I woke up this morning, to the sounds of an early morning storm.
The air was thick with humidity, even with the A/C on, and a look out the window confirmed it! A total downpour!
When the rain stopped, there was a patch of blue sky to the East. I grabbed a clean washcloth and proceeded to wipe down my bike. There are only a few bug smears left on my windscreen, and the chrome is now blindingly reflective!
Unfortunately, I think the washcloth has now become a rag... I tried to wash it out in the sink, yet it is still dark/stained... I am sure the hotel will not return it to service.
As I was wiping down my bike, the proprietor of this establishment walked by. He stopped and offered to allow me covered parking. I could park my bike under a staircase in the middle of the buildings, or under the entrance canopy off to the side. He was pushing for the entrance canopy, as he said, "Your bike will be in view of the front desk, watched all the time." I appreciated this gesture, and thanked him.
As a Travel Nurse, living in a hotel for 13, now 26 weeks, one tends to establish relationships. All of the housekeepers are my friends. They know if the bike is there, it is an automatic DND, regardless of me placing that little placard outside on the door handle! And I am probably one of the easiest guests they have, only requesting housekeeping once a week. The Front Desk crew, are also on-board. I occasionally need to print something from an email and or fax something... done "gratis."
I now have covered parking available to me! And a new friend as well!
Today I smiled.
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