Manila

[QUOTE=Cbea20;1311736]I visited a club like this on Roxas Blvd. In Baclaran. At the door I ascertained that there is no cover. I checked the price of a drink and ordered one. Problem: the waiter would not accept payment! It's my policy never to run a tab. Besides the possibility of additional charges, as complained of below, especially after a guy has been drinking, I want to be able to leave quickly in case of a disturbance. So the madame, or mama-san, joins me to ask what she can do for me. And I say, Get me the bill for this drink! She did so. But after that, no one approached me. My pleasure was to watch, with no action.[/QUOTE]Yeah same thing with me on my 1st trip to Manila. It was my last night, I was half cut again and also had a thirst for danger / adventure. In greenbelt 3 I'd just came out of Hard Rock Cafe, wasn't much happening. A taxi driver followed me up the street trying to get me to go a bar I said no twice but he persisted and I thought fuck it don't know where else to go to find some action so I stupidly agreed to go.

Outside the club there was a gorilla standing in front of the door but he was friendly enough. Entered and the place was virtually empty-surprise surprise. Some girls were dancing on stage but it was quiet. Ordered a vod and coke at the bar and asked how much it was= 400 peso! My alarm bells were ringing but I thought I'm here now I'll stay for a drink. The slimeball manager approached and asked me about a girl. I asked how much he said it depends on the girl.

I see a cutie and have him beckon her over. As soon as I do this slimeball brings over a ladydrink without me even asking! I ask how much he says 700! I remember looking at the drink and it was just cola! I think right, this is getting expensive now. Nice girl actually she was 19 nice legs certainly better than average. Start talking prices and the takeout fee was 7000! Said no way too expensive and slimball said ok you can go upstairs with her for 5000! Best I could get was 4500. Being green and horny I went with it. Slimeball followed me up and tried to push more drinks and I said no firmly.

To be fair it was quite a good GFE considering the seedy environment. But one pop only so still a rip off for that price. Finished and back down stairs I found I didn't have enough cash on me (did I mention I was half cut. So had to go to the nearest ATM with the friendly gorilla escorting me. I'm actually glad he did because I stuck out like a sore thumb and there was pestilence everywhere. It was freaking me out. After walking for what seemed like an hour, We finally found one that worked. Suddenly the taxi driver came out of nowhere and drove us back. Again I was glad to see him even though he was scamming me.

Back at the club the bill presented to me was over 6000 something like 6400 peso! There was a mystery 800 peso added in somewhere, maybe the taxi driver's comission. I argued but he said no its for the girl blah blah. Just thought right got to suck it up and get out of here. Paid up and slimeball was putting on his act like butter wouldn't melt in his mouth. Sir this, sir that where are you from? Yes is a famous country!

Left the place and the taxi driver was waiting for me. As I approached the taxi an unseen before, and this time unfriendly gorilla approached me and held his hand out saying parking! WTF? Trying to charge me for parking! Ignored him and banged on the door for the taxi driver to let me in. Got in and the gorilla was banging on the door. Told him lets get out of here! That was crazy but expensive lesson learnt!

Does Margie's club ring a bell for anyone? I got a pic from a gal, and it looks like a nice place. I haven't been to Makati for a while, so maybe there. She's from the province, but has just arrived at Manila (she says). Margies club has the typical AC look with colored paint on the mirrors, dancers, and and a rope to ring the bell. X

[QUOTE=StreetHawk;1311890]A taxi driver followed me up the street trying to get me to go a bar I said no twice but he persisted and I thought fuck it don't know where else to go to find some action so I stupidly agreed to go.[/QUOTE]Helpful report SH. I too have been tempted just to try it out but now thankful I didn't agree. 99% of the time I have requested a taxi to Burgos, the driver would try and steer me to Roxas Blvd. They must get a nice kickback from these bars. Even when I'm not heading to a red light district, many taxi drivers had ready some type of variation of "Do you have girlfriend? Do you like pretty girl? I take you to best place." which ended up being Roxas Blvd.

[QUOTE=Westcoast1;1311464]The guys sometimes pay for 3-4-5 LD's at once, ensuring the girl will sit and chat with them for several hours.[/QUOTE]I've heard about guys that do this at the KTVs, always wondered what their conversations could possibly be about for that long.

Any bars like Cafe Havana close to EDSA Shangrila?

[QUOTE=GaryR;1312472]Any bars like Cafe Havana close to EDSA Shangrila?[/QUOTE]No GaryR. This has been canvassed many times on this thread here before.

Not much available around Ortigas Center (where I live). Check out posts # 8901, 8902, 8998 for starters on this Manila thread

You need to go south to Makati or north to Cubao and / or Quezon Avenue for bars and KTV places.

(reposted from Chat room thread)

If you are not currently in Manila then you should know that most of Metro Manila has been hit by an incredible volume of rain in the past week.

Much of the place is flooded today, and even the NLEX (the highway to AC) is cut by floodwaters.

You can expect many requests for assistance if you have cell phone or chatmates.

My CP and various contacts on YM etc have been running hot all day with pleas for assistance.

Unfortunately, having watched the carnage on TV ans seeing where the floods are worst, I know that a huge percentage of these pleas are genuine.

One woman from Fairview even sent me a photo showing her and her family on the roof with water swirling around about 1 meter below the roof.

Just a heads-up that it really is serious here so be a little gentle if you get all manner of requests for help.

Don't try to call the girls out on it as chances are they really have been flooded out. If you are still cynical, google "Philippines Inquirer" "or Philippines Star" and check out the breaking news.

[QUOTE=Red Kilt; 1312561] (reposted from Chat room thread)

If you are not currently in Manila then you should know that most of Metro Manila has been hit by an incredible volume of rain in the past week.

Much of the place is flooded today, and even the NLEX (the highway to AC) is cut by floodwaters.

You can expect many requests for assistance if you have cell phone or chatmates.

My CP and various contacts on YM etc have been running hot all day with pleas for assistance.

Unfortunately, having watched the carnage on TV ans seeing where the floods are worst, I know that a huge percentage of these pleas are genuine.

One woman from Fairview even sent me a photo showing her and her family on the roof with water swirling around about 1 meter below the roof.

Just a heads-up that it really is serious here so be a little gentle if you get all manner of requests for help.

Don't try to call the girls out on it as chances are they really have been flooded out. If you are still cynical, google "Philippines Inquirer" "or Philippines Star" and check out the breaking news.[/QUOTE]Thanks for that RK I think I will change my ticket to Clark or Kalibo rather then manila.

[QUOTE=Mc Don;1312567]Thanks for that RK I think I will change my ticket to Clark or Kalibo rather then manila.[/QUOTE]Might be wise Macca. Forecast is for the rain to continue for tomorrow too.

As I write this at 6pm on Tuesday, the rain has just started pouring down again, with thunder rolling in the background.

It seems that it is hitting Metro Manila specifically because it is a South-west Monsoon but with additional effect to the usual seasonal monsoon rain.

[QUOTE=GaryR;1312472]Any bars like Cafe Havana close to EDSA Shangrila?[/QUOTE]If you are talking about freelance pickup bar like Cafe Havana, there are none that I known of, not a good location for the hobby unless you are interested in lower end local places. The closest bars with WG's are on Shaw Blvd. 500 yards east of EDSA 3-4 there, and in walking distance.

[QUOTE=Red Kilt; 1312561] (reposted from Chat room thread)

If you are not currently in Manila then you should know that most of Metro Manila has been hit by an incredible volume of rain in the past week.

Much of the place is flooded today, and even the NLEX (the highway to AC) is cut by floodwaters.

You can expect many requests for assistance if you have cell phone or chatmates.

My CP and various contacts on YM etc have been running hot all day with pleas for assistance.

Unfortunately, having watched the carnage on TV ans seeing where the floods are worst, I know that a huge percentage of these pleas are genuine.

One woman from Fairview even sent me a photo showing her and her family on the roof with water swirling around about 1 meter below the roof.

Just a heads-up that it really is serious here so be a little gentle if you get all manner of requests for help.

Don't try to call the girls out on it as chances are they really have been flooded out. If you are still cynical, google "Philippines Inquirer" "or Philippines Star" and check out the breaking news.[/QUOTE]Almost 50% of manila is flooded, major roads are blocked, Manila suburbs are the worst hit, Business districts like makati, ortigas, bonifacio global city less issue due to better drainage system, well advised to postpone the trip to a week or so. Its not looking good for Manila now

[QUOTE=Starchild2012;1312872]Almost 50% of manila is flooded, major roads are blocked, Manila suburbs are the worst hit, Business districts like makati, ortigas, bonifacio global city less issue due to better drainage system, well advised to postpone the trip to a week or so. Its not looking good for Manila now[/QUOTE]Interesting that this can be predicted. And yes, I had one request already this morning.

Even the girls whom have legitimate jobs will need assistance as the government declared it a 'no work, no pay' day. My understanding is that everyone was sent home without pay.

If people were asked to stay at work, then they received an extra 25% in their pay.

It is times like this that the demands on the country's struggling infrastructure really show. We generally pay our staff an additional allowance as they all incur additional costs from my experience.

In four weeks time, that road being cut between AC & Manila would mean that I would have to extend my time in AC with the expenses being covered by travel insurance. In a way that sounds surreal.

BD

Thanks for the weather info. I was planning to come to Manila on Friday but now I am looking at other options and will probably go to AC. Still thinking about flying to Kalibo or Cebu instead but I need to get to manila for a day over the next 2 weeks so AC seems like the best option. Seems like almost every time I go to phils I bring a typhoon or two with me. Having said that the girls seem extra horny and appreciate a good room at times like this so I am sure it will be fun

[QUOTE=Mc Don;1312875]Thanks for the weather info. I was planning to come to Manila on Friday but now I am looking at other options and will probably go to AC. Still thinking about flying to Kalibo or Cebu instead but I need to get to manila for a day over the next 2 weeks so AC seems like the best option. Seems like almost every time I go to phils I bring a typhoon or two with me. Having said that the girls seem extra horny and appreciate a good room at times like this so I am sure it will be fun[/QUOTE]Forecast is for the weather to be clear by Friday.

Not rained today Wednesday yet but that could change.

If you have arrangements for Friday McD I would retain them. AC was inaccessible from Manila anyway (the NLEX was flooded)

[QUOTE=Red Kilt;1312891]Not rained today Wednesday yet but that could change.[/QUOTE]And has. Its absolutely pissing down here.

GF in Recto just texted me. Appears she has a new waist high swimming pool right outside her front door. Thing is that it used to be a road!