Anniversary Mani / Pedi

I'm not going to agree to the idea that I'm difficult or difficult to please but.....

For our 11 year anniversary, Craig planned for us to go to Gould's and while he was getting a massage, I was to get a manicure and pedicure. If you can remember, I was already a little uneasy about the prospect of the pedicure because of my last Gould's incident. Need a refresher?

Craig and I back earlier this year, went to Gould's at the Peabody. While Craig was getting a massage I was to get a manicure and pedicure. The nail tech started with the pedicure and as I stepped up on that first step to climb up on the bench, my foot busted through the floor. Yep. I was mortified, embarrassed, etc... and haven't had a pedicure since. So, I was a little less than ecstatic about another chance at disaster, but Craig planned this nice little outing so I was trying to stay optimistic.

Craig had planned this latest manicure and pedicure to coincide with the time of his massage. Mine was supposed to last 1 hour 30 minutes...the same as his massage. He went back first. I was a little disappointed in the manicure as I remembered in the past getting a nice little hand massage during the mani...but I didn't get one. That's ok I told myself, I still get a pedicure and hopefully a foot rub, right. Craig said this pedicure was supposed to be something special (which means he paid extra). So, I looked forward to this part of the evening. Well, this fell a little short too.

During the pedicure, I approached that first step cautiously. I didn't want a repeat of my previous experience. As I climbed up that first step, I had to maneuver awkwardly around bleach and other cleaning supplies. I got into position and started soaking my feet. The entire pedicure I got to hear my nail tech discuss the dating life of another (off duty) 52 year old nail tech. I thought, wonderful! (filled with sarcasm). Anyways, the pedicure fell short of anything pleasant. Instead, I curled my toes as the nail tech rubbed some exfoliating scrub on my legs and feet and sanded the bottoms of my feet smooth (raw). Massage next,right? Nope, just more soaking. Right before she painted my nails, she filled the wash basin with bleach and cleaning supplies and then painted my toes while my legs were above the basin. Of course, the whole time I was worried she was going to get bleach on my super cute khaki capris I had worn. The fumes were lovely too. Then, on top of all that, the mani/pedi ended 20 minutes earlier than published and I got to wait in the empty waiting area (we closed the place down) for Craig to finish his massage.

I'm thinking I'm done with Gould's manicures and pedicures. Not worth the stress. Anyone got a suggestion of another place to try?