East China - Shanghai

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2673422]MPs that I know of, both veggie and naughty, are still open, kind of to my surprise! But things like any kind of class (e. G. , cooking, yoga, painting, etc.), gyms, schools, etc. Are all closed. I guess anything that entails a gathering are closed, but MPs are okay? I also walked around Shanghai all day today (the weather was great) and I noticed MPs and SPAs are open everywhere, including in Minhang, Changning, Hokou, and JingAn.[/QUOTE]Yes, I was surprised about that as well yesterday, when I wandered around in the sunshine.

Somewhat counterintuitively, the situation with MPs being open, but yoga classes closed, may make sense from a statistical perspective. Omicron is so contagious that doing yoga next to somebody may be (almost) as risky as a massage. If that is the case, at least the 1-1 massage is not a super-spreading event, while a yoga class can infect dozens.

Sort of related, I have seen a new, somewhat mysterious phrase in the official case announcements the past few days: "xx tested positive when they were screened as high-risk groups". Does anybody know if massage service providers are being especially screened these days?

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2673422]MPs that I know of, both veggie and naughty, are still open, kind of to my surprise! But things like any kind of class (e. G. , cooking, yoga, painting, etc.), gyms, schools, etc. Are all closed. I guess anything that entails a gathering are closed, but MPs are okay? I also walked around Shanghai all day today (the weather was great) and I noticed MPs and SPAs are open everywhere, including in Minhang, Changning, Hokou, and JingAn.[/QUOTE]I was wrong. I went around Shanghai today, this time in different districts from where I was before, and there are many pockets of Shanghai that are shut down, including MPs and SPAs. On some streets, everything is closed, including MPs, SPAs, businesses, stores, etc (except for convenience stores, like Family Mart).

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2674255]I was wrong. I went around Shanghai today, this time in different districts from where I was before, and there are many pockets of Shanghai that are shut down, including MPs and SPAs. On some streets, everything is closed, including MPs, SPAs, businesses, stores, etc (except for convenience stores, like Family Mart).[/QUOTE]Well not everything is closed. I passed a Thai Spa (which is for sure veggie) and it was open. I haven't been there before, but maybe I will give it a try soon.

[QUOTE=Steve9696;2666739]Hey man. As MW says long time. Yeah the ShAnghai scene seems totally busted. Thank god I don't depend on that. Can't recall where you live but most of us stateside guys are doing Seekibg Arrangements. Fuck ton of work and expensive because it's US pricing but totally worth it. See the thread here in ISG if you want to catch up on SA. I see MW in there often.[/QUOTE]Sorry, I was travelling domestically.

Sounds good steve, I miss the old days swapping stories and contacts!!!

"M" is closed until March'30th for now and later might be extended. As you guys might seen, epidemic control is going on- everyone stay put and stay safe.

Well, we have been locked down for over 40 days now. Anyone have any outside the box ideas for mongering? While I was walking around the compound, I noticed several women that seem single. Should I try to tap that, or too close to home? I was thinking about using WeChat's search nearby function too, to see if I can find something in my compound, but I have not used that function in a long time. There's actually someone in the building next to mine that gives off this vibe that she's a WG, but probably my wishful thinking, LOL.

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2695753]Well, we have been locked down for over 40 days now. Anyone have any outside the box ideas for mongering? While I was walking around the compound, I noticed several women that seem single. Should I try to tap that, or too close to home? I was thinking about using WeChat's search nearby function too, to see if I can find something in my compound, but I have not used that function in a long time. There's actually someone in the building next to mine that gives off this vibe that she's a WG, but probably my wishful thinking, LOL.[/QUOTE]Hi MW.

Follow the old adage of 'do not shit in your own nest'.

I lived in China for several years followed that adage. There are some points against someone in your own compound these being that it would be difficult to chase someone else, difficult to bring an outsider in later on, a cooperative neighbour may become possessive, an angry husband or boyfriend may come on the scene, gossip will happen and the tale change and become exaggerated (walls have ears and eyes), I don't know about your neighbourhood but mine still had denunciation boxes on the walls, your employer or the local Party people may be contracted and lastly involvement of the law.

Just my thoughts, best to play away from home. Do you still get to go to the supermarket? Maybe some opportunity there especially if they have a more lax or non existent security where they live.

Teltel.

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2695753]Well, we have been locked down for over 40 days now. Anyone have any outside the box ideas for mongering? While I was walking around the compound, I noticed several women that seem single. Should I try to tap that, or too close to home? I was thinking about using WeChat's search nearby function too, to see if I can find something in my compound, but I have not used that function in a long time. There's actually someone in the building next to mine that gives off this vibe that she's a WG, but probably my wishful thinking, LOL.[/QUOTE]In my last city, I had an encounter with a gal (maybe a quasi FL) that lived next door to me. The apartment building had several units on each floor and shortly after she moved in, I would notice guys hanging around the elevator or close to her apartment. I had seen her a few times but it was just in passing. Then one day I saw her in the hallway and she asked for my Wechat. Then after the add, she asked if I would like to spend some time with her. I asked how much and she said 5 k to help pay for her rent. LOL! I said absolutely not and she said, okay how about 300. So I accepted, showered, went to her place and had a good time. It ended up being a one time thing because she moved a few weeks after the encounter. Looking back, that was a crazy move but I was lucky to not have any problems from it! Probably wouldn't take that risk again but shit, 40 days of lockdown could make me change my mind.

[QUOTE=Teltel;2695774]Hi MW.

Follow the old adage of 'do not shit in your own nest'.

Teltel.[/QUOTE]Yeah, you're right of course. Will tough it out.

[QUOTE=TitanX;2696714]In my last city, I had an encounter with a gal (maybe a quasi FL) that lived next door to me. The apartment building had several units on each floor and shortly after she moved in, I would notice guys hanging around the elevator or close to her apartment. I had seen her a few times but it was just in passing. Then one day I saw her in the hallway and she asked for my Wechat. Then after the add, she asked if I would like to spend some time with her. I asked how much and she said 5 k to help pay for her rent. LOL! I said absolutely not and she said, okay how about 300. So I accepted, showered, went to her place and had a good time. It ended up being a one time thing because she moved a few weeks after the encounter. Looking back, that was a crazy move but I was lucky to not have any problems from it! Probably wouldn't take that risk again but shit, 40 days of lockdown could make me change my mind.[/QUOTE]That's a great story. I would have visited her every day, haha. About twenty years ago, a couple of hot escorts lived in my building. I sometimes kick myself for not taking advantage of that. They would look at me sometimes, and I would walk away scared, hahaha. But maybe I avoided a disaster, haha. BTW, it sounds like she just rented that room on your hallway, using the Chinese equivalent of AirBNB or some such. There are FL gals and indie gals that come to Shanghai for a couple of weeks, and they stay in rented rooms. They return to their hometowns afterwards, to return next month or whenever they want to make some fast cash.

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2696834]That's a great story. I would have visited her every day, haha. About twenty years ago, a couple of hot escorts lived in my building. I sometimes kick myself for not taking advantage of that. They would look at me sometimes, and I would walk away scared, hahaha. But maybe I avoided a disaster, haha. BTW, it sounds like she just rented that room on your hallway, using the Chinese equivalent of AirBNB or some such. There are FL gals and indie gals that come to Shanghai for a couple of weeks, and they stay in rented rooms. They return to their hometowns afterwards, to return next month or whenever they want to make some fast cash.[/QUOTE]Hahaha, that's funny because a buddy of mine said he would have seen her about 3 times within that span. LOL! But I took my time mainly because she was next door and I seeing other FL's from a mamasan I met on people nearby. LOL! I didn't even realized she was gone until I messaged her a few weeks later. When I messaged her, I do remember she said that she was from Weihai and that she was in Qingdao. So you're right on about the moving!

An unbelievable coincidence! While I was walking around my compound yesterday, I saw this chick walking around too. She was by herself. Very skinny, wearing tight black pants, and a shirt that revealed her stomach. She was wearing makeup and high heels too! She walked around the compound for a long time, while taking selfies of herself. I am pretty sure she knew that I was staring at her. I was sorely tempted to ask for her wechat, but I decided to pass. But she must be a FL, is what I am thinking.

Anyway, when is this lockdown going to be over?

I guess even when the lockdown is over, it is not like we will be able to resume our hobby right away. Sigh.

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2697183]An unbelievable coincidence! While I was walking around my compound yesterday, I saw this chick walking around too. She was by herself. Very skinny, wearing tight black pants, and a shirt that revealed her stomach. She was wearing makeup and high heels too! She walked around the compound for a long time, while taking selfies of herself. I am pretty sure she knew that I was staring at her. I was sorely tempted to ask for her wechat, but I decided to pass. But she must be a FL, is what I am thinking.

Anyway, when is this lockdown going to be over?

I guess even when the lockdown is over, it is not like we will be able to resume our hobby right away. Sigh.[/QUOTE]Dang! I would have pulled the trigger on that one. A long lockdown with no hobbying would make me so desperate!

[QUOTE=Midwestern;2697183]An unbelievable coincidence! While I was walking around my compound yesterday, I saw this chick walking around too. She was by herself. Very skinny, wearing tight black pants, and a shirt that revealed her stomach. She was wearing makeup and high heels too! She walked around the compound for a long time, while taking selfies of herself. I am pretty sure she knew that I was staring at her. I was sorely tempted to ask for her wechat, but I decided to pass. But she must be a FL, is what I am thinking.

Anyway, when is this lockdown going to be over?

I guess even when the lockdown is over, it is not like we will be able to resume our hobby right away. Sigh.[/QUOTE]Sigh, indeed.

I know exactly what you mean. When we do testing, I have to make a conscious effort not to stare at any reasonable-looking youngish mom in my compound. They seem sexier with each passing day.

[QUOTE=TitanX;2697329]Dang! I would have pulled the trigger on that one. A long lockdown with no hobbying would make me so desperate![/QUOTE]I would also be well up for something close by (although not that close by). Not sure how quickly I'll resume though even with the news of opening up. On top of everything about the lockdown, having everybody at home makes it hard to go missing for an hour.

Speaking of everybody being around, a Viet regular called me multiple times one night and thankfully it wasn't noticed. Her message said something about playing online which is off the table even if I didn't have pornhub. I can only imagine how desperate she might be, but blocked her out of principle as that's reckless behavior in my book calling mid-evening during peak family hours. Glad I stopped calls from routing through my iPad and MacBook or else I'd be fucked. This happen to anybody else?

[QUOTE=WulumuqiLurker;2697636]Speaking of everybody being around, a Viet regular called me multiple times one night and thankfully it wasn't noticed. Her message said something about playing online which is off the table even if I didn't have pornhub. I can only imagine how desperate she might be, but blocked her out of principle as that's reckless behavior in my book calling mid-evening during peak family hours. Glad I stopped calls from routing through my iPad and MacBook or else I'd be fucked. This happen to anybody else?[/QUOTE]I've never had any Chinese FL's call me like that. They usually wait for me to contact them. But in my last city, a mamasan would periodically send pictures of her new gals which I liked because I was single and always horny. LOL! A buddy of mine told her don't message him unless he messaged first because he had a family at home.

I did however, have a Viet FL from Taiwan call me constantly on Line. I deleted her because it was like 15 times a day, for no damn reason at all!