Thread: New Appreciation for Arko

Originally Posted by 562s13

20 dollars goes a Long way here. Haircut, massage, shave, they wash your hair and give you tea or beer. I only say 20 bucks because most of the time they say give them whatever you want but i usually give 20 because that's what i'm used to seeing people give them. Although that flame next to your ear was a bit scary at first. I damn nearly jumped out of the chair and yelled at him Haha. But yes, they make you feel like royalty.

Glad you have already been enjoying. I used to get paid to take the guests once or twice a week. I reckon I was the cleanest man in Turkey with all the diving as well.

It's the first thing i did when i got here. Knowing nothing of what they did i strolled off base and stopped at the first barber shop i saw (there is like 5 right outside the gates) and they proceeded to treat me like a king haha. What city were you teaching diving lessons?

First year in Fethiye, second in Bodrum… Based on live aboard gulets. Great times indeed.

That's what I miss most. The barbers and the food.

I dabble with the mixed plate

Originally Posted by BobH

Yea, you really have to wonder if MdC, arguable the best soap ever by many a knowledgeable forum member, is actually worth the $63 difference.

Bob

Oh boy, seems like every thread in this section devolves into the MdC discussion! Eventually you're going to wake up in the middle of the night with cold sweats and nothing but MdC on your mind, then break down and buy yourself a jar

Originally Posted by RMarsh

Oh boy, seems like every thread in this section devolves into the MdC discussion! Eventually you're going to wake up in the middle of the night with cold sweats and nothing but MdC on your mind, then break down and buy yourself a jar

I think the take away point here should be that if MDC is out of a persons budget, they shouldn't feel like they are getting a lesser experience because for $3 you can get a damn nice lather and shave with Arko. A great one in fact. And if MDC is in a person's budget, all the better.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I think the take away point here should be that if MDC is out of a persons budget, they shouldn't feel like they are getting a lesser experience because for $3 you can get a damn nice lather and shave with Arko. A great one in fact. And if MDC is in a person's budget, all the better.

Now that is exactly the point and is easily lost on newbies seeking a short cut to a better shave.

Bob

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I think the take away point here should be that if MDC is out of a persons budget, they shouldn't feel like they are getting a lesser experience because for $3 you can get a damn nice lather and shave with Arko. A great one in fact. And if MDC is in a person's budget, all the better.

Couldn't agree more.

Originally Posted by RMarsh

Oh boy, seems like every thread in this section devolves into the MdC discussion! Eventually you're going to wake up in the middle of the night with cold sweats and nothing but MdC on your mind, then break down and buy yourself a jar

What, me sweat, not likely.

Bob