I am resentful and surly on your behalf. Breakfast early and free is one of our key requirements on the road trips because this is not a vacation destination and really a utilitarian pit stop.
I would be there right now.
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Laura - Jun 23, 2014 4:45:38 am PDT #11548 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Steph L. - Jun 23, 2014 4:49:19 am PDT #11549 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
this is not a vacation destination and really a utilitarian pit stop.
Right??? SiL is all excited because Fancy Hotel has a pool that's half indoor/half outdoor...but if we get there after 8 p.m., we are NOT SWIMMING. And apparently the restaurant has an omelette station with a chef in a chef's hat who will make omelettes to order right in front of you. BFD, man. Holiday Inn has oatmeal and scrambled eggs. I'm good.
And, arrgh, I'm *not* saying that it's wrong for her to want to stay in a fancy hotel; if that's what she wants to do, rock on. I am annoyed at the idea that if we don't all stay in the same place, vacation will start out with hurt feelings and great offense taken.
sj - Jun 23, 2014 4:54:51 am PDT #11550 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I hate when breakfast is not included. When we booked our UK trip I rejected several hotels that would not include breakfast in the price of our room.
Nora Deirdre - Jun 23, 2014 6:09:33 am PDT #11551 of 30002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
in that odd way that fancy hotels often do -- charges guests for internet access.
This is so annoying, one of my pet peeves for sure.
Zenkitty - Jun 23, 2014 6:20:06 am PDT #11552 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Steph, I feel your rage! Free breakfast included is one of my few must-haves. There are so many hotels that do include it, I can't see any reason to stay at one that doesn't. And charging for internet access is a straight-up ripoff. I'd tell SIL she has to pay for breakfast.
Speaking of which, did you know Best Westerns all include breakfast, but Best Western Plus hotels include a HOT breakfast? Katie was telling me all about that on our Ireland trip. There are some cute B&Bs that have joined the BW franchise.
Zen, totally here for yo...ohwaitdidItellyouaboutmything?
Ha! Yep, that's how it is.
Laura - Jun 23, 2014 6:47:25 am PDT #11553 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Teppy, I want you to know that we are all agreeing with you here because you are RIGHT because breakfast and wifi inclusion is right and proper, and not because it is your BIRTHDAY!
Also, happy birthday! I hope it is a complete delight.
Steph L. - Jun 23, 2014 6:49:45 am PDT #11554 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Thanks, Laura! (I think I should get free breakfast on my birthday...but my conundrum is that I *also* think I should get to sleep until noon on my birthday, which puts breakfast out of the running. But there will be birthday tacos tonight in lieu of cake. [I didn't actually want cake. I may be a pod person.] Mmmm. Tacos.)
Calli - Jun 23, 2014 6:51:02 am PDT #11555 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Happy birthday, Steph!
Laura - Jun 23, 2014 6:53:43 am PDT #11556 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
I am not a cake person either. Yum, tacos sounds like a good plan.
Steph L. - Jun 23, 2014 6:56:43 am PDT #11557 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I'm normally all about cake. I mean, it's caaaaaaaake! But I'm not having a sweet tooth lately, so I'm forgoing cake tonight. And there will always be cake in the future.