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Apr 13th, 2006, 03:20 AM
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The L'Academie looks really good at 100 Euros for a deluxe. Normally I wouldn't have any qualms, but there were a couple of red flags....
First of all, if you check Tripadvisor, the most recent review absolutely trashed the Hotel, and the previous half dozen (who gave it 5/5) all look like they were written by the same person
And secondly, the conf put out a list of rec'd Hotels, and the L'Academie wasn't on the list. I find that unusual because the Hotel is directly across the street from the conference.
The nice thing about Paris in mid July, is that Hotels aren't booked solid. So if the L'Academie turns out to be a bad experience, we will just check out and go elsewhere.
First of all, if you check Tripadvisor, the most recent review absolutely trashed the Hotel, and the previous half dozen (who gave it 5/5) all look like they were written by the same person
And secondly, the conf put out a list of rec'd Hotels, and the L'Academie wasn't on the list. I find that unusual because the Hotel is directly across the street from the conference.
The nice thing about Paris in mid July, is that Hotels aren't booked solid. So if the L'Academie turns out to be a bad experience, we will just check out and go elsewhere.
Aug 4th, 2006, 02:03 PM
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Neo, see his post of 4:50 on the other thread. Clearly, the written word is not guaranteed's forte. Ending with "have a nice life" certainly gives the impression that he did not take kindly to your post in which you jokingly thanked him for leaving. Wouldn't you agree?
Aug 4th, 2006, 02:29 PM
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So it is. I even added a full paragraph making sure no one could possibly take the comment that I was glad they left so I had a better seat as anything other than a joke. I can't believe that he actually didn't get it.
Sort of like saying "glad you didn't like the creme brulee, as I got two that way". Would someone actually think you took delight in the fact that they were unhappy with their dessert?
Sort of like saying "glad you didn't like the creme brulee, as I got two that way". Would someone actually think you took delight in the fact that they were unhappy with their dessert?
Aug 4th, 2006, 06:15 PM
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Thanks JAGIRL. That was probably the nastiest post that I have ever written and I loved typing every word of it. I waffled between posting it on this thread or the other one and made the wrong choice - again.
I will repeat part of it, just incase guaranteed dds.ret. missed it.
It was obvious that Neopolitan was referring to the lady with the fat knees who was sitting behind him, NOT the jerk with the fat mouth that was sitting next to him.
Mrs.Gail Guaranteed, my deepest sympathy for being married to such a pompous jerk. Too bad he has no sense of humor. You obviously had your heart set on going to the Ballet, and his whining and complaining ruined it for you. Although you are probably used to it.
Can you imagine what he used to say to his patients who didn't floss - probably called them disgusting names and then pulled their teeth out.
He started out to be such a considerate gentleman - he must have forgotten to take his meds.
He mentions that while she sleeps, he prowls the streets of Paris, off leash. Don't they have laws in Paris about keeping dogs on leash? This guy needs a very short leash and a muzzle. As a dog owner and lover, I apologize to any chiens who may be reading this.
Nina
I will repeat part of it, just incase guaranteed dds.ret. missed it.
It was obvious that Neopolitan was referring to the lady with the fat knees who was sitting behind him, NOT the jerk with the fat mouth that was sitting next to him.
Mrs.Gail Guaranteed, my deepest sympathy for being married to such a pompous jerk. Too bad he has no sense of humor. You obviously had your heart set on going to the Ballet, and his whining and complaining ruined it for you. Although you are probably used to it.
Can you imagine what he used to say to his patients who didn't floss - probably called them disgusting names and then pulled their teeth out.
He started out to be such a considerate gentleman - he must have forgotten to take his meds.
He mentions that while she sleeps, he prowls the streets of Paris, off leash. Don't they have laws in Paris about keeping dogs on leash? This guy needs a very short leash and a muzzle. As a dog owner and lover, I apologize to any chiens who may be reading this.
Nina
