Club Semi-Retirement
AnonymousJim
Scanning the room from the back
I had a hell of a time in my last trip to Detroit's Penthouse Club. I mean an AMAZING time. I scribbled a review about it: https://www.tuscl.net/rev.php?&RID=21873…. Life-changing kind of night.
Can't wait to go back? You bet. But in the meantime, I'm back in my extras-free part of the world. There's one club an hour away that has provided some extra-level fun, but it's also been hit-or-miss, isn't on the cheap side, and isn't of the highest quality. The clubs around here, I know I won't get anywhere near the level of service I got at Penthouse. There's a favorite or two I've had good conversations with, but also more than a few I see at the clubs around here regularly that I've had to either turn down too many times or hope don't ever come anywhere near me.
So yeah. I'm thinking this is the time to save my money and not waste it on inferior service that will pale in comparison to my last outing.
Anyone had this experience? Where you're like, "Nope, nothing's going to be that good; might as well not even try?" I'd ask how long it lasted, but I know that varies for everyone.
I kind of feel like, now, I've done what I wanted to do and there's not much more to experience. There's a lot less bucket list left now than there used to be. And I pretty sure as heck ain't going to cross off the few things remaining around here. So ... why bother?
Can't wait to go back? You bet. But in the meantime, I'm back in my extras-free part of the world. There's one club an hour away that has provided some extra-level fun, but it's also been hit-or-miss, isn't on the cheap side, and isn't of the highest quality. The clubs around here, I know I won't get anywhere near the level of service I got at Penthouse. There's a favorite or two I've had good conversations with, but also more than a few I see at the clubs around here regularly that I've had to either turn down too many times or hope don't ever come anywhere near me.
So yeah. I'm thinking this is the time to save my money and not waste it on inferior service that will pale in comparison to my last outing.
Anyone had this experience? Where you're like, "Nope, nothing's going to be that good; might as well not even try?" I'd ask how long it lasted, but I know that varies for everyone.
I kind of feel like, now, I've done what I wanted to do and there's not much more to experience. There's a lot less bucket list left now than there used to be. And I pretty sure as heck ain't going to cross off the few things remaining around here. So ... why bother?
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I am similar to your sentiment, I don't even want to bother going to the clubs in the radius of my home base because they all suck. In the meantime I wait patiently until my next trip to Detroit occurs. Those are expensive nights, but they don't happen near as often as I'd like so when they DO happen I gotta make 'em count.
Longball300s last sentence sums it up perfectly and I too have clubbed in all the citites he mention. I think Toronto and Detroit are currently the best citites to club in right now.
It def makes sense for an experienced SCer that's been there done that & knows what good SCing is, makes sense he would not spend his $$$ on subpar experiences.
I went to a local club nearby on Saturday night, just because it's what I do after weekend work. I looked at the girls and saw only one worth considering. She was tied up enough with a customer that waiting didn't seem worth it.
The rest, I looked at like, "Am I going to spend money on overpriced drinks and have to endure the tip walk so I can maybe pay $35/song for dances with no chance for more than a good grind and maybe a few copped feels? Or at least $300 to maybe have something happen if I pay more on top of it? When I just was at a place last weekend where I saw six or seven better looking girls with a full menu?"
So I finished my drink and left. The sleep and money seemed like it was more worth it to me than giving both away at that point. I still think the club is better than the regular bar because of the scenery -- looking at naked women is never a bad thing -- but yeah, kinda done with the lackluster interactive component.
I've had terrible luck with OTC around here. Closest I've come to it working was getting stood up a couple times. Turned down a lot. I generally don't settle for less than a 7 if I'm going to put that kind of money on the line. We've discussed before, those girls generally don't have to OTC. Part of it is this area. A lot of girls are concerned about the club owners firing them or stings/busts. I don't have the patience to work towards that level over multiple visits with trying to build trust, a relationship, etc. I have an SO. I'm not looking for another. (Also why Tinder would be an awful idea.)
Escorts are even more runaround. I don't trust verification services or agencies not to have an Ashley Madison incident, so I stay away. But it's tough to find independent girls that meet my standards. There's one that comes around this area every couple months whose ad tempts me. But she's in high demand and we've never connected.
Some of it is me. Work has been stressful over the last year. Blood pressure is up. Libido is down. But I also just feel like I'm kinda done. I want to spend my time and money on other things now. I don't feel the need to chase anymore. I've done what I wanted to do, and I'm not going to get the chance to do it again unless I go really far away. So why bother?
Save your money - and save some frustration too. In some cases - getting what you want from local clubs - is like fitting a round peg in a square hole - as its not going to work (regardless of convenience).
I dunno. Maybe I'll still go, just not partake. Maybe this is how you end up being one of those old guys at the bar. Who knows.
If you become a regular - and the dancers and bartenders enjoy seeing you - and chatting with you - it could become a very nice way to relax.