I was checking in a man and woman, and since they didn’t have enough cash to cover a deposit, I told them not to worry about it and that I’d just block incidentals to the room (movies, phone calls, internet). The guy was really happy with this. Guy: “We love you.” Me: “Thanks.” Guy: “Will you marry us? Like some unholy […]
Monthly Archives: June 2007
Voice: Lost
Tonight was so busy at work, and I checked in so many people, that I actually lost my voice. Remind me if ever I talk of becoming a teacher or great orator that this sort of thing will happen to me daily. British Airways cancelled a bunch of their flights and sent all the stranded passengers to […]
No Receipt? or, How to Make Teri Livid
I nearly lost it today. I can’t remember the last time I got angry with a guest, but I know for certain that I’ve never gotten as angry as I did this morning. A guest came to check out and wanted a copy of his room bill. Ordinarily, I’d print one out and send them […]
Winged Devil
It is not a good idea to live with someone who is as afraid of bugs as you are. But it is hilarious. I was at my computer, and my roommate Tim was lying on my bed reading when our cat suddenly grew intent on a portion of my wall. There was a very large […]
Bagpipes and Mike Myers
Was there just some sort of Scottish holiday I am unaware of? Yesterday I was walking home from Wal-Greens and heard bagpipes. I thought to myself, “Is there a parade today?” A car passed me on the road, and the bagpipes were coming from within the car. A guy, with his windows down, was blasting […]