To Tell The Truth

 The name of that old television show
came to my mind as I ended a week
long trip to New England.
  I've come up with some tips based
on my experiences. I'm calling them
"Travel Truths."
  I figured I'd share a few with you
just in case you're planning to head
out on the road yourself.
  You should first go to one of those
Interstate Rest Stops and pickup one
of the coupon booklets you'll find in
those racks just inside the doors.
  There are some really great hotel
deals. But there's a trick to using
them. So here's Truth # 1.
  When you go into the motel of
your choosing DO NOT tell them
you have the coupon! Just ask if they
have rooms available.
  If the answer is 'yes' you then present
the coupon. That's because those
'special offers' are based on room
availability!
  Ironically we got turned down at
one motel because, we were told, it
was full. The clerk did suggest a
nearby facility which proved to be
one of the best we ever stayed at!
  And the desk clerk there gave us
their special rate even though we
didn't have a coupon for his hotel!
  Where ever you stay there are
some 'truths' you must remember!
  Truth # 2:
  If you want to take a bath there
will only be a shower!
  Truth # 3: Where there is a
tub there will be no plug for the drain.
  Truth # 4: If there seems to
be a lever to block the drain and you
throw it....you will instantly train a
steady flow of cold water on your
head!
  Then there are the showers with
two heads (sounds like a dragon
right? And in a way it is!)
  Truth # 5:
   If you're holding the movable
shower head in your hand and turn
on the water ....it will usually come
gushing out of the fixed head which
will probably be behind you. The
water is likely to be freezing cold
so you will, at least, be awake!
  And that leads to Truth # 6:
  The following morning, after
learning your lesson, you will
carefully face the fixed head before
turning the spigot.
    You will then be doused with cold
water from the portable head which
is in it's holder to your left.
    Truth # 7: If you expect
the cold water it will be near the
boiling point!
     Truth # 8: If you are in need of a
soda and have only a dollar bill the
machine containing the beverages
will only take quarters.
      Truth # 9: If you have the correct
change or are dealing with a machine
that accepts both bills and change you
will likely see a warning light  reading
"Sold Out" on the brand of soda you
have chosen.
      Truth # 10:  If you cannot retrieve the
beverage of your choice the machine
is not likely to return all of the money
you inserted.
       Truth # 11:  If you kick the machine
you will likely hurt your foot. That will
probably require going to the ice machine
and that's the subject of another whole
list of truths!
       Hope you have a nice time, get a
warm shower, a cold drink, and that all
of your NEWS is good!