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Old January 16th 06, 07:52 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Stupid Guest Tricks (Was: OT - Anyone here own a restaurant?)


1. Pets
Because of the bitter lessons we've learned with allowing pets in
our hotel, we have (a) spent thousands in new flooring, cleaning and
repairs, and (b) are phasing out our pet-friendly policy.


That's a shame but I don't blame ya. Not that I plan to fly the cats
anytime soon...yeesh! That would be a Cat II nightmare. I go to OKC
frequently for training; only one of the 3 dozen'ish lodging places we
use takes pets anymore.

We charge a whopping $10 per night for a pet to stay in the hotel

Maybe $10 with a $200 deposit

2. Smokers

you said it all...

3. Rose Petals

H'mmm...maybe question on checkin: have you seen or read Lady
Chatterly's lover or seen American Beauty? If yes...?

Even better...big sign telling 'em there's a ban on rose petals for
agricultural reasons...

OR...maybe even better...Rose petals (etc) only permitted if purchsed
thru the hotel....price including cost of cleanup and next annual on
Jay's plane...

4. Candles.

Cant say I've never had a candle in a hotel room, but it was in a
large apartment and it was ONE candle, closely watched. And it was
one of those Glade candles cuz the place was stinky, not to be
romantic.

5. Towel-Trashers

Many of the places I've stayed in OKC are 'long term corporate
housing' and dont have 'new' towels. Most of the time they dont match
either. They work fine tho!

6. Toilet Fillers.

Well...they got caught with the cat/ankle biter dog/ferret/extra kid
in the room, and tried to flush it. Can ya blame 'em?

7. Price Scammers

Lesson learned...you paid a little "stupid tax", but it won't happen
again, right?

8. Upgrade Scammers

Ya know..I would NEVER have thought of that. That's dirty pool.
Politely asking if you have a good deal on a upgrade would probably
work better, I'm sure.

9. Fence Climbers.

When I was in England for 3 yrs, I noticed a lot of older buildings
had stone fences with broken glass embedded in the mortar on top...

10. Balcony Climbers

WTF? Been drunk and stupid in my younger days but never woulda tried
THAT...

Sara and I do plan to come visit ya in late 06 or 07. We'll try to
behave...

--Don

Don Byrer
Radar Tech & Smilin' Commercial Pilot Guy
Amateur Radio KJ5KB
kj5kb-at-hotmail.com

"I have slipped the surly bonds of earth; now if I can just land without bending the gear..."