You Can't Spell "Relaxo" without "Relax"

Gemini Cricket · 04-01-2008, 08:25 PM

Today, I had a frank discussion with my landlady about how I will be breaking the lease at my apartment and would be moving out in about 2 weeks.

Expecting a hem and haw session about how I can't do that, you signed a lease, etc, I got something much, much better.

My landlady is a full-time property manager and a part-time worker at a spa. As one of the perks of the job, she gets to invite guests for a visit to her spa. Seeing that I was quite stressed and not in the best shape emotionally, she took me to the spa for an 80 minute visit.

It was my first time to a spa and it was lovely.

While my landlady got her 80 minute massage, I got to visit the men's spa and did the following:

1. Took a loooong shower. It was one of those showers that had a waterfall-type shower head. I really felt like I was bathing beneath a heated waterfall.
2. Sat in 2 different Jacuzzis. One was 105 degrees and the other was 99. Both were great.
3. Used the dry sauna. I sat in there for 5 minutes and couldn't take any more. I got claustrophobia.
4. Used the steam room. Very nice. Sat with four naked men...
5. Took a 2nd loong shower. This time with a different setting and colder water...
6. Had a shave and had my hair done. They had free shaving lotion, razors, hair gel and everything. And not just any old stuff, the expensive stuff...

I met a nice gentleman who says he goes to the spa everyday. He poured me a drink and gave me a cold towel while we sat in the Jacuzzi. (And, no, nothing else happened. He was a nice, older gentleman.)

Basically the way this spa worked is that you don't have to bring anything with you. They supply it all. Lush bathrobes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bath salts, refreshments, fruit, bath slippers, everything!

After it was over, I felt great. It was so very wonderful. I recommend it to everyone to do. Treat yourself.

Best of all, she's going to let me out of my lease. I move out on the 15th.

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-01-2008, 08:34 PM

You had the best landlady ever.

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Basically the way this spa worked is that you don't have to bring anything with you. They supply it all. Lush bathrobes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bath salts, refreshments, fruit, bath slippers, everything!

Yup, welcome to the awesomeness of spas.

I do love that spa water, with the lemon and cucumber slices floating in the cooler. The last one I went to had a mentholated cooling mist room. Ahhhh.

Even better than going to the spa is going with friends. That would be an expensive swanking...but oh, how swank it is!

Not Afraid · 04-01-2008, 08:48 PM

So, you're relaxed and I'm singing a Frankie Goes to Hollywood song. Thanks.

Gemini Cricket · 04-01-2008, 09:08 PM

There was in fact spa water there. It was a pitcher with lemons, melons and mint in it. It was very good. There was a gent that walked around hydrating everyone. It was very cool. Once I have a job and a bit of money saved up, I will get a facial at that spa and maybe a massage.

lashbear · 04-01-2008, 09:36 PM

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Once I have a job and a bit of money saved up, I will get a facial

Can't you get those free ?

BDBopper · 04-01-2008, 09:38 PM

I've never been to a spa before. I can now safely say that it is a must-do at least once, right?

What a great landlady! She treated you at the spa and let you out of the lease. Congratulations!

cirquelover · 04-01-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

So, you're relaxed and I'm singing a Frankie Goes to Hollywood song. Thanks.

You must be refering to the song that is now stuck in my head also. I don't know who did it but I'm hearing Relax don't do it.....

BarTopDancer · 04-01-2008, 10:12 PM

That sounds amazing! You truly have the best landlord!

CoasterMatt · 04-01-2008, 10:13 PM

I need to schedule a spa visit into my vacation, thanks for reminding me.

Gemini Cricket · 04-01-2008, 10:17 PM

She is a really cool person.
She is sad to see me go.
She also has a friend she is trying to set me up with. He is a manager at Starbucks.

04-01-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	You Can't Spell "Relaxo" without "Relax" Today, I had a frank discussion with my landlady about how I will be breaking the lease at my apartment and would be moving out in about 2 weeks. Expecting a hem and haw session about how I can't do that, you signed a lease, etc, I got something much, much better. My landlady is a full-time property manager and a part-time worker at a spa. As one of the perks of the job, she gets to invite guests for a visit to her spa. Seeing that I was quite stressed and not in the best shape emotionally, she took me to the spa for an 80 minute visit. It was my first time to a spa and it was lovely. While my landlady got her 80 minute massage, I got to visit the men's spa and did the following: 1. Took a loooong shower. It was one of those showers that had a waterfall-type shower head. I really felt like I was bathing beneath a heated waterfall. 2. Sat in 2 different Jacuzzis. One was 105 degrees and the other was 99. Both were great. 3. Used the dry sauna. I sat in there for 5 minutes and couldn't take any more. I got claustrophobia. 4. Used the steam room. Very nice. Sat with four naked men... 5. Took a 2nd loong shower. This time with a different setting and colder water... 6. Had a shave and had my hair done. They had free shaving lotion, razors, hair gel and everything. And not just any old stuff, the expensive stuff... I met a nice gentleman who says he goes to the spa everyday. He poured me a drink and gave me a cold towel while we sat in the Jacuzzi. (And, no, nothing else happened. He was a nice, older gentleman.) Basically the way this spa worked is that you don't have to bring anything with you. They supply it all. Lush bathrobes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bath salts, refreshments, fruit, bath slippers, everything! After it was over, I felt great. It was so very wonderful. I recommend it to everyone to do. Treat yourself. Best of all, she's going to let me out of my lease. I move out on the 15th.
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04-01-2008, 08:48 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	So, you're relaxed and I'm singing a Frankie Goes to Hollywood song. Thanks.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	There was in fact spa water there. It was a pitcher with lemons, melons and mint in it. It was very good. There was a gent that walked around hydrating everyone. It was very cool. Once I have a job and a bit of money saved up, I will get a facial at that spa and maybe a massage.
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BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	I've never been to a spa before. I can now safely say that it is a must-do at least once, right? What a great landlady! She treated you at the spa and let you out of the lease. Congratulations!
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	She is a really cool person. She is sad to see me go. She also has a friend she is trying to set me up with. He is a manager at Starbucks.
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