At a B&B by the Norfolk coast, our submitter Liz was amused by this (possibly serious, possibly not?) guestbook comment — one I hope the proprietors are able work into their next ex-con advertising campaign.
Meanwhile, Amie and Tim spotted this guestbook note while checking out from their hotel in Iceland. “We don’t know who Linda is or what she did, but…wow.” (Perhaps she could seek some support from Except Graham or Especially Deborah?)
related: But you’re too nice not to be a Christian!
41 responses so far ↓
#1
Talia
Geez, Linda. All we wanted were a few extra soaps and lotions. Is that too much to ask?!
Jan 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm rating: 8
#2
ClearlyDemented
Is that first note implying prison food is really that good or did he lose his mama while he was in the slammer?
Jan 27, 2011 at 7:57 pm rating: 2
#3
Smiley4099
That first one brings back memories of the crime-themed hotel.
At least, I think it was crime-themed. Otherwise, that chalk outline on the floor just got weird.
Jan 27, 2011 at 8:01 pm rating: 15
#4
farcical aquatic ceremony
Linda…Blair?
Cuz’ I heard she can’t help her bad behavior.
Jan 27, 2011 at 8:22 pm rating: 3
#5
zenvelo
I love there are two hotel entries for the 16th/17th. I don’t read the language, but I bet it’s a comment about sharing a room with strangers.
Jan 27, 2011 at 10:35 pm rating: 0
#6
Divvitar
Maybe the first guy was in one of those low-security tennis prisons for non-violent offenders. Linda was one of the screws there.
Jan 27, 2011 at 11:16 pm rating: 0
#7
Silence
Photo #2 doesn’t show the note below it: Had a wonderful time, except for those creepy people in 204 who kept throwing their dirty sheets and towels in my arms. Is that an Icelandic custom I don’t know about? –Linda Matheson
Jan 28, 2011 at 12:08 am rating: 18
#8
Divvitar
I doubt the testamonial in #1 is going to make the brochure…
Jan 28, 2011 at 2:30 am rating: 2
#9
JEK
That first one need not be seen as a “backhanded” compliment. Note he didn’t say “it’s the best food since I was IN prison,” but “since I GOT OUT of prison.” Which doesn’t imply prison food is good…see? He’s comparing the food at the B&B to all the other food he’s had since he GOT OUT of prison. So unless he got out the previous day or something, that is a compliment.
Jan 28, 2011 at 3:34 am rating: 2
#10
Canthz_B
The way to an ex-con’s heart is through his stomach.
If he attacks you in a fit of post-incarceration PTSD induced rage, the way to his heart is through his sternum.
Jan 28, 2011 at 3:38 am rating: 17
#11
anglophile
Oh the first guy is one of THOSE guests. Upon checking in, even though the receptionist was standing right there smiling at him, this guy rang the bell on the desk. Hahahahaha. Upon being told what room number he had, the guy winked and said “so you know where to find me”. What a card! Walking to his room, he passed another room being cleaned by a maid and asked if she “came with the room, wink wink”. Such a funny guy! At breakfast, which is clearly a buffet style, he asked loudly for some elaborate dish not present. Eggs Benedict? Sir, I protest, you make me laugh so. And at check out, he very seriously said he had a complaint. When asked by the concerned staff member what was wrong, he said, “I have to pay.” He might also have mimed that he lost his wallet. Oh, sir. You and your hijinks. Did anyone ever tell you you are so funny?
Jan 28, 2011 at 5:32 am rating: 32
#12
Daniel
Linda drank her husband’s Gatorade, which clearly did not have her name on it, and was intended to be used for a hangover. And the cycle begins …
Jan 28, 2011 at 8:19 am rating: 2
#13
MitziBell
Are we sure the first one doesn’t read “since coming out OR prison”?
I’m imagining a gay inmate who was hoping for different sausages from the ones provided by the prison commissary ….
Jan 28, 2011 at 6:00 pm rating: 3
#14
Odious
I tend to write OTW comments in those books. Can’t help myself. Have written the prison comment myself a coupla times.
Jan 28, 2011 at 7:21 pm rating: 0
#15
Niko
Made me think of that one guestbook submission at our hotel in Niagara Falls that was so awful I felt sorry for the owners…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tibbles/5397827843/lightbox/
Jan 29, 2011 at 10:32 am rating: 3
#16
CuriousDuckling
Hold on. Who took really good care of Paul? Was it Joyce? Was it the hotel? In what sense was he taken care of? Are we talking a spa weekend or something more sinister? So many questions left unanswered.
Jan 29, 2011 at 6:13 pm rating: 0
#17
joma
Funny.. where I work there is also a Linda, who is very rude and unhelpful.
Feb 3, 2011 at 12:25 am rating: 0
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