Swimming Pool: Before and After.
Industrial cleaner removed the rust (a combination of Phosphoric and Nitric Acid).
Giotto
[URL]http://www.livingsstoneslodge.com[/URL]
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Swimming Pool: Before and After.
Industrial cleaner removed the rust (a combination of Phosphoric and Nitric Acid).
Giotto
[URL]http://www.livingsstoneslodge.com[/URL]
Re-Filling the pool. 25 truck loads of water.
The renovation is done!
Giotto
[URL]http;//www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL]
Can't wait to see what the renovations will look like, it was already a great place. Congratulations!
The swimming pool after renovation in daylight!
Done, end of the rust-in-tiles story!
Giotto
[URL]http://www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL]
[QUOTE=Giotto; 1344810]The swimming pool after renovation in daylight!
Done, end of the rust-in-tiles story! Giotto.
[URL]http://www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL][/QUOTE]Well done Mr. G. Oooooops. Herr G.
[QUOTE=Giotto; 1344810]The swimming pool after renovation in daylight!
Done, end of the rust-in-tiles story!
Giotto.
[URL]http://www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL][/QUOTE]Looks Great. I didn't really see any issues during my visit, and what a peaceful oasis in the heart of all the madness!
[QUOTE=Sonic Bam; 1340305]Stayed at LL for a few nights over the last two weekends. Initially thought G was away on business as The Burgermeister's office by the pool had been vacated but he has moved into the office by reception as Auntie has moved on to run a restaurant in Patpong. There has been a turn over in staff but the best ones are still there.
As G says there are renovations going on, pretty major as well, but I didn't hear anything when I was there. What G has planned sounds excellent. The pool cleaning was underway on Saturday. You have to admire G's negotiating skills when he has the guests grafting in 30deg heat scrubbing the tiles of his pool. Luckily I avoided this but watching reminded me of.[/QUOTE]Sonic Bam,
Yep, things have changed here a lot, and for the time being I run the show by myself. No more outside office at the swimming pool.
A short overview about the actual changes of the past 3 months:
- The swimming pool was always a discussion point in the internet, people thought it was dirty. It was never dirty, but rust hat turned the blue tiles green. It's fixed now.
- The Superior Rooms were destroyed by a massive termite attack. We found termites in nearly all walls and the ceiling. We took all walls and ceilings out and put Ytong walls in. That fixes also the "noise problem": before you could easily hear what was happening in the room next to you. That's over now.
- Before we had 8 Superior Rooms, from now on we will only have 6 of this room category. 2 are combined for an Executive Double room with an Double Jacuzzi and a lot of space. Of course. A higher rate will be charged.
- All other rooms (Deluxe and Executive) are now upgraded with LED (!) flat-screen TV's and DVD Player with iPad / iPhone docking station (HDMI connection to the TV).
- Many bathrooms got a complete overhaul. More shower curtains were installed around Jacuzzis, Wallpaper work is done on the floors.
Besides the renovation / upgrades of the rooms we are running a massive marketing campaign, are listed in several more internet booking sites already. And it's quite successful. We are nearly fully booked right now until Christmas, and the bookings for January to March are coming in already. Things are clearly turning around.
If somebody wants to book please do it on our website
[URL]http://www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL]
or via our facebook page
[URL]http://www.facebook.com/LivingstonesLodge[/URL]
The room rates are same on all websites, and if you book via an OTA (online travel agent like Agoda) we lose the commission, and you win nothing.
We still negotiate discounts, but only for guests staying longer than 15 days and for returning customers. Otherwise there is no such thing as discount any more here at Livingstone's Lodge.
If you like the facebook page - appreciated, that helps us a lot. But remember, that is facebook, not the ISG. [b]No mongering activities shall ever be mentioned there.[/b]
Sonic Bam,
Thanks for staying here, it was a pleasure as always. Looking forward to seeing you back at the Lodge in the first quarter of 2013!
Giotto
[URL]http://www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL]
PS: Attached 2 pictures of the new TV's and DVD players
[QUOTE=Giotto; 1345254]Sonic Bam,
Yep, things have changed here a lot, and for the time being I run the show by myself. No more outside office at the swimming pool.
A short overview about the actual changes of the past 3 months:
- The swimming pool.
The room rates are same on all websites, and if you book via an OTA (online travel agent like Agoda) we lose the commission, and you win nothing.
We still negotiate discounts, but only for guests staying longer than 15 days and for returning customers. Otherwise there is no such thing as discount any more here at Livingstone's Lodge.
If you like the facebook page. Appreciated, that helps us a lot. But remember, that is facebook, not the ISG. [b]No mongering activities shall ever be mentioned there. [/b]
[URL]http://www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL]
S[/QUOTE]Wow! A beehive of activities! Congrats on making LL just that much better!
But IMHO, LL's greatest attraction had always been Giotto the man himself. His willingness to be friends with guests, no-nonsense advise and guidance on just about anything LOS / Bangkok and of course the no-nonsense methods to his whole operation; an invaluable port of sense / fairness when one is totally surrounded by the madness, insensibility and havoc of Bangkok.
My best wishes for your continued success Biermeister!
SEAJ
[QUOTE=Giotto; 1344810]The swimming pool after renovation in daylight!
Done, end of the rust-in-tiles story!
Giotto.
[URL]http://www.livingstoneslodge.com[/URL][/QUOTE]How long before some drunk stands on the side and pisses in the pool?
Hope you put the chemicals in that turns colors when you whiz in the clean pool. Would be funny to catch some cute little bunny relieving herself.
Looks great. LL is still on my bucket list.
Slim
[QUOTE=Giotto; 1341513]Swimming Pool: Before and After.
Industrial cleaner removed the rust (a combination of Phosphoric and Nitric Acid).
Giotto.
[URL]http://www.livingsstoneslodge.com[/URL][/QUOTE]Giotto, you look so different in this picture, LOL.
[QUOTE=Sonic Bam;1340305]Stayed at LL for a few nights over the last two weekends. Initially thought G was away on business as The Burgermeister's office by the pool had been vacated but he has moved into the office by reception as Auntie has moved on to run a restaurant in Patpong. There has been a turn over in staff but the best ones are still there.[/QUOTE]Turnover in staff? Are Wan and Miao (?) there still?
I haven't been there since June, when I had a fabulous time there. I seem to recall Giotto in the Sports Bar late at night recording the weird dancing going on.
I had an equally fabulous time there in April.
Time to go back soon. I am thinking January.
-h
I am mulling over a trip to BKK in early Feb 2013. This will be my first trip there and I am scouring over the forum to get the scoop first hand.
I am really liking the sound of LL and how well they are supported by ISG members. Soon as I book my flight I'll check again for the room availability.
Just curious how things are that time of year as I am mostly used to tripping in South America (specifically Rio) and know there are certain times of the year the girls travel to Europe, etc.
Cheers!
GS
[QUOTE=GreatScott; 1358320]I am mulling over a trip to BKK in early Feb 2013. This will be my first trip there and I am scouring over the forum to get the scoop first hand.
I am really liking the sound of LL and how well they are supported by ISG members. Soon as I book my flight I'll check again for the room availability.
Just curious how things are that time of year as I am mostly used to tripping in South America (specifically Rio) and know there are certain times of the year the girls travel to Europe, etc. Heers! GS[/QUOTE]I don't think many thai (working) girls to Europe (if they know where Europe is) in any period of the year. You might have some girls temporarily moving to Singapore for a few week shift at OT, but that is it. During Songkran (April) the presence of WG is slightly reduce as they take the festivities to go and see families back home.
[QUOTE=Bionicman;1358430]I don't think many thai (working) girls to Europe (if they know where Europe is) in any period of the year. You might have some girls temporarily moving to Singapore for a few week shift at OT, but that is it. During Songkran (April) the presence of WG is slightly reduce as they take the festivities to go and see families back home.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the info! Sounds like Feb may be a good fit.
[QUOTE=Giotto; 1345254]Sonic Bam,
Yep, things have changed here a lot, and for the time being.
Besides the renovation / upgrades of the rooms we are running a massive marketing campaign, are listed in several more internet booking sites already. And it's quite successful. We are nearly fully booked right now until Christmas, and the bookings for January to March are coming in already. Things are clearly turning around.
Or via our facebook page.
[URL]http://www.facebook.com/LivingstonesLodge[/URL]
If you like the facebook page. Appreciated, that helps us a lot. But remember, that is facebook, not the ISG. [b]No mongering activities shall ever be mentioned there.[/QUOTE]Got a question for you Giotto:
Now that you're running a massive marketing campaign OUTSIDE of ISG, does that mean that the "tone and atmosphere" of the lodge will also change?
I mean, Facebook and Agoda even? Does this mean that you are throwing in the towel and now going to concentrate more on the regular tourist traffic?
Just wondering.
SEAJ