Category Archives: Hotel Life

Tales of the modern (douchebag) traveler

Please Help Find Nichole

Posted on 2013/05/18 by

Reblogged from drinkswellwithothers: I’m putting the funny on hold after seeing this on Guapola’s blog. He reblogged on a post about a missing little girl, and I’m following suit. Pass it on, keep your eyes open, and let’s find her. … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Hook, Observations, ‘Cons and Plugs.

Posted on 2013/05/17 by

The majority of my guest interactions are limited to the standard formula: I load-up/drop-off the luggage, hopefully receive a tip, answer a question or two and move on. However, on those rare occasions that I share a small piece of … Continue reading →

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A Reblog You Won’t Soon Forget: The First Time

Posted on 2013/05/15 by

I’m going to skip the clever intro and cut to the heart of the matter: You need to read this: The First Time. When I got home from work, my puppy Porter was in the window wagging his big fluffy … Continue reading →

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Plugs, Packing Tips and Status Reports.

Posted on 2013/05/13 by

It’s Monday. There are still remnants of the cheerleading horde present in the hotel, some of whom are rolling, tumbling, screaming and frolicking in the halls and lobby. I have decided I am not pro-frolicking and never will be. I have seen … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Minutes With The Hook.

Posted on 2013/05/12 by

As I write this, my friends, it is 6:45 in the a.m. in Niagara Falls. The wind is howling through the tunnel that runs along the hotel’s valet deck. In the lobby, a group of middle-aged men and women natter … Continue reading →

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Because Everyone Else Will Wait Until Tomorrow…

Posted on 2013/05/11 by

Well, it’s that time of year again, the time to honor those who survived hours of agonizing labor pains to bring all of us into this wild and wonderful world. I both love and dread this time of year with … Continue reading →

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The Hook’s Field Guide To Hotel Guests.

Posted on 2013/05/09 by

AUTHOR’S NOTE:  I had something else planned for today, but once again Fate has thrown a monkey-wrench into the works. The post you are about to read originally appeared on the NiagaraHub  site on May 8 and apparently it has … Continue reading →

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Two Guest Posts For The Price of One!

Posted on 2013/05/08 by

Hello there, humans, this is The Hook’s favorite four-legged dependent, Chelsea. My “master” (in my experience it’s wise to humor the big guy every once in awhile.), has had one heck of a day off which I’m sure he’ll be … Continue reading →

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Reflections On The Human Condition And An Ironic Plug.

Posted on 2013/05/06 by

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013, 2:30 p.m.: A beautiful blonde in her twenties checks in: her appearance is a billboard for every high-end clothing, make-up and handbag manufacturer in North America. Her hair is perfectly styled and spring-loaded into a bun. … Continue reading →

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A Look Back At The 80s: Hook Style!

Posted on 2013/05/02 by

BEFORE WE BEGIN, TWO FUN FACTS:  #1.  Someone in the hotel ordered an 18-year-old Wednesday Addams look-alike hooker at 6:30 a.m. this morning. (She left – sans smile and dignity – by 7:21 a.m.) Talk about your breakfast of champions. … Continue reading →

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