DISers stalking DISers...continuing our friendship!

[1andrea]

In England at a Restaurant 10% is usually a very good tip, I was a little shocked when I read that the usual american tip was 18%.

Now I know I will leave 18% ish. But not this year though cos I am covered with the DDP.

 

[Disneyolic]

I used to leave something the last day - until it dawned on me (pun not intended, DM ) that it isn't always the same housekeeper. So now I leave it each day - but I was leaving $2 or $3 a day. (occasionally $5 if they did something special for us) ...

No "debate", as you say, DawnMaree... just wondering.

Renée

I think you are justified in what you leave. Before we had kids, we usually left $2 - $3 a day depending... You are only a family of 3 and are you really slobs???

 

[SingingMom]

My inlaws in Michigan insist I have a "New Yawk", "New Joisey" accent, but I most certainly DO NOT.

I most certainly do not have an accent!

Hee hee..... see that, WE MOST CERTAINLY DO NOT HAVE AN ACCENT!!!

Renée

 

[CourtneyandRyan]

I know Courtney has an fast southern accent!!! I could hardly keep up with her on the phone!

I most certainly do not have an accent!

I will second you on the fact that I talk SUPER fast!!!! I am told often that people can't keep up! And I'm LOUD too

 

[SingingMom]

I think you are justified in what you leave. Before we had kids, we usually left $2 - $3 a day depending... You are only a family of 3 and are you really slobs???

On the contrary, , we constantly pick up after ourselves, leave the towels in a neat pile... I once joked that we probably keep the room cleaner than some housekeepers!

 

[CourtneyandRyan]

DM and Courtney this is the property I am trying to sell, if you go to just above the pic of the the house to download particulars you can see the inside pics then..........make me an offer

http://www.andrewlouis.co.uk/home/propertysearch/propertysearchdetails.asp?propertyid=6158&nav=3

Seriously if you all could have a look and let me know what you think I would be grateful.

Andrea

1A--- It's so beautiful!!!! It's also very clean looking!!!! What $ does that equate to in American dollars??? Have you already found a house that you are buying?

 

[sunlver]

My inlaws in Michigan insist I have a "New Yawk", "New Joisey" accent, but I most certainly DO NOT.


This, coming from people who think you pronounce three different words the exact same way....
Girls Name: MARY
Will you MARRY me?
and MERRY Christmas..... It's all Mary, Mary, and Mary to them....

HMMMM...arent they all pronounced the same way?
I said all three out loud and I say them all the same way. Maybe because Michigan and Illinois are close by, same accent I suppose?

Courtney and DM, you two been cheating on us talking on the phone No fair.. I want to hear those accents and judge for myself

 

[sunlver]

Growing up and taking family vacations, my parents never left a tip for housekeeping. I remember seeing those envelopes on a table. Its been two yrs since we stayed in a hotel, and honestly I cant remember if we left anything. I know last yr on the cruise, you are "expected" to leave money for your room guy, and we always do. We just dont do leave the "suggested" amount.

 

[CourtneyandRyan]

HMMMM...arent they all pronounced the same way?
I said all three out loud and I say them all the same way. Maybe because Michigan and Illinois are close by, same accent I suppose?

Courtney and DM, you two been cheating on us talking on the phone No fair.. I want to hear those accents and judge for myself

Only once! The DIS was down for like a day or two and it was killing us both!!!! Just think, only about a month before we all have our trips and get to meet other DISers!!!! Wahoo!

 

[Disneyolic]

Andrea - I looked at your home. You don't live there now do you? It looks way too clean!!!! Funny how different kitchens look over there than here! Looks nice.

 

[Disneyolic]

Courtney and DM, you two been cheating on us talking on the phone No fair.. I want to hear those accents and judge for myself

Ha! Courtney and I talk all the time on the phone. She just won't stop calling me in the middle of the night. Her heavy breathing really soothes me to sleep...

Only once! The DIS was down for like a day or two and it was killing us both!!!! Just think, only about a month before we all have our trips and get to meet other DISers!!!! Wahoo!

Oops...I'm caught! Yes, we only spoke once but we really were jabber jaws!

 

[1andrea]

1A--- It's so beautiful!!!! It's also very clean looking!!!! What $ does that equate to in American dollars??? Have you already found a house that you are buying?

It equates to just under $340,000.

There is a bit of a story to tell here, this is my sort of business venture we live somewhere else about 20 mins away. I did live here for 19 years of my life and then I moved out 7 years ago to set up home with DH (was DBoyfriend then). Then mum and dad split up and divorced and I bought the house from them just over a year ago. I then renovated it and its now up for sale.

I do feel a little sad about it as its been in the family for so long

 

[1andrea]

Andrea - I looked at your home. You don't live there now do you? It looks way too clean!!!! Funny how different kitchens look over there than here! Looks nice.

I always think the same about the different kitchens, I have been looking online at townhomes recently and the ovens always seem to be black not stainless steel over here usually in a new kitchen stainless steel appliances are installed. I suppose they are deemed more modern over here than the white or black.

 

[1andrea]

The rooms also look a lot smaller than they actually are especially the kitchen, in the picture you can see about two thirds of the actual room.

Do you think it looks too stark?

I am off to bed I hope I have lots to read before work in the morning!

Goodnight

 

[sunlver]

"What is the first thing you do when you get into the hotel room?"... this was a question on the community board, and its quite intereting. So, I thought I would ask here.

It doesnt matter if its a Disney hotel or not, what is the first thing you do when getting into your hotel room?

My first thing is I take the bedspread off and put it on the floor. A long time ago I saw a 20/20 type show saying that A lot of people have sex on top of the bedspread... , so thats the first thing that goes. Then I check out the bathroom, to make sure its clean. This yr though, I will be wiping things down with my clorex wipes

 

[CourtneyandRyan]

"What is the first thing you do when you get into the hotel room?"... this was a question on the community board, and its quite intereting. So, I thought I would ask here.

It doesnt matter if its a Disney hotel or not, what is the first thing you do when getting into your hotel room?

My first thing is I take the bedspread off and put it on the floor. A long time ago I saw a 20/20 type show saying that A lot of people have sex on top of the bedspread... , so thats the first thing that goes. Then I check out the bathroom, to make sure its clean. This yr though, I will be wiping things down with my clorex wipes

Hahahaha!!!! Great minds think alike! I throw that thing on the floor. Then I lysol everything! Then I put the remote in a ziplock back-- -You know how many germs are on that thing!!!

Then I take towels and make a trail from the bed to the bathroom. So we don't have to walk on the dirty carpet. Always wear flip flops too...

Also, most times, I put do not enter on the door... I don't like it when I've cleaned everything to my liking and then the maids come in and fix it back... Then, there's even more grody germs on the bedspread b/c I had previously put it on the floor!!!

So, I guess that answers the earlier question of the day--- I don't tip hotel maids b/c I don't use them!!!!

I saw the same 20/20 special and I really hate to stay in hotel rooms b/c of it... I'm a germ-o-phobe!

 

[1andrea]

I have a quick look around and have a close inspection of the bathroom for dirt, hair etc.

I also dont keep the bedspread on the bed either usually cos they are all itchy and full of bed balls!

 

[1andrea]

Hahahaha!!!! Great minds think alike! I throw that thing on the floor. Then I lysol everything! Then I put the remote in a ziplock back-- -You know how many germs are on that thing!!!

Then I take towels and make a trail from the bed to the bathroom. So we don't have to walk on the dirty carpet. Always wear flip flops too...

Also, most times, I put do not enter on the door... I don't like it when I've cleaned everything to my liking and then the maids come in and fix it back... Then, there's even more grody germs on the bedspread b/c I had previously put it on the floor!!!

So, I guess that answers the earlier question of the day--- I don't tip hotel maids b/c I don't use them!!!!

I saw the same 20/20 special and I really hate to stay in hotel rooms b/c of it... I'm a germ-o-phobe!

Good idea about the towels. I never allow bare feet on the floor bathroom included either!

 

[SingingMom]

DM and Courtney this is the property I am trying to sell, if you go to just above the pic of the the house to download particulars you can see the inside pics then..........make me an offer

http://www.andrewlouis.co.uk/home/propertysearch/propertysearchdetails.asp?propertyid=6158&nav=3

Seriously if you all could have a look and let me know what you think I would be grateful.

Andrea

I LOVE the window seat! The home looks so "English Cottage" - very charming!! Good luck!

 

[SingingMom]

Hahahaha!!!! Great minds think alike! I throw that thing on the floor. Then I lysol everything! Then I put the remote in a ziplock back-- -You know how many germs are on that thing!!!

Then I take towels and make a trail from the bed to the bathroom. So we don't have to walk on the dirty carpet. Always wear flip flops too...

Also, most times, I put do not enter on the door... I don't like it when I've cleaned everything to my liking and then the maids come in and fix it back... Then, there's even more grody germs on the bedspread b/c I had previously put it on the floor!!!

So, I guess that answers the earlier question of the day--- I don't tip hotel maids b/c I don't use them!!!!

I saw the same 20/20 special and I really hate to stay in hotel rooms b/c of it... I'm a germ-o-phobe!

Whoa! That's some routine, Courtney!

I always check the bathroom for cleanliness, make sure there are more than enough towels (I have long, thick hair that takes a full size bathtowel to dry, so I want at least an extra one or two), and make sure there are extra pillows - I sleep with at least 3. I check the bedding, but I confess, I do leave the spread on, except when we are sleeping, then it comes down to the end of the bed. I also make sure the air is working - I HATE a hot room.

But, aside from the usual, I don't worry about the "germs" - I figure, if I can work with PK through Grade 8 kids, I've seen enough germs for a lifetime!