Pet Peeve - Double Ringers

[Generic]

My pet peeve above all other pet peeves... those who ring the bell twice. I honestly wish I could slap them! Ugh!

 

[Tom]

I think that's in Fawlty Towers too.

 

[JimBoone]

Rate goes up with each additional ring

 

[Anon Inn]

I think that's in Fawlty Towers too..

 

[NC Innkeeper]

P.P.
Guest placing their glass not on but beside the coaster ! ????????

 

[NC Innkeeper]

P.P. Stompersons : people that cannot walk without stomping every step.

 

[Morticia]

When everyone is seated for breakfast before I have even gotten out to the dining room. And then won't move their crap out of the way so I can set the tables. And then semaphore at me from across the room when I am asking about breakfast to let me know they don't eat breakfast.
Plus side of this is everyone was fed by 8 AM.

 

[Generic]

P.P. Stompersons : people that cannot walk without stomping every step..

I hate it on the stairs. They were never told that they need to control their foot on the way down... they just drop it, like a sack of potatoes.

 

[Morticia]

P.P. Stompersons : people that cannot walk without stomping every step..

I hate it on the stairs. They were never told that they need to control their foot on the way down... they just drop it, like a sack of potatoes.
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I hate it on the stairs. They were never told that they need to control their foot on the way down... they just drop it, like a sack of potatoes.

Housekeeper sounds like a herd of wildebeests walking thru the house. (Yes, I have mentioned it.)

 

[Generic]

I'll add...

1. People who read form letters and assume that sections marked with a particular room apply to EVERYONE.
2. People who read signs in the window with someone else's name on it.

 

[TheBeachHouse]

The coaster thing drives me nuts too
From this morning, “Oh dear, I’m gluten free, is there anything I can eat? Oatmeal, maybe?”
“Of course! We have gf instant oatmeal, but also, the egg dish is gf, as is the bacon, and of course, the fruit and yogurt, nuts, coconut, seeds and raisins for your parfait. “
”That’s ok. I’ll have the rice leftover from my Chinese takeout from last night.”

 

[NC Innkeeper]

Oh good grief.
I always ask when booking; does anyone is your group have any allergies, dietary needs or strong dislikes to any breakfast foods. But... there are those who say no and in between the call and arrival they have become gf or a vegetarian.
If they have dietary needs really why do they not tell us this. Not like they didnt know we would being making BREAKFAST for them with plenty of time to tell us this before sitting down at the table.

 

[Morticia]

The coaster thing drives me nuts too
From this morning, “Oh dear, I’m gluten free, is there anything I can eat? Oatmeal, maybe?”
“Of course! We have gf instant oatmeal, but also, the egg dish is gf, as is the bacon, and of course, the fruit and yogurt, nuts, coconut, seeds and raisins for your parfait. “
”That’s ok. I’ll have the rice leftover from my Chinese takeout from last night.”.

Guests today said one of them was a diabetic so no sweets. When we said we were having eggs in the morning, they suddenly couldn't have eggs, either. Gomez had to deal with it. He kept saying we asked you in advance to avoid this exact situation.

 

[JimBoone]

The coaster thing drives me nuts too
From this morning, “Oh dear, I’m gluten free, is there anything I can eat? Oatmeal, maybe?”
“Of course! We have gf instant oatmeal, but also, the egg dish is gf, as is the bacon, and of course, the fruit and yogurt, nuts, coconut, seeds and raisins for your parfait. “
”That’s ok. I’ll have the rice leftover from my Chinese takeout from last night.”.

The coaster thing drives me nuts too

I have that part easy in that I built my room furnishings and finished the tops with a finish that won't ring from a wet glass, of course my homemade furnishings wouldn't fit everyone's style. I wouldn't suggest altering a fine antique, but for normal, nice furniture, a coat or two of satin poly might eliminate the headache of needing coasters to protect the furniture.

 

[TheBeachHouse]

The coaster thing drives me nuts too
From this morning, “Oh dear, I’m gluten free, is there anything I can eat? Oatmeal, maybe?”
“Of course! We have gf instant oatmeal, but also, the egg dish is gf, as is the bacon, and of course, the fruit and yogurt, nuts, coconut, seeds and raisins for your parfait. “
”That’s ok. I’ll have the rice leftover from my Chinese takeout from last night.”.

Guests today said one of them was a diabetic so no sweets. When we said we were having eggs in the morning, they suddenly couldn't have eggs, either. Gomez had to deal with it. He kept saying we asked you in advance to avoid this exact situation.
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Guests today said one of them was a diabetic so no sweets. When we said we were having eggs in the morning, they suddenly couldn't have eggs, either. Gomez had to deal with it. He kept saying we asked you in advance to avoid this exact situation.

what did he finally decide? Oatmeal?

 

[Morticia]

The coaster thing drives me nuts too
From this morning, “Oh dear, I’m gluten free, is there anything I can eat? Oatmeal, maybe?”
“Of course! We have gf instant oatmeal, but also, the egg dish is gf, as is the bacon, and of course, the fruit and yogurt, nuts, coconut, seeds and raisins for your parfait. “
”That’s ok. I’ll have the rice leftover from my Chinese takeout from last night.”.

The coaster thing drives me nuts too

I have that part easy in that I built my room furnishings and finished the tops with a finish that won't ring from a wet glass, of course my homemade furnishings wouldn't fit everyone's style. I wouldn't suggest altering a fine antique, but for normal, nice furniture, a coat or two of satin poly might eliminate the headache of needing coasters to protect the furniture.
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Jim - Have you ever used a finish called 'gator hide'? That seems pretty popular with people who are refinishing furniture.

 

[Morticia]

The coaster thing drives me nuts too
From this morning, “Oh dear, I’m gluten free, is there anything I can eat? Oatmeal, maybe?”
“Of course! We have gf instant oatmeal, but also, the egg dish is gf, as is the bacon, and of course, the fruit and yogurt, nuts, coconut, seeds and raisins for your parfait. “
”That’s ok. I’ll have the rice leftover from my Chinese takeout from last night.”.

Guests today said one of them was a diabetic so no sweets. When we said we were having eggs in the morning, they suddenly couldn't have eggs, either. Gomez had to deal with it. He kept saying we asked you in advance to avoid this exact situation.
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Guests today said one of them was a diabetic so no sweets. When we said we were having eggs in the morning, they suddenly couldn't have eggs, either. Gomez had to deal with it. He kept saying we asked you in advance to avoid this exact situation.

what did he finally decide? Oatmeal?
.

Guests today said one of them was a diabetic so no sweets. When we said we were having eggs in the morning, they suddenly couldn't have eggs, either. Gomez had to deal with it. He kept saying we asked you in advance to avoid this exact situation.

what did he finally decide? Oatmeal?

Eggs. Go figure.

 

[NC Innkeeper]

P.P.
Suitcases ( ones with the wheels ) on the bed.

 

[JimBoone]

The coaster thing drives me nuts too
From this morning, “Oh dear, I’m gluten free, is there anything I can eat? Oatmeal, maybe?”
“Of course! We have gf instant oatmeal, but also, the egg dish is gf, as is the bacon, and of course, the fruit and yogurt, nuts, coconut, seeds and raisins for your parfait. “
”That’s ok. I’ll have the rice leftover from my Chinese takeout from last night.”.

The coaster thing drives me nuts too

I have that part easy in that I built my room furnishings and finished the tops with a finish that won't ring from a wet glass, of course my homemade furnishings wouldn't fit everyone's style. I wouldn't suggest altering a fine antique, but for normal, nice furniture, a coat or two of satin poly might eliminate the headache of needing coasters to protect the furniture.
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Jim - Have you ever used a finish called 'gator hide'? That seems pretty popular with people who are refinishing furniture.
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Jim - Have you ever used a finish called 'gator hide'? That seems pretty popular with people who are refinishing furniture.

Hi Morticia, don't think I've heard of 'gator hide', I'll have to look on the web and get educated. I use a variety of finishes, maybe depending on the mood or the project. [1] an oil base Sanding Sealer, dries fast, sands easy and several coats give a smooth reasonably durable finish. [2] for harder use polyurethane usually as a top coat over a sealer, but stinks up the house if you're using inside with heat or air. [3] a favorite lately may be shellac or a shellac based sealer, not as durable, but is an old time finish that can be easily repaired, dries almost instantly and you can clean the brush in ammonia.

 

[Lee2014]

Those who sit down in the dining room and grab me to tell me that they are running late... meaning I should drop everything and take care of them right now. I had one table like that this morning, I was nice. The last time it happened... I looked the lady in the eye and said, "Is that my problem?" Her mouth dropped open and I said sweetly. "I'll go get your fruit cups and take your order just as soon as I'm done with what I'm doing." When I cleared their table afterwards there was a ten dollar bill under the husband's plate.