Posts Tagged: Hotel Garamond
A Kiss for Luck
Nearly every suite in the Hotel Garamond had a fireplace. Those few that did not had other amenities meant for sophisticated and refined tastes of a particular nature and, in the opinions of those with such tastes, were well worth
A Kiss for Luck
Nearly every suite in the Hotel Garamond had a fireplace. Those few that did not had other amenities meant for sophisticated and refined tastes of a particular nature and, in the opinions of those with such tastes, were well worth
Elsewhere
Inspection of the third year students’ mudroom revealed an unfortunate absence of a pair of Wellingtons: Doreen Magirthy’s, to be precise. Doreen’s friends were loyal, steadfast, true but even if they had not been, their stories corroborated Doreen’s claim that
Elsewhere
Inspection of the third year students’ mudroom revealed an unfortunate absence of a pair of Wellingtons: Doreen Magirthy’s, to be precise. Doreen’s friends were loyal, steadfast, true but even if they had not been, their stories corroborated Doreen’s claim that
Many sides to the same story
A note slipped under the door to her suite led Melisandre to Lady Anastasia’s Millinery. She was met at the door by Lady Anastasia herself and invited to view the new season’s selections. How may I serve Madame today? purred
Many sides to the same story
A note slipped under the door to her suite led Melisandre to Lady Anastasia’s Millinery. She was met at the door by Lady Anastasia herself and invited to view the new season’s selections. How may I serve Madame today? purred
Loyalties
Melisandre didn’t think it would take much time, but even she was surprised by how quickly the twitchy little man appeared. “Call me Smith,” he said in response to her question. Neither one of them believed in that particular spot
Loyalties
Melisandre didn’t think it would take much time, but even she was surprised by how quickly the twitchy little man appeared. “Call me Smith,” he said in response to her question. Neither one of them believed in that particular spot
Waiting wasn’t a pleasure, but it generally got the job done.
Admittedly, Melisandre DiFiorini had a flair for the dramatic. She also had a sly and subtle intellect. Little to be gained, in her opinion, storming into the old port town demanding answers about her nieces. She installed herself in a
Waiting wasn’t a pleasure, but it generally got the job done.
Admittedly, Melisandre DiFiorini had a flair for the dramatic. She also had a sly and subtle intellect. Little to be gained, in her opinion, storming into the old port town demanding answers about her nieces. She installed herself in a
The Girls Usually Get Their Man
The McTavish family made it a policy to employ the best money could buy; Jax Blorgan had tracked many a wayward McTavish in the past. Dixie, Divine, and Dimples had never let Jax down before. They had the scent of the
The Girls Usually Get Their Man
The McTavish family made it a policy to employ the best money could buy; Jax Blorgan had tracked many a wayward McTavish in the past. Dixie, Divine, and Dimples had never let Jax down before. They had the scent of the
Don’t pursue happiness; create it
The DeFiorini sisters – three of them – waited anxiously by the rail, scanning the crowd, hoping to glimpse a familiar face. The sun was setting and the ship was set to sail on the evening tide. On every deck, crew members
Don’t pursue happiness; create it
The DeFiorini sisters – three of them – waited anxiously by the rail, scanning the crowd, hoping to glimpse a familiar face. The sun was setting and the ship was set to sail on the evening tide. On every deck, crew members
Always a Jack
The was always a Jack at the Hotel Garamond, from the first. Some of the Jacks were suave; the twins, romance and heartbreak, often traveled in their wake. Some of the Jacks were scruffy; Garamond guests often discovered that the very person
Always a Jack
The was always a Jack at the Hotel Garamond, from the first. Some of the Jacks were suave; the twins, romance and heartbreak, often traveled in their wake. Some of the Jacks were scruffy; Garamond guests often discovered that the very person
Where the bodies are buried…
Whether it was Jack and the Twigleys who (in saving themselves that dark and stormy night) or the black sheep Armbrewster McTavitt and even blacker sheep Melvinster Garamond who (in losing the wine, the remains of the ship, and nearly their skins cheating
Where the bodies are buried…
Whether it was Jack and the Twigleys who (in saving themselves that dark and stormy night) or the black sheep Armbrewster McTavitt and even blacker sheep Melvinster Garamond who (in losing the wine, the remains of the ship, and nearly their skins cheating
A different explanation altogether
The wine survived, of that there is no doubt. And Jack Primero and the Twigley brothers lived to tell their tale of dark and stormy struggles… But a contrary opinion to that esposed by Beasle, Boyle and especially Throckmorton held
A different explanation altogether
The wine survived, of that there is no doubt. And Jack Primero and the Twigley brothers lived to tell their tale of dark and stormy struggles… But a contrary opinion to that esposed by Beasle, Boyle and especially Throckmorton held
One possible explanation
On the morning after that dark and stormy night, when the bright morning light gave away no hint of the terrible terribleness of the preceding hours, Jack and the Twigley brothers set about taking stock of the situation. The very
One possible explanation
On the morning after that dark and stormy night, when the bright morning light gave away no hint of the terrible terribleness of the preceding hours, Jack and the Twigley brothers set about taking stock of the situation. The very
The pursuit commences
Montgomery Fortescue McTavitt was waiting. He’d been waiting, since 9:00, in one of the small salons provided by the Hotel Garamond to its elite customers. He was waiting for his nephew, Archibald, and Montgomery F. McTavitt did not like to wait.
The pursuit commences
Montgomery Fortescue McTavitt was waiting. He’d been waiting, since 9:00, in one of the small salons provided by the Hotel Garamond to its elite customers. He was waiting for his nephew, Archibald, and Montgomery F. McTavitt did not like to wait.
Wisdom of age and impetuosity of youth
Aloysius McTavitt sighed. His little cousin Maudie… or rather, Tallulah, could be such a handful. In her presence, he sometimes found it difficult to remember the lessons of self-control that he’d mastered during his years in silent retreat.
Wisdom of age and impetuosity of youth
Aloysius McTavitt sighed. His little cousin Maudie… or rather, Tallulah, could be such a handful. In her presence, he sometimes found it difficult to remember the lessons of self-control that he’d mastered during his years in silent retreat.
A different approach and a secret weapon
Bruce and the Bongo Bay Beach Band took a far more laid back approach to the audition for the slot of house band at the Garamond. Bruce figured they might as well have some fun with the gig. Plus, they
A different approach and a secret weapon
Bruce and the Bongo Bay Beach Band took a far more laid back approach to the audition for the slot of house band at the Garamond. Bruce figured they might as well have some fun with the gig. Plus, they
Handsomeness, cubed
Oh, the ladies go wild when the Tibonacci Trio begin to sing. Soon, the stage floor is littered with flowers… and the occasional key to a discreet suite at the Hotel Garamond.
Handsomeness, cubed
Oh, the ladies go wild when the Tibonacci Trio begin to sing. Soon, the stage floor is littered with flowers… and the occasional key to a discreet suite at the Hotel Garamond.
House band at the Garamond
Competition promises to be fierce in the auditions for a new house band in the bar at the Hotel Garamond. Ambrose and Baxter are not sure that the sophisticated stylings of the Warbling Wister Sisters are quite the ticket. They
House band at the Garamond
Competition promises to be fierce in the auditions for a new house band in the bar at the Hotel Garamond. Ambrose and Baxter are not sure that the sophisticated stylings of the Warbling Wister Sisters are quite the ticket. They
Revenge is…
Tallulah McTavitt was not happy. As far as she could tell, Cousin Oswald had let her down. First, he’d promised luxury transport to convey her to the Hotel Garamond, and it had becoming increasingly clear, as day edged into night,
Revenge is…
Tallulah McTavitt was not happy. As far as she could tell, Cousin Oswald had let her down. First, he’d promised luxury transport to convey her to the Hotel Garamond, and it had becoming increasingly clear, as day edged into night,
Come hither, go lightly
There were many things that Constable Benhardie liked about being a member of the force in the old port town. He liked the shiny buttons on his smart uniform even if the department issue shoes were clunky old-fashioned brogues. He
Come hither, go lightly
There were many things that Constable Benhardie liked about being a member of the force in the old port town. He liked the shiny buttons on his smart uniform even if the department issue shoes were clunky old-fashioned brogues. He
Family Reunion
The old port town was teeming with McTavitts. Every three years, the clan gathered; this year was Oswald’s turn to act as host. As befitting a proper host, he met each guest at the dock and showed each one to
Family Reunion
The old port town was teeming with McTavitts. Every three years, the clan gathered; this year was Oswald’s turn to act as host. As befitting a proper host, he met each guest at the dock and showed each one to
Canvassing the Waterfront
Departmental budgetary allowances for undercover gear were quite limited for members of the constabulary in the old port town. Still, it was something of a surprise for Constable Benhardie to find that Constable Wilburton had chosen the exact same rig
Canvassing the Waterfront
Departmental budgetary allowances for undercover gear were quite limited for members of the constabulary in the old port town. Still, it was something of a surprise for Constable Benhardie to find that Constable Wilburton had chosen the exact same rig
Hopeful Wishes and Yearnings
Portia Holverleyscrum rode the train and wished wishfully. She looked out the window at the passing scenery and hoped hopefully. She checked her watch and yearned yearningly. Or maybe it was that she yearned hopefully and hoped wishfully and wished
Hopeful Wishes and Yearnings
Portia Holverleyscrum rode the train and wished wishfully. She looked out the window at the passing scenery and hoped hopefully. She checked her watch and yearned yearningly. Or maybe it was that she yearned hopefully and hoped wishfully and wished
Love is in the air
A romantic interlude… Sometime after that most dark and stormy night, when the Twigley brothers and cousins were settled in, they found themselves the focus of local attention. Handsome and dashing to a man, they rarely lacked for company. Young
Love is in the air
A romantic interlude… Sometime after that most dark and stormy night, when the Twigley brothers and cousins were settled in, they found themselves the focus of local attention. Handsome and dashing to a man, they rarely lacked for company. Young
Viniferous Wonder
Nor did they notice during all of their not seeing and not hearing that the land had come near, and never would they be able to explain how they’d apparently sailed the great bloody boat directly up the beach upon
Viniferous Wonder
Nor did they notice during all of their not seeing and not hearing that the land had come near, and never would they be able to explain how they’d apparently sailed the great bloody boat directly up the beach upon
The Captain’s Fate
And, on this ill-lit, ill-winded, ill-fated night, did not the crew struggle mightily to sail the ship somehow, some way, to some place? Aye, they did. And did they not consider abandoning the great vessel and taking chance upon the
The Captain’s Fate
And, on this ill-lit, ill-winded, ill-fated night, did not the crew struggle mightily to sail the ship somehow, some way, to some place? Aye, they did. And did they not consider abandoning the great vessel and taking chance upon the
A Dark and Stormy Night (Thing 11, done on day 11 but posted on day 12)
It was a dark and stormy night, of course. So dark and so stormy was this night that it might well have served as the model for dark and stormy nights of all time. It was so dark that not
A Dark and Stormy Night (Thing 11, done on day 11 but posted on day 12)
It was a dark and stormy night, of course. So dark and so stormy was this night that it might well have served as the model for dark and stormy nights of all time. It was so dark that not
Raconteurs
Rumor – that which most profess to reject but all secretly relish – rumor had it that in the lowest wine cellar of the Hotel Garamond, there was a ship. Perhaps it was merely a boat, maybe just a single
Raconteurs
Rumor – that which most profess to reject but all secretly relish – rumor had it that in the lowest wine cellar of the Hotel Garamond, there was a ship. Perhaps it was merely a boat, maybe just a single
Syd, the Sensitive Singing Cowboy
Orson had some success early in his career, but there was a limit to the number of songs in his chosen repertoire. He’d been talking options with his agent and was ready for something new.
Syd, the Sensitive Singing Cowboy
Orson had some success early in his career, but there was a limit to the number of songs in his chosen repertoire. He’d been talking options with his agent and was ready for something new.
With friends like these
Claudia wasn’t sure that bungee jumping was exactly the right sport for her. Still, her friends told her she was a natural.
With friends like these
Claudia wasn’t sure that bungee jumping was exactly the right sport for her. Still, her friends told her she was a natural.
Success, guaranteed!
Prescott, Purdy, and Boynton were college roommates, elected early to the Engineering Society, whose company was poised on the brink of success. Now that they had the tabletop model working, they planned to seek venture capital to produce the first
Success, guaranteed!
Prescott, Purdy, and Boynton were college roommates, elected early to the Engineering Society, whose company was poised on the brink of success. Now that they had the tabletop model working, they planned to seek venture capital to produce the first
Anger Management Classes
Like the yoga and meditation classes before them, the anger management sessions weren’t successful either. “Honest to god,” thought Clive, “if he was asked ‘why the long face, dude?’ one more time, he was going to slug someone.”
Anger Management Classes
Like the yoga and meditation classes before them, the anger management sessions weren’t successful either. “Honest to god,” thought Clive, “if he was asked ‘why the long face, dude?’ one more time, he was going to slug someone.”
Companions
Every day at 9:15, Felicity took her beloved pet for a walk on the square in the old port town. He was something of a mixed breed, of indeterminate origin.
Companions
Every day at 9:15, Felicity took her beloved pet for a walk on the square in the old port town. He was something of a mixed breed, of indeterminate origin.
A Life, Imagined
Drake saw her just as he began to play the first song of his solo set. She was a classical beauty. His fingers flew along the keys; in his head, he mapped out their life together. He was playing out
A Life, Imagined
Drake saw her just as he began to play the first song of his solo set. She was a classical beauty. His fingers flew along the keys; in his head, he mapped out their life together. He was playing out
Talent Show
Audiences believed it was a compliment to tell Harry that he had the looks of a young Elvis, but it just made him blue.
Talent Show
Audiences believed it was a compliment to tell Harry that he had the looks of a young Elvis, but it just made him blue.
Joyful Noise
Valerie Jean didn’t know if it was wearing her lucky boots or not, but she’d won the first round of the fiddle-off and she wasn’t going to chance it. She’d wear them every day, for the rest of ever if
Joyful Noise
Valerie Jean didn’t know if it was wearing her lucky boots or not, but she’d won the first round of the fiddle-off and she wasn’t going to chance it. She’d wear them every day, for the rest of ever if
Hero Worship
Robin adored and idolized his cousin Everett, and emulated everything about the man. His most recent attempt at growing a moustache was, as yet, not as successful as he would have hoped. Everett, it must be said, was largely unaware
Hero Worship
Robin adored and idolized his cousin Everett, and emulated everything about the man. His most recent attempt at growing a moustache was, as yet, not as successful as he would have hoped. Everett, it must be said, was largely unaware
Origins
Rumor – that which most profess to reject but all secretly relish – rumor had it that in the lowest wine cellar of the Hotel Garamond, there was a ship.
Origins
Rumor – that which most profess to reject but all secretly relish – rumor had it that in the lowest wine cellar of the Hotel Garamond, there was a ship.
Thing-a-Day Forever 