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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Motel Life

The Mother-In-Law arrived yesterday.

Is it somewhat ironic that it is Friday the 13th tomorrow?

How do you politely raise the question: - "When are you leaving?"

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Motella or Motela
Pronounced "Mo-tell-a"
More commonly known as “Motelier”
Noun - New Zealand colloquialism.
Origin: est 1973–93; origin uncertain.

A manager or owner of a motel, motor inn or motor lodge.

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