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i went out wednesday & thursday night with the gf. went to mermaids & dimples. had a great night wed at mermaid- gf very drunk. girls all over us- same at dimples. be aware, many bars are charging entrance fee- 50 pesos at mermaid (none at dimples, 100 at goldfingers etc.) no signs posted, so you need to ask at trhe door if you care. dimples adds a 'floor managers drink' at 200 pesos to your bill. i told them "i didn't order it". "it is our policy" the waiter said. just another pi scam as far as i'm concerned. people work here for 200 pesos a day.

no ladyboy managerscam drink at dimples.

raid at egypt & bounty-- report in newspaper said '**** girls'.

the international justice ministry reported involved, & also involved in many other recent 'anti-trafficking' activities.

ijm is an ngo- possibly one of those fundamentalist christian groups that are a legacy of the bush administration, along with the destruction of american economic power, & erosion of our hope for life, liberty & pursuit of happiness.

[quote=don roberts]raid at egypt & bounty-- report in newspaper said '**** girls'.[/quote]
yes both bars were raided a few nights ago and according to my peeps, it was not a pretty sight since the whole thing was on camera and on the evening news.

she was able to escape out the back (cannot risk being seen on camera) but left her cp and wallet behind. she is able to laugh about it now and probably won't be back. two customers also tried to escape out the front but were beaten back and went to jail.

all the employees went to jail and it was discovered that over ten minors were employed at egypt! one of the owners was present and is still in jail! but just got word that both bars will reopen tonight!

[quote=mattrick]yes both bars were raided a few nights ago and according to my peeps, it was not a pretty sight since the whole thing was on camera and on the evening news.

she was able to escape out the back (cannot risk being seen on camera) but left her cp and wallet behind. she is able to laugh about it now and probably won't be back. two customers also tried to escape out the front but were beaten back and went to jail.

all the employees went to jail and it was discovered that over ten minors were employed at egypt! one of the owners was present and is still in jail! but just got word that both bars will reopen tonight![/quote]what will happen to the 2 customers will they face charges or will they be able to get ouf of jail quickly, does anyone know ?

i was at egypt earlier this year so that could have been me.

Can anybody recommend a hotel in Cebu City that has spa rooms?

I've found some on Mactan but not in the city.

Thanks!

Is there any update on the raid at Egypt & Bounty.

Robb

enjoying being back after a long time away - 5 mos cebu 3 mos pattaya - and giving my junior a long deserved break. yes, i am not gong back into a relationship with my mother of child just for the sack of some tail in the off season.

i enjoyed a long term stay at crown garden hotel on salinas for about 26500 pesos per mos - as previously stated i like the rooms in the front of the building on 3 -5th floor. so if staying a month or more in cebu consider this establishment. i need a spring mattress, tile floors, big window with natural light, big room. the negatives are no free wi-fi.

i was member of the gym at waterfront lahug for four months and got myself in decent shape this time around so i can find a new gf here now in sex prison. as i was a night owl, to beat the heat and sun and mad traffic which is worsening in cebu i am very pleased with the vast increase of establishments plus the walk to eat late at night at it park on salinas too before or after a trip to sunflower across the street. i like this location in general. you have either joes chicken inato or aa bbq on either side of the crown garden - enjoyed a few meals with mattrick there.

there is northwinds in the area too which is decent but just didn't click with me.

after 9 pm its so easy to get around cebu and if you need to get down at julianas at mango square after dark travel is fast and cheap from crown garden. the laundry and barber service down the street from the hotel at kosh across from sunflower is good enough.

as i don't like going to the province or stepping outside of lahug for that matter. for the duration of the whole trip, with the exception of my one week in angeles as i arrived from bkk, i travelled only as far as spamhogs house in the outskirts of the city to be there for the blessing of his newly built comfy home. its good to see him back posting here and enjoyed several trips to sunflower with him and mrs. spamhog.

as to words of advice to sex addicts like myself about cebu which hasn't been posted here already - simply just show up and settle in, if you can't get laid here at least once or twice a day from semi pros to half decent ladies go to angeles city and stay there. cebu city rocks. you can find what you are looking for here just dont be shy to chat up the ladies because they wont chat you up unless they are hardened pros or a transvestite.

julianas at mango square was the number one ticket in town for my trip and into the future for those seeking a more realistic price from bar girl types in the wee hours of the morning 500 - 1500p

for high end dining gustavians in banilad and at the ayala terraces took the honors. there is a true tudor type pub for the estabished expats of cebu there in banilad with import beer on tap - top notch. badgers would be a step down. look forward to the reopening of ratskys at ayala or the old entertainment section on my next trip in december or thereabouts pg. enjoyed the newly refurbed pump 2 second opening and only visited pump 1 a few times. on special nights out with a fine lady loft and vudu did the trick with formo at btc providing a decent chill out location.

many new acoustic bars - elicia at terraces and it park - was enjoyed with numerous dates/the quiet before the storm at rajah park hotel, marriot poolside, waterfront in lobby, parklane poolside, marco polo poolside. special mention is papas on the way to pardo which has a decent band singing there.

for gro bars just the new bar across from love city was worthy of note. it is a big size and decent but the push for lady drinks was getting obnoxious and as with most gro bars.

visited the new mermaid in lapu 2x which is a type of a disco on weekends which is good for the location. did several trips to egypt and bounty and was glad not to get caught in a raid. with 10% of them being **** that is a wake up call.

lots of layoffs in mactan economic zone and many venues and establishments are into cost cutting. there was an influx of kuwait students during one period that helped during the lean times after sinulog. the weather this year was much worse than last with many overcast days in late afternoon and early onset of the rainy season.

one thing remained the same - i had an amazing shag fest. this year i enjoyed better experiences with more beautifull ladies this time around than i ever did before. this comes with experience as it is my third 9 month adventure back to back. with exception to that one thai ex gf which i still bear a slight pinkish nail mark on my flesh after 6 months god hasn't punished me yet.

[QUOTE=Tout01]I enjoyed a long term stay at Crown Garden Hotel on Salinas for about 26500 pesos per mos - as previously stated i like the rooms in the front of the building on 3 -5th floor. So if staying a month or more in Cebu consider this establishment. I need a spring mattress, tile floors, big window with natural light, big room. The negatives are no free wi-fi.[/QUOTE]I happen to be looking for another place for the next month of my stay. Checked out the Crown Garden. I see two more negatives. Limited closet space and no dresser. I don't like living out of a suitcase. The bed and location are so good I'd probably buy some plastic boxes from a hardware store to make do with.

The other is they had the balls to tell me there was an up front P 5000 damage deposit. Yeah, right. Some place tried that on me in Manila once, I politely declined and they backed down. I wasn't ready to make a reservation so I don't know if the Crown Garden will back down. I do know I will not pay it.

My "deluxe room" was full of insects named above. Two nights in this place and I will never ever return. And they claim to be a 4 star! Choose another hotel in the same area.

As Always PB

Well unlike the filipina women in our lives, its hard to find a perfect fit.

The 5000 p deposit is a bit weird but not a problem for me; i had my refunded on three occassions in full. Sure beats renting a place and paying like 4 months in advance with a 50 - 50 chance of getting your money back.

No free wi-fi, the deposit, no dressers and a bad tasting restaurant sure is a negative but the positives outweigh them and negatives can be overcome. I used gprs or one can use smart bro on their laptop, use the restaurant on either side of the hotel, get a plastic dresser, kitchen table, and sofa and then maybe you are styling...

I doubt they will back down on their deposit requirement. The owners live upstairs, are Chinese for better or worse, and are very strict with their staff which has a high attrition rate and very poor leadership.

Alas, find a better hotel room for the money and I will comment on it because I have been to almost every single hotel in the city.

I might be lookng at a 8000p per mos filipino style 40sq. m. apartment for year round use next year. The cost savings are worth it at that level. Many apartments to be had just be mindfull of the manok waking you up et al.

[QUOTE=Tout01]The 5000 p deposit is a bit weird but not a problem for me; I had my refunded on three occassions in full.[/QUOTE]You just removed my concern about the deposit. I was pissed because I assumed I would not get it back and that they only mentioned it to me because they thought I'd accept it.

[QUOTE=Tout01]No free wi-fi, the deposit, no dressers and a bad tasting restaurant sure is a negative but the positives outweigh them and negatives can be overcome.[/QUOTE]Agreed. I'm going to check a few other places but the Crowne Garden is currently number 1 on my list.

[QUOTE=Further]I happen to be looking for another place for the next month of my stay. Checked out the Crown Garden. I see two more negatives. Limited closet space and no dresser. I don't like living out of a suitcase. The bed and location are so good I'd probably buy some plastic boxes from a hardware store to make do with.

The other is they had the balls to tell me there was an up front P 5000 damage deposit. Yeah, right. Some place tried that on me in Manila once, I politely declined and they backed down. I wasn't ready to make a reservation so I don't know if the Crown Garden will back down. I do know I will not pay it.[/QUOTE]

The Crowne garden is a nice hotel with good location except for the before mentioned issues that Tout addressed and I will give you another one. They have the most stupid way of dealing with the free breakfast . First you have to deal with getting a chit from the lobby which usually is not available at check in. They ask you to come back later and pick it up.. Then you have to sign your name in their little green book at the lobby when you do. Then at the restraunt they make you sign again when the breakfast is served. What B/S !!! I even wrote the owners a letter saying why doesn't the restraunt just chech your key card when you go there as that would prove you have paid for the room. No need for all the paperwork.. But in the Phil they LOVE doing reciepts it seems. By the way the free breakfast is not so great but it's free so i deal with all the crap and save a 150 p that I can use for a few San Migs at night...lol...

[QUOTE=Nightrider1]They have the most stupid way of dealing with the free breakfast .[/QUOTE]What a pain.

However, they told me that free breakfast was part of the 26.5k monthly rate.

I'll find out if that is negotiable.

SOL - No breakfast with the monthly rate.

I do like the covered garage / lobby entrance which one can get guard to fetch a taxi for u without getting a drop on oneself.

Don't forget you can get your hot water thermos refilled 24/7. Use the phone at front desk otherwise you pay. The safe deposit box system 1000p deposit is very good.

The odd guy at the door would leave a few off the cuff remarks when I brought my regular lady around which would have pissed off a lady who thought i was holy. For some reason management let him go.

Don't get the rooms at the back if you don't like roosters / manok waking you up at all hours. Getting light into your room with the late afternoon sun is a big deal in Cebu at that price mark with that relative value. With exception to Diplomat, which would be my first choice if i found a gym of my liking in that area, but CityGym at Waterfront takes the cake with the use of the pool and 24/7 facilities for the single tourist.

I prefer the professional manner of the Diplomat from all staff members and the rooms too. They will discount 10% off the rack for one month and 20% for two months.

I am cleaning up all my old DIA and FH emails and want to share an interesting statistic with you.

With the 700 plus interests i got - sorry i am pogi - and with going back on the messages 9 months back - i found that approx 4% were deleted by DIA management for being scamsters or overposting whatever etc...

DIA is a gem for those heading to Cebu with a large concentration of ladies looking for the hook up with or without the hooks.

FH i believe owns DIA as their format is similar - why they run a free service like DIA is beyond me.

My stats/advice on hooking up with DIA and FH ladies in Cebu is that you need to bunch up the meetings in one central location so u can do the numbers because you will get too many no shows and delays.

Meaning - have appointments set for each half hour with several ladies in a day using the Terraces for instance and going in and out of different establishments there for different meetings so it seems you are just dropping in just put your phone on silent mode when u actually have a meeting and use the CR to txt so not to show you are a player - show them later.

If you are looking for a date in the mall just look lost , bewildered like you are lost something or you are trying to find someone like that it works - just make sure there is plenty of women waiting in the wing to assist, until you find the right one to help you find your hotel.

Signing off from sex prison...

If you like to experience travel outside an aluminum tube and meet people, you may have wondered about the Superferry from Manila to Cebu. If you are on this site, you also wonder, can I get laid on this boat?
I can't answer this question with any certainty but the physical arrangements on the ferry permit it. I know I could have gotten laid if I was less pure about my marital status. I could have had success on the high seas in exchange for a little white lie.
Once on board, the first class stateroom for 2 may be reached and entered from other parts of the ship without passing any controls. There is a steward but I did not see him until Cebu when he came for the key. This stateroom has a large bed, A/C and a toilet shower combo. No hot water though it has standard hot and cold fixtures. Maybe I did not know the trick involved in getting it to run.
Now the question remains, is there a lady in any random selection of 300 or so Philippine people and do you have some very basic social skills in talking to people? My random group had about three prospects. One of them, a chinese looking 23 yo form Cebu was very close to closing the deal when some other random guy interrupted the deal. YMMV.
Stateroom and 2 or 3 meals less than 90 USD one way and you get to Cebu at the end. A nice intro to the friendly people here.