TheHook.Ca: As a workaholic, the spa experience has really never turned me on. I could never justify $300 for a day of pampering and after having traveled through Ecuador–- basking in volcanic hot springs for a buck–- it is even harder for me to now make an exception. Yes, I know, it’s a completely unfair comparison: South American hot springs vs. Lake Ontario water (sorry), but when you throw in the term “free”, add 3 attractive ladies and crispy bath robe to the offer, it quickly helps to balance out the scales.

When Girlicious came to town this time, we decided to skip the formalities, break out the massage oils and take over the Pantages Spa for an afternoon. How could anyone in their right mind turn that down? Some might say I took it overboard with the goggles and nose clamp, but honestly, I was as green as a botanical garden when it came to spa trips. How was I supposed to know there aren’t pools in spas?

I must admit it was not the most tranquil experience, given the karate chops for massages and the nail polish on my specs, but I will give the girls an “E” for effort (Sway rolls eyes right here).

At times things got out of hand, but I had to do what I always: lay down the law and keep my interviewees in check: seriously.
After this, however, I am going to stay as far away as possible from future spa outings-–at least when they sound this enticing. I should have known anything that sounded this good was bound to end with me in a chiropractic office and a bruised kidney.