Return to Montreal...a (very) short report

[+ newatthis]

As promised in my other post, here are some details of last week's trip.

The clubs

General vibe and behavior pretty much the same as 2 years ago. Masking is obligatory when standing – observed more in the breech, especially by dancers.  Clubs and restaurants are supposed to keep a log of customers' phone numbers for covid tracing; observed somewhat. Stock insisted, Campus had a notebook sitting out but no monitor, Taboo had nothing.  Saloon maintained such a log; La Piazzetta did not.

All the clubs had a dearth of dancers.  According to one bartender, Campus has only 12 dancers on its current roster (pre-covid, there were as many as 80).  He speculates that dancers were forced by covid to find other jobs and many discovered they could make more money by advertising on rentmen.  My experience is that the situation is similar at Stock and Taboo. 

BUT…it only takes 1 dancer to make the day, and I found someone at both Campus and Taboo.

I was not aware of new faces at any of the clubs.  I recall seeing (I was not in town Friday or Saturday):

• Campus: Malik, Ricky, I-don't-know-how-to-count Carmelo, Brandon, Dylan.  Mario and Guy still tending bar.  Celebrated their 37^th anniversary Thursday night with a big party that started after 9 pm.  Mixed (m/f) crowd; room very full.  Celebrity sighting: Reno Gold on Mado’s terrace in the afternoon and coming out of Campus during the party.
• Stock: Fabbio, Jay, Bryce.  On ladies’ night all the tables were filled and 90% of the customers were women.  Pretty sparse other nights.
• Taboo: Emilio, Antonio, a few young, cute, blond guys whose identities (dancers, friends of dancers, patrons?) was unclear (though one of them sat down next to me and started caressing my thigh).

 

"Outside activities"

Hired 2 masseurs.  In one case I was seduced by a cute face with a big smile.  He talked a good game on the phone but gave a mediocre massage and was a motormouth to boot.  The second, Finn, is a well-known quantity in Montreal.  Excellent massage skills, excellent HE, but a bit detached and cool.

One escort – whom I liked a lot 2 years ago – was a no-show after 3 days of exchanging flirty messages.  Four hours after our appointed time he texted “really sorry, won’t be able to make it today.  How can I make it up to you?”

A second escort, recommended by a friend, had a great condo in the Village, a very thick dick, and loved topping.  No complaints.

Third escort was the jackpot.  Hired him twice. 

 

The Village

The street population appears to have shifted east, concentrated on Ste. Cathérine between Saint-Timothée and Berri.  Ste. Cathérine between Alexandre-DeSève and Dorion is mostly deserted except for a few bars and eateries.  The new Bourbon complex building is occupied, but its street level is unfinished inside. The block where the Tabernacle Church used to be is completely fenced off and everything within has been demolished.  There is no indication of what is being built and no construction equipment is on-site.

On balance, I would say that openings and closings on Ste. Cathérine balance each other out.  Second Cup, the Empanada restaurant, and Copper Branch have closed; Morelia (Mexican restaurant), a replacement for Steak Frites, Milla, and a second Starbucks have opened.  Most restaurants were closed on Monday evening (surely due to covid).  I found the street vibe pretty much the same as 2 summers ago.  The most popular places (e.g.  Renard, Le Date, L’Aigle Noir) had full terraces even during the week; other terraces seemed a bit empty.

Signs of gentrification are everywhere (not just that second Starbucks😀), especially when you venture off Ste. Cathérine.  Lots of new buildings, both condo and rental.  My "third escort" lives in a beautiful 2-bedroom condo in a 4-year old building on René-Levesque; across the street 3 new residential buildings are being constructed.

 

[Karl-G]

It sounds like you had an enjoyable time.  Thanks for the reports.

[Karl-G]

Out of curiosity, did you find your great discoveries on-line (ads or dating apps), at the clubs, or dancers you saw and met - if this is not revealing highly classified information?  🙂

[LD19847]

Thanks for the update.  I really hope to be able to return to Montreal next summer.  Shame about Second Cup closing - was a popular spot for people watching!

[jerryskater]

10 hours ago, Karl-G said:

Out of curiosity, did you find your great discoveries on-line (ads or dating apps), at the clubs, or dancers you saw and met - if this is not revealing highly classified information?  

I would also like to know.  You can PM me if you like.  Thanks.  And thanks for your report.

[+ newatthis]

19 hours ago, Karl-G said:

Out of curiosity, did you find your great discoveries on-line (ads or dating apps), at the clubs, or dancers you saw and met - if this is not revealing highly classified information?  🙂

 

9 hours ago, jerryskater said:

I would also like to know.  You can PM me if you like.  Thanks.  And thanks for your report.

Motormouth masseur was a cold hire off rentmasseur.  The other masseur and all the escorts, including the flake, advertise on the appropriate rent*, although that is not how I found them.

[Luv2play]

On 8/31/2021 at 7:40 PM, newatthis said:

As promised in my other post, here are some details of last week's trip.

The clubs

General vibe and behavior pretty much the same as 2 years ago. Masking is obligatory when standing – observed more in the breech, especially by dancers.  Clubs and restaurants are supposed to keep a log of customers' phone numbers for covid tracing; observed somewhat. Stock insisted, Campus had a notebook sitting out but no monitor, Taboo had nothing.  Saloon maintained such a log; La Piazzetta did not.

All the clubs had a dearth of dancers.  According to one bartender, Campus has only 12 dancers on its current roster (pre-covid, there were as many as 80).  He speculates that dancers were forced by covid to find other jobs and many discovered they could make more money by advertising on rentmen.  My experience is that the situation is similar at Stock and Taboo. 

BUT…it only takes 1 dancer to make the day, and I found someone at both Campus and Taboo.

I was not aware of new faces at any of the clubs.  I recall seeing (I was not in town Friday or Saturday):

• Campus: Malik, Ricky, I-don't-know-how-to-count Carmelo, Brandon, Dylan.  Mario and Guy still tending bar.  Celebrated their 37^th anniversary Thursday night with a big party that started after 9 pm.  Mixed (m/f) crowd; room very full.  Celebrity sighting: Reno Gold on Mado’s terrace in the afternoon and coming out of Campus during the party.
• Stock: Fabbio, Jay, Bryce.  On ladies’ night all the tables were filled and 90% of the customers were women.  Pretty sparse other nights.
• Taboo: Emilio, Antonio, a few young, cute, blond guys whose identities (dancers, friends of dancers, patrons?) was unclear (though one of them sat down next to me and started caressing my thigh).

 

"Outside activities"

Hired 2 masseurs.  In one case I was seduced by a cute face with a big smile.  He talked a good game on the phone but gave a mediocre massage and was a motormouth to boot.  The second, Finn, is a well-known quantity in Montreal.  Excellent massage skills, excellent HE, but a bit detached and cool.

One escort – whom I liked a lot 2 years ago – was a no-show after 3 days of exchanging flirty messages.  Four hours after our appointed time he texted “really sorry, won’t be able to make it today.  How can I make it up to you?”

A second escort, recommended by a friend, had a great condo in the Village, a very thick dick, and loved topping.  No complaints.

Third escort was the jackpot.  Hired him twice. 

 

The Village

The street population appears to have shifted east, concentrated on Ste. Cathérine between Saint-Timothée and Berri.  Ste. Cathérine between Alexandre-DeSève and Dorion is mostly deserted except for a few bars and eateries.  The new Bourbon complex building is occupied, but its street level is unfinished inside. The block where the Tabernacle Church used to be is completely fenced off and everything within has been demolished.  There is no indication of what is being built and no construction equipment is on-site.

On balance, I would say that openings and closings on Ste. Cathérine balance each other out.  Second Cup, the Empanada restaurant, and Copper Branch have closed; Morelia (Mexican restaurant), a replacement for Steak Frites, Milla, and a second Starbucks have opened.  Most restaurants were closed on Monday evening (surely due to covid).  I found the street vibe pretty much the same as 2 summers ago.  The most popular places (e.g.  Renard, Le Date, L’Aigle Noir) had full terraces even during the week; other terraces seemed a bit empty.

Signs of gentrification are everywhere (not just that second Starbucks😀), especially when you venture off Ste. Cathérine.  Lots of new buildings, both condo and rental.  My "third escort" lives in a beautiful 2-bedroom condo in a 4-year old building on René-Levesque; across the street 3 new residential buildings are being constructed.

 

Thanks for this. I'm m a bit confused by your statement that the street population has shifted east. Ste Timothee is west of where the concentration of activities used to be.

[+ newatthis]

17 hours ago, Luv2play said:

Thanks for this. I'm m a bit confused by your statement that the street population has shifted east. Ste Timothee is west of where the concentration of activities used to be.

Took a long time for someone to catch this.  I have left/right issues which translate occasionally into east/west issues.  Of course I meant west.  Thanks.

[Luv2play]

On 9/10/2021 at 2:23 PM, newatthis said:

Took a long time for someone to catch this.  I have left/right issues which translate occasionally into east/west issues.  Of course I meant west.  Thanks.

I have a brother who has the same problem. GPS has been a god saver.