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I haven't seen this on Audrey's list but what would you do if you had a guest with "small man syndrome" who walks ahead of his wife, and basically thinks he can snap his fingers and you jump, or else.
Other guests probably notice this as well.
As mentioned on our forum, "They stay, they pay, they go away" and we remind ourselves that the world has many a jerk residing in it, and sometimes they go to a B&B.
It is at these times when I commiserate with those single female innkeepers who have to deal with this sort of bully. And as we say often enough "Innkeeping ain't for wimps"
 
I haven't seen this on Audrey's list but what would you do if you had a guest with "small man syndrome" who walks ahead of his wife, and basically thinks he can snap his fingers and you jump, or else.
Other guests probably notice this as well.
As mentioned on our forum, "They stay, they pay, they go away" and we remind ourselves that the world has many a jerk residing in it, and sometimes they go to a B&B.
It is at these times when I commiserate with those single female innkeepers who have to deal with this sort of bully. And as we say often enough "Innkeeping ain't for wimps".
JBloggs said:
I haven't seen this on Audrey's list but what would you do if you had a guest with "small man syndrome" who walks ahead of his wife, and basically thinks he can snap his fingers and you jump, or else.
Other guests probably notice this as well.
As mentioned on our forum, "They stay, they pay, they go away" and we remind ourselves that the world has many a jerk residing in it, and sometimes they go to a B&B.
It is at these times when I commiserate with those single female innkeepers who have to deal with this sort of bully. And as we say often enough "Innkeeping ain't for wimps"

As a single female innkeeper, I seem to have had my fair share of these in my early years. I rarely get them now. I really think it's directly due to the way I present myself - I have more confidence and business sense than I did when I first started this "dream job". I think I've also learned to ignore that type of behavior and realize that I don't have to react.
 
I haven't seen this on Audrey's list but what would you do if you had a guest with "small man syndrome" who walks ahead of his wife, and basically thinks he can snap his fingers and you jump, or else.
Other guests probably notice this as well.
As mentioned on our forum, "They stay, they pay, they go away" and we remind ourselves that the world has many a jerk residing in it, and sometimes they go to a B&B.
It is at these times when I commiserate with those single female innkeepers who have to deal with this sort of bully. And as we say often enough "Innkeeping ain't for wimps".
JBloggs said:
I haven't seen this on Audrey's list but what would you do if you had a guest with "small man syndrome" who walks ahead of his wife, and basically thinks he can snap his fingers and you jump, or else.
Other guests probably notice this as well.
As mentioned on our forum, "They stay, they pay, they go away" and we remind ourselves that the world has many a jerk residing in it, and sometimes they go to a B&B.
It is at these times when I commiserate with those single female innkeepers who have to deal with this sort of bully. And as we say often enough "Innkeeping ain't for wimps"

As a single female innkeeper, I seem to have had my fair share of these in my early years. I rarely get them now. I really think it's directly due to the way I present myself - I have more confidence and business sense than I did when I first started this "dream job". I think I've also learned to ignore that type of behavior and realize that I don't have to react.
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BananaE29 said:
JBloggs said:
I haven't seen this on Audrey's list but what would you do if you had a guest with "small man syndrome" who walks ahead of his wife, and basically thinks he can snap his fingers and you jump, or else.
Other guests probably notice this as well.
As mentioned on our forum, "They stay, they pay, they go away" and we remind ourselves that the world has many a jerk residing in it, and sometimes they go to a B&B.
It is at these times when I commiserate with those single female innkeepers who have to deal with this sort of bully. And as we say often enough "Innkeeping ain't for wimps"

As a single female innkeeper, I seem to have had my fair share of these in my early years. I rarely get them now. I really think it's directly due to the way I present myself - I have more confidence and business sense than I did when I first started this "dream job". I think I've also learned to ignore that type of behavior and realize that I don't have to react.
I agree, but must add that these bully small types also sense that, being a confident female, and try to belittle you. It takes all types, just turn on the news and we can all agree where one person finds someone appauling another finds appealing, and vice versa.
It may have been you Banana, i have been racking my brain to remember who it was in this situation who simply laughed, and it really threw a spanner into the mix vs getting ticked off. I am going to attempt that tomorrow if needed.
 
Just please do remember that sometimes a person really has died. That's all I'm going to say about that
I take reservations for weddings at a church. Use the church and bring your own officiant or also the minister presides. This time the minister was on his own as the 84 year old sexton was ill that day. It was a very long day for the minister.
The couple paid the deposit ahead of time but did not bring the balance as is customary. The wedding proceeded as scheduled. The minister 'reminded' the bride about the balance. It has not come. I called and spoke with the new bride who said she didn't have the money and besides she WASN'T HAPPY WITH HER NEW HUSBAND so probably won't be paying. !!! Although there is no guarantee that a check will clear, we can always fight a bounced one. This is the first time I've been given this excuse for non payment. But they went on their honeymoon to Baliz or wherever and I'm sure there is no balance owing on that.
 
Just please do remember that sometimes a person really has died. That's all I'm going to say about that
I take reservations for weddings at a church. Use the church and bring your own officiant or also the minister presides. This time the minister was on his own as the 84 year old sexton was ill that day. It was a very long day for the minister.
The couple paid the deposit ahead of time but did not bring the balance as is customary. The wedding proceeded as scheduled. The minister 'reminded' the bride about the balance. It has not come. I called and spoke with the new bride who said she didn't have the money and besides she WASN'T HAPPY WITH HER NEW HUSBAND so probably won't be paying. !!! Although there is no guarantee that a check will clear, we can always fight a bounced one. This is the first time I've been given this excuse for non payment. But they went on their honeymoon to Baliz or wherever and I'm sure there is no balance owing on that..
she WASN'T HAPPY WITH HER NEW HUSBAND so probably won't be paying. !!!
Bhaha..... Gotta go tell DH about this one.
Glad we take full payment before the wedding commences,
 
Just please do remember that sometimes a person really has died. That's all I'm going to say about that
I take reservations for weddings at a church. Use the church and bring your own officiant or also the minister presides. This time the minister was on his own as the 84 year old sexton was ill that day. It was a very long day for the minister.
The couple paid the deposit ahead of time but did not bring the balance as is customary. The wedding proceeded as scheduled. The minister 'reminded' the bride about the balance. It has not come. I called and spoke with the new bride who said she didn't have the money and besides she WASN'T HAPPY WITH HER NEW HUSBAND so probably won't be paying. !!! Although there is no guarantee that a check will clear, we can always fight a bounced one. This is the first time I've been given this excuse for non payment. But they went on their honeymoon to Baliz or wherever and I'm sure there is no balance owing on that..
she WASN'T HAPPY WITH HER NEW HUSBAND so probably won't be paying. !!!
Bhaha..... Gotta go tell DH about this one.
Glad we take full payment before the wedding commences,
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absolutely ridiculous
 
Just please do remember that sometimes a person really has died. That's all I'm going to say about that
I take reservations for weddings at a church. Use the church and bring your own officiant or also the minister presides. This time the minister was on his own as the 84 year old sexton was ill that day. It was a very long day for the minister.
The couple paid the deposit ahead of time but did not bring the balance as is customary. The wedding proceeded as scheduled. The minister 'reminded' the bride about the balance. It has not come. I called and spoke with the new bride who said she didn't have the money and besides she WASN'T HAPPY WITH HER NEW HUSBAND so probably won't be paying. !!! Although there is no guarantee that a check will clear, we can always fight a bounced one. This is the first time I've been given this excuse for non payment. But they went on their honeymoon to Baliz or wherever and I'm sure there is no balance owing on that..
Can you place a lien on her marriage... so she can't get divorced without paying you? :)
 
Just please do remember that sometimes a person really has died. That's all I'm going to say about that
I take reservations for weddings at a church. Use the church and bring your own officiant or also the minister presides. This time the minister was on his own as the 84 year old sexton was ill that day. It was a very long day for the minister.
The couple paid the deposit ahead of time but did not bring the balance as is customary. The wedding proceeded as scheduled. The minister 'reminded' the bride about the balance. It has not come. I called and spoke with the new bride who said she didn't have the money and besides she WASN'T HAPPY WITH HER NEW HUSBAND so probably won't be paying. !!! Although there is no guarantee that a check will clear, we can always fight a bounced one. This is the first time I've been given this excuse for non payment. But they went on their honeymoon to Baliz or wherever and I'm sure there is no balance owing on that..
and its the priest or your fault he's "faulty" I don't think so! deciding that after the wedding is a bit late!
 
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
 
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate..
seashanty said:
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
[/quote]Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
Gosh darn tootin' it was!
If I were you I would talk to the minister about changing the policy. If paying by check, final payment must be made X days in advance, cash payment can be made day of. Final payment must be recorded before ceremony can take place. Sadly this is the world in which we live.
 
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate..
seashanty said:
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
[/quote]Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
Gosh darn tootin' it was!
If I were you I would talk to the minister about changing the policy. If paying by check, final payment must be made X days in advance, cash payment can be made day of. Final payment must be recorded before ceremony can take place. Sadly this is the world in which we live.
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Yes Copperhead
There is a business side of things and I'm it. These aren't church members doing this ... like couples having weddings at your inns they are buying services renting a space and hiring a minister who spends a lot of time with them beforehand. It's bad behavior. The minister is a softie (are they all ?) and doesn't like being involved with the money side of things anyway. I am going to speak with the treasurer and tell her I'm changing the contract terms since I am the one who will have to try to collect. Will see how that goes! This paying balance on day of wedding puts an undue strain on the minister and sexton (or another church member who goes in to help out) to get payment while people are being photographed and running around assembling ushers and bridesmaids and all of that.
Sorry to highjack this thread. I was just blown away by the new bride's rant ... that was a first.
Copperhead said:
seashanty said:
Really hate playing bill collector and I know the minister will decline to have this pursued in small claims court. Left message on husband's cell phone as well and mailed invoice. Just reminding of the balance due and thank you. I'm guessing (hoping) the princess had an argument with new husband and will just pay it. We do have a signed contract but payment should have been made that day as promised. I really prefer that it be paid up one week in advance so that the check clears.
Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
[/quote]Last time something like this happened it was the bride's mother's check that bounced ... for the florist and musicians as well. What a mess. That was deliberate.
Gosh darn tootin' it was!
If I were you I would talk to the minister about changing the policy. If paying by check, final payment must be made X days in advance, cash payment can be made day of. Final payment must be recorded before ceremony can take place. Sadly this is the world in which we live.
 
Had a last minute cancellation of a three-night ($750), lady said she had just had an emergency hysterectomy (!!) and couldn't travel TX to OR. I remind her that she owes unless I rent the room; I'll call to tell her the nights she will be charged. So, I rent 2 nights and call her FYI on the 1 night charge; she answers, but can barely hear me because she is in a bar where all hell has broken loose. Must be a fast healer.
 
Had a last minute cancellation of a three-night ($750), lady said she had just had an emergency hysterectomy (!!) and couldn't travel TX to OR. I remind her that she owes unless I rent the room; I'll call to tell her the nights she will be charged. So, I rent 2 nights and call her FYI on the 1 night charge; she answers, but can barely hear me because she is in a bar where all hell has broken loose. Must be a fast healer..
Tom said:
Had a last minute cancellation of a three-night ($750), lady said she had just had an emergency hysterectomy (!!) and couldn't travel TX to OR. I remind her that she owes unless I rent the room; I'll call to tell her the nights she will be charged. So, I rent 2 nights and call her FYI on the 1 night charge; she answers, but can barely hear me because she is in a bar where all hell has broken loose. Must be a fast healer.
if you had one you would be at the bar drinking too Tom.
 
Had a last minute cancellation of a three-night ($750), lady said she had just had an emergency hysterectomy (!!) and couldn't travel TX to OR. I remind her that she owes unless I rent the room; I'll call to tell her the nights she will be charged. So, I rent 2 nights and call her FYI on the 1 night charge; she answers, but can barely hear me because she is in a bar where all hell has broken loose. Must be a fast healer..
Tom said:
Had a last minute cancellation of a three-night ($750), lady said she had just had an emergency hysterectomy (!!) and couldn't travel TX to OR. I remind her that she owes unless I rent the room; I'll call to tell her the nights she will be charged. So, I rent 2 nights and call her FYI on the 1 night charge; she answers, but can barely hear me because she is in a bar where all hell has broken loose. Must be a fast healer.
if you had one you would be at the bar drinking too Tom.
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Amen to that!
 
Had a guest cancel a couple of days ago due to family emergency. Guest just checked in who is the brother of the guest who cancelled. Unless they rehearsed it, they told the same story about why the other brother isn't here. Sometimes it's the real deal.
I didn't know these people were together!
 
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