Date:         Mon, 22 Apr 1996 09:13:15 -0700 (PDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Steven Johnson" <sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com>
Subject:      Baltimores OK,  Motels suck 

So John Grazul says:
> The motel room that my wife got (for free  through master card)
> reminded us why we ususlly camp.  Not only did the room reek of
> cigarettes but it was filthy by our standards and a child safety
> nightmare!   No play ground, just black top and non-stop bed jumpping
> for the five year old... uugh we couldn't wait to get a shower at
> home and disinfect our stuff!  What an education for the kids though!
> There was a group of hookers working the lobby,  welfare rooms on
> the first floor and constant rap music played through the hotel
> speakers.  I was disappointed that there were no used rubbers under
> the bed or crack vials in the lot.  The westy really fit in along
> with the Arian family from Jersey....my wife will NEVER complain
> about a little rain or lukewarm showers again.

Yeah, we ran into similar problems (although not quite so severe) when
we took a tour of the New England area.  We flew out from Calif. and
were rudely made aware that New Jersey has (or hadn't) any kind of
smoking laws.  Yeeeuck!  I really do appreciate being able to breath
when I eat or doing anything else for that matter.  It's sad that
you have to pay a premium for what should be expected.

I'm looking forward to the trip to Red Rock in my mobile Inn.  Nice
room with a view. :)

Steven 
Sacramento, CA
sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com