27 Jul 10
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou know this is interesting commentary here. Most chains (excluding some really old hole's in the walls) actually use a ving style system of magnetic keys. the keys made today typically are only made for the number requested by the guest. The only other keys that will allow entry into a suite should employee's (Housekeeping, maintenence mainly, possibly a bellman), a manager's key, and an emergency key. There will be no other magnetic key made. To bust another myth, the only information stored on these keys, room number and dates the key is good for. The old (more than 20 years now) method was to have the name added to the key, possibly credit card information, but this has since been removed from all hotels to date, as it was very easy to get a reader to pull the information off.
One other friendly tip for your own sake, LOL Sunburnt: Whenever checking in at any hotel or motel always ask how many copies of the key to your room are still in the front desk tray. Old brass, maybe 5-6. Newer Ving or computer coded 2-3. Request all of them before covering the charges. Even in upscale venues rooms still get double rented. Last thing y puter encoded keycards are in play.
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These keys are also typically reprogramable. and easily erased. simply by waving a semi strong magnet over them. I have even seen cell phones, and magnetic money clips wipe them out.
Anyway, You won't find the hotel giving up the hotel staff keys for any reason. and you should have already received the keys you requested with no others made.
BTW if someone does put up skype, I will be happy to give a call.
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27 Jul 10
Originally posted by Sunburnti got skype sorted in a matter of minutes on my laptop - any probs shout at me
No but we'll mess around with it and figure it out.
I will likely be late 🙁. As discussed.
i cant make it as i am in a different country to usa and am working but i do have skype so would be nice popping down on the interwebz 🙂
27 Jul 10
Originally posted by skeeterThat is from our wedding. You have everyone sign the plate at the wedding with a special pen, and bake it at 125f or something for half an hour and it becomes permanent. Many people ask about it, thinking it's something antique or something.
That looks a rather nice ashet on the wall - some history there perhaps ?
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27 Jul 10
Originally posted by PhlabibitSeptember 25th for a barbecue in New England? Why not make it December?
OK!
Saturday September 25.
1 pm start, but you are welcome at 11 am if you like.
pre-lunch
lunch
late lunch
early dinner
dinner
and late snacks.
PM RSVP style if you are coming or NOT coming so I know.
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28 Jul 10
Originally posted by PhlabibitThe average high in your pipsqueak state on September 25th is only 70 with an average low of 51. It's been as low as 36 degrees! http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxclimatology/daily/02906?climoMonth=9
Last year it was mid August and the heat was insufferable. Here in Southern New England you can golf into mid/late December.
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My prediction: you'll wind up 60 degrees and raining.
28 Jul 10
Originally posted by no1marauderthen we can stand around in his garage drinkin' 'gansettes and tellin' woppahs.
The average high in your pipsqueak state on September 25th is only 70 with an average low of 51. It's been as low as 36 degrees! http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/fitness/wxclimatology/daily/02906?climoMonth=9
My prediction: you'll wind up 60 degrees and raining.