tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post1628292158591972780..comments2023-12-23T20:39:16.612+01:00Comments on A Femme d'Un Certain Age: Dateline Paris: Back From Beauty Hell . . .Tish Jetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-10923184384935589492012-06-01T11:48:24.716+02:002012-06-01T11:48:24.716+02:00Glad you can find it in you to make such delicious...Glad you can find it in you to make such delicious fizzy lemonade out of very sour lemons indeed.. Yes, I find that the French totally get the prices of American spas, but are a lot fuzzier on the details :-). Plus there's that peculiar thing of demonstrating how straight you are (even though your job is to smear stuff on naked women all day) by developing massage techniques that don't involve touching. Which kind of goes with the brutal female gyns. Sigh. Do tell us about Nirvana when you re-emerge.M-Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-19069598098993872492012-05-30T15:06:33.924+02:002012-05-30T15:06:33.924+02:00It's true! I am a great lover of (American) sp...It's true! I am a great lover of (American) spas but every beauty treatment I've had in Paris has been pretty awful. I still remember the pedicure/manicure I had lying on my back on a massage table while the poor esthetician tried to keep the polish and little bowls of water from falling off. Or the very expensive massage I had in the grotto at L'Hotel. The woman lightly, very lightly, kneaded me for about forty five minutes. No technique, no massage.<br /><br />I admire the french pharmacies and the french DIY attitude towards beauty. It's best done at home, I guess!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-6178418201600406792012-05-29T05:20:12.857+02:002012-05-29T05:20:12.857+02:00This begs the question, "Did you tip her? &q...This begs the question, "Did you tip her? "California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-25893297359141963932012-05-28T06:29:30.840+02:002012-05-28T06:29:30.840+02:00I too apologise for giggling at this rendition of ...I too apologise for giggling at this rendition of 'beauty treatment'. As one who is perhaps overly cynical I cannot seem to buy into the whole beauty/pain/$$$$$$ industry. One only needs look at a healthy fresh face to see the magic. Good food and water, exercise, fresh air and cleanliness and perhaps the right genes is all that is neededAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-4311398113560562072012-05-28T05:25:56.414+02:002012-05-28T05:25:56.414+02:00We absolutely loved your story and your use of di...We absolutely loved your story and your use of dialogue presentation is phenomenal. It was like reading a wonderful British farce, with a French twist, so to speak. Looking forward to enjoying more of your wonderful sense of humor! <br />xoxo,<br />Jean & ValerieIdiosyncratic Fashionistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08989100142243084330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-50550683868937175852012-05-27T20:23:34.698+02:002012-05-27T20:23:34.698+02:00Dear Tish
So sorry to hear about your dreadful ex...Dear Tish<br /><br />So sorry to hear about your dreadful experience. As another claustrophobic can fully understand the horror. But after the event you've managed to convert a truly awful experience into a hysterically funny tale.<br /><br />I once foolishly ran into a plate glass wall thinking it was an open door and jarred my neck and spine. Went to a sports massage therapist who gave me the most gruelling and painful massage I'ver ever had in my life. I kept groaning and yelping and telling him it as too strong but he just pressed even harder. I had bruises that lasted for weeks. After leaving the massage salon I was so wrecked I had to sit in my car for two hours as I was totally unable to drive! <br />Best wishes<br />PamelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-91179997537627426302012-05-26T19:07:09.875+02:002012-05-26T19:07:09.875+02:00This was hysterical! Sorry, but it was! I had a si...This was hysterical! Sorry, but it was! I had a similar situation with a gift certificate and massage therapist who didn't speak a word of English. I have terrible low back pain and tried to tell her to stay away from my low back. She misunderstood and instead focused on my low back despite my repeated efforts to make her stop! It was night mare! I left in pain that lasted for 4 days! TrishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-92060789353301352682012-05-26T18:20:02.113+02:002012-05-26T18:20:02.113+02:00Tish: After reading this I will NEVER sign up for...Tish: After reading this I will NEVER sign up for the treatment. I laughed and I know it wasn't funny because I felt so sorry for you. I'm sure in hindsight you can laugh (I hope) but it was a great story...Gwendolyn-cherchezfrenchfemme - (I'm tickled pink!) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-56130278246445997322012-05-26T17:50:09.389+02:002012-05-26T17:50:09.389+02:00What a good laugh! I'm still laughing! Sorry i...What a good laugh! I'm still laughing! Sorry it was so miserable for you.<br />JenxoxoJen Beaudet https://www.blogger.com/profile/13316569869048301111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-89617730262175959412012-05-26T04:25:08.216+02:002012-05-26T04:25:08.216+02:00Tish,
I can truly sympathize with you!
Several ye...Tish,<br />I can truly sympathize with you! <br />Several years ago we went with another couple to the Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa with another couple. Our room included a complementary spa treatment and I was excited to get a massage. My friend, however, was dying to have the salt scrub and herbal wrap and I gave in to her wishes. The salt scrub was painful, but the wrap was torture. Our male(!) attendant had us strip and wrapped us all the way up to our necks in the too-hot herbal sheets then he put another hot cloth over our eyes and left the room for 25 minutes! I had a major claustrophobic attack and thought I would die, after suffering sufficiently burning up under the wrap from hell! I survived but have never again wished to be wrapped or restrained in any way. Yours sounded worse, and germy, too! My profound sympathy!<br />CynthiaCynthia S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13726847914171872085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-44298565252335747682012-05-26T02:54:13.888+02:002012-05-26T02:54:13.888+02:00Tisa, I do not mean to laugh at your horrible expe...Tisa, I do not mean to laugh at your horrible experience but your description is hilarious. <br /><br />I am happy that you survived to tell your tale.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend.<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-16068346453133925812012-05-25T23:17:16.304+02:002012-05-25T23:17:16.304+02:00You need to be awarded some kind of medal, and a p...You need to be awarded some kind of medal, and a prize for writing about it SO well. Thanks for taking one for the team, and letting us come along. Hoping for a quick recovery for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637830726081805289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-11516263730063015632012-05-25T22:31:34.846+02:002012-05-25T22:31:34.846+02:00The first time I had my hair done in Paris, the h...The first time I had my hair done in Paris, the hairdresser pulled out an overly used brush that was full of other peoples hair. It was disgusting.<br />I will save all hair and beauty treaments for the US.Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-42180552367948536442012-05-25T21:12:21.203+02:002012-05-25T21:12:21.203+02:00OMG... I could just feel your pain and agony...OMG... I could just feel your pain and agony...The-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-9314051077079169222012-05-25T18:15:19.015+02:002012-05-25T18:15:19.015+02:00It all sounds miserable!
(But you are hilarious.)...It all sounds miserable!<br /><br />(But you are hilarious.)<br /><br />xoxo for a better weekend...BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-3079640171957634782012-05-25T17:36:34.588+02:002012-05-25T17:36:34.588+02:00Tish I am so sorry that your Spa day turned into T...Tish I am so sorry that your Spa day turned into The Day of Hell and Back!<br />They should have refunded the money for the horrid experience, I would contact the owner/ manager. Or is that too American a thing to do, culturally?<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-92127404327987313862012-05-25T17:01:35.329+02:002012-05-25T17:01:35.329+02:00I love the Spa...
your experience sound horrific a...I love the Spa...<br />your experience sound horrific and you should get your money refunded. Complain!<br /><br />Seriously a sick esthetician is just wrong. I hope tht you do not catch what she had.<br /><br />On a side note, I had a salt scrub massage and wrap at the Willowstream Fairmont Hotel Spa and it was pure bliss. Try another spa Tish.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-12238531041996657932012-05-25T16:54:25.727+02:002012-05-25T16:54:25.727+02:00I've never been here before but you had me han...I've never been here before but you had me hanging on every word...you are quite the storyteller...what an awful experience...Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03539116883722483692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-36860459443545789282012-05-25T15:39:30.900+02:002012-05-25T15:39:30.900+02:00I've had a few similar "spa" experie...I've had a few similar "spa" experiences, but yours is hilarious, because of your writing, and of course, the distance. <br />Looking forward to hearing about your Nirvana spa day and also about this medicine man - I could sure use some help about living in the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-26914702234671596692012-05-25T15:11:47.968+02:002012-05-25T15:11:47.968+02:00I am only laughing because you tell it so well but...I am only laughing because you tell it so well but if that were me .... there would have been much screaming Let Me Out Of Here in many languages, mostly incoherently I am sure ..<br />Claustrophobia and I are old friends.. the trip down the staircase would have been sufficient.<br />Glad you made it out alive. besos !Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-31278475766213064112012-05-25T15:00:39.705+02:002012-05-25T15:00:39.705+02:00I know we shouldn't laugh... but... glad you m...I know we shouldn't laugh... but... glad you made up for it n a more beautiful envelopment recently Tish... Happy weekend... xvvicki archerhttp://vickiarcher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-28080460013435520482012-05-25T14:59:45.827+02:002012-05-25T14:59:45.827+02:00Just so you know, you are not alone. No matter how...Just so you know, you are not alone. No matter how fancy the salon, I can never relax and enjoy getting my haircut now after the shiver me timbers experience I had a the Frank Provost salon across from Le Bon Marché. The one where it took me three years to grow my hair back. :O <br /><br />You are a stronger woman than I to transform your crazy experience into something so, so funny--the best kind of therapy!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-16919066160803518392012-05-25T14:47:32.736+02:002012-05-25T14:47:32.736+02:00OMG! I was laughing while I was suffocating in tha...OMG! I was laughing while I was suffocating in that hell hole with you. Don't know how you lasted in there as long as you did.Linda C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-79893776091093632932012-05-25T13:35:20.887+02:002012-05-25T13:35:20.887+02:00I know it is wrong to laugh at another's disco...I know it is wrong to laugh at another's discomfort...but this was hilarious! I guess we just never know if a spa experience is going to be wonderful or hell. I am very claustrophobic and would have been out of there way before you...even wearing just a string!Pam @ over50feeling40https://www.blogger.com/profile/15271159201006142602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-34642257545518839932012-05-25T13:15:40.647+02:002012-05-25T13:15:40.647+02:00Oh no!!!! I am so sorry.( I was laughing so hard ,...Oh no!!!! I am so sorry.( I was laughing so hard , as you did a great job writing that, but feeling so terrible for you at the same time)<br />-lindalindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058867044295058233noreply@blogger.com