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Post by iancransonsknees on Sept 4, 2018 1:25:27 GMT
That takes balls, commiting to a ginger beard. Baby Ilford. Legendary Oatcake status potential is high.
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Post by unaduna on Sept 5, 2018 16:41:49 GMT
Sorry Ginger, in a drunken haze I put two and two together and came up with eight! Thought you were the brother of a lad I knew when I was back living in Stoke many moons ago.
Keep up the good work fella. Still remains the best thread on this board.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2018 18:05:27 GMT
It's been absolutely fucking dead to be honest the past few weeks. Definitely in the post-summer lull but rest assured there's been some stellar council residents at the place. First off, Mr. PTSD has ended up moving to the Salvation Army so had to say bye to him even though he was a sound guy! Then there was this evil woman who I nicknamed "The Crutch" as she walked around with a crutch for the majority of her stay although it is unclear if she was ever actually in need of it as she was seen walking fine at least once.
She was alright with me but she was fucking vile to the staff and other residents, she started fights with at least three people that I know of and she was actually GROUNDED by my manager and told to stay in her room about three days before she was due to leave and she actually did, they didn't see her for days. She also sabotaged the room and made it flood then complained which was absolutely bizarre, she'd also go out hobbling at like 3am into god knows where and come back with plastic carrier bags of stuff, weird woman.
Then we had 'The Shitter' who came here from hospital as far as I'm aware and the morning staff got a call from the housekeepers saying they needed to go and have a look at the room and apparently it was covered in shit, she'd took a dump in the bed and it'd been a sloppy one which had trickled all down the side and fuck knows elsewhere but on top of that, there's a suspicious looking pile of shit on the pavement outside of the hotel and I am absolutely 100% convinced that is not dog shit. I think she genuinely took a shit outside of the hotel when she was leaving.
On top of that we have 'The Drag Queen' he's about 27 and he dresses up in what one of the receptionists has coined 'Poundland Drag' he goes to bingo every day practically most of the time he loses but suddenly he's become a winner apparently but funny enough after going all out buying new clothes (he had been wearing the same clothes for weeks to be fair) he's only gone and stole a kettle from where he works supposedly (he works in a charity shop!!) he's also sparked up a strange relationship with his next door neighbour who's in her 60s and has recently spent the best part of £50 to look like she's from Wakanda except she's white and doesn't suit the braided look at all.
So yeah, interesting times at the moment.
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Sept 13, 2018 18:11:13 GMT
It's been absolutely fucking dead to be honest the past few weeks. Definitely in the post-summer lull but rest assured there's been some stellar council residents at the place. First off, Mr. PTSD has ended up moving to the Salvation Army so had to say bye to him even though he was a sound guy! Then there was this evil woman who I nicknamed "The Crutch" as she walked around with a crutch for the majority of her stay although it is unclear if she was ever actually in need of it as she was seen walking fine at least once. She was alright with me but she was fucking vile to the staff and other residents, she started fights with at least three people that I know of and she was actually GROUNDED by my manager and told to stay in her room about three days before she was due to leave and she actually did, they didn't see her for days. She also sabotaged the room and made it flood then complained which was absolutely bizarre, she'd also go out hobbling at like 3am into god knows where and come back with plastic carrier bags of stuff, weird woman. Then we had 'The Shitter' who came here from hospital as far as I'm aware and the morning staff got a call from the housekeepers saying they needed to go and have a look at the room and apparently it was covered in shit, she'd took a dump in the bed and it'd been a sloppy one which had trickled all down the side and fuck knows elsewhere but on top of that, there's a suspicious looking pile of shit on the pavement outside of the hotel and I am absolutely 100% convinced that is not dog shit. I think she genuinely took a shit outside of the hotel when she was leaving. On top of that we have 'The Drag Queen' he's about 27 and he dresses up in what one of the receptionists has coined 'Poundland Drag' he goes to bingo every day practically most of the time he loses but suddenly he's become a winner apparently but funny enough after going all out buying new clothes (he had been wearing the same clothes for weeks to be fair) he's only gone and stole a kettle from where he works supposedly (he works in a charity shop!!) he's also sparked up a strange relationship with his next door neighbour who's in her 60s and has recently spent the best part of £50 to look like she's from Wakanda except she's white and doesn't suit the braided look at all. So yeah, interesting times at the moment. Brilliant. I was in the Leopard last week and thought about walking across. How much is it a night? Can you do a deal for Oatcakes?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2018 18:47:26 GMT
It's been absolutely fucking dead to be honest the past few weeks. Definitely in the post-summer lull but rest assured there's been some stellar council residents at the place. First off, Mr. PTSD has ended up moving to the Salvation Army so had to say bye to him even though he was a sound guy! Then there was this evil woman who I nicknamed "The Crutch" as she walked around with a crutch for the majority of her stay although it is unclear if she was ever actually in need of it as she was seen walking fine at least once. She was alright with me but she was fucking vile to the staff and other residents, she started fights with at least three people that I know of and she was actually GROUNDED by my manager and told to stay in her room about three days before she was due to leave and she actually did, they didn't see her for days. She also sabotaged the room and made it flood then complained which was absolutely bizarre, she'd also go out hobbling at like 3am into god knows where and come back with plastic carrier bags of stuff, weird woman. Then we had 'The Shitter' who came here from hospital as far as I'm aware and the morning staff got a call from the housekeepers saying they needed to go and have a look at the room and apparently it was covered in shit, she'd took a dump in the bed and it'd been a sloppy one which had trickled all down the side and fuck knows elsewhere but on top of that, there's a suspicious looking pile of shit on the pavement outside of the hotel and I am absolutely 100% convinced that is not dog shit. I think she genuinely took a shit outside of the hotel when she was leaving. On top of that we have 'The Drag Queen' he's about 27 and he dresses up in what one of the receptionists has coined 'Poundland Drag' he goes to bingo every day practically most of the time he loses but suddenly he's become a winner apparently but funny enough after going all out buying new clothes (he had been wearing the same clothes for weeks to be fair) he's only gone and stole a kettle from where he works supposedly (he works in a charity shop!!) he's also sparked up a strange relationship with his next door neighbour who's in her 60s and has recently spent the best part of £50 to look like she's from Wakanda except she's white and doesn't suit the braided look at all. So yeah, interesting times at the moment. Brilliant. I was in the Leopard last week and thought about walking across. How much is it a night? Can you do a deal for Oatcakes? Starts from about £45 a night for a single, up to about £70 depending on the room No oatcakes! Just tinned mushrooms, some sausages bit of black pudding and some bacon with toast and beans all for a healthy tenner
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Post by felonious on Sept 13, 2018 19:03:26 GMT
It's been absolutely fucking dead to be honest the past few weeks. Definitely in the post-summer lull but rest assured there's been some stellar council residents at the place. First off, Mr. PTSD has ended up moving to the Salvation Army so had to say bye to him even though he was a sound guy! Then there was this evil woman who I nicknamed "The Crutch" as she walked around with a crutch for the majority of her stay although it is unclear if she was ever actually in need of it as she was seen walking fine at least once. She was alright with me but she was fucking vile to the staff and other residents, she started fights with at least three people that I know of and she was actually GROUNDED by my manager and told to stay in her room about three days before she was due to leave and she actually did, they didn't see her for days. She also sabotaged the room and made it flood then complained which was absolutely bizarre, she'd also go out hobbling at like 3am into god knows where and come back with plastic carrier bags of stuff, weird woman. Then we had 'The Shitter' who came here from hospital as far as I'm aware and the morning staff got a call from the housekeepers saying they needed to go and have a look at the room and apparently it was covered in shit, she'd took a dump in the bed and it'd been a sloppy one which had trickled all down the side and fuck knows elsewhere but on top of that, there's a suspicious looking pile of shit on the pavement outside of the hotel and I am absolutely 100% convinced that is not dog shit. I think she genuinely took a shit outside of the hotel when she was leaving. On top of that we have 'The Drag Queen' he's about 27 and he dresses up in what one of the receptionists has coined 'Poundland Drag' he goes to bingo every day practically most of the time he loses but suddenly he's become a winner apparently but funny enough after going all out buying new clothes (he had been wearing the same clothes for weeks to be fair) he's only gone and stole a kettle from where he works supposedly (he works in a charity shop!!) he's also sparked up a strange relationship with his next door neighbour who's in her 60s and has recently spent the best part of £50 to look like she's from Wakanda except she's white and doesn't suit the braided look at all. So yeah, interesting times at the moment. Grounding guests. Eat your heart out Basil Fawlty
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 0:13:16 GMT
Doing my rounds around the hotel I come across the room of a grumpy man who my manager thinks something dodgy is happening with him, he's been here for 2.5 months and he says he's having work done on his house but he tries to dodge paying a lot but back to the point, I walk past his room and I can hear the fucking musical Annie playing from his TV, right at the "Bet your bottom dollar that" scene and I thought to myself "You can bet your bottom dollar that you'll be homeless tomorrow if you don't pay up you grumpy old fuck" anyway that is all. ???
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Post by bathstoke on Sept 14, 2018 6:57:13 GMT
Brilliant. I was in the Leopard last week and thought about walking across. How much is it a night? Can you do a deal for Oatcakes? Starts from about £45 a night for a single, up to about £70 depending on the room No oatcakes! Just tinned mushrooms, some sausages bit of black pudding and some bacon with toast and beans all for a healthy tenner £10 for breakfast! That’s not healthy. I’d go down Spoons for £3.50 & take my own oatcakes. Cheeky pint of PunkIPA anyone!?!
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Post by marwood on Sept 14, 2018 8:41:50 GMT
this place has got to be the next location for an Oatcake posters meet up we'd blend right in
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 14:36:40 GMT
Starts from about £45 a night for a single, up to about £70 depending on the room No oatcakes! Just tinned mushrooms, some sausages bit of black pudding and some bacon with toast and beans all for a healthy tenner £10 for breakfast! That’s not healthy. I’d go down Spoons for £3.50 & take my own oatcakes. Cheeky pint of PunkIPA anyone!?! You know what's even funnier? If the chef has a day off or he calls in sick even if you've paid £10 for breakfast all you get given is toast and cereal. There's only one chef and he's part time works 4hrs a day unless we do a function and if there's no one ordering breakfast he doesn't get called in
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Post by chuffedstokie on Sept 14, 2018 15:46:02 GMT
£10 for breakfast! That’s not healthy. I’d go down Spoons for £3.50 & take my own oatcakes. Cheeky pint of PunkIPA anyone!?! You know what's even funnier? If the chef has a day off or he calls in sick even if you've paid £10 for breakfast all you get given is toast and cereal. There's only one chef and he's part time works 4hrs a day unless we do a function and if there's no one ordering breakfast he doesn't get called in 'Hit and miss' doesn't even get close by the sounds. Reminds me of the Fawlty Towers episode when the chef gets pissed and alternative measures are taken to provide the food.
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Post by Widget123 on Sept 14, 2018 16:22:34 GMT
£10 for breakfast! That’s not healthy. I’d go down Spoons for £3.50 & take my own oatcakes. Cheeky pint of PunkIPA anyone!?! You know what's even funnier? If the chef has a day off or he calls in sick even if you've paid £10 for breakfast all you get given is toast and cereal. There's only one chef and he's part time works 4hrs a day unless we do a function and if there's no one ordering breakfast he doesn't get called in You do "functions!" This thread is only going to get better nearer xmas! Haha. I for one can't wait...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 16:39:56 GMT
You know what's even funnier? If the chef has a day off or he calls in sick even if you've paid £10 for breakfast all you get given is toast and cereal. There's only one chef and he's part time works 4hrs a day unless we do a function and if there's no one ordering breakfast he doesn't get called in You do "functions!" This thread is only going to get better nearer xmas! Haha. I for one can't wait... There are actually no functions for christmas as it stands haha, had two weddings the weekend before last and we have a 140 person party next saturday, we had 3 set up in October but all cancelled
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Post by marylandstoke on Sept 14, 2018 18:05:38 GMT
this place has got to be the next location for an Oatcake posters meet up we'd blend right in I has suggested it on another thread as ground zero for a final Oatcake party
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 21:54:57 GMT
Not even in work for 5 minutes tonight and there's drama, 'Wakanda' has apparently sneaked a fella into her room and had him leave through the fire exit, so I've got to keep an eye on this 60 year old fucking trouble maker she's also apparently been off her head on ol' monkey dust today passed out in the bar and the receptionist was afraid to touch her! Standard Burslem. Some other guest reckons she's spent £700 on monkey dust this week and 'The Drag Queen' who's been mates with her he can't believe it as she's been telling people he's leeching money off her, fuck knows what is going on. My last shift till Monday too, wanted a nice easy one but nah not for me, not allowed
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Post by kingdong on Sept 15, 2018 0:52:28 GMT
It's been absolutely fucking dead to be honest the past few weeks. Definitely in the post-summer lull but rest assured there's been some stellar council residents at the place. First off, Mr. PTSD has ended up moving to the Salvation Army so had to say bye to him even though he was a sound guy! Then there was this evil woman who I nicknamed "The Crutch" as she walked around with a crutch for the majority of her stay although it is unclear if she was ever actually in need of it as she was seen walking fine at least once. She was alright with me but she was fucking vile to the staff and other residents, she started fights with at least three people that I know of and she was actually GROUNDED by my manager and told to stay in her room about three days before she was due to leave and she actually did, they didn't see her for days. She also sabotaged the room and made it flood then complained which was absolutely bizarre, she'd also go out hobbling at like 3am into god knows where and come back with plastic carrier bags of stuff, weird woman. Then we had 'The Shitter' who came here from hospital as far as I'm aware and the morning staff got a call from the housekeepers saying they needed to go and have a look at the room and apparently it was covered in shit, she'd took a dump in the bed and it'd been a sloppy one which had trickled all down the side and fuck knows elsewhere but on top of that, there's a suspicious looking pile of shit on the pavement outside of the hotel and I am absolutely 100% convinced that is not dog shit. I think she genuinely took a shit outside of the hotel when she was leaving. On top of that we have 'The Drag Queen' he's about 27 and he dresses up in what one of the receptionists has coined 'Poundland Drag' he goes to bingo every day practically most of the time he loses but suddenly he's become a winner apparently but funny enough after going all out buying new clothes (he had been wearing the same clothes for weeks to be fair) he's only gone and stole a kettle from where he works supposedly (he works in a charity shop!!) he's also sparked up a strange relationship with his next door neighbour who's in her 60s and has recently spent the best part of £50 to look like she's from Wakanda except she's white and doesn't suit the braided look at all. So yeah, interesting times at the moment. Are you sure you don’t actually work in Broadmoor?
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Post by felonious on Sept 15, 2018 6:14:12 GMT
You do "functions!" This thread is only going to get better nearer xmas! Haha. I for one can't wait... There are actually no functions for christmas as it stands haha, had two weddings the weekend before last and we have a 140 person party next saturday, we had 3 set up in October but all cancelledThe long arm of the Oatcake?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 6:18:00 GMT
There are actually no functions for christmas as it stands haha, had two weddings the weekend before last and we have a 140 person party next saturday, we had 3 set up in October but all cancelledThe long arm of the Oatcake? Saves me the hassle of having to work those nights with the 2 day a week night porter who's boring as fuck...
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Post by bathstoke on Sept 15, 2018 6:54:47 GMT
You do "functions!" This thread is only going to get better nearer xmas! Haha. I for one can't wait... There are actually no functions for christmas as it stands haha, had two weddings the weekend before last and we have a 140 person party next saturday, we had 3 set up in October but all cancelled No functions booked for Christmas! What's up, hasn't Christianity reached Boslem yet!?!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 19:33:38 GMT
Back in on Monday, can't wait clearly haha
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Post by chuffedstokie on Sept 15, 2018 21:28:07 GMT
Back in on Monday, can't wait clearly haha Are the weekends generally 'busier' (for whatever reason) than weekdays or is there no discernible difference. Just curious. Make the most of tomorrow. 👍
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 23:05:35 GMT
Back in on Monday, can't wait clearly haha Are the weekends generally 'busier' (for whatever reason) than weekdays or is there no discernible difference. Just curious. Make the most of tomorrow. 👍 It really depends on the week, some weeks its busier weekdays and some weeks it's busier on weekends in general though it's mostly dead with the random encounters thrown in
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Post by bathstoke on Sept 16, 2018 3:54:31 GMT
Are the weekends generally 'busier' (for whatever reason) than weekdays or is there no discernible difference. Just curious. Make the most of tomorrow. 👍 general though it's mostly dead with the random encounters thrown in Sounds like life...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 15:45:05 GMT
Went to drop off keys i accidentally brought home from work earlier and 'Wakanda' was still coming down from the monkey dust apparently
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2018 21:00:38 GMT
Working 6 days this week
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Post by danceswithclams on Sept 17, 2018 22:26:17 GMT
This is the best thread since 'Brown Wings' and/or 'Strange But False' on the old GDB.
They should film this and show it every Christmas.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Sept 18, 2018 5:21:33 GMT
Six days on the bounce, this could go one of a number of ways. Get your armour on.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 5:27:45 GMT
This hotel certainly sounds rather different from the one we're currently staying in. Certainly not as much drama or goings-on where we are, and defo no monkey dust !
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Post by chuffedstokie on Sept 18, 2018 20:15:30 GMT
This is making 'The night manager' from the telly positively pedestrian. Difference being the quality of the fairer sex involved. That image of it all going on up against the wall is difficult to shake off!!.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2018 1:15:48 GMT
Doing my rounds around the hotel I come across the room of a grumpy man who my manager thinks something dodgy is happening with him, he's been here for 2.5 months and he says he's having work done on his house but he tries to dodge paying a lot but back to the point, I walk past his room and I can hear the fucking musical Annie playing from his TV, right at the "Bet your bottom dollar that" scene and I thought to myself "You can bet your bottom dollar that you'll be homeless tomorrow if you don't pay up you grumpy old fuck" anyway that is all. ??? It's definitely Alan:
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