Random Rants

I am still trying to wrap my mind about the idea that someone would go on vacation, rent a completely furnished house, and then complain that the kid's shams didn't match well enough.

I could see noticing it, I could see commenting on it - if it was representative of the house decor or poor housekeeping, but .............

Basically, I just keep thinking "damn, that person needs a vacation and a sphincter relaxer".

Scooter, I used to think the same thing. Until, I owned rental property. Don't get me wrong, 99% of mu guests are lovely, gracious, dear people. Then you get that 1% that will drive you insane. Case in point. I received an e-mail last week from a "lady" that is renting my house in June. She had been in Ft. Walton for a baseball or softball tournament and had taken upon herself to dive over and "inspect" (her words) my property. It's not unusual for renters to ask for the address of the property, so I had provided that. However, she did not make arrangements with me or my pmc to "drop by". She went in my back yard, complained there was "trash/ debris" in my pool, the grill was dirty. and my grass looked unkempt. This coming on the heels of one day that there had been 6" of rain, and a good bit of rain every day that week.

Naturally, there was debris in the pool due to the wind, my grill was covered up at the time, and our yard maintenance folks had called us to let us know until the yard dried a bit they would do more harm than good on the lawn.

The guest that were staying in our home were not very appreciative to arrive back from lunch and find 4 people tromping through the yard, peering into the pool, and sitting on the lanai

I answered her as politely as I could muster, and let her know that since she wasn't booked until June that I was relatively certain that the house would be up to her standards. I also let her know that I was not at all happy that she had not arranged to have someone from my pmc meet her, and address any questions or concerns.

Yes, I know that most folks come to the beach to relax, slow down, kick back and unwind. Then there is the 1% that really should save their money. Maybe start a fund to have the broomstick so firmly planted removed, so they can learn to relax and enjoy life.

...I was too overserved to even look for the burn last night. Bed still works, though. Amazed at all the stories here...TFT...BURNED blinds??? Someone must have been trying to sneak a smoke! gttbm...sounds like this renter needs to be turned loose! :roll:

Sometimes, I think our wonderful housekeeping staff is overserved when I walk in and see how they have placed stuff...like the furniture! Makes me wonder how the guests must have left the place! But, it sure is good to be home.

Welcome home Miss Kitty!

Welcome home Miss Kitty!

...thanks. jdarg tells me it is best to just hunker down and stay indoors until the locusts fly away. I do love that the local economy is getting a boost, though!

The 911 call volume has gotten a boost too. Sit back, relax, and listen to the "siren song" all day.

Now, I'm ticked!! Where is Random Thoughts? Hurry! Before I lose my thought!

Dangitall~~~~~~~~

Scooter, I used to think the same thing. Until, I owned rental property. Don't get me wrong, 99% of mu guests are lovely, gracious, dear people. Then you get that 1% that will drive you insane. Case in point. I received an e-mail last week from a "lady" that is renting my house in June. She had been in Ft. Walton for a baseball or softball tournament and had taken upon herself to dive over and "inspect" (her words) my property. It's not unusual for renters to ask for the address of the property, so I had provided that. However, she did not make arrangements with me or my pmc to "drop by". She went in my back yard, complained there was "trash/ debris" in my pool, the grill was dirty. and my grass looked unkempt. This coming on the heels of one day that there had been 6" of rain, and a good bit of rain every day that week.

Naturally, there was debris in the pool due to the wind, my grill was covered up at the time, and our yard maintenance folks had called us to let us know until the yard dried a bit they would do more harm than good on the lawn.

The guest that were staying in our home were not very appreciative to arrive back from lunch and find 4 people tromping through the yard, peering into the pool, and sitting on the lanai

I answered her as politely as I could muster, and let her know that since she wasn't booked until June that I was relatively certain that the house would be up to her standards. I also let her know that I was not at all happy that she had not arranged to have someone from my pmc meet her, and address any questions or concerns.

Yes, I know that most folks come to the beach to relax, slow down, kick back and unwind. Then there is the 1% that really should save their money. Maybe start a fund to have the broomstick so firmly planted removed, so they can learn to relax and enjoy life.

Well that idiot set herself up for a hurricane the week before she comes down. :roll:

I would like to go back to my job digging holes in the ground now, please. :angry: Teenaged boys are drama queens.

I would like to go back to my job digging holes in the ground now, please. :angry: Teenaged boys are drama queens.

Has anyone we know been giving lessons?

Has anyone we know been giving lessons?

I wish...the SoWal drama queens are funny, at least.

I would like to go back to my job digging holes in the ground now, please. :angry: Teenaged boys are drama queens.

I think WC is full of those creatures. Lots of loud male voices outside. jfunn called to ask what was going on in my hood, just as the ambulance and firetruck were pulling out. She saw a popo on the sidewalk. Mr. K went out on the balcony and said lots of cussing out there. I am this close to calling the authorities. Who are these people and where are the parents?????????

I think WC is full of those creatures. Lots of loud male voices outside. jfunn called to ask what was going on in my hood, just as the ambulance and firetruck were pulling out. She saw a popo on the sidewalk. Mr. K went out on the balcony and said lots of cussing out there. I am this close to calling the authorities. Who are these people and where are the parents?????????

Don't make me come down there and drop 'em. I got 150 pushups out of two kids today without even raising my voice.

...........and where are the parents?????????

Welcome to Springbreak 101!

I'd be happy if they just put lights on their bikes and rotated the head before running into the street. How we have avoided massive tragedy with the combo of drunks and people on bikes and dashing into the street is beyond me.

Welcome to Springbreak 101!

I'd be happy if they just put lights on their bikes and rotated the head before running into the street. How we have avoided massive tragedy with the combo of drunks and people on bikes and dashing into the street is beyond me.

I get it. Between these hooligans and the cigarette burn in my quilt, I would be glad if someone cancelled Spring Break! ;-)

OMC...get a load of this email Mr. Kitty jsut received...

From: Mr. Timsey

Dear Sir,

I have a surprise for you!

those emails are usually never good

Don't make me come down there and drop 'em. I got 150 pushups out of two kids today without even raising my voice.

I got 3 out of myself!

To the slow moving vehicles,

I'm not riding your ass and honking my horn to show my appreciation for your driving skills. You shouldn't respond by hitting your brakes. That's the wrong pedal. You want the pedal on the far right!

Sincerely,

The lunatic in the truck.

To the lunatic tailgating me,

The brake lights mean "quit riding my arse!" Have you noticed I am going even slower since you started honking?
You being impatient and driving in an unsafe manner does not negate the laws of physics. I know you can see the cars/traffic in front of me and it's only going to get worse when you cause a wreck.

Sincerely,

The "slow" car in front of you

P.S. The cigarette whose butt you just flicked out the window was supposed to calm you

To the "slow" car in front of me,

That sign you just passed going 20 mph reads 35 mph. That's not a maximum or a minimum, but more of a suggestion. I realize that you may have never seen a "palm tree" before, or perhaps you drive like this in Atlanta too. I doubt the latter as your car would be much flatter and riddled with bullet holes.

Sincerely,

The smoking lunatic

P.S. 20 mph was your top speed from 395 to Eastern Lake.

P.S.S. This was not repeated honking and swerving, this was a very calm and rational person following at a relatively good distance until grandma's liver spot covered hand came up to point at, yes, another palm tree and in an effort to see it you slammed on your brakes.

I realize that you may have never seen a "palm tree" before, or perhaps you drive like this in Atlanta too. I doubt the latter as your car would be much flatter and riddled with bullet holes.

:rofl:

Dear Road Ragers,

Go to the beach and get over yourselves. The people stuck in Atlanta are cursing you for not being stuck on 285 right now.

Resentfully,

Paradise-deprived

dear shooter,

STOP WAKING UP SO EARLY!!!!

Everyone on sowal seems to be angry all of a sutten.

dear shooter,

STOP WAKING UP SO EARLY!!!!

...waslk him over to seaside and he can see molly on her coffee run.

Everyone on sowal seems to be angry all of a sutten.

not me.....YET!

I had a really bad day and now my ears hurt and I have a toothache and I have to get up early and then I have to go to a funeral and then I have rehearsal tomorrow night....!!!!

(*waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!*)