I feel like I'm dealing with tourists from Canada
[QUOTE=Sir Willae]Any opinions on what is the best time of day to visit an AMP? I guess there are lots of things to consider:
1) Selection
2) Privacy
3) LE
4) Wait time
5) Others?
Anybody have an opinion on the matter?[/QUOTE]Ok, it's pretty simple. First of all, transportation is your first concern. Drive vs metro. You might need to make a hasty exit so consider this one wisely. I usually drive. Personal preference. I find metro terribly inefficient. Plus I hate the smell of the train. The stations aren't the best smelling either.
Next I guess is recon. READ THE FORUM. READ IT AGAIN. READ AND TAKE NOTES. Without info, you're lost. I usually read every day and twice and three times on the day I ride. I also have a guide of what's open, who's worth the ride, pricing info, etc. Just a small notebook with my notes.
In the past, when this was new to me, I'd burn some time in the neighborhood of the location I wanted to visit. Simply find something else to do/see. Walk around and act stupid. Check out the location (s) of the donut crew, other businesses, access to main streets, etc. Check it out and take notes. Walk around and see what you're dealing with. Not a good feel? Avoid it. Accross the street from the police station? Consider avoiding it. CPHC was located next to a firehouse. Go and evaluate. Here's where your transportaition choice comes in handy. Nobody wants to walk 20 blocks to the metro or through a 'questionable' neighborhood.
Next. Go. I usually do a block walk prior to entering the spot. Funny stuff around the corner, I'm gone. Give everything a good look before. Questionable 'homeless'? Too many people around? The busy appearance? I'm gone. Simple. Sometimes I will call from a pay phone around the corner, and ask something dumb like 'when do you close? ' or 'is Lisa working tonight? '. Get a good feeling before entering, literally and figuratively.
The money is obvious. Don't be cheap. They hate that. Cash is the best. Don't bring the wallet full of ID. Money and maybe your phone. That's it.
I usually have a couple road sodas before I go.
Just use your head and you should be fine.common sense. Drive sensibly if you drive. Don't stand out. Blend in so if you have to make a quick exit, you'll be better off.
That's it. Go and report back. You go now!
Cabbie!
Old Vermont AMP ReOpening
For all of you old mongers the AMP on Vermont has just re-opened under new name, Vermont Therapy. Hours of operation are weekdays & Sat 10 to 10 and Sun 12 to 10. Did not have the opportunity to sample any goods. Just happened to be walking by and saw cute K girl sweeping out the entry level.
Could be good could be other... If I did not have to leave early today I would definitely TOFTT. I was a long time visitor at ye old establishment.