Author Topic: _Sexy_Sara - Aldgate East  (Read 4992 times)


100 review(s) for Luxury_Sexy_Massage (74 positive, 20 neutral, 6 negative) [Indexed by WARSZAWA16]

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This one’s less about the action, and mostly about the hassle of actually getting the booking sorted.
I’ve seen Sara around more than a few times now. She’s definitely not a new face on here. When it comes to services, there’s not a whole lot left to say that hasn’t already been said by others. She’s consistent with what she offers, and you’ll get what you came for. Nothing more, nothing less. So Didn’t feel the need to write a review before, until Lately, it’s become a real pain in the ass just to secure a booking with her at your preferred time, even when you try days in advance. Not because she’s genuinely booked, its just that Sergey’s trying to pack out the day a bit too tightly.

Lookwise, she’s tall, curvy, and attractive. If you prefer someone with a fuller figure, she’ll tick that box. Personality wise, she’s polite, keeps a soft smile on, but she’s not particularly chatty. It’s mostly short answers  “yes,” “no,” maybe a word or two more if you’re lucky. That doesn’t bother everyone, but personally, having visited her quite a few times, I think it’s fair to expect a bit of light conversation, which she does, if she’s in a good mood. Doesn’t need to be a deep chat, just enough to add some warmth to the session. Still, I’ll give her credit, she keeps things professional and puts in effort where it matters. That’s why I’ve seen her a few times.

But here’s where the experience starts to crack. Can’t completely blame Sara for that, but with the way bookings are handled, by the gatekeeper, Sergey, who seems to think time management means “don’t let the bed get cold.”

Now, I don’t know exactly if that’s her manager, pimp, or just someone helping with comms, but what I do know is that it is making it unnecessarily difficult for punters who want to plan ahead or stick to a schedule. Every time I’ve tried to book with Sara, the slot I ask for is somehow “already booked,” no matter how early I message. Even if I text first thing in the morning, or a day or two in advance (which Sara herself is totally fine if u book a couple of days ahead), every single time I’m told she’s “already booked” for that slot and offered a random earlier time instead.. It’s not poor luck, it’s deliberate. Also, Sometimes when I ask for a specific time, I get the usual “she’s already booked” reply from Sergey, but the moment I respond “Fine, forget it then” I suddenly get a message a few minutes later saying “she’s available now.” Like… what changed in the last sixty seconds? Were you just taking a shot at filling up the early afternoon slots first, trying to squeeze in more punters before the evening rush? Now, I don’t know if it’s just me or if others are facing the same issue when booking with her. Maybe I’m just being too polite in my messages (which I am) and that’s making them think I’m too gullible to easily shuffle around and slot in wherever they want?!

Just recently, Sara returned from a long break of two weeks, (considering the time she is working and available during a Month, two weeks is a long break) She made her number visible on AW around 11am Saturday, phone live (for bookings). I messaged just minutes later, asking for a specific time. Message was read, but no reply that day (understandable, it was a weekend). Then the next morning, I get a response saying that time’s gone, but if I want to come earlier, she’s available.

Now… I’d understand that if I were messaging late, or on short notice. But this is a pattern, not a coincidence. And I know it, as it wasn’t anything new.. And it’s not just about timing, it’s starting to affect the quality of her services. A few punters have brought up concerns about hygiene. Personally, I had one session where there was a bit of body odour, nothing major, and honestly, it was a scorching hot day. We both were sweating buckets after a proper workout, so fair enough.

But this time I’ve also had this strong sour taste of wipes & smell hit me during RO, now that’s something worth noting. I think I read a complaint in one of the reviews from a fellow punter mentioning the same thing, which kind of suggests there’s barely any time to freshen up between bookings.. That’s not on Sara directly, but it is a byproduct of this back to back conveyor belt setup Sergey seems so fond of. (Oh, and just a heads-up, your shower time comes out of your booking time. So scrub fast. Your time starts right from the moment u press the buzzer downstairs). Sometimes you are made to wait 10–15 minutes with the usual ‘she’s just getting ready’ excuse, and then you’re rushed out at the end to make up time for the next guy. So basically, your session gets trimmed from both ends.
I’m not writing this to nitpick. Some might call these minor issues. But not everyone’s punting every other day. Some of us stick to a regular we like, someone who offers decent service, and that we feel comfortable with. So when even regulars start getting shuffled around, like their time means nothing, it leaves a bad taste.

What really gets me is that we are always told to respect the girls’ time, and rightly so. But this should go both ways. If we’re trying to plan ahead, book in advance, be respectful, it shouldn’t be this hard to secure a slot without getting the feeling we’re being moved around like pawns just to maximize Sergey’s schedule.

And while Sara might not be the one managing the messages, it’s hard to believe she’s completely unaware of how it’s all being handled. She definitely works on her own terms, I can say that for sure based on the few times I’ve visited her. So it’s disappointing to see her turning a blind eye to what’s going on behind the scenes.
I’ve marked this review as Negative, not because Sara failed to deliver on service, but because her entire booking process feels off, and it’s leading to hygiene issues. There’s a difference between being fully booked and being overbooked, and Sergey seems determined to squeeze every last minute out of her day, regulars or not. I’ve always been happy with the service Sara provides, but booking with her has become a real pain. The Sergey clearly doesn’t care about your time or what you ask for, always shifting things around and never upfront about availability.

Not here to stir the pot, just calling it how it is. This review isn’t just to help punters secure their preferred times, but to highlight the issues with Sergey’s booking style, constantly squeezing people in like it’s a numbers game. If we bring this to notice, maybe it’ll stop this conveyor belt setup and bring a bit more fairness, especially for regulars who deserve better. Just hoping that reviews like this keep things transparent and hold the system accountable, and If Sara values her regulars, this feedback might actually get her to rethink how things are being managed behind the scenes.

To sum it up:
If you’re someone who doesn’t mind being flexible with your time, isn’t too fussed about personality or conversation, and can handle some slightly chaotic comms, then sure, Sara may still be worth seeing. But if your time matters to you, and you value a bit of predictability and respect in your interactions, approach with caution.

Happy to answer any follow-ups if I’ve missed anything. Just felt like it was time someone put this into words. Hopefully, Sergey takes this into consideration and makes some changes to the way bookings are handled.


Offline Insideman

Sergei should consider enrolling in a night class in business management and customer service/retention.

Offline MLawro93

You spend very little time talking about the actual booking, and spend like 95% of the review ranting about the booking process.

If it bothers you so much, don't go.  :unknown: Why must you only see this girl and persist with the poor booking practices? Ask yourself that and maybe reflect on the answer.

Offline Ivor Hunch

an odd one-  certainly not consistent with my experience.

Offline Spidey69

You spend very little time talking about the actual booking, and spend like 95% of the review ranting about the booking process.

If it bothers you so much, don't go.  :unknown: Why must you only see this girl and persist with the poor booking practices? Ask yourself that and maybe reflect on the answer.

I already mentioned in the very first line what this is all about.
And it’s not just about me, I doubt I’m the only one who’s had to deal with this. There are probably plenty of others facing the same issues but without a platform to speak up. That silence only encourages this conveyor belt setup to continue. And let’s be honest, that kind of rushed system doesn’t just mess with timing, it can affect hygiene too.
If no one speaks up, nothing changes.
So no, I’m not here to say whether I’ll see her again or not. That’s not the point. understand that.

Offline MLawro93

I already mentioned in the very first line what this is all about.
And it’s not just about me, I doubt I’m the only one who’s had to deal with this. There are probably plenty of others facing the same issues but without a platform to speak up. That silence only encourages this conveyor belt setup to continue. And let’s be honest, that kind of rushed system doesn’t just mess with timing, it can affect hygiene too.
If no one speaks up, nothing changes.
So no, I’m not here to say whether I’ll see her again or not. That’s not the point. understand that.

Yet, she is seemingly fully booked? So clearly not a problem for many. Now, it isn't acceptable, but this SP has always operated in this way. You aren't going to change anything by complaining here and then continue seeing her. What would actually change this behaviour is if people stopped seeing her, which means you not persisting with booking her.

Now if you suspect foul play, that is a different situation. But if the SP in this situation has the agency to make their own decisions, then there is only one solution to what you are talking about. Stop seeing her. She'll get the message once it impacts her bottom line and maybe then, and only then, might she adapt.

Offline Spidey69

Not everything needs to end with “just stop seeing her.” Otherwise, what’s the point of reviews? That kind of black and white thinking isn’t gonna help anyone. Might as well call this a blog, not a review forum. And I already said that in the review, if you’re okay with being shuffled around with your time, that’s up to you. Go for it.
And I don’t have a problem if she’s actually fully booked, that’s understandable. But when you ask for a certain time, get told it’s not available, and then suddenly that same time opens up the moment you say “forget it,” what does that suggest? And it’s not the first time that’s happened.
Reviews are there to share experiences honestly, give others a heads-up, and hopefully make things better for everyone, not to ask for advice on what i should do in this situation..

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So Didn’t feel the need to write a review before, until Lately, it’s become a real pain in the ass just to secure a booking with her at your preferred time

So you couldn't be bothered to write a review before.

But got pissed off, and NOW "feel the need" to write a review, in order to air your frustration.


Offline Spidey69

So you couldn't be bothered to write a review before.

But got pissed off, and NOW "feel the need" to write a review, in order to air your frustration.

"When it comes to services, there’s not a whole lot left to say that hasn’t already been said by others. She’s consistent with what she offers, and you’ll get what you came for. Nothing more, nothing less. So Didn’t feel the need to write a review before, until Lately, it’s become a real pain in the ass just to secure a booking with her at your preferred time, even when you try days in advance"

That was the whole statement, read it with both eyes open before coming up with childish arguements. If comprehension’s not your strong suit, that’s not my problem.

Offline Spidey69

Sergei should consider enrolling in a night class in business management and customer service/retention.

Great suggestion. While he’s at it, maybe you can audit a class on ‘How Not to Miss the Entire Point of a Review.’ We could all learn something.

Offline Spidey69

an odd one-  certainly not consistent with my experience.

Yeah, it’s called a personal experience, not a group project. Mine just didn’t follow the script, I guess.

Offline Insideman

Great suggestion. While he’s at it, maybe you can audit a class on ‘How Not to Miss the Entire Point of a Review.’ We could all learn something.

why you hostile. i read all of your review, i was just making fun of sergei for not allowing time between bookings which seemed to bother you.

Offline Spidey69

why you hostile. i read all of your review, i was just making fun of sergei for not allowing time between bookings which seemed to bother you.

Probably i misread the tone, apologies.. Thought you too were coming for me like these others.. Hard to keep up when half the replies sound like they’re from the pimp’s PR team and debating if hygiene’s optional now.
« Last Edit: July 17, 2025, 10:10:50 am by Maxxi.Mus »

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When it comes to services, there’s not a whole lot left to say that hasn’t already been said by others.

"She's already well reviewed" - that's always the lamest of excuses for not writing a review. It's not like you're a prolific contributor anyway, 7 reviews in 7 years.

If everyone had the same attitude, then there would only be a handful of reviews before people stopped reviewing girls.


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Sounds obvious what's going on: I suspect evenings are being kept clear for bookings from an agency we don't know about, while daytime bookings are hers. The agency will expect her to be free at specific periods - which she can't use for direct work

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"When it comes to services, there’s not a whole lot left to say that hasn’t already been said by others. She’s consistent with what she offers, and you’ll get what you came for. Nothing more, nothing less. So Didn’t feel the need to write a review before, until Lately, it’s become a real pain in the ass just to secure a booking with her at your preferred time, even when you try days in advance"

That was the whole statement, read it with both eyes open before coming up with childish arguements. If comprehension’s not your strong suit, that’s not my problem.
What is that supposed to mean, how many reviews an SP has already got is totally irrelevant to you posting one.

How do you think escorts get into double figures of reviews??? by people posting them, each review is a valuable contribution to the site.

BTW this is not a 'childish arguement' it's a staement of fact on the way the site works and the rules that have to be adhered to.

Offline Insideman

Probably i misread the tone, apologies.. Thought you too were coming for me like these others.. Hard to keep up when half the replies sound like they’re from the pimp’s PR team and debating if hygiene’s optional now.

No worries. Sergei must have formed a team during his days at his marketing and public relations course at night school.  :D

Offline Spidey69

"She's already well reviewed" - that's always the lamest of excuses for not writing a review. It's not like you're a prolific contributor anyway, 7 reviews in 7 years.

If everyone had the same attitude, then there would only be a handful of reviews before people stopped reviewing girls.

since you’re acting like the review count is some school homework I forgot to submit, let me break it down for you. I’ve barely seen any new girls in those 7 years you’re moaning about. The few fresh ones I did try, I wrote about them..rest, already been rinsed and reviewed to death. I even tried adding my bit to some of the big names here, and guess what? Hardly anyone took their precious time out to even have a look at it.. guess, that missed ur sherlock Holmes level investigation. Mad, innit?

When I say the same thing others already said, no one cares. But the second I drop something different, all of you lot suddenly turn into her legal team. Actually ur behaviour looks more like a bunch of advocates trying to shut down anything that doesn’t fit ur script...
I post when I’ve actually got something to say, not to tick some imaginary box, so don’t mix that up with being lazy.
And next time you wanna come up with someone’s review record, bring something better than “I stalked your profile and didn’t like the stats.” That just makes you look like that guy at the buffet counting how many plates I’ve had. Real awkward, bruv.

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since you’re acting like the review count is some school homework I forgot to submit, let me break it down for you. I’ve barely seen any new girls in those 7 years you’re moaning about. The few fresh ones I did try, I wrote about them..rest, already been rinsed and reviewed to death. I even tried adding my bit to some of the big names here, and guess what? Hardly anyone took their precious time out to even have a look at it.. guess, that missed ur sherlock Holmes level investigation. Mad, innit?

When I say the same thing others already said, no one cares. But the second I drop something different, all of you lot suddenly turn into her legal team. Actually ur behaviour looks more like a bunch of advocates trying to shut down anything that doesn’t fit ur script...
I post when I’ve actually got something to say, not to tick some imaginary box, so don’t mix that up with being lazy.
And next time you wanna come up with someone’s review record, bring something better than “I stalked your profile and didn’t like the stats.” That just makes you look like that guy at the buffet counting how many plates I’ve had. Real awkward, bruv.

Had a bad day bruv? Keep going, you're entertaining - innit   :lol:

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What is that supposed to mean, how many reviews an SP has already got is totally irrelevant to you posting one.

How do you think escorts get into double figures of reviews??? by people posting them, each review is a valuable contribution to the site.

BTW this is not a 'childish arguement' it's a staement of fact on the way the site works and the rules that have to be adhered to.

Thanks for the feedback, but just to clarify, I never said others shouldn’t post reviews if a girl has already been reviewed wel. I simply meant I personally didn’t feel the need to repeat what’s already been said, unless I had something different to add. That’s not ignoring how the site works.
Also, I’m not exactly a frequent punter and not even a good storyteller like many of you here. I have reviewed a couple of the well-known girls positively before, but those posts barely got any attention. There were hardly any interaction or feedback, or even a nod for sharing a good experience. It just felt like unnecessarily layering another brick on an already built-up wall. And that's okay with me; I've no bad feelings, but yes, it doesn’t really motivate you to keep writing unless you have something new to say.
The whole purpose here is to share experiences that can actually help other punters, not to add another spoon of sugar to a cup that’s already diabetic. right? So now, I try and post when I feel there’s something different, small or big, good or bad, that might actually make a difference for someone reading. And you can probably see that from my comments on some of the reviews a few of you have posted.

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Thanks for the feedback, but just to clarify, I never said others shouldn’t post reviews if a girl has already been reviewed wel. I simply meant I personally didn’t feel the need to repeat what’s already been said, unless I had something different to add. That’s not ignoring how the site works.
Also, I’m not exactly a frequent punter and not even a good storyteller like many of you here. I have reviewed a couple of the well-known girls positively before, but those posts barely got any attention. There were hardly any interaction or feedback, or even a nod for sharing a good experience. It just felt like unnecessarily layering another brick on an already built-up wall. And that's okay with me; I've no bad feelings, but yes, it doesn’t really motivate you to keep writing unless you have something new to say.
The whole purpose here is to share experiences that can actually help other punters, not to add another spoon of sugar to a cup that’s already diabetic. right? So now, I try and post when I feel there’s something different, small or big, good or bad, that might actually make a difference for someone reading. And you can probably see that from my comments on some of the reviews a few of you have posted.

Bit needy are we? Grow up.

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Thanks for the feedback, but just to clarify, I never said others shouldn’t post reviews if a girl has already been reviewed wel. I simply meant I personally didn’t feel the need to repeat what’s already been said, unless I had something different to add. That’s not ignoring how the site works.
Also, I’m not exactly a frequent punter and not even a good storyteller like many of you here. I have reviewed a couple of the well-known girls positively before, but those posts barely got any attention. There were hardly any interaction or feedback, or even a nod for sharing a good experience. It just felt like unnecessarily layering another brick on an already built-up wall. And that's okay with me; I've no bad feelings, but yes, it doesn’t really motivate you to keep writing unless you have something new to say.
The whole purpose here is to share experiences that can actually help other punters, not to add another spoon of sugar to a cup that’s already diabetic. right? So now, I try and post when I feel there’s something different, small or big, good or bad, that might actually make a difference for someone reading. And you can probably see that from my comments on some of the reviews a few of you have posted.

But if you see someone once, and post "great", and see them again, and again, and again, it is very helpful to post "still great" since it tells readers that the SP can maintain standards over multiple visits.

Offline Spidey69

Bit needy are we? Grow up.

here we go, another brave soul to defend his queen. ur chivalry shall be rewarded, in loyalty points, maybe..
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Thanks for the feedback, but just to clarify, I never said others shouldn’t post reviews if a girl has already been reviewed wel. I simply meant I personally didn’t feel the need to repeat what’s already been said, unless I had something different to add. That’s not ignoring how the site works.
Also, I’m not exactly a frequent punter and not even a good storyteller like many of you here. I have reviewed a couple of the well-known girls positively before, but those posts barely got any attention. There were hardly any interaction or feedback, or even a nod for sharing a good experience. It just felt like unnecessarily layering another brick on an already built-up wall. And that's okay with me; I've no bad feelings, but yes, it doesn’t really motivate you to keep writing unless you have something new to say.
The whole purpose here is to share experiences that can actually help other punters, not to add another spoon of sugar to a cup that’s already diabetic. right? So now, I try and post when I feel there’s something different, small or big, good or bad, that might actually make a difference for someone reading. And you can probably see that from my comments on some of the reviews a few of you have posted.
What you are failing to understand is the more reviews an escort has the more help it is to other punters, it shows consistency.

How would escorts get reviews on here well into double figures if everyone had your attitude?    :unknown:

Maybe you should read the rules which clearly state posting reviews is a condition of membership.

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since you’re acting like the review count is some school homework I forgot to submit, let me break it down for you. I’ve barely seen any new girls in those 7 years you’re moaning about. The few fresh ones I did try, I wrote about them..rest, already been rinsed and reviewed to death. I even tried adding my bit to some of the big names here, and guess what? Hardly anyone took their precious time out to even have a look at it.. guess, that missed ur sherlock Holmes level investigation. Mad, innit?

When I say the same thing others already said, no one cares. But the second I drop something different, all of you lot suddenly turn into her legal team. Actually ur behaviour looks more like a bunch of advocates trying to shut down anything that doesn’t fit ur script...
I post when I’ve actually got something to say, not to tick some imaginary box, so don’t mix that up with being lazy.
And next time you wanna come up with someone’s review record, bring something better than “I stalked your profile and didn’t like the stats.” That just makes you look like that guy at the buffet counting how many plates I’ve had. Real awkward, bruv.

Please take this as constructive criticism. No one here is white knighting the SP. Your review comes across more like a rant about the booking system than a review of the actual service, which you’ve clearly enjoyed not only now but several times as you mentioned. You said you didn’t review before because she already had loads of reviews, the only reason you’ve done one now because you’re annoyed with her comms.  That's not how UKP works, we post reviews because:

a) it is required as stated in the rules.
b) it helps other punters have an idea of the kind of service they will get from the SP, the more reviews the better; positive and negative. If you've seen the girl several times and she's consistently good just add another post to your original positive review and say you've seen her again and gave you another good service. If her service is no longer good then post a new negative review and say why.

Also, with regards the section I highlighted above, we don't post reviews expecting to get a pat on the back and get accolades like  "well done you mate, you're a stud!" it's not a competition. I get a lot of useful info from reviews and hardly ever acknowledge the reviewer. Likewise I post my reviews in the hope that other punters get good intel from my reviews. I hardly ever get feedback either but that's OK. If punters want to see the SP I reviewed then they will have more info to go on. I don't need them to thank me for it.

If everyone started replying with "thank you" posts, the threads would get cluttered really quickly. It'd just turn into a boring mess of polite replies and be a pain to scroll through. It would make it harder to find the useful info we come here for.


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@akauya

You always manage to hit the nail on the head.

I never expect anyone to comment on my reviews.

Irrespective of any rules, I post reviews because it's the right thing to do and out of respect for all the members who contribute and make this forum what it is.

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@akauya

You always manage to hit the nail on the head.

I never expect anyone to comment on my reviews.

Irrespective of any rules, I post reviews because it's the right thing to do and out of respect for all the members who contribute and make this forum what it is.

Great minds  :D :hi:

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here we go, another brave soul to defend his queen. ur chivalry shall be rewarded, in loyalty points, maybe..

Deary me...

Actually, no. I and likely the others are only calling out a punter who is increasingly making a fool out of himself and using piss poor reasons for not reviewing in the past. Akauya has said it in far more eloquent terms.:hi:

What I would have said before you started on your misguided rant would have been something along the lines of: Cheers for the review. I've not seen Sara for a few months and it's disappointing to hear her management is starting to mess punters around. It's not always easy to get a preferred time (presumably since since she's popular) but I've never had a problem on the scale that you describe. Once agreed, I've never had it delayed or changed, except perhaps a 5 minute wait. Maybe she's got someone new managing her booking or she's trying to cram more guys in? Either way, it's piss poor. I'll report back next time I try to see her.
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Sounds obvious what's going on: I suspect evenings are being kept clear for bookings from an agency we don't know about, while daytime bookings are hers. The agency will expect her to be free at specific periods - which she can't use for direct work

That's an interesting possibility. I asked her about an evening outcall a few years ago and she said she only worked up until 6ish.