I came to DC Sunday evening and checked into the Ritz Carlton for a week of training and swankiness. I read on the hotel's website that they offered a mini fridge, microwave, dvd player and high speed internet service! Guess what - none of that shit is free.
So, now I'm down here in the "business station" paying $6 for 15 minutes for the express purpose of bitching about that fact.
Oh sure, the rooms are very nice - the bed is freaking AWESOME! But, hello? $40 a week for internet in my room? I didn't even ask how much the stupid dvd player was. Didn't matter! I'm on the government's dime and that charge can't be justified.
So - for future reference: ask about these so-called "amenities" before you finish packing. It might make a difference.
OK, on the upside? Now I have a legitimate reason not to stay in contact with work. hee hee!
Cherry blossoms are still very pretty, food is great, training is tough but educational. That's me in a nutshell. OH! And Muffin asks about me every day (according to my mom). I am missed. awww...
I miss you guys and can't wait to catch up on your posts next weekend! Have a super week!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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They charge for internet and DVD players? This is the most absurd thing I've ever heard. That better be one helluva bed!
Miss you!
Nothing is free anymore.. I better the cherry blossoms are beautiful!!
Oh they've pulled that shit on me too... suckers!
how much is that microwave running you?
Seriously? I just want to snap some necks when I se that I have to pay for internet...please. Like its a perk anymore...and in DC? come on!
LMAO! I love that you're paying to bitch about it. That's blogging in its most truest form.
when are you leaving, calico? sunday was the most beautiful day yet! i hope the weather gets better for you as the week rolls on. :) goddamned wind needs to stop so all the blossoms don't fall off the trees! MEH!
also? you should work in the private sector - the assholes i work for expense all that fucking shit AND get reimbursed for it. motherfuckers.
enjoy the rest of your trip! and your heavenly bed! :)
Holy shit, I cannot believe they would charge you for that shit. Like they are not getting enough money already...assholes!
Awww...Muffin is a sweetie pie.
We miss you too!
for reals??? as if the ritz isn't expensive enough...what asses.
Rotten buggers. I miss you too and I bet you'd be blogging like crazy if it were free (or even much, much cheaper. No, free).
Have a lovely week.
When they figure out how to charge for the air you breathe ....
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