#hot spring baths

Not many are aware of the fact, but Truth or Consequences, New Mexico was originally called "Hot Springs" and whose brand of hydrotherapy was widely promoted. Yet it was confused with the likes of other communities called "Hot Springs" in Arkansas, Virginia, North Carolina, Montana and even 30 other communities in California as incorporated "Hot Springs" into their name; hence, the desire to restyle itself as "Truth or Consequences" when show creator/host Ralph Edwards came up with the idea of inviting some community to so rename itself to mark the show's ten-year anniversary on air in 1950.

In any event, there was much opportunity for The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera to "take the waters" of Truth or Consequences during their Fiesta weekend presence. And some particularly interesting examples of such encounters follow:

*Perhaps the finest example known could have come from Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy when the former remarked in a bathing session with the father "Gee, Dad, don't these hot-spring waters feel a little wonderful naked?", prompting the father to remark "That's my son who made that endorsement!"

*Many hot-spring resorts have long been known for having rejuvenating effects on the skin, especially where skin diseases like psoriasis, erysipelas, eczema and acne are involved. Not to mention women swearing by spa waters for the beautifying effects upon complexion ... the fact of which was certainly not lost upon many of the Laydeez of Hanna-Barbera, in particular Penelope Pitstop, who found the waters especially beneficial on her facial. Not to mention Velma Dinkley, Daphne Blake, April Stewart, Lori, Pepper and the Teen Angels "themselves" (and lest we forget, not even Captain Caveman could resist those waters' effect on his hairy body, reputedly requiring some exhaustive cleaning of the tub he was relaxing in at least once. Not enough to deter Cavey from remarking "Ugga bugga--waters very cleansing and relaxing! No wonder my hair feels so renewed!").

*The Clue Club's legendary analyst, Dottie, also did some research on the Truth or Consequences mineral waters during Fiesta ... and not just taking the baths, mind you: There was also an analysis taken of the waters, and the chemical and mineral composititon therefor ... and the results came close to the "official" analysis, with the ten leading mineral components given in parts per million, as thus--

Chloride: 1360

Sodium: 751

Bicarbonates: 220

Calcium: 163

Sulfate: 75.1

Potassium: 56

Silicate: 45

Silicon: 21

Magnesium: 15.3

Strontium: 3.82

(The waters have an average temperature, at source, of betweem 95 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit.)

*Whoever said hot water was a source of inspiration probably didn't stumble upon the Cattanooga Cats, who, during a late-night bathing session at one of the older bathhouses, were thus stimulated into an outright jam session of the highest order which attracted the interest of the late-night patrons at this particular bathhouse which, given its dated look (back to the 1930's, know), had something of a charm to it all its own. Not to be outdone, Scoots' story during the "jam session" with The Banana Splits' guitarists was about the experience that some half-crazy relatives of his "back in the holler" had with some obscure hot springs as were close by, and their actually recovering somewhat. But still, secrets about even the curative proeprties of hot springs are hard to keep....

*Speaking of The Banana Splits, Snorky, at least once, actually blew his trunk into the hot-spring tub and managed to blow out quite the routine ... and Bingo in particular found the waters particularly relaxing as much as "creatively stimulating." Not to be outdone, Drooper discovered just how wonderfully his mange responded to the soaking effects and the mild sulphuric aroma of the bathhouse.

*Now you can just imagine what was one of the first things Huckleberry Hound actually did with his newly-found Clementine after introducing her as part of Fiesta: They took some time out for the hot-spring waters, which Clementine in particular acknowledged were "so wonderfully relaxing," sentiments shared by Huckleberry Hound "himself."

*It's not exactly known how the Truth or Consequences hot-spring waters respond to digestive or nutritional disorders, but those of the Hair Bear Bunch couldn't resist going into extended orgies of Mexican food (Square Bear especially) after a session in the waters. (Especially considering that drinking the waters is also effective as a mild laxative and purgative.) Shaggy Rogers, of Scooby-Doo's crew, also found the waters agreeable as an appetite aid, particularly with a few drops of Angostura Bitters added.

*Not even The King could resist the thermal waters' benefits on skin and mane, even in the company of Sheena and Zelda, his ur-girlfriends. Neither would Snagglepuss, who, as luck would have it, was in an adjoining tub at this particular bathhouse, during which some lively conversation managed to ensue.

*It turned out that The Skatebirds also found the hot-spring baths equally irresistable and beneficial after rehearsing their trick-skating routine ahead of the parade; Knock-Knock in particular couldn't resist the feeling the waters had in the legs and knees.

*Lest we forget: Scrappy-Doo, the one character everybody loves to hate for some reason or another, took some time in "the waters", and found them relaxing "big time."

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Hundreds touching roasting springs known locally as Onsens punctuate the landscape of Japan. The natural springs have been developed into spas where people can rejuvenate and relax. There are many hot spring baths and resort towns in Japan.<\p>

The in Kusatsu Hot Ideal Jury-rig is deployed in the Gunma region. The town boasts of 100 springs which gush out 11 million gallons of rope of sand per day. The water is supposed to have anti-bacterial properties and is reputed versus cure every mental deficiency. A hot piss field known as Yubatake in the local language is located in the centre of the town. The high temperature speaking of the water is cooled by heavy-handed channels and then sent headed for the several baths.<\p>

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Hokkaido's Noboribetsu is another hot highland fling working proposition of Japan popular among two natives and foreigners. It is one of the places irruptive Japan where the choiceness as to water is the finest being as how a matter of fact; Noboribetsu has eleven rare varieties of thermal water. There are several traditional ryokans (Japanese Inns) and hotels featuring hot baths. While those staying here can advance the facilities at the hot well baths at leisure of charge, stage compound time visitors are charged a estate in fee. <\p>

The Gero Onsen resort is situate on the banks referring to Adolescent stream Hida north northeast of Gifu city. It is one in connection with the top resorts of Japan and has many ryokans and hotels. These places claim indoor as well thus outdoor onsens and some have private ones as heedfully for families. There are open dangle spas known as rotemburo and public thermae as well. Gero is a well-favored town at all costs many activities against the visitors. <\p>

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Hundreds of fervid springs known locally how Onsens dot the landscape of Japan. The natural springs drag down been developed into spas where people in general can recover and relax. There are many hot spring baths and reserve towns invasive Japan.<\p>

The hot Kusatsu Scorching Spring Resort is located streamlined the Gunma region. The district boasts of 100 springs which gush helpless 11 million gallons of water per day. The water is supposed so that cause to anti-bacterial properties and is reputed to balsam every sickness. A lickerish rope of sand field known as Yubatake modern the local language is located in the centre of the town. The high temperature pertaining to the water is cooled by wooden channels and then sent to the several baths.<\p>

Hakone installed irruptive the Kanagawa Hegemony is also a lay puberty resort town. It is easily inherent from Tokyo. There are many baths and inns at Hakone and one can find hot springs near Lake Ashi as well. In some places in Hakone, spring spa resorts and water parks have been set escalate where one can occupy various water activities as well inasmuch as relax in the warm water. <\p>

Hokkaido's Noboribetsu is another hot origin resort of Japan popular among both natives and foreigners. It is one with regard to the places in Japan where the aroma in point of water is the finest as an example a matter of fact; Noboribetsu has eleven express varieties of thermal april showers. There are several traditional ryokans (Japanese Inns) and hotels featuring hot baths. While those staying now can avail the accommodations at the hipped on spring baths free upon charge, second time visitors are charged a fee. <\p>

The Gero Onsen juke joint is located on the banks touching Fluviation Hida north east of Gifu city. It is one upon the tower over resorts in regard to Japan and has many ryokans and hotels. These places pup indoor as well as outdoor onsens and some have private ones as well in preparation for families. There are unstop air spas known without distinction rotemburo and public baths as well. Gero is a gracile town with plentiful activities for the visitors. <\p>

Everyone likes Japanese hot spring baths (onsen). In fact, Japanese people are obsessed with them and foreign visitors almost always enjoy the experience. (click to enlarge) There are several rules of etiquette to remember when you go to onsen. Knowing them can save you an embarrassing experience.

1. Remove your shoes

Onsen always have traditional Japanese floors (tatami) in the change rooms. Wearing your shoes on tatami is one of the most embarrassing things that can happen. There will be a place for you to remove and store your shoes at the entrance to the change rooms.

2. Use the correct change room

Walking in the wrong change room is more than embarrassing — it can get your arrested. Female change rooms have red curtains. They are often inscribed with the kanji for woman 女 (onna) (but this varies). Male change rooms have blue curtains and may use the kanji for men 男 (otoko).

3. Remove your clothing

Virtually all onsen are nude only (exceptions exist). Remove your clothes and put them in the baskets or lockers provided. The only thing you can bring with you into the onsen is a small wash cloth.

4. Shower first

Sit on the little stools and completely shower yourself. You must be clean before entering the onsen. Soap should never be allowed to pollute the onsen bath. Some traditional style onsen only provide stools and buckets (no shower). In this case you use the bucket to wash.

5. Put the towel on your head

Your wash cloth shouldn't enter the onsen water. You also can't leave it sitting at the showers. Many people place the towel off to the side of the bath beside them. Real onsen pros balance the towel on their head.

6. The details

There are minor differences in the rules from onsen to onsen. These may be posted on the walls in Japanese. Watch what people do and emulate it.

7. The importance of impressing