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Yes, it is 2024 and Sweet 300 and the 'Mate are still keepin' on keepin' on. And dancers will occasionally ask if you'd like to "go upstairs". On the other hand, the Rideau St. Macadonarudo (and its raccoon clientele) have entered the pantheon of Lowertown legend.

In to the 'Mate this afternoon (8/12) around 1:45 til about 3:15. Noticed Ruby, Bianca, Summer, Delicious and a very pretty smaller dancer wearing a mask outside the CR (Crystal?) as well as another dancer (brunette, spent a lot of time on her smartphone near the entrance). A very curvaceous ebony entered, left and then returned a bit later in a different outfit - not sure I've seen her at the club before. There seemed to be lots of traffic to the CR - Delicious, Bianca and Ruby were in/out multiple times while I was there and the mask-wearing dancer made a couple of visits as well. Summer was just a little bit persistent, but calmed down when I told her I was waiting for Delicious. Ruby looked great in a very skimpy white one-piece and Delicious sometimes wore a similar outfit and then a very short strapless tube dress. A fairly active feeling at the 'Mate today compared to recent visits.

Briefly stopped by the 'Mate today (7/29) and found a fairly subdued atmosphere. Arrived about 2:00 and noticed only one dancer - Bianca (first time I've seen tall Bianca with dark hair after knowing her as a blonde for many years.) After about 20 minutes or so, a tall, somewhat thin dark-haired girl emerged from the CR (Crystal?) and shortly after Delicious came out of the private dance area. These three were the only dancers spotted by me on a short visit of about 30 minutes. As I was leaving, Bianca took to the stage - there was no prior stage activity from about 2:00 - 2:30. Thought Delicious looked nice in a very tight (and short) strapless dress. Had hoped to drop by the Scotiabank ATM just down Montreal Rd. past Hannah, but found the branch and ATM closed. A sign on the door helpfully suggested that service could be obtained at Gloucester Centre. OK, I thought, I'll just have to bite the bullet and deal with the club ATM's extortionate service fee, but the 'Mate's cash machine was out of order putting a bit of a damper on my afternoon activites on this occasion.

Was told that Vegas was at the 'Mate on the afternoon of June 30 and said that she'd be back daytime but if it was sunny she said she'd rather be "by the pool". I've been praying for rain. Did not see her myself - this was reported on a thread at another forum.

For those who may be interested, it was reported today (6/30) that Vegas has reappeared at the 'Mate. Here's hoping that she becomes an afternoon regular or at least semi-regular.

Thanks for the info M.O.F.W. Wasn't sure about this as I hadn't seen either Bianca back at the 'Mate, but from some reports suspected that tall (previously blonde) Bianca had made a reappearance.

Wonder which Bianca it was . There have been two dancers using 'Bianca' as a club name at the 'Mate for a while and I used to distinguish them in posts by referring to 'dark-haired Bianca' and 'blonde Bianca'. Now I'm told that (formerly) blonde Bianca now has dark (black) hair so I guess it'll have to be 'tall Bianca' to indicate the former blonde and 'French-Canadian Bianca' to denote the smaller, previously dark-hiared Bianca. Anyway.

Was there on 4/27 (Wednesday) in the afternoon from about 2 to a little after 3 or so. As noted, I noticed only 3 dancers during that time. It may be that Friday afternoons will be somewhat busier and I'm guessing that things will be very slow until 1 or 1:30. My own approach for afternoons is to try to arrive between 2 and 2:30. Before Covid, Delicious told me that she decided not to get there before 1 as it just wasn't worthwhile for her to be there prior to that time.

Stopped by the 'Mate today (4/27) for the first time since February of 2020. Found a fairly quiet atmosphere but not too much different from the way things were on a typical Wednesday afternoon pre-pandemic. There were about 8 patrons, but only 3 dancers that appeared during the hour or so that I was there. Ruby was on stage when I arrived and I think another dancer (Trina?....ebony with very long blonde hair, not Sara) went on stage while I was in the CR with Delicious. There may have been more dancers, but overall things seemed a bit subdued. Seemed to be light traffic to the CR - the blonde ebony dancer emerged as I was first sitting down at a table and Ruby was in the CR when I went in with Delicious. CR was empty after I exited with D. The bartender (not Jasmine) did not seem to monitor or visit the CR and Delicious did not seem to be concerned about this in the way that some dancers were when Jasmine was the day manager - that was my impression during a quick visit anyway. According to Delicious, Vegas has not yet made a reappearance at the 'Mate, but she (Delicious) told me that she'd heard that Vegas was going to be returning.

For those who may be interested, Vegas tells me that she'll be back at the 'Mate this week, probably starting tomorrow (4/21) at 1.

Believe the ebony dancer who has the blonde 'do is Sarah (Sara?) rather than CeCe (CiCi?). The other aspects that redback has mentioned make me think this as well. Yes, CeCe is a petite ebony dancer for sure and I certainly could have the names confused but I think the ebony blonde (so to speak) is Sarah. Perhaps she changed her name during her time at the 'Mate, but I seem to recall she used Sarah there as she did in the past at Barb's.

It's just so sad/unfortunate that things have developed as they have in the past 18 months or so. For a while, the retirement of a fave dancer (at Barb's) kind of cooled my enthusiasm and then the loss of Barb's didn't help the overall outlook. Just seemed to be getting over these developments with a few new faves at the 'Mate when a couple of my new faves got 'banned' or left the club for whatever reason. Then the pandemic hit. Earlier this year, I'd really been hoping for a return to normality by the holiday season. Always especially enjoyed party atmosphere in the clubs during yearend visits as alluded to above by KB. It was always fun to have that mild sense of anticipation when dropping in to the club (in any season) - wondering if any favourites/regulars would be there or if any surprises were in store, especially if 'getting over' the loss of a favourite dancer. Perhaps a visit to the 'Mate should be on the agenda just to see how things are. Always appreciate the reports on this forum by those who have attended.

Playmate: Foxy, Delicious, Mia, Vegas Barb's: Emily (way back), Jenny (ATF)

Any definitive intel on this? Is the 'Fax finished?

Ashley (daytime) was such a regular presence at the 'Mate - the place will not really seem the same if she is 'not so much' around. Believe I can recall only one time in the past several years when Ashley wasn't to be seen on an afternoon visit to the PM. Suppose the whole Covid situation/nightmare has made these kinds of changes inevitable.