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Hotel/Motel do you check the price of the rooms before booking in. Or are you normally so tired you could not care about the cost. Here is a little something, that may help change your mind, If you do not check prices first. "Next time you think your hotel bill is too high you might want to consider this... Husband and wife are traveling by car from Melbourne to Noosa. After almost twenty-four hours on the road, they’re too tired to continue, and they decide to stop for a rest. They stop at a lovely hotel and take a room, but they only plan to sleep for four hours and then get back on the road. When they check out four hours later, the desk clerk hands them a bill for $350.00. The man explodes and demands to know why the charge is so high. He tells the clerk although it's a nice hotel, the rooms certainly aren't worth $350.00! When the clerk tells him $350.00 is the standard rate, the man insists on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appears, listens to the man, and then explains that the hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference centre that were available for the husband and wife to use. 'But we didn't use them,' the man complains. 'Well, they are here, and you could have,' explains the Manager. He goes on to explain they could have taken in one of the shows for which the hotel is famous. 'The best entertainers in the world perform here,' the Manager says. 'But we didn't go to any of those shows,' complains the man again. 'Well, we have them, and you could have,' the Manager replies. No matter what amenity the Manager mentions, the man replies, 'But we didn't use it!' The Manager is unmoved, and eventually the man gives up and agrees to pay. He writes a cheque and gives it to the Manager. The Manager is surprised when he looks at the cheque. 'But sir,' he says, this cheque is only made out for $50.00.' 'That's correct,' says the man. 'I charged you $300.00 for sleeping with my wife.' 'But I didn't!' exclaims the Manager. 'Well, that's too bad,' the man replies. 'She was here and you could have.' " Will this help you to make sure you check the prices first. LOL
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1. frankiecesca (831) | 4 months ago | Lol - I love it!! I was not expecting that ending reading through it so this has made my day!! Thanks! x
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | I thought it was great, so had to turn it into a discussion. LOL
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2. valeria1 (1463) | 4 months ago | LOLOLOL! Fantastic Goodie! You are amazing everytime I read something that you post my life gets brighter and you make my day! Love you! xoxoxoxo
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | I never normally post these type of discussions Valeria. But this one was just too good not to share.
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3. pyewacket (8874) | 4 months ago | This post contains content of a mature nature. You must be Signed in or Registered to have the option to view this content.
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | You are bad Pye, did you make this one up to fit my scenario. If you did, its a bleeding good one. LOL I had to share it, it is the best one I have ever received I think.
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pyewacket (8874) | 4 months ago | Heehee...I'm a writer remember? And consider myself more a fiction writer as that is my first love and genre though can do "serious" informative articles as well....Glad you liked it..since I DO happen to live in the NYC area..do know how expensive exclusive hotels like the Plaza can be....and believe me wouldn't mind spending a stay there myself here's a link to The Plaza hotel itself... http://www.fairmont.com/ThePlaza
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | Holy Cow Pye, that sure is one posh Hotel. I may drop in to visit you while I am staying in this hotel. I only want to stay there for one, so I can knock off their "24-carat gold plated Sherle Wagner designed sinks and fixtures in every guest room and suite". I think these fixtures would look great in my bathroom.
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pyewacket (8874) | 4 months ago | Did you look at some of the other luxury hotels in the same chain around the world??....I'm not sure but I think it was a Plaza penthouse suite that was featured in the movie Pretty Woman..did you ever see that movie?
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | I did see Pretty Woman Pye, many many years ago.
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4. wolfie34 (12141) | 4 months ago | Was that a true story Goodie? Excuse me for being slow, it's Monday morning here in the UK! Nevertheless a brilliant one either way, had me in stitches, I didn't realize there was a punchline which made it even funnier (Goodie rolls her eyes!) thanks for sharing. Oh I always check before I stay at any establishment, mind you they usually charge you at the beginning anyhow in the smaller places, I don't tend to go to hotels far too expensive for wolfie's purse;0)
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | No Wolfie, my brother in law sent it to me. LOL
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wolfie34 (12141) | 4 months ago | Thanks for humouring me Goodie, shame it wasn't;0)
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | Good way to knock some money off your hotel bill Wolfie.
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MsTickle (6339) | 4 months ago | A couple have rented a cabin near a lake. He's been in the rowboat fishing on the lake and comes in to have a nap leaving all his fishing gear in the boat. The wife decide to take the boat out so she can read her book as the boat floats gently on the tranquil lake. She's enjoying her afternoon when she looks up to see the park ranger approaching in a boat of his own. He puts his fingers to his hat and bids her good afternoon and asks her if she has a license to fish. She explains that it's her husbands gear, he has the license, she is merely enjoying the peace and quiet while reading her book...which she is holding. He says, sorry ma'am, you're under arrest, you have the equipment, I have to assume you will use it. So she says...in that case I will have to charge you with sexual harassment. Smirking, he says, "How do you figure to do that ma'am?" She says: "You have the equipment, I have to assume you will use it" "You have yourself a good afternoon ma'am" he says as he rows back the way he came.
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ellie333 (5738) | 4 months ago | That tickled me MsTickle, never under estimate the woman eh, she always manages to get the last word in. Huggles. Ellie:D
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cinderella2007 (1466) | 3 months ago | Thats is a fab story MsTickle!! ha ha Just shows that you can get yourself out of any situation given a fab response!!!
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6. ellie333 (5738) | 4 months ago | Well this reminds me that I suppose other than paying for our keep when we stay at yours in chores are there any other hidden expenses we may incur? Ellie:D
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ellie333 (5738) | 4 months ago | Well I am not paying an extra three hundred dollars a night for something I won't use either LOL.
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ellie333 (5738) | 4 months ago | What about your other man has he had your babies yet? He is quiet today so maybe in labour. Let me know when the happy event happens. I'll help you with the childcare as I am nearer to be able to be hands on help.
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | Maybe he is in labour Ellie. Goody Goody, when I wake in the morning I might be a granny. LOL
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7. amit_joamon (213) | 4 months ago | hahah LOL... this was great. but i always check the prices of room, so this can't happen with me.:)
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | Be a good way of getting out of paying for the bill.
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ibiswas (388) | 4 months ago | (rofl) good one there....:-)
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8. 34momma (4268) | 4 months ago | LOL!!! now that will make me check the prices next time i check into a hotel for sure. what a funny joke honey, thanks for sharing
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | I thought it was far too good not to share Momma. Can you imagine someone in real life doing this. LOL
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10. Ruthep (4171) | 4 months ago | That is funny. Of course I check prices first. I check into everything. I am a bit of a freak. I read EVERYTHING about everything. May seem silly but it comes in handy.
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Ruthep (4171) | 4 months ago | I think we are safe. Your husband will have to come here. Unless you can drive there my husband won't go. So the day they build a bridge from here to Australia is the day we will come over.
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Goodie123 (7319) | 4 months ago | Sounds like your hubby is like me Ruth. I will not fly either.
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