Tag Archives: travel

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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A Double Dose of Top Ten Madness From The Hook.

Posted on 2013/04/24 by

THINGS YOU DON’T WANT TO OVERHEAR WHILE CHECKING IN AT A HOTEL. 1)  “Have all the dead hookers been removed from room 401?” 2)  “Have all the live hookers been removed from the parking garage?” 3)  “Has anyone found those … Continue reading →

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Ten Things You Should Never Say While Checking-in.

Posted on 2013/04/19 by

The world is waiting breathlessly as authorities hunt down a suspect in Boston. I am staying the course and serving an increasingly-crazy public. All the while, random thoughts float in my consciousness, waiting to be explored and shared. Fortunately, I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Journey Across The Wonderland That Is My Life.

Posted on 2013/04/18 by

Yesterday was a strange day, even by my standards. First I had to handle an over-enthusiastic stage show producer who I can only assume had three Red Bulls with his crack at breakfast. Honestly, this gentleman made Richard Simmons look … Continue reading →

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Miss Four Eyes Takes The Wheel…

Posted on 2013/04/10 by

My guest today needs no introduction, but what kind of host would I be if I didn’t metaphorically sing her praises? She is the founder of the Blog Naked Revolution. She has opened her cyber-haven home to me on several … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins…

Posted on 2013/03/09 by

My day began as it always does: I stepped over the threshold of concrete and glass and pledged my allegiance to the Niagara Falls hospitality industry. For nine Earthly hours to be precise, although it should be noted that time … Continue reading →

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Belated Birthday Greetings For Le Clown, Why The HuffPost Blog Team Hates Me, and a Truly Grateful Guest.

Posted on 2013/01/28 by

BEFORE WE BEGIN: A belated Happy Birthday to Le Clown. You have been well and truly blessed, my new friend. Enjoy the love and adoration coming your way. You lucky bastard. On with the show… Two years ago, I jumped … Continue reading →

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Lies The Hook Told Me…

Posted on 2013/01/25 by

Yes, this makes two posts in two days. What can I say? I’m riding a creative wave that’s sure to collapse soon… Two simple truth about the hospitality game: Sometimes you have to lie to guests. A bellman can’t change … Continue reading →

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The Hook Meets The Seven Foxes!

Posted on 2013/01/19 by

THE SCENE: A crowded lobby, a crowd of guests are waiting not-so patiently for a an elevator. One finally arrives and a veteran bellman departs and is greeted by a group of single white females carrying four pieces of luggage … Continue reading →

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The Year Ahead: Thirteen Fears.

Posted on 2013/01/01 by

I realize many of you are hanging, so I’ll keep this tight and to the point. Or not. Here are some things that scare the bejezzus out of me that I know I’ll be dealing with this year… 1) Crazy … Continue reading →

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