What? No Valet?
By p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
March 12, 2011 11:40am CST
Some may recall that here at p1ke Towers I have the service of a faithful retainer/butler/valet who goes by the name of "Creaky". He's over 100 years old and although I sacked him a couple of years ago there was such a palava about it that I rehired him as an act of charity. Subsequently I have discovered that there are some chaps out there that don't have any sort of servants at all! I find this astonishing. Surely no gentleman can possibly consider living without a "Gentleman's Gentleman". Who lays out your clothes; helps you dress and generally atends to your matters sartorial. I assume that the ladies out there all have lady's maids - don't you? If not, just how do you cope?
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
12 Mar 11
Oh dear I am afraid I must inform you that this girl does not have hired help at all. She unfortunately had to live by her username. Morning, noon and night. However, I keep asking Mr. Clean to come over but he is way to busy on TV!
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
12 Mar 11
I am heading over to the classifieds section now! Can't imagine my manicure being ruined for tonight's big gala. 
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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13 Mar 11
Hurry because Vera Wang and Versace want to drop by and ask if you would please consider wearing one of their dresses this year. Chanel are clamoring to do your make up and Tiffany's say that they know that it is an awful imposition but they have a DARLING necklace and earrings set in silver and 24 carat diamonds that you simply have to wear. Plus Jimmy Choo is trying to make a Come back and knows you are just the right person to launch his new signature line. I have said that you have laundry etc, but they are being very persistent......
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@nannacroc (4049)
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12 Mar 11
I have to make do with Mr Croc, we're not all rich and posh like you.
Mr Croc is doing a really good job as a ladies maid.
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
12 Mar 11
Like yoyo, my maids are mechanical but they are very few. I even have a hand operated can opener as I can't stand the noise made by electrics.
Sometimes I wish I did have a maid, especially when it is wet outside because Gus and Cookie drag in all kinds of mud on their paws. And today I should be doing laundry but I have no ambition, I'm kind of under the weather a little with a case of the blahs.
It would be nice to have servants but I don't think I could maintain the demeanor needed to keep order!
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Mar 11
hi pikey tongue in cheek I hope? well now yes I have three helpers, they all volunteer,one is me as I sit back and let myself help me each day. She sometimes gripes at getting me up at 6 am for breakfast at 8.Also
have me constantly telling myself hey almost time for this or that.But one good thing none of us have to be paid. lol lol I have wished that me and myself were not always so darned conscientious.jReally in a way all us residents here have personal maids in that a housekeeper comes in each day to change our linens vacuum our floor and clean our bathrooms
too. oh yes one also does my laundry each week. lovely to have so mudh spare time to mylot. he he We also are cooked for and served by care takers. so much spoilness wow.
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@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
13 Mar 11
Well I am so glad you have a charitable nature and re hired Mr Creaky, he sounds awsome. I myself do not have maids, I prefer the males like Mr Sheen Mr Muscle and a funny chap called Easy Off Bamm. They do work well around the house but I always have to give them a hand.They do smell nice . LOL. Cheers Sue
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
13 Mar 11
Hey pikey! How is dear "Creaky" doing these days? I do remember
when you tried to sack the old man! Shame on you! I don't have
any "help" although I sure could use some. My miserable bf made
me clean the refrig, microwave last night and polish the furniture
today as punishment for not doing any housework in weeks! He
refused to do my laundry when he did his! If he doesn't do mine
tomorrow he will not have any food to eat when and if I decide
to go to the grocery store which I haven't done in a month either!
Don't have anything to eat here either! Not the type of lady to
mess with! He knows better....Will let you know what happens!
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
15 Mar 11
Hi Alice & P1key! When I re-read my post it really
sounded bad!lol I am so not a woman to be told
what to do so it really is funny! But, my bf was right, as much
as I hate to admit. He does my errands while I sleep most of
the day and he works. So, I deserved him to "try" to "punish"
me. He did my laundry the next day, he paid for the
taxi to and from the grocery store, and carried everything into
the apartment! Now who do you think really won?
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
14 Mar 11
Well, that's just it! I do not cope at all! 
I go nuts trying to work out what colour underwear I should be wearing for any given day. I am wearing white today, but I am thinking that Monday may be more of a black day. I think I need my own "Creaky" to help me out, or perhaps a house elf would be even better! 
I go nuts trying to work out what colour underwear I should be wearing for any given day. I am wearing white today, but I am thinking that Monday may be more of a black day. I think I need my own "Creaky" to help me out, or perhaps a house elf would be even better! @RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
14 Mar 11
Too many risks involved with commando! You know, with zippers! 
Don't you think he's to old for doing that sweetie?
I can do everything myself, thank you.
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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14 Mar 11
Old? He's a servant. This is what he enjoys. I did once retire him. I put him out, it was raining so I even gave him an overcoat but people said that I should have treated him better so after a few weeks - and a truly terrible female butler - I took him back. He doesn't know any different. LOL.
