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And Now, A Few Words From Chelsea.

Posted on 2015/12/30 by The Hook

Sorry, all you two-legged readers of blogs, but The Hook has been pretty busy trying to convince hordes of travelers to give him coins/bills which he can exchange for life’s necessities. Like Milk Bones and high-end dog food that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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THE BELLMAN CHRONICLES – FREE FOR 2 DAYS!

Posted on 2012/09/09 by The Hook

The cyber-flood gates have opened and now (“now” meaning 12:01 a.m. Sept. 10 – 12:00 a.m September 11) my “love letter” to the Niagara Falls hospitality industry is free to anyone with the means to download it. Even the douchebags. … Continue reading →

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Here It Is, My 2nd Media Interview – And My First Blog Hop!

Posted on 2012/08/31 by The Hook

APOLOGY TIME: Sorry, folks, I messed up – BIG TIME – and I had to trash my entire previous post! The alternative was to throw my laptop out the front door, but the wife stepped in… Thank God for VampireLover, … Continue reading →

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Absent-minded Moms and Other Business…

Posted on 2012/08/21 by The Hook

A TRAVEL TIP FROM THE HOOK.  Always remember to remain focused when traveling; pay particular attention to those things that mean the most to you. For example, your laptop, phone and perhaps your children?  Here’s the scene: I returned to … Continue reading →

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And Now… A Quick Thought From The Hook.

Posted on 2012/08/10 by The Hook

I have just spent the last seven hours slugging luggage for the traveling public… All the while, I’ve had to deal with their baggage as well. My efforts have led me to one conclusion: people are capable of reaching great … Continue reading →

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10 Terrible Things About Summer: Bellman Edition!

Posted on 2012/07/16 by The Hook

Yes, you’re still reading You’ve Been Hooked! Bear with me, okay? I know how busy we all are this summer, so here is a quick – but hopefully enjoyable – read. I hope it brings you some respite from the … Continue reading →

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Summertime Fun With The Hook!

Posted on 2012/07/09 by The Hook

A couple sits in the lobby, side-by-side, but worlds apart. They are transfixed, no, hypnotized by the light glow of their screens. Their three-year-old son sits at their feet, his gentle pleas for attention completely ignored. HE is… Thirty-something. Dressed … Continue reading →

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SUMMER’S HERE! TIME FOR A TRAVEL TIP – OR TWO…

Posted on 2012/07/05 by The Hook

There has been a fundamental shift in the hospitality industry that  has forced front-line personnel like myself to adjust the manner in which we carry out our duties. In other words, more and more douchebags have begun to appear on … Continue reading →

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The Bellman Chronicles Goes “Live” – At Last!

Posted on 2012/06/28 by The Hook

OCTOBER 22, 2010: After much consideration and with tremendous trepidation, The Hook launches his first blog and joins the ranks of the WordPress community. A second blog, The Book of Terrible, soon follows. My life would never be the same. … Continue reading →

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The Hook Presents… The Bellman Chronicles!

Posted on 2012/05/18 by The Hook

Well, the road has been long and the process has confounded me time and again, but with more than a little support from friends (blogging and otherwise!), family and dozens of CreateSpace wizards, my mission is complete! I’ve distilled fifteen … Continue reading →

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