demonstrated a downturn in the quality and reliability ratings of Mercedes vehicles in the late 1990s and early 2000s. By mid-2005, Mercedes temporarily returned to the industry average for initial quality, a measure of problems after the first 90 days of ownership, according to J.D. Power. In J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study for the first quarter of 2007, Mercedes showed dramatic improvement by climbing from 25th to 5th place, for the first time surpassing quality leader Toyota, and earning several awards for its models."

Wow, they caught up to TOYOTA. LOL. Yeah man you're getting duped all around. Keep paying premium prices though. Whatever makes you feel better. I'll give you a second thought the next time I grab one of those "luxury" Mercedes taxi cabs in Europe.

[QUOTE=Rick Rock;1360084]I think the real point is that AC is like the Wal-Mart (probably more like K-Mart) of mongering in Asia, so why are people paying Saks Fifth Avenue prices?[/QUOTE]Don't's get SimonHeSays started on his Saks Fifth Avenue shopping sprees. Please!

[QUOTE=Rick Rock; 1360084]I think the real point is that AC is like the Wal-Mart (probably more like K-Mart) of mongering in Asia, so why are people paying Saks Fifth Avenue prices? If you want luxury you're in the wrong place. Ain't nothing luxurious about open sewage in the streets or shoeless beggar kids standing in it buddy. Why not stay home and splurge on some of those $1000 escorts I keep hearing about? Or head to Macau and get some real luxury.

"Objective measures looking at passenger vehicles, such as J. D. Power surveys, demonstrated a downturn in the quality and reliability ratings of Mercedes vehicles in the late 1990s and early 2000s. By mid-2005, Mercedes temporarily returned to the industry average for initial quality, a measure of problems after the first 90 days of ownership, according to J. D. Power. In J. D. Power's Initial Quality Study for the first quarter of 2007, Mercedes showed dramatic improvement by climbing from 25th to 5th place, for the first time surpassing quality leader Toyota, and earning several awards for its models."

Wow, they caught up to TOYOTA. LOL. Yeah man you're getting duped all around. Keep paying premium prices though. Whatever makes you feel better. I'll give you a second thought the next time I grab one of those "luxury" Mercedes taxi cabs in Europe.[/QUOTE]We're not buying dependability. My X5 35D will run like a banshee until the 4 year 50K warranty runs out. Then I get a new one. And so forth and so on. Don't hate the man because he can. I've got an 88 Carrera ragtop in the garage. If I wanted dependability I would have got a Miata. Jealousy is very unbecoming of men.

I've never been to AC. This will be my first trip. If I like it I'll go back if not I won't. No big deal man. I've mongered in cities with sewer in the streets. You can find that in Rio. I've taken puss out of Night Flight in Moscow. It's all been fun. I've overpaid, I've underpaid. So what! If you can't over pay it doesn't make me a bad guy.

I do see you bashing every destination. BKK, Cambo, so where is it that you do like to monger? I monger here. All the time. Sometimes to the tune of $600 per week. I also do the Korean $160 joynts. Its all good.

But you can't go around bashing guys because you can't afford something. I've never been jealous. I always ask myself "how did they do that? Maybe I can do that too." No need to make it personal.

[QUOTE=Doppel One;1360092]Don't's get SimonHeSays started on his Saks Fifth Avenue shopping sprees. Please![/QUOTE]Dude, Needless Mark Up is closer to the casa. I've always found these discussions silly and it always turns into a personal thing. Look at some of these guys on here that are always in Asia. I'm not jealous one bit. I want to know how they do it.

I'm going to do so many threesomes in AC! . Maybe even a foursome, but I can't figure out what that 4th one would do. I'm open to ideas. My toes? .

Simon says. Bring it on, and thank goodness for mileage plus.

[QUOTE=SimonHeSays;1360101]I'm going to do so many threesomes in AC! . Maybe even a foursome, but I can't figure out what that 4th one would do. I'm open to ideas. My toes?[/QUOTE]Like many on this board I've experimented with 4somes. 5somes even a 6some once. All of which were less than ideal because you've only got one dick, one mouth and one asshole and the girls have attention deficit syndrone. A friend of mine organised a 4some recently and one of the girls, feeling like a spare part, got her knitting out. I kid you not. Now 3somes are manageable and great fun. But 4somes and 5somes etc are just a waste of time in my book. Save your money for your next $2500 meal in the states or a trip to your home town shopping mall where people have to wait in line to buy multi-million dollar trinkets of Tiffany's jewelry.

[QUOTE=SimonHeSays;1360098]I've never been to AC. This will be my first trip. If I like it I'll go back if not I won't. No big deal man.[/QUOTE]I think you will like AC. I do. It is the wild west of punting destinations. You won't find any Russian couples or Korean families on winter vacation strolling down Fields Ave. But let me give you a small piece of advice: AC is not Pattaya and AC girls (and Filipinas in general) are a different breed of female all together from their Thai cousins. AC, therefore, requires a small adjustment in attitude and game plan if you are used to the Thai way of mongering. My first night in AC was a complete failure. I set my sites too high and went looking for stunners only in Golden Nile, Blue Nile Executive, and Doll House. I suffered the real AC Walk of Shame: retiring to my Hotel (the ABC) empty handed the first night. But, by the next afternoon, I had recalibrated my game plan and I have enjoyed nothing but good times since then. I will be heading back to AC for a third trip in March.

My recommendation is to check out the smaller bars with tons of very friendly, sexy, girl next door gone bad type Filipinas. Target the nice looking girls who are vying for your attention and company and forget about those stunners who seem aloof and uninterested. My favorite good time bars in no particular order are: Lollipop, Alaska, Body Shop, La Bamba, One Eyed Wench, and Angelwitch. You will also want check out a big bar or two, just to see the show. Atlantis is my favorite show palace and Forbidden City is not bad either. And lastly if you want to find a stunner, you can try your luck at Love and Music Bar and High Society (around 11pm to midnight).

Happy Hunting

So now I'm supposed to take lessons from a guy who's been home waiting in line for Tiffany's watches while I've spent 6 of the last 7 months in Asia (Tokyo, Korea, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangkok, Pattaya, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane, Angeles City and Phnom Penh. Check my reports, posted plenty of them) , telling me what I can and can't afford. I'm headed back to Asia in two weeks, I'll be sure to remember what I've learned here, LOL.

I mean WTF? It's a losing argument. My only hope is that some other newbies who haven't ever been to AC before but who at least have the corresponding modesty will read some of this and not go on a compulsive spending spree when they get there. Get laid, eat what you want, sleep where you want, enjoy yourself. Turn down nothing. But don't overpay.

That's the end of it from me.

[quote]I do see you bashing every destination. BKK, Cambo, so where is it that you do like to monger?[/quote]

See my dozens of reports in the other countries mentioned. Bangkok and Cambodia are hardly "every destination." I would think a connoisseur like yourself would know that. I guess you didn't have time to travel since you were standing in lines at luxury shops and Benz dealerships while I had the unfortunate task of dipping my wick in 35 countries.

FYI. I said Bangkok is just okay. I make no secret of Phnom Penh being extremely overpriced and an undesirable place for mongering.

[QUOTE=Rick Rock;1360138]So now I'm supposed to take lessons from a guy who's been home waiting in line for Tiffany's watches while I've spent 6 of the last 7 months in Asia (Tokyo, Korea, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangkok, Pattaya, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane, Angeles City and Phnom Penh. Check my reports, posted plenty of them) , telling me what I can and can't afford. I'm headed back to Asia in two weeks, I'll be sure to remember what I've learned here, LOL.[/QUOTE]Well said. It's nuts that a guy who has never been to AC is spewing out all this faux advise about how much to tip the girls while criticising the spending habits of seasoned mongers who live or spend the majority of their time in Asia on whatever budget they can afford. LOL.

D1 says: your full of crap.

[QUOTE=Funman13;1359958]Well, I will never step into Ponytails again even if they have all the Miss Philippines naked on their dance floor![/QUOTE]YMMV My 'mileage' in Ponytails was far different. I picked up a girl in there a few months ago; she's gone now so no need for a name. I took this girl back to my room and got 1 BJ, and 2 pops fucking before we both went to sleep. It was daylight when she woke me up again sucking on my dick. One more fuck and she jumped in the shower. I assumed she would leave and I took a shower right after she did. I was going to walk her out and then grab some coffee. I no sooner got my pants on and she asked me what I was doing putting clothes on. She took my pants off and round 2 ensued. Great; now I want my coffee so we both took a shower and we both got dressed. We made it as far as the living room (I was in a Suite) and she started kissing me and grabbing my crotch. Long story short. 2 minutes later she has my pants down around my ankles and we're screwing on the couch. She wouldn't even let me get my pants off.

I can understand your resentment against Ponytails, but the issue started with the girl. It's unfortunate for you that management took her side. You did the right thing complaining though; too many more complaints and she'll be sent packing.