Wide awake in the middle of the night
07-01-2007 | 11:00 AM
#11
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From: B777
What ever happened to opening the door and asking them to keep it down? If they want to be idiots and disregard the request (at 2am), then it might be the time to cal the front desk etc.....
I used to get really mad and set the alarm clock, volume - max, for 5 minutes after I leave the room (usually at 4am) and other reactive type behavior.
Although I've found that with a little proactive polite and tactful interdiction I could get an apology and have them stop the annoying behavior.
I used to get really mad and set the alarm clock, volume - max, for 5 minutes after I leave the room (usually at 4am) and other reactive type behavior.
Although I've found that with a little proactive polite and tactful interdiction I could get an apology and have them stop the annoying behavior.
07-01-2007 | 01:20 PM
#12
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From: Student Pilot
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I like that one about electifying the offenders. Unfortunately though that wouldn't help my seniority cuz I'm with a different company. otherwise, hmm..
I woulda opened the window, but hotel windows are usually sealed shut.. but I know what you mean about killing them with kindness. anyways so I waited about an hour to see if they'd calmn down and they hadn't so I did call front desk. She told me she'd take care of it right away but noise level stayed the same.
and yeah if it were the weekend for me too I wouldn't have even gone to bed that early.. but had to get up early this morning. i dont know if any of us regional pilots have a such thing as a real "weekend" consisting of sat and sun. btw mccube, how's Big Sky treating u?
I woulda opened the window, but hotel windows are usually sealed shut.. but I know what you mean about killing them with kindness. anyways so I waited about an hour to see if they'd calmn down and they hadn't so I did call front desk. She told me she'd take care of it right away but noise level stayed the same.
and yeah if it were the weekend for me too I wouldn't have even gone to bed that early.. but had to get up early this morning. i dont know if any of us regional pilots have a such thing as a real "weekend" consisting of sat and sun. btw mccube, how's Big Sky treating u?
07-01-2007 | 01:32 PM
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From: C-172
Curious which hotel you stayed in last night? I travel a lot and insist the company (true, I don't work for an airline and hotels know I'm a lawyer) put me in a room on the higher floors, away from the pool and not in the family section. I was in a Red Lion last week. Something minor happened, but I complained anyway. Couldn't believe the service I got. Just about everyone sprung into action! (It could be they didn't want other guests to see me in my worn jammies standing in the front lobby. Bad for business. 
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I like the electrocution idea. Going to try it next time just for fun.
Just remember, you only hurt yourself if you get mad.
).I like the electrocution idea. Going to try it next time just for fun.
Just remember, you only hurt yourself if you get mad.
07-01-2007 | 02:20 PM
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From: pǝʇɹǝʌuı
If that doesn't work, call building maintenance and get a 50 foot extentsion cord. Hook up the old clock radio and pitch it in the pool with your offending crew members. After a loud zapping sound, all the laughing and carrying on will come to a quick close and you might move up three seniority numbers.
Just a thought, hope a pair of earplugs works better.
Just a thought, hope a pair of earplugs works better.
07-03-2007 | 07:03 AM
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My personal favorite is the arrival of the late crew, blocked into rooms right next to the early crew's, complete with shouts of, "Good night!" "See you tomorrow!" and the requisite four door SLAMS! Of all the people who ought to know better...
07-03-2007 | 10:41 AM
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