Drove by TBT Wed. OUCH - Page 3

cubmaster4u · #31 5th October 2005, 02:41 PM

Okay, I don't go to FLEX as they have a "No Bags" policy. I like to take my bag with me: flip-flops, lube, etc., to make my visit more enjoyable.

What other "respectable venues" are you talking about?!!! I prefer baths over the sex clubs one keep your clothes on. I also am a fan of sauna, steam, and whirpools. Nudity. Then I prefer my sex in the privacy of my own room with the door closed.

The baths LA has are: HOLLYWOOD SPA, NORTH HOLLYWOOD SPA, FLEX, MIDTOWNE SPA, MELROSE SPA, 1350 CLUB, ROMAN HOLIDAY Van Nuys, ROMAN HOLIDAY Venice Blvd, and KYLT BATHHOUSE.

I go to the baths 4 or 5 times per year. I usually go to the ROMAN HOLIDAY, Venice Blvd. location as it is the closest to my home. I went at the beginning of last week and had a very good time. Then why would I go elsewhere?

I have not been to TBT yet, as not in my own neighborhood. All this boo-hooing over a few dollars more ...you paid $20 a locker?
What's FLEX? $15? That $5 ... then what for gas if someone was in San Bernardino drove to FLEX, and then back? That's my point. Sorry you twisted on what I was trying to say.

If you at Rosecrans/Crenshaw you paid for gas from here to San Bernardino, and back. I was refering to the boo-hooing from those in the area of the club vs gasoline.

I have an aunt in Lucerne, TBT would be an option for a stop on the way home. Wouldn't be MY PLAN to drive from Hermosa Beach to TBT and back. Choices are a good thing. You are right on one thing, I may hate the place. But I usually try to "make do" in most situations.

I get a great body feeling from taking a sauna, then a steam, a nice shower, a soak in the whirpool .... sex would be the "frosting" to such. Every visit to San Francisco I go to KABUKI SPRINGS AND SPA ... NOT a sexual venue, male nudity in the communal baths. Admission $18 weekdays, $20 evenings/ weekends. That's admission and a locker. Same amount for TBT and with TBT the addition to being a sex venue.

The both ROMAN HOLIDAYS don't even ask for ID (unless you look underage) .... many, many closeted guys like that as they can scribble any name onto the registration card.

Message Board is for the exchange of information: I, too, would NOT want a club to call me by name. Thanks for bringing that up. I never did like NORTH HOLLYWOOD SPA, FLEX, and 1350 CLUB to be copying my ID information onto their computers.
I was waiting for a review of the club, like you posted, as opposed to those complaining who thought the neighborhood was scray (what baths is in a good neighborhood?? San Diego ranks 12th in auto thiefs), and that $5 would break-ones-bank. Thank you for your honest review.

dicgozinya · #32 5th October 2005, 07:39 PM

Crenshaw/Rosecrans....you are so negative not only on this post but all of your posts. I have been to TBT. I thought it was ok and would recommend to any one in that area. It just needs people to patronize it. It's still fairly new and in an area that's not known to have a large population of gay or bi's. But in my opinion a lot of rednecks. I understand that $20 is a large amount of money to some people......but I believe they have specials on certain nights so you can stop your whining about the high cost. It's a great place for the area it's in. It's in San Bern. for gods sake....LA it's not. Demographics! Demographics!

cockboy · #33 5th October 2005, 10:36 PM

The reason..WHY is this:
We're not disputing the fact that LA's spa's etc. would have better accomodations etc. In all probability this can be true given the fact that there are alot more concentrations of gay and bi guys in those areas...BUT..the fact of the matter is THIS! For inland empire and high desert guys it just is NOT PRACTICAL for us to drive so far through so much traffic and conjestion we can barely move or even find a parking place. Secondly..we DONT MAKE enough money to pay for ALL OF THE GAS to drive to Hollywood etc. Yes..its true it might be like a fantasy cum true...BUT the fact remains..high desert and inland empire guys CANNOT AFFORD TO DRIVE these long distances. Maybe if the gas prices go down you would see more guys driving out that way. This is just the way it is. So when something is available for us to use in our area we make the best of it. It may not be 100 percent what we would expect but its convenient for us to use because its close to our neighborhood...so we use it and make do with what we have. ;-)

crenshaw/rosecrans · #34 5th October 2005, 10:50 PM

dicgozinya...i'll assume you are not on the payroll nor have any invested financial interests in this place (lol). Please fill in your profile and tell me what sections of this so-called sexual venue you specifically liked or felt were ideal for sucking dick? Must the cashier make a xerox copy of your drivers license?? I'll refrain from stating what I disliked but would greatly appreciate it if you would state your favorable attributes regarding this place in the sexual arena. (weight room, billiards area and sofa area with large projection tv DO NOT count)

I laughed when you referred to this neighborhood as being 'redneck'. Realistically, it is mostly low income people predominantly hispanic. Parolees & probationers, aplenty. I received this info from a probation officer who is extremely familiar with this area.

I received three other e-mails fom persons claiming to have been there all corroborating what I stated, basically agreeing this place stinks--big time!!!

Criticizing sexual encounter establishments that I don't like on other threads is your idea of being 'negative'. I'll take that as a compliment!

dicgozinya · #35 7th October 2005, 03:47 PM

I'll just say one last thing.....Usually when someone has such negative comments to say about a place it's probably because they didn't have fun. In the case of a sex club most likely didn't or couldn't get laid.

PSCruiser · #36 7th October 2005, 07:41 PM

This is not a place I would repeat. The neighborhood isn't AS bad as had been depicted on here. It's actually adjacent to the university. A couple of bad blocks do not constitute a demilitarized zone. The staff is all right. The copying of my DL bugged me, but not terribly. The place was VERY slow and quiet, and the other men there were definitely no what I would consider good caliber. The 'sex room' is small and boring. No one uses the glory hole rooms. If the guy next door smokes, it's like he's right in your room - and I'm NOT usually smoke sensitive. The place could probably make strides of progress, but it IS kind of expensive, and I really felt like I was slumming.

cockboy · #37 8th October 2005, 09:08 AM

Well..if they are as slow as everyone claims...how are they staying open??
They must be making some kind of profit to keep their doors open right?? I mean just a few people trickling in like that would hardly pay for their utility bill. Has ANYONE been there when it was fairly busy??
Maybe they need to make some modifications to attract more busness...what do you think?? Are there possibilities or no??

sukuoff · #38 10th October 2005, 04:57 PM

We've been complaining that we don't have a place like this out this way. I hope that enough of us can support them, so they don't end up shutting down. It might be more expensive, but I don't mind paying a little extra if I don't have to always drive into the city for this type of place.

Whether or not they can stay open, time will tell. I hope they can, and will fine tunr, or expand their facilities, making it more to our liking.

It's a start, and hopefully it might bring some competition.

6iron · #39 10th October 2005, 07:22 PM

Is it time to close this thread?

cockboy · #40 10th October 2005, 11:04 PM

I dont think this thread will ever close in my lifetime. lol! ;-)
But I do agree with sukoff..expanding the facilities and adding extras like a leather sling etc...is a very good idea! It will make it more fun and enjoyable for the guys! ;-)

whyknot91762 · #41 11th October 2005, 07:09 AM

Actually, I also hope that this thread never ends.

However, I am looking forward to some more positive feedback.
I am hoping to hear from someone(s) that they have been there xx times and have had NO problems with their car being vandalized, nor have heard of anyone else with any problems. I look forward to hearing about positive experiences inside the club. "blow by Blow" *wink* would be enjoyable as well.

So, guys, anyone with anything positive to say about TBT, PLEASE post it here!

I notice that Cockboy has a "swing thing": and may not be happy until they get one. MAybe he should offer to donate one !

As for the price, beats driving to LA or SD. Not to mention, this club has to be a lot fresher and newer than a lot of those clubs that I read about. I keep reading about how dirty some of them are.

Later Dudes, and keep on sucking !!!

Dawgplay · #42 15th October 2005, 05:24 PM

Im tired of reading. I could have driven there in the time Ive wasted reading this babble. Im heading to TBT around 8:00.
I challange you Big Talkers or Typers to show up Get some bodies in there. Lets use the orgy room for an orgy. Bolow to our hearts content. Maybe we will all have a happy ending or two and see if this joint can accomodate us. Hornry gay men who enjoy a safe place to play. No cops no arrests.
Come out lets pack the place tonight. SATURDAY October 15 th.
I can quaranty at least one Hot Fucker will be there. And Im worth twenty bucks on a bad day.
See me there.

cockboy · #43 15th October 2005, 10:35 PM

Did you notice if they had a leather sling in the orgy room? That is what I'm really looking for.

crenshaw/rosecrans · #44 16th October 2005, 09:34 AM

No they do not have a sling in their pathetic orgy room!!! Furthermore, every time two or more guys would go in there, the cashier would also enter that little room to see what they were doing. If one guy was lying on the mattress (alone), as soon as he left the cashier would turn on the light, illuminating the whole room to change the sheets on the mattress. I observed this twice. The loud noise of a vacuum cleaner on a saturday night was another thing I found extremely annoying.

dawgplay~please tell us what a great time you had @ this wonderful new bath house! I"m very curious to know actually what sections of this place you enjoyed!!! Did you observe that the better looking guys all seemed to know one another and never separated?? Those glory hole booths located in the halls saw zero action when I was there!! How did you feel having your drivers license xeroxed???

cockboy~why do you remain one of the staunchest supporters/defenders when you have "NEVER" patronized this place??

They should be building up a loyal clientele base--which they are not! I strongly feel most guys are leaving there unhappy/unsatisfied vowing not to return based on the e-mails I received. In spite of high gas prices it is well worth the drive to los angeles/san diego if you are serious about getting your jollies.

cockboy · #45 16th October 2005, 01:47 PM

As a matter of fact..I DID go there a few months ago and had a VERY good time! I sucked off 3 dudes and got fucked. Although I didn't have much time to stay there very long that day..I was just passing through the area. I think its just going to be a hit and miss kind of thing until they get established. I agree those other clubs have more to offer etc. And I've been to them before. But sometimes we can't always have the time to drive or the gas money to make the trip. It all boils down to..whether you want convenience more by having less of a drive...or driving more and getting more satisfaction.
Although...having your drivers license copied doesn't sound too good. Do they do this EVERY time?? hmm??
Well...maybe they'll make some changes later on..who knows?
IF THE OWNERS OF TBT WOULD READ THESE THREADS...they'll be able to improve their business also by seeing what the guys like and dont like. Smart business people ALWAYS want to see what pleases their clientele and what doesn't...true??