Friday Afternoon at Papaya
Went to Papaya on Friday afternoon. I noticed the mamasan is the same one who used to operate 112. I like her because she always makes a point to ask if I am satisfied with the services. I can also report they are operating on the same business model that they did with 112.
TOFTT - a new SPA -- but not a new place
Gents.
Add "Orient SPA" to your list.
This has been a well reviewed and for many, an ATF.
Arrival: 4
I called ahead for an appointment (not knowing the name had changed). So the signage surprised me, and so did the lackluster greeting by Rubie/Ruby.
I know several have a great MT/client relationship with Rubie/Ruby, but for whatever reason, she and I just don't connect on any level.
But still, rather than passing me to another (when I called ahead I asked for ***** (but she was not working today), Ruby took me to the usual room, took the usual fee, brought me the change and off to the TS
TS: 6
OK, I was going to score this a 5, but objectively, a 6 is fair. But although I left clean, little fun and no massage with the suds today.
A dry towel on my shoulders and back to the room for the massage.
For what seemed like 10 minutes, I was left alone (under towels thank goodness because it was cold). I can hear much talking out in the hall by several ladies.
<CHANGE MOOD
Now enter the room. Jeannie/Genie. And all of a sudden I know things have just gotten better. Jeannie is a great provider with a super, fun way and attitude.
Massage: 8+
Her technique for medium-deep is exceptional. And her back-walking excellent. She is good.
Enjoyment. In aggregate. A 7+/8. But all the Jeannie parts were 9++
Farewell: Jeannie walked me to the door. Gave me a water, a hug, a pat and made me promise to return this weekend. If I do, I will report.
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Back to Day Spa, Annendale
I went back to Day Spa looking for Tina but she was busy. As it turns out they have another named Laura who is a bit chunky but better endowed as well. Laura and Tina both work for the full hour, fully draped and no HE. This time. I like the massages there even though they have no TS and seem to to have dropped HE off the menu. I'll try a few more times and see if I can crack the code. The place is a real spa and not a typical AMP. It has men and women's saunas and a number of treatments for the customer. I'm sure they have a customer base of K. Women primarily so they don't want to drive them away with a parade of dirty old men walking up with their tongues dragging. Tina was quite willing to give a HE six months ago, so I'll give it a few more attempts before I move on. Yak