East China - Shanghai

[QUOTE=Kangoo1]Was there last week and stay at a new hotel in Pudong very near the people sq[/QUOTE]

Sorry Kangoo1 but Peoples Square is not in Pudong.

ES

[QUOTE=Eaglestar]Sorry Kangoo1 but Peoples Square is not in Pudong.

ES[/QUOTE]Thank you, for a minute I was double checking my sanity and my map.

[QUOTE=SE Asia Joe]What's the latest on the 'scene' apres expo?

My buddy the travel agent phoned me and offering me all these el cheapo flights to Shanghai from Hong Kong - HK$1,200 R/T +- - plus he says that the hotel rates have really all gone down quite drastically.
What's the story here?

Also, howzabout our "hobby" - any marked improvement yet or is Shanghai still hi-n-dry?

SEAJ[/QUOTE]

Hey buddy, no major changes as yet, all BBS still outside a 5km radius of the city center and I think if it ever gets back to a shadow of it's former self it will take a long time.

There is always heaps of action here though, but nothing as crazy as CP, just different, but almost as cool. It's a freebie city more than P4P, and saunas are really very good here. They've gone straight thru the expo with little change- at least the good ones!

I for one would love to see the pink lights everywhere once again, but doubt it will happen...

[QUOTE=SE Asia Joe]What's the latest on the 'scene' apres expo?

My buddy the travel agent phoned me and offering me all these el cheapo flights to Shanghai from Hong Kong. HK$1, 200 R/T +-. Plus he says that the hotel rates have really all gone down quite drastically.

What's the story here?

Also, howzabout our "hobby". Any marked improvement yet or is Shanghai still Hi-n-dry?

SEAJ[/QUOTE]SEAJ,

I heard that flight from SZ or Guangzhou is cheaper 500 rmb one way to Pudong, yes many hotel open this year in Shanghai and many 5 star hotel are offer big discount to fill their room, but Tiger is in town this week for the HSBC golf championship driving the price up.

Fast Eddie 48

I was just walking and noticed a sign off of Yanan Road for a Spa/Massage. I walked in to check it out it is call Ye Shang Tang Gentlemen's sports Sauna or something like it. There was like 5 girls up front. I have to get to a dinner engagement so could not partrake. Anyone familiar or heard of this place. Could be interesating.

Anyone happen to have Manhattan bar's new phone number?

Much appreciated.

-B-

[QUOTE=Eaglestar]Sorry Kangoo1 but Peoples Square is not in Pudong.

ES[/QUOTE]Yes, in Puxi.

[QUOTE=Fast Eddie 48]SEAJ,

I heard that flight from SZ or Guangzhou is cheaper 500 rmb one way to Pudong, yes many hotel open this year in Shanghai and many 5 star hotel are offer big discount to fill their room, but Tiger is in town this week for the HSBC golf championship driving the price up.

Fast Eddie 48[/QUOTE]
I made that "mistake" in the summer as I was in a rush to get up there/had an important appointment to make.

As I wasn't sure when I'd go back down, I opted for the one way UP to Shanghai (for a reasonable price) without booking the return trip. Well, when I did get around to booking the return ticket, I ended up paying RMB 1,500 for a ticket to Shenzhen! OUCH!!

Others tell me that going to Shanghai is usually cheaper than leaving!

SEAJ

[QUOTE=Bonzo1]Anyone happen to have Manhattan bar's new phone number?

Much appreciated.

-B-[/QUOTE]Send text message to [blue][Telephone Number deleted by Admin][/blue] with the word "Manhattan" and shortly you will receive an SMS with the address and phone number in chinese. Then "reply" to that message the letter "c" and shortly you will have another SMS but this time in English.

It is a service called Guanxi and will work with most all restaurants, bars, office buildings etc

ES

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[QUOTE=SE Asia Joe]I made that "mistake" in the summer as I was in a rush to get up there/had an important appointment to make.

As I wasn't sure when I'd go back down, I opted for the one way UP to Shanghai (for a reasonable price) without booking the return trip. Well, when I did get around to booking the return ticket, I ended up paying RMB 1,500 for a ticket to Shenzhen! OUCH!!

Others tell me that going to Shanghai is usually cheaper than leaving!

SEAJ[/QUOTE]Seaj,

Yes if you purchase return one way ticket at Shanghai you got the best deal. There are so many discount agent at Nanjing Road and near the main train station, I don't like to buy round trip ticket because I always change plan last minute option to travel to other city before going back to Shenzhen, late flight is the cheapest arrive SZ after 11. Pm many flight discount to 450 rmb now.

Fast Eddie 48

[QUOTE=Bonzo1]Anyone happen to have Manhattan bar's new phone number?

Much appreciated.

-B-[/QUOTE]I found it at:

[url]http://enjoyshanghai.com/nightlife/directory/bars/manhattan-bar-_2249.htm[/url]

I went over to Malone's tonight for dinner with a buddy, former co worker. Hadn't been there before and was not looking to take anything home due to the professional nature of the gathering (buddy is a former colleague, and his new colleagues were all around us). In any case, it didn't stop us form doing some window shopping. Around 8 or 9, the girls started to come in and make themselves recognizable. A few light skinned Chinese girls were in, two of them fairly hot started moving around us trying to get our attention. After a while, we moved upstairs with the group and got one of our native Chinese speakers to go see about bringing the very attractive blonde girl up to hang out.

Prices quoted were 1200 to take her home, 300 for her to be a drinking buddy.

I was not partaking, but on another night without professional accompaniment I would definitely have taken the blonde home. She was petite, short blonde hair (well above the shoulder) and died pretty bright blonde. Hot body and seemed very nice.

Busy and very good this week. Had 15 girls in the line up at 2 PM -- I only tried one -- damn. They were very very very busy when I left.

First, off, I don't have an update yet on the "hostess girl" I met at Zapata's. I sent her a text the other day and she replied quite promptly noting how she and her "girlfriends" are going to a bar to play pool. I find it humorous how she continues to play her role. I still plan to meet up with her again. When I do, I'll post an update.

But for now:

I may have something even more interesting to post after tonight. But first, my adventure from Wednesday night.

I've been wandering on dateinasia.com and started chatting with one of the many Filipino girls there. It's kind of funny because she was quite coy when it came to her profession here in Shanghai. Yes, she's a WG, but somehow she thought I didn't realize that. Funny. Weeks ago when we first started chatting she suggested we meet at Judy's. Unfortunately it was during the mega downpour we were having here in Shanghai so I never made it out. This week we finally met.

I wandered over to Judy's around 11PM. It's really easy to find. You can't miss the neon Judy's sign. My new "friend" still hadn't arrived so I decided to wait at the bar. It was pretty busy. I didn't notice too many hotties but there were a few hiding here an there. At the bar a couple of 30-something WGs were looking through a book of baby pictures. Apparently one of the girls had brought pictures of her son. Her friend noticed me noticing, so she volunteered the whole story. German "husband". Mixed baby. Really cute baby. This quick exchange led to me being claimed by the "mommy's" friend. Somewhat attractive and I'd say at least mid-30s. Relatively slim hottish body. We chatted for a bit longer and then she had me in her love grip. I tried to do my best to not give her much attention but she was rather sweet. She made it clear a few times that I could come over to her place but we never got around to discussing donations. Well, I wasn't really interested anyway. I also made it clear to her that I was waiting for a friend, a female friend. She didn't seem to care.

Eventually I got the text. My friend was sitting somewhere behind me and noticed the girl wrapped around me. She "didn't want trouble" so didn't come over. I took this as my cue to say my good-byes "My friend's here, have to go". She was obviously a bit disappointed but took it like the professional she is

So, I finally meet my DIA "friend". She's not your typical Filipino hottie but there's something sexy about her look and the way she carries herself that I find attractive. Like many of the Filipino girls I've met, she has a great fun personality. Eventually I was surrounded by her and four of her "friends". A couple of them were rather hot. Damn. But I felt I had to be the "gentleman" and focus on my "friend". Yes, silly, I know. Not long after the girl gathering started, a guy-girl couple arrives. Apparently friends of the girls. I learn later that the girl, a real hottie, is "married" to the guy. This guy turns out to be really cool.

We all head over to a table in front of the bar area. What happens next is a night and early morning of free alcohol and food, dancing and a little bit of making out with my new "friend". The "husband" finds out I'm Canadian and suddenly I'm his new best friend. He's not Canadian. He's totally drunk but harmlessly hilarious. At one point he insists that I come to a party he's hosting on Friday. I give him my number and promise I'll be there.

It's after 4AM and the bar is starting to clear out. I had told my friend repeatedly during the evening that I can't take her home. I'm not alone there. She repeatedly asks what my plan is for her. I tell her I don't know where to go. At this point she's been drinking a lot and I figure it wouldn't have been a good idea to hook up anyway. Eventually we wander outside to leave. She asks the waitress something in Tagalog and she follows us out to the taxi. We hop in a taxi and the waitress gives the driver some instructions. I figure I'm taking the girl back to her place. Actually, we were taken to a Motel168. Interesting.

The clerk at the hotel, at first, wouldn't let us check in. Not because we were suspiciously a guy with a WG but because I didn't have my passport with me. They claimed we both needed to have them, which is true if you're normally checking in. I tell my friend we can't get a room. We're stuck. But it's not over yet.

The night guard notices our situation and motions me over. Ok, I hardly speak mandarin and here I am having a heart-to-heart with the night night guard? Basically, he asks if we only need a couple of hours and then tells me he can get us in. He asks for a 100RMB tip. What the heck. I tip him and within 10 minutes we're heading for our room after checking in with my friend's passport. I know for a fact that I overpaid since the 168 chain does have short-stay rates, but I'm not sure if they all have the same service. Regardless, we had our room.

What followed was a pretty intense round of sex. This girl is a hot pot of passion. Damn. I won't bother with the details but needless to say she's damn good at what she does and really really enjoyed the "attention" I gave her.

We rested for a bit. Almost immediately, she wanted more. By this time it was past 6AM and I really needed to head back to my place before my non-english-speaking hosts started to wonder if I got hit by a taxi or something. On a different night at a different time I could have easily gone several rounds with this girl. One of the horniest I've met.

After settling the hotel bill, we hopped in a taxi and I took her home then wandered back home myself. Damage for her was 800RMB. She claimed her normal LT rate was 1500RMB. I probably could have talked her down more but to be honest, I had spent the entire evening with her and her friends, drank their alcohol, at their food and had amazing sex. I don't feel like I really overpaid. The only thing I'm annoyed with is the hotel situation but that's my own fault for going out on a night I can't go home with a "friend".

Tonight, I'm invited to some farewell party. Apparently "a lot of girls" will be there. I'm a little hesitant to go but I might take the risk and check this out. What's the worst that could happen? But it is a little odd. The guy who invited me, nice enough, called me yesterday to confirm I'm going. He says he'll call me / text me with directions to his hotel. He seems to know all the girls and the girls call him their "good friend". Maybe it's true. Who knows. Maybe he's their pimp. Who knows. Today "my girl" asks what is my plan and is a little vague on how I will end up going to the party. I'm expecting the guy to send me instructions and she's thinking I might end up in a taxi and they'll tell the driver over the phone where to go. I definitely won't go if I don't know up-front where I'm heading. So, I may or may not have another interesting story to report.

Regardless, Saturday I plan to head to Manhattan's. I should have my place to myself and that means I might have some fun. But then again, maybe I'll get one of the girls to take me back to their place.

G.

So, I took the plunge and risked going to this dinner/party. It turns out this guy I met at Judy's is just one of us. I'm not sure if he's on ISG or not but he might as well be. He's no pimp, just a cool guy that likes to meet new people. Apparently he's here on business and comes fairly often to meet up with his Filipino "wife" and the rest of the girls.

I had a great Filipino dinner some drinks and good conversation and then we all headed out to Judy's. Tonight felt more like a date than a mongering adventure. "My girl" was disappointed that I left early, but I couldn't stay out as late as I did last time, Saturday commitments, and I wasn't in the mood to do the overpriced hotel thing again at 4AM in the morning I must be nuts, but I might try taking her out tonight and finally have a good long time with her. She's awesome.

Oh. Tonight was absolutely free. I know I'll end up paying for it if I meet up with "my girl" again tonight. There's something about her that keeps drawing me back. Must be that Filipino thing. Damn. I'm definitely not looking for a "wife" like my new found dude friend, but damn it, this is more fun than ten visits to a sauna.

Judy's was packed tonight. We arrived around 12:30 / 1AM. Some nice eye-candy. Saw the two girls (one with the baby pictures, and the one that wanted to take me home) I met last night. As I was leaving the bar, baby-pictures girl caught my eye. I waved goodbye and she thought I wanted her to come with me. LOL. She tried to follow but I was out the door and in a taxi before she could make her way over to me. So funny considering she spent most of the previous night pretty much watching me and "my girl" dancing and making out in front of the bar. The one that wanted to take me home is probably still a bit pissed at me. I don't blame her. I pretty much left her hanging when I ran off to "my girl". Oh well.

Oh, while I was enjoying dinner, my "hostess girl" sent me a text. I think I had mentioned I'd try to meet her on Friday. Ooops. Just sent her another text which she replied to almost immediately. I'll be meeting up again with this one too. I don't think there's sex to be had, but I'm just damn curious to find out what the heck is going on.

I'm having too much fun in Shanghai.

G.