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Oh shi...that reminds me...I knew I forgot something today!Originally posted by BrilloPad View Postyeah yeah yeah! better get back to the vacuuming or she will put you in the gimp mask!That boy go raaaaaaa
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Byeeeee BrilloOriginally posted by BrilloPad View Post

That boy go raaaaaaa
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Well, it's not like any of us have anything better to do than keep up with TPDOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostGood to see that some tpd traditions remain. It is a lovely friendly place - as long as you read EVERY post. Miss one single one and its a
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I hope so. I shall be checking my bill very carefully - last time they tried to bill me for two bottles of water and a bottle of orange juice out of the minibar. I hadn't even opened the minibar.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI hope you have a nice time at the 5* hotel
I had however left two empty water bottles and one empty orange juice bottle in the bin, which had been freebies from the unconference at ExClientCorp - two different brands of water, and a Prét à Manger bottle of OJ.
So it seems that they bill you on the basis of what they find in the bin (whatever the brand), rather than what you actually take out of the minibar
When I challenged it, they immediately removed those items from the bill, no arguments - one might almost think they weren't surprised to be called on it
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Oh so it's not only me, that happened to me in Vancouver. Didn't touch the mini bar but did leave a can of Sprite and apple juice in the bin.Originally posted by NickFitz View PostWell, it's not like any of us have anything better to do than keep up with TPD
I hope so. I shall be checking my bill very carefully - last time they tried to bill me for two bottles of water and a bottle of orange juice out of the minibar. I hadn't even opened the minibar.
I had however left two empty water bottles and one empty orange juice bottle in the bin, which had been freebies from the unconference at ExClientCorp - two different brands of water, and a Prét à Manger bottle of OJ.
So it seems that they bill you on the basis of what they find in the bin (whatever the brand), rather than what you actually take out of the minibar
When I challenged it, they immediately removed those items from the bill, no arguments - one might almost think they weren't surprised to be called on it
The receptionist was 'oh I'm sorry sir, I'll just amend your bill', cheeky gits!That boy go raaaaaaa
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Seems to be common practiceOriginally posted by El_Diablo View PostOh so it's not only me, that happened to me in Vancouver. Didn't touch the mini bar but did leave a can of Sprite and apple juice in the bin.
The receptionist was 'oh I'm sorry sir, I'll just amend your bill', cheeky gits!
Maybe I'll leave an old KFC wrapper in the bin and see if they bill me for a meal in the restaurant
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Yes it is best to be prudent and check your bill, I don't trust them.Originally posted by NickFitz View PostSeems to be common practice
Maybe I'll leave an old KFC wrapper in the bin and see if they bill me for a meal in the restaurant
That boy go raaaaaaa
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