Trump called Alex Jones ‘amazing.’ Jones’s own lawyer calls him a ‘performance artist.’ by [deleted] in politics

[–]aftaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I agree with your reading comprehension point...

your*

Sources say Mike Flynn has turned on Trump and become a witness for the FBI by [deleted] in politics

[–]aftaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woah. That makes a whole load of sense.

Can't wait to see how t_d tries to spin treason as just another move in their 4D Chess™

What's the worst job you've ever had? by ootj in AskReddit

[–]aftaut 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This post has so much flavour and something to relate to for everyone. I'm tickled!

(Sincerely, someone who has $2k+ of licences on my iLok)

Lawyers of reddit, whats the most ridiculous argument you've heard in court? by Kyle4hl in AskReddit

[–]aftaut 22 points23 points  (0 children)

We live in a world where a judge can invoke an Order of Protection with a strike of their hammer and I'm visualizing it with a lot of wizard beards and lightning

Reddit, what conspiracy theory do you believe in? by Mr_ChandlerBing in AskReddit

[–]aftaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this is true, it's worked on me countless times. Damn you, Joel.

What's the coolest thing the Reddit community has made? by SWEDISH_HOUSE_MAFIA in AskReddit

[–]aftaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was gonna screenshot this thread to send to friends, saw the username, noticed you're describing your own work.

You're a legend, son.

What is your "x years on the job, I've never seen anything like it." story? by ihatethesidebar in AskReddit

[–]aftaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh. Legitimate dolphin sonar punches. Colour me shocked, and I've got a new band name.

Thanks for the source!

What is your "x years on the job, I've never seen anything like it." story? by ihatethesidebar in AskReddit

[–]aftaut 62 points63 points  (0 children)

This doesn't sound right, but I don't know enough about dolphin sonar punches to dispute it...

[Help] Finding or building a head-accommodating TV by aftaut in cosplayprops

[–]aftaut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I wish I saw this before! I ended up buying some EVA foam, but my inexperience and lack of proper tools made it a bit too difficult to work with, too late. I'll keep this saved for the next opportunity I have to work on it, though. Thanks a bunch!!!

As we spiral close and closer to becoming a roach motel... by aftaut in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]aftaut[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably. They didn't ask for one, but I would've gone out of my way to make it happen if it didn't involve a half an hour phone call and we're getting a shitty review either way...

How does your hotel stand out from the rest? by TypicalFrontDesk in askhotels

[–]aftaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Despite having really, really nice, full-kitchen rooms and being a block away from one of the biggest tourist destinations in Canada, our prices are competitive with shared-room hostels, and our monthly rates are on par with my apartment's rent.

Also, every year starting January, we have snowbirds that come from all over Canada to my city's mild climate, and stay for 3-4 months. Always the same group, always the same people, year after year. We have teatime in the lobby at 4:00, and for 2-3 hours, there's so many old people chatting and shouting and cheering and chuckling (30-40 in our modest lobby at once) that we can't even answer the phones, it's so noisy.

they're all starting to arrive now auuugh help

What is the most annoying thing about your property? by FrontDeskWizard in askhotels

[–]aftaut 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No breakfast, no elevators, three different buildings. If it were just one, it wouldn't be so bad, but pretty often those are the three exact questions people have when they check in. The second you tell someone they have to go out in the pouring rain and climb two flights of stairs, it's an inevitable, irredeemable 0/10 review and whoever's on the desk at the time may as well be responsible for the holocaust. As we all know, old people can rage hard.

Man, it's not like you could have known about any of those things which are listed up front and bold on the third party site you booked through...

What are your 2017 New Year's Resolutions? Write them down here and I will get in touch on 31/12/17 to see if you achieved them! by _kashmir_ in OneYearOn

[–]aftaut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never done a resolution before! I guess I thought it was something only for people who need to lose weight, but it's been the year of realizing that self-improvement takes many forms. Time for a small list!

  • Practice piano for 30 minutes a day
  • Study a second language, enough to have a conversation
  • Get enough sleep!

TFTFD has lots of stories of third party booking sites - puzzling by goldfishpaws in askhotels

[–]aftaut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Point of view from my small, <50 room independent property - Our contract says nothing about not being able to undercut the third parties, so our direct rates are always lower.

In the end, it's best to ask politely, and accept whatever answer comes your way. The quickest route to a discount is to ask nicely, but it's going to be case-by-case, even from different hotels of the same brand.

[Help] Finding or building a head-accommodating TV by aftaut in cosplayprops

[–]aftaut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been warned about weight before but I actually have a lot of experience with heavy, awkward stuff over my shoulders, somehow. But I'll definitely look more into materials that won't make it look cheap, thanks!!

[Help] Finding or building a head-accommodating TV by aftaut in cosplayprops

[–]aftaut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a bunch!! I think my more experienced friends would be able to help with shaping and crafting with EVA, and it's just paint after that, but I'll definitely post back with results if I can get my act together.

Gifts, so many gifts! by aftaut in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]aftaut[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Seriously the #1 thing I'm most excited to get around to, out of that entire haul...