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What I’ve Learned As A Bellman.

Posted on 2016/11/18 by The Hook

I’m not what you would call a smart man. (Just ask the wife.) However, after two decades (almost) as a bellman I can honestly say I know my way around the hospitality trenches with the best of them. And now … Continue reading →

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Poppy vs. The Chicken!

Posted on 2011/12/04 by The Hook

The plan was elegant in its simplicity; prepare supper while VampireLover – his daughter – was out getting her hair done. The Hook – the son-in-law – was writing and Glee Girl – the granddaughter – was busy being a … Continue reading →

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If I Wrote About Pleasant, Generous Guests, Would Anyone Care?

Posted on 2011/10/07 by The Hook

First off, this is not The Book of Awesome (No, I’m not going to provide a link, find it yourself, you lazy bugger!), if you want to read stories about the generous nature of the human spirit or the healing … Continue reading →

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“To Be Continued” – Concluded!

Posted on 2011/09/14 by The Hook

Where were we? Oh yeah, summer was over and I had just enjoyed two glorious days of freedom. Sarah was back to school and I was back to the grind. THURSDAY: Yep, summer is deader than disco. You could just feel the desperation as … Continue reading →

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“Do You Have Any Pushmobiles?”

Posted on 2011/06/15 by The Hook

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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A Story Behind Every Door…..

Posted on 2011/06/05 by The Hook

When you work in a hotel with a thousand rooms, you can expect an equal number of unique encounters with every type of human being imaginable. And some you would never have expected. He was a nondescript, timid, slightly frail … Continue reading →

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