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What Not To Say To Guests.

I know this will be difficult to believe, but there are many times I find myself in the uncharacteristic position of having to hold back when dealing with guests. Call me crazy, but I’ve grown accustomed to steady employment. But … Continue reading

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To All MY Friends Out There…..

Today’s forecast: Cloudy with a chance of douchebag! A very good chance. It’s snowed last night in my little corner of Canada, in case you’re wondering why I decided to launch a foray into meteorology. The overcast conditions I awoke … Continue reading

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Fate Toys With The Hook!

DISCLAIMER: This edition of You’ve Been Hooked! contains salty language. To say the least. I’ve substituted the traditional “F” word with “fire truck” – as per my daughter’s request – and I hope this is acceptable. If not, you can go read … Continue reading

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So is The Hook Rich or What?

As you can see, I still haven’t mastered the art of the title! A lot of people – including my fellow employees – think bellmen make mega-bucks. I’m afraid not. While we have our good days, the road is not paved with … Continue reading

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Business As Usual – Almost….

When writing a blog, one has to remain ever-mindful of two irrefutable truths: If you don’t feel passionately about your subject matter you’ll never attract an audience larger than one. A loyal audience will stick with you if you dedicate enough time … Continue reading

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It’s All Quiet On The Western Front…

So what the heck am I going to write about? Here are the facts: Monday was dead. Deader than dead, in fact. Whatever that means. Tuesday? Still dead. My colleague and I spent 45 minutes without saying a single word to … Continue reading

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The Edge of Christmas – And The Hook’s Limits!

THE SCENE: Early Saturday morning – Christmas Eve to be exact – at the Bell Desk. The phone rings. INQUISITIVE FEMALE GUEST: Yes, I am in room… It should be noted the not technically young lady had a heavy Old Country accent, which … Continue reading

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The Hook Blows His Top!

This is The Hook with an on-the-spot, in-the-moment report! As I’m writing away, a family of douchebags – not a single brain among the five of them – is standing in the lobby as Dad brings in item after item. … Continue reading

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“Do You Have Any Pushmobiles?”

Sometimes these posts write themselves. You just have to hope the world doesn’t run out of old. wrinkled douchebags who don’t know what you call a device used to carry luggage! You would think after eighty years of walking this … Continue reading

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Sunday is a Day of Rest? Not For The Hook!

Sometimes people just have it coming. Consider the case of the Three Not-So-Wise Men who stumbled over to the Bell Desk just as the Sunday morning check-out rush was ending.  They just couldn’t wrap their three warped heads around a simple concept. … Continue reading

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