Tag Archives: Amazon Kindle

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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Put THAT In Your Blog, Hook!

Posted on 2012/08/27 by The Hook

  Another typical Friday recently came and went… Big families – with big loads of luggage. Wacky wives and cranky husbands. Overstimulated rugrats. Hordes of travelers tripping all over each other, eager to reach – and terrorize – their next … Continue reading →

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Meet Pyscho-Man!

Posted on 2012/08/25 by The Hook

There are days that serve to remind me how blessed I truly am to be in a position to see the best and worst humanity has to offer. Seriously. I can be deep sometimes, you know! I recently lived through … 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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The Bellman Chronicles Is “Live” On The Kindle!

Posted on 2012/07/20 by The Hook

The final hurdle has been overcome: my love letter to the hospitality industry is now available on the Kindle store. That’s pretty much it, folks. I’d love it if everyone bought it – it’s a steal $4.99 – but even … 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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