From the Spread Eagle Hotel

Confused

September 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment

{Ring Ring}
“Good evening Spread Eagle Hotel, John speaking. How can I help?”
Hello, do you have a double room available for tonight
[Checks book] “Yes, we do”
Oh good. We are just round the corner, we will be with you soon
[Waits]
{Ring Ring}
Hello, I called a moment ago – does the room have a bathroom?”
“Yes, it does”
Ah good
[Waits]
[waits]
25 minutes pass
{Ring Ring}
Hello we are having a little trouble finding you. We have walked past number 20 but it doesn’t look like a hotel
“Yes, we are at number 20. It’s white, floodlit and has “Hotel” written on the front. (I didn’t say that bit, just thought it) Are you sure you are on the High Street?”
Yes we are on the High Street. We are just up from Fountain Court…
[Scratches head - not sure where Fountain Court is in Jed - this doesn't sound quite right]
“You’re absolutely sure you are on the High Street?”
Yes, yes, Royal Mile near number 24
“Er, you are in Edinburgh?”
(puzzled) Yes, of course

… and of course we aren’t. The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is also known as the High Street and perhaps they hadn’t noticed that Jedburgh and Edinburgh weren’t the same thing (they were Dutch or German I think). Not to worry – two more folk showed up half an hour ago looking for a double, all seven guests and two chance guests had dinner and hopefully our bewildered tourists found a place to stay.

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