I had pretty much given up...

I had pretty much given up on this club. Over the last 6 months or so, I would just stop in on my way somewhere else and see if anything had changed. It had not. Last visit was different. 1) pretty blond bartender with LOTS of energy and enthusiasm. 2) this may have been a fluke, but no manager in sight the whole time I was there. 3) slim AA dancer named Caramel. I think she used to...or still does work at another club in town. Might be wrong. Anyway, I tipped her at the stage and she showed her appreciation. Sat down...she came and continued the show of appreciation for quite a while. Even though I had not planned on getting a private dance, she stroked me into changing my mind.

Don't know if this visit is the new reality or not, but will try again next time in town.

Only one other guy in there at the time...4 dancers. No cover during the day.