Avoid One Spa in Springfield
Went in and was greeted by an old, heavyset woman behind a window. She immediately said "$80" without laying out any time options. As is my custom whenever I'm greeted by an unattractive older woman who I assume to be the Mamasan, I very politely asked if I could see who would be giving my massage. This never causes any problems anywhere else and my standards are very reasonable. She said no and very abruptly closed the window. Serious attitude problem, and I have to assume there are no decent girls here.
Shu Kang in White River Junction
I went here in 2021 and had a great time with a very attractive woman who's name I unfortunately didn't get. I went back just recently and the woman I met basically refused to do anything except HJ. This seems to be the norm all of a sudden and I don't know why. I would never pay for just a handjob so I left. I can just give myself a friggin handjob.
Maybe it was your approach
[QUOTE=DirtyDan696;7124062]Went in and was greeted by an old, heavyset woman behind a window. She immediately said "$80" without laying out any time options. As is my custom whenever I'm greeted by an unattractive older woman who I assume to be the Mamasan, I very politely asked if I could see who would be giving my massage. This never causes any problems anywhere else and my standards are very reasonable. She said no and very abruptly closed the window. Serious attitude problem, and I have to assume there are no decent girls here.[/QUOTE]I was there a couple weeks ago and paid the 80, then was greeted by Yuan or something like that, late 30's early 40's, very slender, nice Cs. Gave me a great TS, very playful, very nice personality. We discussed what was on the table and she said Boom boom was 160, I opted for the HJ, amazing one too. Said she won't be there past Christmas.
It's been 140 for me the past couple years
[QUOTE=Rule43;7130599]It's been a long time since I've had an oppotunity to stop at one of the Brattleboro spas (and in case you're wondering, I did post a review after my last visit). I'm planning a new trip that will take me through the area. What the customary tip is these days? I wanted to know how much to offer and avoid the need for haggling. I'm pretty sure others would also find it helpful to have this information.
Thanks![/QUOTE]Until my last visit, where the MT insisted on 160.
Barre / Montpelier Rd across from Dunkin
I think there might be a new AMP on the Barre / Montpelier Rd across from Dunkin. The place is in a building with a few other shops, right across from Dunkin'. I drove by tonight around 6 pm, it was dark other then a fluorescent Open sign that lit enough of another sign I could read Spa. It is about a mile down the road from Kang Yuan, heading towards Barre. Has any one been there yet? Would love to find something like Eve closer to home.
Regarding Barre / Montpelier Rd across from Dunkin
I just stopped by and this actually looks to be a nail and spa place. It was closed at 12 pm on a Monday, so I could not stop in, but it does not look like an AMP, though there is a spa sign on the window (what I saw the other night).
[QUOTE=Mesoh;7168605]I think there might be a new AMP on the Barre / Montpelier Rd across from Dunkin. The place is in a building with a few other shops, right across from Dunkin'. I drove by tonight around 6 pm, it was dark other then a fluorescent Open sign that lit enough of another sign I could read Spa. It is about a mile down the road from Kang Yuan, heading towards Barre. Has any one been there yet? Would love to find something like Eve closer to home.[/QUOTE]
Four hands Report from BTB
I finished up the day later than I thought last evening and finally found my way to the Crystal "palace" around 7:30.
I asked the semi attractive Mamasan for a two handed escape. She was able to accommodate me. Coco and May helped me undress and escorted me to the back for the sauna and table shower. The sauna coulda / shoulda been hotter but it was a pleasant enough place to sit and warm my bones before the table shower. It was then that I realized that I had had a massage from Coco back in June when I was in BTB last. It was a particularly pleasant time.
The table shower was thorough. Complete. It included all the elements of a perfect AMP table shower. Four hands washing, rinsing, and lingering. Coco is exceptionally skilled at this particular element of the AMP experience.
May was cute with perky headlights. She did not have Coco's experience or elevated skills and her youth encouraged her to run when walking was preferred. We had plenty of time but she kept trying to hurry me along by speeding up. At my age, the kettle needs time to bubble some before the whistle blows.
All in all it was a pleasant experience. I do now wish I'd had a two handed massage with just Coco. She is skilled with her hands, her eyes and her level of experience only enhances the massage.
Has anyone tried using Google translate to communicate in Korean while there?
Thanks for the help and input both her on the board and in my inbox. By the by, I have found the Holiday Inn Express across the road and behind the Hannafords to be a great place to stay.