I think this little mention comes at a good time – shortly after my review on John Shannan’s book, “Modern Man is a Wimp” where Shannan makes an alarmed reference to “metrosexuals” and the fact that men find it necessary these days to use moisturisers and other products to beautify themselves. Personally I don’t have an option as I suffer from the same condition as my mother, in that my skin and body turns out to be QUITE delicate and requires only the finest and costliest products to be applied at all times. It is well documented in my article I wrote about Bededas bubble bath.

Seth is pampered from time to time

That aside, more and more of today’s men are taking time out to pamper themselves and have joined the previously female-only strive for eternal youth – ever aware of the prime condition of the men seen in adverts gracing the GQ’s and Vanity Fair’s of the world. My mother was sending me to secret facials behind my dad’s back since I was 16. I remind you that I was, and still am an only child.

I got a call from Glasshouse the other day, inviting me for a pampering. They received a swift “yes” from my side and welcomed me at their premises in “The Foundry” (near Beluga there) a few days later.

Glasshouse – Rejuvenation for men

Glasshouse – “Rejuvenation for men” was started by sisters Carol and Beryl Erikson, who’s motives for starting this company are slightly dubious, given that they are both single. Their full-service grooming parlour STRICTLY for men offers everything from facials, peels, manicures, pedicures, massages and body wraps to teeth whitening, waxing, tinting (pushing it a bit) and will even serve you a cold beer (in a glass) for your troubles! You can even watch sport on plasma TV’s whilst they tend to your gorgeous body.

They treated me to a Hot Stone massage and educated me in the ways of grooming by informing me that these massages don’t come with a happy ending.

Fair enough.

I just thought…..you know….for the price you’re charging………never mind.

So that’s it people. Treat yourself. Live longer. Look younger. Score more chicks. Find love. Get Married. Keep pampering yourself. Look younger. Get a divorce. Score more chicks. etc. etc.

Their website has a full breakdown of all their services, prices etc. Check it out here.

Or go and visit them at:

110a The Foundry
74 Prestwich Street
Green Point
Phone: 021 419 9599
www.glasshousemen.com

Pretty moving stuff here. In the latest TBG sighting it seems the great man was present at the last Dirty Skirts gig at Bang Bang. Ever-alert Carl D maximised the moment that was presented before him. The TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) looks PARTICULARLY relaxed in this pic. God! Just LOOK at him!

Amazing! And to think that Carl D got his first TBG sighting after moving to Cape Town only eight months ago! How unfair!

Some people have lived here their whole lives and never laid eyes on the walking miracle. Let’s see what Carl D had to say:

Hey Seth!

I gotta say, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for my first TBG sighting, since moving to Cape Town 8 months ago!

I was quite taken back, by how friendly he was! And how readily he was willing to take a photo, so I could prove to all my friends back home (and on facebook;-) (we call it “Facefuck”, Carl) that I really got to meet him!

I first noticed him bopping his freakishly long body up and down, along to the Dirty Skirts tunes! I was afraid to approach him at first, but after enough Jagermeister shots, I confronted him! (knowing it was my one chance to get a pic…).

We chatted about some stuff, I honestly wish I could remember… I gotta say the TBG rocks! I think he should start a band or something… Maybe even star in movies..

Anyway, thanks for the memories, TBG. You’re the best!

Cheers

Carl

As TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) fever grows exponentially, we see how big the Cape Town icon has become in Jo’burg.

Here we see one lucky Audi driver who has managed to secure himself the 918th TBG plate.

Enjoy it, my boet. You deserve it.

TBG 918 GP

It is not common for the TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) to bless a group of people at one time, but it certainly has happened at least once! In these remarkable photographs we see the TBG very calmly dealing with the mass hysteria and weeping that one would expect from a book club sharing such an occasion together. These girls bonded that day….like sisters. Like the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. They witnessed the TBG together and they will never be closer than at that moment.

This, from Natalie S:

The only face that one can see clearly.

Like a vision

Hi Seth

Our story is somewhat unique … about a month ago a group of 5 ladies in their 20s met for the first time for “book club” – although excited we all were pretty apprehensive as we met over the internet and we all are aware of the horror stories of stalkers etc …

the evening started well, wine flowed as did the conversation topics and somehow I landed on the topic … did they know about the TBG and had they ever sighted them? To my surprise none of them had ever heard of such a thing let alone seen him.

The night passed on and oh my word something caught my attention at the bar – there he was in all his glory – i could hardly mouth the words … oh my word there he is – the TBG can you believe it! The courageous one in the group Sue sauntered over to him and asked him could her friend ask him a question? As he approached the table it was undeniable – here is was – right in front of me … as i asked my question he flashed an all-knowing smile … “Are you the TBG”

A mere slant of the head confirmed our suspicions – we erupted into happiness disrupting the rest of the restaurant and attempted to take photos on my el-lameo cell phone – although the pictures are poor quality we humbly request you accept our story as it truly was a experience for us!

In honour of our sighting we named our “book club” TBG (the book girls)

Regards

Natalie S

On behalf of Tracy Lee,Sue, Jenna, Courtney & Tinkie (still a TBG virgin)

The symbol of hope

That is one of the sweetest and most beautiful stories I have ever read. Well done, Natalie! And congratulations on the naming of your club. There is one word for what happened to you that night.

A W E S O M E !!!

And once again, another heart is touched. Another soul lifted. Another life saved.

[Sigh]

The TBG…. Who? Why? When? How?