Mother died; Zika Virus; Hospitalized. Cancellation requests!!!

[Audrey Forrest]

The latest cancellation requests (made day of booking)
"I made reservation for my daughter (one week stay) but
she has been hospitalized with Zika virus. Please send me
a refund. She's very sick."
I offered a full refund upon receipt of verification by hospital of daughter's admission. Have yet to receive it.
Next guest phones to say his mother died and he cant make it. Requests refund. I say happy to do that but need copy
of Death Certificate. Still waiting for it!
Next guest says her daughter is bipolar, and is homeless
but she booked the room because it didnt work out daughter living with her. However, she wants to cancel, because daughter doesnt want to come here. Then goes on to say
daughter wouldnt be safe to stay in B&B because of her
bipolar disorder and is violent!!! No refund was made.
Interested to hear of various excuses your guests may make
to try and weasel out of booking. Our Cancellation Policy
is a good one BUT have been informed by our credit card
processor that Banks will side with customers, in spite of
a clear Cancellation Policy.
We are running a business, arent we? So now we are at
the mercy of the Banks. Anyone have a solution?

 

[GoodScout]

We charge the full bill for any cancellations within 30 days. It's amazing how many dead grandmothers come back to life when guests figure out they're paying for the room whether they come or not.

 

[Specific]

I like the Zika virus one: Zika virus cause only mild to no symptoms... no need for hospitalization. It is a danger for pregnant woman !

 

[Morticia]

We had one of those 'sitter cancelled last minute' calls a few years ago. They're here now. Very thankful we were able to let them out of their rez and refund them. I remember none of this. But they sure do.

 

[TheBeachHouse]

We had one of those 'sitter cancelled last minute' calls a few years ago. They're here now. Very thankful we were able to let them out of their rez and refund them. I remember none of this. But they sure do..

We are pretty forgiving. Last week we had a late cancellation. Opened the room and it was booked within minutes. That is when the monster book engines are handy.

 

[JBloggs]

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them.

 

[Breakfast Diva]

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them..

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them.

I nearly snorted coffee out of my nose on that one JB.

 

[Generic]

Was the Zika one coming from Miami, because if they weren't, I'd be laughing so hard, I might pee a bit... and I'm a MAN!

 

[Aussie Innkeeper]

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them..

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them.

I nearly snorted coffee out of my nose on that one JB.
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Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them.

I nearly snorted coffee out of my nose on that one JB.

Another snorter here, too. This is nothing short of complete BS. Let's call a spade a spade, shall we?

 

[BananaE29]

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them..

Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them.

OMG!!! You just made my day!!! Heck, you made my week! Bwhahahahaahahahahaha!!!!

 

[Flower]

I like the Zika virus one: Zika virus cause only mild to no symptoms... no need for hospitalization. It is a danger for pregnant woman !.

This one was my personal best . I had a big whole hardie laugh. need that to today dealing with bloody insurance company.Thank you so much.
My oh my what people try. Shear wonder.

 

[Audrey Forrest]

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them..

I know it seems crazy but maybe all the crazy ones end up here!
Hahaha!

 

[BananaE29]

Nothing as colourful as yours.
Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them..

Although it would be interesting to see all these cancellers in the place at once, pregnant zika, manic bipolar homeless, tall angry tired man, and then the third worlders, the hookers, the all-alone abandoned kids, the Ethiopians, the Japanese, the complainers, the pregnant fridge thieveries, the mourners, the guy who left the giant shoes, the bad reviewers who lie, the 300-400 lb guests each, all of them pleased there are no TV's to distract them.

OMG!!! You just made my day!!! Heck, you made my week! Bwhahahahaahahahahaha!!!!

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I just had to read it again and am still dyin' here!

 

[Audrey Forrest]

I like the Zika virus one: Zika virus cause only mild to no symptoms... no need for hospitalization. It is a danger for pregnant woman !.

This one was my personal best . I had a big whole hardie laugh. need that to today dealing with bloody insurance company.Thank you so much.
My oh my what people try. Shear wonder.
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Thank you for the kind words.
I am always pleased when I can make someone laugh.
I am still waiting for the hospital verification re Zika, and the
Death Certificate of the Mother who supposedly died!
People real tell whoppers these days.
I have also experienced the Bible Thumpers who leave their notes everywhere including the refrigerator, hahaha!

 

[Audrey Forrest]

We charge the full bill for any cancellations within 30 days. It's amazing how many dead grandmothers come back to life when guests figure out they're paying for the room whether they come or not..

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.

 

[JBloggs]

We charge the full bill for any cancellations within 30 days. It's amazing how many dead grandmothers come back to life when guests figure out they're paying for the room whether they come or not..

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.
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Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.

You should keep an ongoing list, then you can laugh at their excuse and read off some better ones to them.
"Say, sorry that one is already taken, how bout this?"

 

[Morticia]

We charge the full bill for any cancellations within 30 days. It's amazing how many dead grandmothers come back to life when guests figure out they're paying for the room whether they come or not..

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.
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Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.

You should keep an ongoing list, then you can laugh at their excuse and read off some better ones to them.
"Say, sorry that one is already taken, how bout this?"
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"Say, sorry that one is already taken, how bout this?"

That's actually not bad. Sorry that excuse has been used this week.

 

[Audrey Forrest]

We charge the full bill for any cancellations within 30 days. It's amazing how many dead grandmothers come back to life when guests figure out they're paying for the room whether they come or not..

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.
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Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.

You should keep an ongoing list, then you can laugh at their excuse and read off some better ones to them.
"Say, sorry that one is already taken, how bout this?"
.

hahaha! Wont fly because Booking Agents are greedy!

 

[Audrey Forrest]

We charge the full bill for any cancellations within 30 days. It's amazing how many dead grandmothers come back to life when guests figure out they're paying for the room whether they come or not..

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.
.

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.

You should keep an ongoing list, then you can laugh at their excuse and read off some better ones to them.
"Say, sorry that one is already taken, how bout this?"
.

"Say, sorry that one is already taken, how bout this?"

That's actually not bad. Sorry that excuse has been used this week.
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You guys really make me laugh. Ive been at it nonstop since Memorial Day and more than ready for a 5 day break!!!

 

[Generic]

We charge the full bill for any cancellations within 30 days. It's amazing how many dead grandmothers come back to life when guests figure out they're paying for the room whether they come or not..

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.
.

Yes I am wondering what the next batch of cancellations will be. I just had one who said he and his wife were in a head on collision! Amazing he could even call me. He said she had head injuries. I refunded that one because he wasnt coming for a few months.

You should keep an ongoing list, then you can laugh at their excuse and read off some better ones to them.
"Say, sorry that one is already taken, how bout this?"
.

hahaha! Wont fly because Booking Agents are greedy!
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I'm sorry, since when is booking agent running your business? They make a commission when they sell, but your conditions are your conditions. I get the phone calls from them asking to let the guest out of cancellation... they get a no from me. They try. Last one who suggested that guest didn't understand the conditions got the reply "fine, then you guys pay it, instead, because it's explained on your website." They told the guest no.

As for those who are claiming sickness or death, the answer is, use your travel insurance. I will gladly send you a cancellation notice showing the charges so you can claim on your travel insurance. If you didn't take the travel insurance, that is a risk you decided to take. I did not make the decision for you. It's not my job to insure your vacation... I provide rooms, not insurance.