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Issue #826: Farewell Wing Lee Street
Hiking Book

Mr. Know-It-All, November 28, 2008

Mr. Know-It-All, November 28, 2008

November 28th, 2008

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,
Is there a gym in Hong Kong that has a dedicated women-only workout area? Also, an indoor lap pool would be a great bonus.
Working It Out


Occupying more than 30,000 square feet over three floors, Seasons Fitness (3/F, Citibank Tower, Citibank Plaza, 3 Garden Rd., Central, 2878-6288, www.seasonsfitness.com) provides ample space for exercise. Apart from a 10,000-square-foot full-facility gym, it has a steam bath, sauna, 20-meter indoor heated lap pool, a host of classes and, of course, a women-only fitness section and spa.


Dear Mr. Know-It-All,
Lizards are taking over my home! The little creatures are causing all sorts of problems, but I don’t know how to get rid of them. Is there a way to eradicate them once and for all?
Reptile Ridder


If you find it hard to live in harmony with your lizards, here is my suggestion: Keep your home clean, dry and odor-free. Lizards are naturally attracted to moisture and mold, so your best defense is an arid, sterile environment. Spectrum is an all-in-one household cleaner that does everything from kill bacteria to keep odor at bay. It can be found at Shiu Shing Hong, G/F, 130A Jervois St., Sheung Wan, 2544-5964.


Dear Mr. Know-It-All,
I recently read in your column that someone was in need of a dating agency for Westerners. Can you tell me where I can find men who are interested in middle-aged Western women who are fun, exciting and still in good shape?
SWF


Looks like Mr. Know-It-All is on his way to becoming a dating expert. Long before he found his Mrs. Know-It-All, he would hang out with his middle-aged man pals at Wagyu (Shop 3, G/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 2525-8805) and MO Bar (Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen’s Rd., Central, 2132-0077). Bear in mind that it takes only seven seconds to form a first impression, 50 percent of which is based on appearance, so make sure you are looking your best before hitting these hotspots.