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Post by dahermit on Sept 28, 2018 18:15:12 GMT
Thought I'd just open this up. No stories today … maybe tomorrow
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Post by kathleenl on Sept 29, 2018 12:43:46 GMT
Suggested topic: Don't be a Touron-advice from locals
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Post by dahermit on Oct 1, 2018 4:20:50 GMT
My pet peeve is *Stupid Touron Questions* ala Letterman's *Stupid Pet Tricks*
examples (my favorites): Are there grocery stores on the island? Are grocery stores open in the off season? Are there sharks in the water?
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Post by Bret S on Oct 1, 2018 12:08:46 GMT
My all-time favorite was 'does the house come with a crock pot?'
Never Miss a Beach!
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markb
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Post by markb on Oct 2, 2018 3:39:49 GMT
True story. Phone call
Me: Hello Guest: Hi, is there any chance your cottage is available today and for 8 days? M: Hang on, let me check with my wife to see if it's ready for guests. G: Wait. Before you do I need to ask you, does it have indoor plumbing? M: (chuckling) Yes it does.
These folks (in their 50's) had rented a place near Gregorytown via the internet. The outdoor toilet faced the sea, no door, looked directly out. When flushed the water, etc. ran down the hill past the outdoor shower.
Yes, they rented our cottage, have become great friends and now own a house in Current.
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Post by Dave A on Oct 17, 2018 12:36:17 GMT
About 98% of the tourists who rented our guest cottage were *terrific* people. The oddest was a couple who spent most of a spectacular week in November locked up inside with the drapes closed and the AC running, watching Bloomberg News on TV. They ventured down to the beach once or twice, from what I saw.
On the third day, the lady called me from the cottage to report, “There’s sand on the floor.” I responded, “There’s a broom in the closet.” She hung up. That was the last I spoke with them, they departed 3 days later without a word, not even a “Goodbye.” OK by me, as the check didn’t bounce.
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