Mombasa

[AttilaTheHun]

And why do I have to be forced to consume for 1000?

To have a rubber pizza delivered to me an hour after I ordered it?

To have a warm beer?

To not even be able to smoke on the terrace? In the terrace!

But why do you think the rooms at BigTree have never been renovated?

The answer is: perhaps they are full of debts.

Maybe they don't give a damn about customers.

And so customers go to eat at Toscana or Bora Bora.

They drink there, not at the Big Tree.

At the Big Tree they occupy only one chair and this is the right punishment for ignorant management.

Where is Bora Bora? Has it reopened? I know about Toscana, and It's conveniently located close to Big Tree.

[Mombie75]

I never eat at Big Tree only stop for a drink now and then as it does have a wonderful view of the ocean or pop in on a Friday night for the pool party dancing girls if I am really bored.

Toscana I have stopped at once or twice, much better quality place.

Typical 3rd world mentality, low business, increase prices.

[Absolute Joy]

They used to charge 500, maybe now 1000, as mentioned here.

But this amount is redeemable. So if you spend that money during your visit on drinks or food you don't have to pay extra.

And why do I have to be forced to consume for 1000?

To have a rubber pizza delivered to me an hour after I ordered it?

To have a warm beer?

To not even be able to smoke on the terrace? In the terrace!

But why do you think the rooms at BigTree have never been renovated?

The answer is: perhaps they are full of debts.

Maybe they don't give a damn about customers.

And so customers go to eat at Toscana or Bora Bora.

They drink there, not at the Big Tree.

At the Big Tree they occupy only one chair and this is the right punishment for ignorant management.

[Zimzam]

They charge to use those sun beds at Big Tree?

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They used to charge 500, maybe now 1000, as mentioned here.

But this amount is redeemable. So if you spend that money during your visit on drinks or food you don't have to pay extra.

[Absolute Joy]

They charge to use those sun beds at Big Tree?

I do not see many girls in BT these days when I pass by.

It is the result of ignorant management. If you force people to pay 1000 shillings it means you don't understand who you're dealing with, the customer of the BigTree is not the same as the Sarova or the Sai Rock. Also, if your kitchen is bad and your rooms suck, then you're done working. Typical of those who have no experience in the sector. The consequence is that at least half of the old customers do not take the sunbed and have moved elsewhere. Me myself asked very politely to a structure very close to the BigTree to pay for a sunbed and I got it for 500 shillings (without drinks, ok) but to eat and drink I go to Toscana. A further consequence, to answer Mombie, is that the number of girls has also significantly decreased. But surely the most idiotic decision of all is to have banned smoking on the terrace. All failed decisions to try to revive a place already in evident decline for years.

[Mombie75]

The cats no longer go to the Big Tree but have moved to the Tuscany, they have not accepted the imposition of having to pay 1000 shillings for the bed.

They charge to use those sun beds at Big Tree?

I do not see many girls in BT these days when I pass by.

[Absolute Joy]

The cats no longer go to the Big Tree but have moved to the Tuscany, they have not accepted the imposition of having to pay 1000 shillings for the bed.

They can no longer stand the rudeness of the waitresses, starting with their responsible, the fat one like a hippopotamus.

They can't stand hot beer and rubber pizza served after an hour of waiting even when the place is empty.

They can't even stand its dilapidated rooms with salt water to shower.

They can't stand not being able to smoke a cigarette after eating, because now the whole terrace is off limits.

And they can't stand the usual semi-deserted weekend evenings that bore even humans.

And so they left. That's all.

You're absolutely right, I haven't been there for a long time. Better to go to Nyali.

[SuperChuck]

I was there yesterday afternoon for the Mombasa Roots Band and only saw 3 cats: an orange one, an orange / white one and the big grey tabby male.

The cats no longer go to the Big Tree but have moved to the Tuscany, they have not accepted the imposition of having to pay 1000 shillings for the bed.

They can no longer stand the rudeness of the waitresses, starting with their responsible, the fat one like a hippopotamus.

They can't stand hot beer and rubber pizza served after an hour of waiting even when the place is empty.

They can't even stand its dilapidated rooms with salt water to shower.

They can't stand not being able to smoke a cigarette after eating, because now the whole terrace is off limits.

And they can't stand the usual semi-deserted weekend evenings that bore even humans.

And so they left. That's all.

[PookyMan]

I was there yesterday afternoon for the Mombasa Roots Band and only saw 3 cats: an orange one, an orange / white one and the big grey tabby male.

[Slowalk]

Handwritten? You ask the bartender or the waitress to hand it to the girl of your choice, discreetly, if they are in a group? I guess you give them a tip for that. Do you do that even if there is a man in a group? What if the girl shows your note to others or the man in the group?

Even if she's with another guy, you can tell if she's interested. You get her attention someway discreetly and if she keeps checking you out, she's interested. Most women out aren't with their husbands. He's likely married to someone else. Kenyan men don't take their wives or steady girlfriends out.

[AttilaTheHun]

A handwritten note to the bar tender, waitress or if I'm with a Kenyan local. They call me or flash me before I ever get home.

If they are alone. Yep, there are a number of ways to play it but, get her number.

Sunday morning and early afternoon rides on their way to church. Say Hello, smile, wave or just stop. Turn around and roll next to them and talk. Ask for a number and call. Successful rate is up to me.

Takes longer to lose them.

Handwritten? You ask the bartender or the waitress to hand it to the girl of your choice, discreetly, if they are in a group? I guess you give them a tip for that. Do you do that even if there is a man in a group? What if the girl shows your note to others or the man in the group?

[Slowalk]

It almost seems like the threat of mob violence ain't deterring crime in Kakamega county.

https://youtu.be/FhPFl4DkBN4

The Webuye Weighbridge is in Bungoma County. Kakamega County starts east of the Nzoia River. Who cares, right?

[Slowalk]

The e-book "Eat F*ck Love: East Africa" comes to mind. How do you send them call me notes? You mean when they are in a group, you hand them your card with the writing call me? If they are alone you start up conversation and get their numbers? Or you generally prefer to give out your number? I just wonder about the dynamics when you are on a motorcycle in the middle of nowhere, the only muzungu around.

A hand written note to the bar tender, waitress or if I'm with a Kenyan local. They call me or flash me before I ever get home.

If they are alone. Yep, there's a number of ways to play it but, get her number.

Sunday morning and early afternoon rides on their way to church. Say Hello, smile, wave or just stop. Turn around and roll next to them and talk. Ask for a number and call. Successful rate is up to me.

Takes longer to lose them.

[MwenByen]

It almost seems like the threat of mob violence ain't deterring crime in Kakamega county.

https://youtu.be/FhPFl4DkBN4

[AttilaTheHun]

I wrote sometime back about hunting in Western. It's the same I do in Nairobi and on the coast. Find the best looking one and make the first move. Avoid the ones with expensive hair and nails. I've met them in "The Village" on my bike, in a town while they're walking, sent "Call me" notes when they're in a group and while riding the train, bus and Matatu. The real skill is getting rid of her.

The e-book "Eat F*ck Love: East Africa" comes to mind. How do you send them call me notes? You mean when they are in a group, you hand them your card with the writing call me? If they are alone you start up conversation and get their numbers? Or you generally prefer to give out your number? I just wonder about the dynamics when you are on a motorcycle in the middle of nowhere, the only muzungu around.