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[JoseSPiano]

DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!

[Jeanne]

Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened.  To the tune of $4200!!!  We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead.  And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!

I could use some favorite curse words right now!

[bk]

Watching a Blu and Ray from merry olde England - we love our multi-region player.

[JoseSPiano]

So... Who will be next in line?

Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show

[George]

DR MBarnum - "Breakfast" now. "Beefcake" later. I hope.

And that is the way it should be, of course.

What...not "Breakfast with Beefcake"??

Not good for the digestion.

I'd be willing to take my chances.

[bk]

Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened.  To the tune of $4200!!!  We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead.  And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!

I could use some favorite curse words right now!

This is exactly what happened to my Infiniti in year eight - you got off light, my bill was closer to 6500 bucks.  And for that money I've gotten two extra years out of the car, which now seems to be on its last legs, something I'm going to have to deal with in the next couple of months.  I'm not sure that the extra two years at a cost of 3250 a year was good value for money.

[Jeanne]

So... Who will be next in line?

Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show

Singdaw, are you available?

[Ron Pulliam]

Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened.  To the tune of $4200!!!  We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead.  And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!

I could use some favorite curse words right now!

Goldurned feather-fripping summer beach! 

Fudge!

Fudge!

FUDGE!

[Ron Pulliam]

So... Who will be next in line?

Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show

Singdaw, are you available?

I think you would be amazed to learn that DAW might just be reticent.  Oh, yes, he might be reticent.  In person, he's rather conservative in his speech (unlike here on the forum where he's a wild thang).

[Jeanne]

Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened.  To the tune of $4200!!!  We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead.  And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!

I could use some favorite curse words right now!

This is exactly what happened to my Infiniti in year eight - you got off light, my bill was closer to 6500 bucks.  And for that money I've gotten two extra years out of the car, which now seems to be on its last legs, something I'm going to have to deal with in the next couple of months.  I'm not sure that the extra two years at a cost of 3250 a year was good value for money.

Yes, I remember your car troubles, Bruce. My usual philosophy is to buy quality, take care of it, and keep it forever. I priced used Volvos before coming to California. A late-model Volvo with more miles than mine would be about $20K. I figured that the sales tax alone would offset some of the cost of repairs, so I kept my car and  had it transported across country. I hope I'm happy with this decision.

[elmore3003]

The Men's Chorus has booked Victoria Clark for their holiday concert. I am so thrilled.

[Jeanne]

So... Who will be next in line?

Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show

Singdaw, are you available?

I think you would be amazed to learn that DAW might just be reticent.  Oh, yes, he might be reticent.  In person, he's rather conservative in his speech (unlike here on the forum where he's a wild thang).

Dear David and I have met, Ron. Yes, there seems to be two sides to him. Likewise, Miss Karen. What, I ask, is it about HHW that brings out the wild side?? (That's a rhetorical question.  )

[Jeanne]

Oy!! And double Oy!! I was buying a few used books on Amazon when the Volvo service advisor called. They found several things wrong with my car. It's eight years old, but has very low miles and I've had very little trouble with it. Certain things wear out with age, though--not just miles--and apparently that's what's happened.  To the tune of $4200!!!  We did a little negotiating, then I had to make a quick decision. I opted to have the repairs done. I like the car and it's in good shape otherwise. I now think I should have deferred some of that for at least a few months, but I've already given them the go-ahead.  And I thought I was looking at a $400 repair!

I could use some favorite curse words right now!

Goldurned feather-fripping summer beach! 

Fudge!

Fudge!

FUDGE!

LOL. Thank you, Ron. You said it much better than I would have!

[Cillaliz]

Wow! They've really healed and grown up.

[Jeanne]

Wow! They've really healed and grown up.

Where was that fainting couch when I needed one?!!

[Jeanne]

The kittens ARE on the famous leopard-spotted fainting couch, aren't they?

[JoseSPiano]

DRs Ron Pulliam & Jeanne - You've obviously never met DRs DAW and Miss Karen after they've eaten a slice of Monkey Cake and/or a Levain Cookie. 

[Cillaliz]

Many years ago when I was working as a court reporter, the witness was instructed to tell exactly what the defendant said to him. He hesitated. The judge asked what was wrong. He said he didn't want to quote the swear words, because there was a lady in the room. I turned around to see who it was.

LOL, I love this.

[JoseSPiano]

The Men's Chorus has booked Victoria Clark for their holiday concert. I am so thrilled.

I can feel your "thrill" from here, DR elmore.

Well... If they keep making their way through the original cast of The Light in the Piazza, maybe they'll eventually line up Matthew Morrison and/or David Burnham.  Now that would be thrilling!

[Jane]

DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!

Not something I want-lol.  Have you really done it?
The hotels in Portland come with a stuffed animal on the bed (can't remember if L.A. has one).  We have to grab it before Sherlock does.

[JoseSPiano]

So... Who will be next in line?

Oprah Winfrey to End Her Talk Show

Singdaw, are you available?

I think you would be amazed to learn that DAW might just be reticent.  Oh, yes, he might be reticent.  In person, he's rather conservative in his speech (unlike here on the forum where he's a wild thang).

But once he's been through make-up... on the set... under those lights... in front of those cameras... WATCH OUT!!

[Cillaliz]

I awoke to the fire alarm going off in the hotel and 3 firetrucks outside my window. Turned out to be a false alarm.
I looked at my hotel bill and they have charged me for 11 drinks from the minibar. I only opened it once to put in my leftover yogurt. Grrrr...this is a fancy hotel and I would normally never stay in one this expensive, much less raid the minibar! Hope they believe me...

Apparently as soon as you open the minibar it detects a change in the weight of the contents, but not the fact that I was "adding to". They took them all off, no problem. They were a very nice hotel and accomodated the Mercer group beautifully. Every night we'd come back to find a special shortbread cookie decorated with something related to the events of the day and other little treats. I could look out my window and see Johnny's statue.

Hotels seem to be notorious for charging for the minibar, used or not.  There should not be any trouble getting it removed from your bill.  Their problem will figuring out which room should have been charged.  I suggest hanging onto the corrected bill for a week, just to make sure you aren't charged again.

I've stayed at hotels that charge by weight. I don't even touch the mini bar for fear of getting charged

[JoseSPiano]

DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!

Not something I want-lol.  Have you really done it?
The hotels in Portland come with a stuffed animal on the bed (can't remember if L.A. has one).  We have to grab it before Sherlock does.

Done what?

Their Hotel Monaco line "equips" some of their rooms with their own goldfish - it's on the main table in a nice little bowl, and you can even request some fish food should you with to feed them yourself.

[Jeanne]

DRs Ron Pulliam & Jeanne - You've obviously never met DRs DAW and Miss Karen after they've eaten a slice of Monkey Cake and/or a Levain Cookie. 

Ah, yes. The Enabler.

[Jane]

Ouch DR Jeanne!!  This is not what you need on top of everything else. 

Bruce I hope your car lasts a long time!

CAR VIBES FOR YOU BOTH!!

[Jane]

DR Jane - I really like Kimpton Hotels too. Especially for the goldfish!

Not something I want-lol.  Have you really done it?
The hotels in Portland come with a stuffed animal on the bed (can't remember if L.A. has one).  We have to grab it before Sherlock does.

Done what?

Their Hotel Monaco line "equips" some of their rooms with their own goldfish - it's on the main table in a nice little bowl, and you can even request some fish food should you with to feed them yourself.

"Done what?"  Requested a gold fish in your room.  I've never seen any in the room, only the option to request one.

[François]

Quite a few years back, I gave away this cd of Mr Jason Howard ... (elmore's friend, who's replacing Mr Gilfry while he's in Paris in SOM - for my own enjoyment! - long phrase, hey? ) ... to many a DRs of this site; Ron Pulliam was one of the first recipients and he said he liked Jason's voice very much!

Ah, nostalgia!

http://www.amazon.com/Make-Believe-Hollywood-Jason-Howard/dp/B00004SC0P

[KevinH]

DR Laura, I really did LOL when I read about your court reporter experience!

DR elmore--How great that you're working on Brent's Birdland concerts!   Maybe I'll see you (and other HHW members) there!


Kevin

[François]

Just saying!

[JoseSPiano]

"Done what?"  Requested a gold fish in your room.  I've never seen any in the room, only the option to request one.

Oh! The last few times I've stayed at a Hotel Monaco, the goldfish was automatically included.  Maybe they changed that policy.