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RIP Kapalua
Wow, been real busy, seeing a Vietnamese ex bar girl and a Japanese one so have not been around checking out the website. But I finally go around last night to several places, was a little drunk, and I see RIP Kapalua everywhere in several of the bars, in the bathroom etc. I guess there is a big fan club! Anyways, have fun everyone!
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[QUOTE=John Ross]Local guys are more tolerant than mainlanders due to our cultural background. So they will also put up with more crap and be more quiet about things. However, lots of girls also respect you when you put them in their place. After you do that, it is smooth sailing. I would analogize it to breaking in a bucking bronco or wild stallion. Once done, they are docile.
I do not mean putting them in their place by denigrating them. Instead, do it with tact. I tell them I know the game very well and if they keep pushing for drinks I won't be around. Surprisingly, it works if they like you and they will usually not ask for drinks. They will just sit there and talk/sit still until you make the offer. This works with one of the ROBs others have talked about. YMMV.[/QUOTE]I totally agree with what is being said here. I had to do it a few times and the girls actually respect you for speaking up.
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Tax time is upon us and the bars are dead, even the typically busy Kapiolani bars like Camelot, Casino and New Mayas!
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Thread Cleanup
[blue]Greetings Everyone,
I recently cleaned up this thread by deleting several antagonistic posts by Chajiman, as well as a number responses made by other forum members to these deleted posts.
This cleanup process is not perfect, and it's possible that I may have inadvertently deleted a few otherwise legitimate posts. If you find that your own report was also deleted, please don't take it personally.
Thanks,
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Thanks!
Thanks Jackson for the cleanup. [QUOTE=Admin][blue]Greetings Everyone,
I recently cleaned up this thread by deleting several antagonistic posts by Chajiman, as well as a number responses made by other forum members to these deleted posts.
This cleanup process is not perfect, and it's possible that I may have inadvertently deleted a few otherwise legitimate posts. If you find that your own report was also deleted, please don't take it personally.
Thanks,
Jackson[/blue][/QUOTE]
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Report Deleted by Admin
[b][u]EDITOR'S NOTE[/u]:[/b] [blue]This report was deleted because I do not allow "[u]Goodbye Forever[/u]" posts in the forum, generally because these posts amount to nothing other than a public "Kiss Off" from Serial Antagonists who are trying to stir up one final round of trouble before they switch to another alias.
[i]Thanks![/i][/blue]
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Goodbye for-never
I have to laugh at myself. When I was in college, I dated a psy. major for 2 years. I used to listen to a lot of talk radio. She always told me, people who listen and call in, are all attention deprived. They need to be heard. They need to be "someone". Sounds familiar? Bar guy central. She pegged me. Anonymity is key to their ego. These guys would probably go a far as to change their internet provider to hide their IP address and start posting again. Other members say just don't read the posts from loggers that you don't like, but easier said than done. You'll look out of curiosity. Curiosity is part of why we go to these bars.
Back to the bars. Thanks to everyone who answered my Yuri question. She's back. I'm happy. Need to get my fingers wet again. I know she has a bf, but I not looking for a gf, just a turn-on girl before I hit the AMPs. She says she doesn't even have sex with him, he's just a convenient friend who gives her cash without having to work for it. What's up with having a gf and not having sex? Maybe that's why she's so horny when she gets drunk. Yuna the tall gal at Maya's was looking hot the other nite. Love her legs.
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Casino
Was there the other night a little drunk. I met a girl that was not busy. I say she is about 5'5" maybe about 120 lbs, tan skin with some 36C/D I forgot her name, she had short hair. Anyone got information on her? PM me.
Thanks!
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Bar names - new Maya's
So, is T-Time the new Maya's (girls-wise)?
Or is it the King/Keeaumoku bar (old 7 Kings location)?
(Sorry, I haven't even driven by there recently).
On "boycott" until after tax-time, so it may all change in 2 months -but just trying to keep up...
Mahalo!!
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[QUOTE=Tiredguy]So, is T-Time the new Maya's (girls-wise)?
Or is it the King/Keeaumoku bar (old 7 Kings location)?
(Sorry, I haven't even driven by there recently).
On "boycott" until after tax-time, so it may all change in 2 months -but just trying to keep up...
Mahalo!![/QUOTE]
T-Time is the new Maya's.
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Where Get Good PAD?
There are obvious reasons why the bars are slow, but man, it is really slow-slow. Still in boycott mode and somewhat treated as the Invisible Man (remember the TV show?) yet receiving better service than before the boycott (pupu, attitude, drinky. PAD).
1. Evergreen, dayshift weekends. New bart. Jackie; former LV dealer (yeah, right); suspicious. Speaks J and J customers coming to see her. Personality is AMP-like; similar to a veteran in the 'service' business; player. MILF partner (any 411?).
2. Eve, dayshift weekends. New barts. Bebe and Leah. Bebe: tall (5-09), late 30s, all legs, face below par, traits of another ROB in the making, retard behind bar. Leah: short (5-04), tanned, late 30s, 34Cs, face on par, congenial, OK service.
3. Crys. Palace, dayshift weekends. Sue & Natalie. Best pair of barts. For PAD, IMO. They get drunk by 5P; lotta guys come see them, good pupus, good service. Sue. Like Olive Oyl, early 40s; Natalie. Like one hip-hop kind old fart, late 30s.
The above IMO.
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[QUOTE=Aflack]There are obvious reasons why the bars are slow, but man, it is really slow-slow. Still in boycott mode and somewhat treated as the Invisible Man (remember the TV show?) yet receiving better service than before the boycott (pupu, attitude, drinky. PAD).
1. Evergreen, dayshift weekends. New bart. Jackie; former LV dealer (yeah, right); suspicious. Speaks J and J customers coming to see her. Personality is AMP-like; similar to a veteran in the 'service' business; player. MILF partner (any 411?).
2. Eve, dayshift weekends. New barts. Bebe and Leah. Bebe: tall (5-09), late 30s, all legs, face below par, traits of another ROB in the making, retard behind bar. Leah: short (5-04), tanned, late 30s, 34Cs, face on par, congenial, OK service.
3. Crys. Palace, dayshift weekends. Sue & Natalie. Best pair of barts. For PAD, IMO. They get drunk by 5P; lotta guys come see them, good pupus, good service. Sue. Like Olive Oyl, early 40s; Natalie. Like one hip-hop kind old fart, late 30s.
The above IMO.[/QUOTE]
What does PAD mean, it's not listed in the abbreviations?
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[QUOTE=Aflack]There are obvious reasons why the bars are slow, but man, it is really slow-slow. Still in boycott mode and somewhat treated as the Invisible Man (remember the TV show?) yet receiving better service than before the boycott (pupu, attitude, drinky. PAD).[/quote]Tax season is always pretty slow for the bars. Guess all the mongers out there are getting ready to get them selves bent over by Uncle Sam!
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[QUOTE=Tiantain]What does PAD mean, it's not listed in the abbreviations?[/QUOTE]Jackie used to work at the same Kalihi bar as 808hostess did. Always work and all business. I do not think she goes out with customers at all!
Good luck!
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[QUOTE=Chajiman][b][u]EDITOR'S NOTE[/u]:[/b] [blue]This report was deleted because I do not allow "[u]Goodbye Forever[/u]" posts in the forum, generally because these posts amount to nothing other than a public "Kiss Off" from Serial Antagonists who are trying to stir up one final round of trouble before they switch to another alias.
[i]Thanks![/i][/blue][/QUOTE]
Please don't get all habut Chajiman, because of one strike. There's still a lot of pitches you can take. Your past posts were informative.
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[QUOTE=Tiantain]What does PAD mean, it's not listed in the abbreviations?[/QUOTE]
pupu, attitude, drinky. PAD
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maya's
Hahahahaha stopped by the other night. usual robs on duty and saw chubbette ashley with those big thighs and fat arms...she needs to hang it up..heard she has a sugar daddy...beware...on strike!!!
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Mayas
[QUOTE=Col Chuck]Hahahahaha stopped by the other night. usual robs on duty and saw chubbette ashley with those big thighs and fat arms...she needs to hang it up..heard she has a sugar daddy...beware...on strike!!![/QUOTE]
Just got of the phone with my co-worker. He's the 1st person I know of in more than 3 years to have scored kb punani. We were sitting in Mayas when a pretty well know ROB came by and asked to sit down. I said no, but my buddy said OK. She sat with us for 20 minutes then asked for a good luck drink. Yah right! Good luck drink at 11:30 pm. Well he said OK. When she went to get her drink, I said, you stupid fool. She sat with us til closing, never asking for another drink. I had a feeling she liked him. He has hair, unlike me. Well he took her home, so I thought. They actually went to a park and did it in the back seat. I'm jealous as hell. Even though he said she was more like a dead manapua than a porn star. He got some and I didn't. Just goes to show, if the bg likes you, she will approach you and not rob you. Now I might have to stay away from maya's for a while because he just wanted a one and done, and he feels she may be pursuing him for more. Don't ask me her name because she will know who I am. By the way, didn't see you there chuck.
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LEGIT KB shout outs
Braddahs:
Steve09
DaMax
Vector56
JR
Cheez85
Much mahalos to your PMs regarding my request to find a legit, clean, legal, established Korean Bar, or something similar to it, that I might take my significant other or girlfriend to, to have a relaxing, chill, fun time with drinks, pupus, and maybe some music or Karaoke.
The bar "Duck Butt" actually came up several times, so I am curious to try them out one night.
I did find a nice hole in the wall place that was Korean owned IIRC, and very chill; older crowd, no troublemakers, karaoke, sports tv, mellow.
Mahalo again for the 411 and your input.
H :cool:
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Boycott (revisited)
Braddahs:
Mogo Master
Belut Boy
Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty? LOL OK...thanks for the invite on going out to have a few at a KB for the boycott. I am still down to drink and scoff at some off of these ROBs so if you need a wingman, and just wanna put some hate in these biatches, LMK where we can set up a time/date/place. Im down to just talk shit, drink beer, eat free pupus, grumble/*****/moan/complain about our jobs, bosses, wives, exs, S/Os, amps, K/V/J/C/F/ kalakoa biatches, economy, WHATEVAHS! Lets just drink and have a good time.
Every single post I read about getting pussy and KBG/ROBs trying to hustle drinks seems like the same song and dance. Just dont go. And for those who'd like to flame me about my recent visit to Club Sandy with that terrible V girl, --yeah, I was expecting some play, but that was just poor service. Read my report there. Why else would YOU drink at a KB for in the first place? Because you want more for less, thats why. Cheaper than the 1.50 for am AMP. Thats my take of it anyway.
Contact me later, or lets plan this out before the end of March.
H
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[QUOTE=Hinode]Braddahs:
Steve09
DaMax
Vector56
JR
Cheez85
Much mahalos to your PMs regarding my request to find a legit, clean, legal, established Korean Bar, or something similar to it, that I might take my significant other or girlfriend to, to have a relaxing, chill, fun time with drinks, pupus, and maybe some music or Karaoke.
The bar "Duck Butt" actually came up several times, so I am curious to try them out one night.
I did find a nice hole in the wall place that was Korean owned IIRC, and very chill; older crowd, no troublemakers, karaoke, sports tv, mellow.
Mahalo again for the 411 and your input.
H :cool:[/QUOTE]
I hope it wasn't Blue Ribbon on King Street. The owner is the lady that got run over by a school bus on Friday.
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The Matrix
[QUOTE]Just goes to show, if the bg likes you, she will approach you and not rob you. Now I might have to stay away from maya's for a while because he just wanted a one and done, and he feels she may be pursuing him for more. Don't ask me her name because she will know who I am. By the way, didn't see you there chuck.[/QUOTE]I rest our cases. That's the MO with all wahines; you have to catch them at the right time and be 'the one'. The wannabe Romeos who come see the KBGs only bore and disgust them because of the same old thing said and asked about their bodies, sex, boyfriends, crude language, etc. Even the ROB KGBs like somebody they can have a decent converse with.
IMO, you have to have the right combination of civility, charm, comedy, patience, and evil. No can be learned; you just have to have it.
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Club Reno
[QUOTE=CheapCharlie]I was riding my bike one saturday and just happened to pass by Reno. Saw about 5 young looking hos hanging outside the kitchen door. Was sure that Reno was a hostess bar. So asked a co-worker about Reno,told me was not a KB;but more of a night club. I'm just like the other previous posters,confused. Just what the hell is Reno anyway?[/QUOTE]This is a local sports bar, small so busy. it has dart tournaments/etc. Local hostesses but no kb action. Mama does not want to get busted so no hanky panky in bar allowed, but outside action maybe. Food is good.
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New name
[QUOTE=Aflack]I rest our cases. That's the MO with all wahines; you have to catch them at the right time and be 'the one'. The wannabe Romeos who come see the KBGs only bore and disgust them because of the same old thing said and asked about their bodies, sex, boyfriends, crude language, etc. Even the ROB KGBs like somebody they can have a decent converse with.
IMO, you have to have the right combination of civility, charm, comedy, patience, and evil. No can be learned; you jsut have to have it.[/QUOTE]I think I'll bust his chops in front of the work girls tomorrow and call him "Romeo" tomorrow. Let him explain to the secretaries what I mean by calling him that. Thanks for the thought so I can bust his balls at work, although I'm still jealous. He comes to the bars maybe once a month, so maybe his scarcity did have something to do with his appeal. Kinda like when we see new blood, get the hormones pumping rather than seeing the same old, same old ROB's every nite.
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[QUOTE=Sports Night]This is a local sports bar, small so busy. it has dart tournaments/etc. Local hostesses but no kb action. Mama does not want to get busted so no hanky panky in bar allowed, but outside action maybe. Food is good.[/QUOTE]Yeah, I would agree. Some girls there even have boyfriends, Some have moved on to other bars. Also like every 3 months it seems there is a new batch of girls.
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Uneventful Night
Made the tour last night and there was absolutely nothing out there... Started off with Splash. Sat down, received no service, and ended up sitting at the bar. Had some nice eye candy in there and I did see the fat girls that someone mentioned earlier. Had a beer and left.
I checked out Sandy's and that was a bust as well. I heard some talk (from the Vietnamese thread) that there might be something to look at in Red Rose Lounge (formally Tres Jolies). Stepped inside and was instantly barraged by girls asking for a drink. The dancers were pretty nasty and now I know why the lights were very dim for. Left there in a hurry.
Checked out T-Time, was pretty busy, saw some nice eye candy in there, no service again and ended up leaving. I went to Butterfly and it was really slow inside. I ended up at Casino's and it was even worse.
First time, I ended up spending less than $20 for the night.
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Nah, No Need.
[QUOTE=Iliketowatch]I think I'll bust his chops in front of the work girls tomorrow and call him "Romeo" tomorrow. Let him explain to the secretaries what I mean by calling him that. Thanks for the thought so I can bust his balls at work, although I'm still jealous. He comes to the bars maybe once a month, so maybe his scarcity did have something to do with his appeal. Kinda like when we see new blood, get the hormones pumping rather than seeing the same old, same old ROB's every nite.[/QUOTE]Just congratulate the buggah. But tell him it was just luck for keep him honest and for tease a little; that way your karma come around good and clean. But I think it's good to get the wahines at work yacking about why you calling him 'Romeo'. They should have a field day with that one and get all hot and bothered.
I remember our secretary asking me if I wanted to see her huge tits one day at work when nobody else was in the office. And all I did was ask her if she wanted some spaghetti for lunch. Hahaaa, never know when.
BTW, it's true the BGs like guys who no go bar too much and no buy drinks all the time. Shows them he's BF/yobo material.
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How's Friday?[QUOTE=Hinode]Braddahs:
Mogo Master
Belut Boy
Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty? LOL OK...thanks for the invite on going out to have a few at a KB for the boycott. I am still down to drink and scoff at some off of these ROBs so if you need a wingman, and just wanna put some hate in these biatches, LMK where we can set up a time/date/place. Im down to just talk shit, drink beer, eat free pupus, grumble/*****/moan/complain about our jobs, bosses, wives, exs, S/Os, amps, K/V/J/C/F/ kalakoa biatches, economy, WHATEVAHS! Lets just drink and have a good time.
Every single post I read about getting pussy and KBG/ROBs trying to hustle drinks seems like the same song and dance. Just dont go. And for those who'd like to flame me about my recent visit to Club Sandy with that terrible V girl, --yeah, I was expecting some play, but that was just poor service. Read my report there. Why else would YOU drink at a KB for in the first place? Because you want more for less, thats why. Cheaper than the 1.50 for am AMP. Thats my take of it anyway.
Contact me later, or lets plan this out before the end of March.
H[/QUOTE]
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Club Eve
The two daytime bartenders there Bebe and Lia are very nice girls. They do not play and will give you good service. They do not push and will only get a drink if you tell them. Bebe never worked at a bar until this month and has a career day job but needs to make extra money to take care sick mom. Its a six month temporary job. She is actually my friends X that been together for many years. She is honest and has a good heart. If you go there and take care her you will have a good time but if you touch her you might be sorry. All girls that work at bars want make money. All guys also want make as much money as they can. Guys this is human nature. Some girls will do whatever for the money but some will not. Just like some guys will want get whatever they can from the girl for money spent but some guys just need company and conversation. If you want sex then go to an AMP. If you can get it from a bargirl then great.
What kind of image do you want? Do you want people think of you as scum or a gentlemen? I prefer gentlemen.
My image is important for my business.
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[QUOTE=Hawaii Kempo]The two daytime bartenders there Bebe and Lia are very nice girls. They do not play and will give you good service. They do not push and will only get a drink if you tell them. Bebe never worked at a bar until this month and has a career day job but needs to make extra money to take care sick mom. Its a six month temporary job. She is actually my friends X that been together for 9 years. If you go there and take care her you will have a good time but if you touch her you might be sorry. Last guy that did an made her cry had that arm broken by 3 guys that same night this month. All girls that work at bars want make money. All guys also want make as much money as they can. Guys this is human nature. Some girls will do whatever for the money but some will not. Just like some guys will want get whatever they can from the girl for money spent but some guys just need company and conversation. If you want sex then go to an AMP. If you can get it from a bargirl then great.
What kind of image do you want? Do you want people think of you as scum or a gentlemen? I prefer gentlemen.
My image is important for my business.[/QUOTE]
Another guy threatening mongers. Look if she's not going to give it up or doesn't want to be touched, then she shouldn't work in a hostess bar. Get a job bartending at a sports bar or restaurant, otherwise the KB is just on big ripoff and the KBGs are ROBs.
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[QUOTE=Thumperforq]Another guy threatening mongers. Look if she's not going to give it up or doesn't want to be touched, then she shouldn't work in a hostess bar. Get a job bartending at a sports bar or restaurant, otherwise the KB is just on big ripoff and the KBGs are ROBs.[/QUOTE]I read no threats in that post
The way I see it if you don't like the service your getting from someone go somewhere else. A hobby is suppose to be fun but some of you guys are getting a little too much.
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[QUOTE=Hawaii Kempo]What kind of image do you want? Do you want people think of you as scum or a gentlemen? I prefer gentlemen.[/QUOTE]I want normal people to think me as a gentleman. Bar hos are not normal so my image to these girls is unimportant. And contrary to your belief, gentlemen are scum to these hos.
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Hawaii Kempo
Mr. Kempo,
Do not take this the wrong way but you only have (1) post and not such a friendly one.
Mr. Thumperfrog,
You are wrong to say if she does not want to be touched go find another job. Remember the bar girls have all the rights as a human being. Touching them without their permission can lead to an arrest and charges such as an Assault, Sexual assualt. I do not think you want that lingering behind you thinking I will get thrown in prison and become someones *****. Respect them as you would any other person and you will come out just fine.
Just my 2 cents
[QUOTE=Hawaii Kempo]The two daytime bartenders there Bebe and Lia are very nice girls. They do not play and will give you good service. They do not push and will only get a drink if you tell them. Bebe never worked at a bar until this month and has a career day job but needs to make extra money to take care sick mom. Its a six month temporary job. She is actually my friends X that been together for 9 years. If you go there and take care her you will have a good time but if you touch her you might be sorry. Last guy that did an made her cry had that arm broken by 3 guys that same night this month. All girls that work at bars want make money. All guys also want make as much money as they can. Guys this is human nature. Some girls will do whatever for the money but some will not. Just like some guys will want get whatever they can from the girl for money spent but some guys just need company and conversation. If you want sex then go to an AMP. If you can get it from a bargirl then great.
What kind of image do you want? Do you want people think of you as scum or a gentlemen? I prefer gentlemen.
My image is important for my business.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=Pursuer]I want normal people to think me as a gentleman. Bar hos are not normal so my image to these girls is unimportant. And contrary to your belief, gentlemen are scum to these hos.[/QUOTE]Bar girls are not hoes but well yeah some are. IF the girls think of you as scum it is because how you think of them as hoes. Some guys are dogs and some are not and some girls are hoes and some are not. Just find the partner that matches your personality and have fun.
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Chinese Girls
[QUOTE=Hwnfrontier]To bad theres no bar where only get Chinese girls that way we can avoid them as much as possible. Well at least when we want to avoid them.[/QUOTE]Emerald city has Chinese mama and Chinese girls. Also heard here is another Chinese bar on ward.
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Bargirls
Are we all fucking morons! If you do not like what the bar girls are doing, do not go to the fucking bar. Bar girls are not sluts, hoes, etc. They are normal human beings just like us.
All salesmen are liars. If you do not like the car salesmen that is helping you, what do you do? Leave and go to the next dealership.
Some bar girls are prostitutes, working ladies, etc because they offer sex for sale. You are the moron that paid her and is not what this site is for!
I for one do not partake in the bar scene because I got burnt by a game that I could not win. Spent tons of money. Maybe $200, 000 that is right in about one year. Yet I do not call them hoes sluts etc. It was my choice to give them money, gifts, cars etc and I am okay with it. Would I do it again? If the right one came along I would.
Let's forget the boycott's calling of names and move onto who will put out.
Just my 2 dollars worth.
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Use the info
[QUOTE=Hawaii Kempo]The two daytime bartenders there Bebe and Lia are very nice girls. They do not play and will give you good service. They do not push and will only get a drink if you tell them. Bebe never worked at a bar until this month and has a career day job but needs to make extra money to take care sick mom. Its a six month temporary job. She is actually my friends X that been together for many years. She is honest and has a good heart. If you go there and take care her you will have a good time but if you touch her you might be sorry. All girls that work at bars want make money. All guys also want make as much money as they can. Guys this is human nature. Some girls will do whatever for the money but some will not. Just like some guys will want get whatever they can from the girl for money spent but some guys just need company and conversation. If you want sex then go to an AMP. If you can get it from a bargirl then great.
What kind of image do you want? Do you want people think of you as scum or a gentlemen? I prefer gentlemen.
My image is important for my business.[/QUOTE]
Don't take it as a threat, this is useful info. If you want play or sex, then don't buy her drinks, you're wasting your time. Better than she say, buy me drinkie and I give you sex, and she is just lying. That's the ROB's motto. She is telling you no sex, so don't waste your money. She will make her money from the "conversation" loners. And, if she doesn't make enough, she will change or quit, and we'll have new blood. I'm sure she will post, I have changed my ways if she chooses to. So just wait for her post. She has always treated me good, though, not my cup of tea, so i never tried for more. That's why we get into financial trouble, we go after the ones who will not give it up. By the way, Kempo sounds like Lia. I know it's a girl posting this.
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If you think I'm a girl, we could meet
They don't work together anymore.
Conflict of interests
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[QUOTE=Ck813]Are we all fucking morons! If you do not like what the bar girls are doing, do not go to the fucking bar. Bar girls are not sluts, hoes, etc. They are normal human beings just like us.
All salesmen are liars. If you do not like the car salesmen that is helping you, what do you do? Leave and go to the next dealership.
Some bar girls are prostitutes, working ladies, etc because they offer sex for sale. You are the moron that paid her and is not what this site is for!
I for one do not partake in the bar scene because I got burnt by a game that I could not win. Spent tons of money. Maybe $200, 000 that is right in about one year. Yet I do not call them hoes sluts etc. It was my choice to give them money, gifts, cars etc and I am okay with it. Would I do it again? If the right one came along I would.
Let's forget the boycott's calling of names and move onto who will put out.
Just my 2 dollars worth.[/QUOTE]I feel the same as you about these girls, and the situations we get ourselves into are our own fault.
You beat me in one respect- It took me about 3 years to go thru $300,000.
D.
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Butterfly
I went to Butterfly on Saturday night. Guess it must have been slow, because I got hounded to buy drinks as soon as I got there. There were a couple of nice looking girls, but not much to report since I did not buy any drinks except for myself. I got the usual you're so good looking, what do you do for a living, etc., etc. Stuff. And so did my buddies. I guess they must all use that standard opening line.