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A Greek lady, making her plans to visit Scotland, wrote to a little country hotel for room reservation. She ended the letter saying, as she Britishly phrased it, that she preferred accommodation as close as possible to a “W.C” (water closet toilet)
The Innkeeper’s English was sparse, so he took the letter to his friend, the parish priest, and asked his help with the interpretation of W.C. The priest mulled this over for a long time and then finally the dawn broke: I’ve got it! Of course she means our Wayside Chapel!
Very pleased to have the problem solved, the innkeeper hastened to write to the Greek lady:
Dear Madam,
It is with great pleasure I am able to inform you that we have a lovely room reserved for your visit and that there is indeed a W.C to attend to your devotions. It is located only two miles from the inn in a beautiful grove of pine trees which gives a feeling of serenity to the visitor. We will be most pleased to arrange transportation for your during your stay with us.
It may surprise you to know that our W.C. holds over 200 people at a sitting and for the convenience of tourists it is open on Thursdays as well as Saturdays. It is a good idea to go as early as possible in order to get a good seat as sometimes standing room is available only is available, which is especially hard on some of the older ladies.
On Sundays a good number of people take picnic lunches and make a day of it,while others take a bus or horse carriage and usually arrive only just in time. I would recommend Madam to arrange to go on Thursdays evenings when there are no regular services, but there is organ accompaniment. Although the building dates back to the 11th century, the acoustics are excellent and even the most delicate sounds may be heard in the halls.
It may also interest you to know that our daughter first met her future husband, who was a guest at the hotel, in the W.C .And they were later married there by our parish priest. We are also very proud of our unusual bell, donated by a wealthy visitor, which rings every time someone makes an offering. Unfortunately my wife has a rather delicate condition and so she has not been able to attend regularly: as a matter of fact, it is almost a year now since she last time went. Naturally it pains her very much not to be able to go more often, as you can imagine. In conclusion , we hope your stay with us will be most happy, so please let me know if you wish a special seat reserved for you for the season at the WC. There is a small service charge but it will ensure you an upholstered seat. We also suggest you bring your camera as the evening candle lighting ceremony in the W.C. is very colorful and it is a beautiful sight to see the light playing on the fountains. Some come with cheer- some with charity- but all leave satislied.
Your obedient servant
THE INNKEEPER
The answer is even more funny.........
The Innkeeper’s English was sparse, so he took the letter to his friend, the parish priest, and asked his help with the interpretation of W.C. The priest mulled this over for a long time and then finally the dawn broke: I’ve got it! Of course she means our Wayside Chapel!
Very pleased to have the problem solved, the innkeeper hastened to write to the Greek lady:
Dear Madam,
It is with great pleasure I am able to inform you that we have a lovely room reserved for your visit and that there is indeed a W.C to attend to your devotions. It is located only two miles from the inn in a beautiful grove of pine trees which gives a feeling of serenity to the visitor. We will be most pleased to arrange transportation for your during your stay with us.
It may surprise you to know that our W.C. holds over 200 people at a sitting and for the convenience of tourists it is open on Thursdays as well as Saturdays. It is a good idea to go as early as possible in order to get a good seat as sometimes standing room is available only is available, which is especially hard on some of the older ladies.
On Sundays a good number of people take picnic lunches and make a day of it,while others take a bus or horse carriage and usually arrive only just in time. I would recommend Madam to arrange to go on Thursdays evenings when there are no regular services, but there is organ accompaniment. Although the building dates back to the 11th century, the acoustics are excellent and even the most delicate sounds may be heard in the halls.
It may also interest you to know that our daughter first met her future husband, who was a guest at the hotel, in the W.C .And they were later married there by our parish priest. We are also very proud of our unusual bell, donated by a wealthy visitor, which rings every time someone makes an offering. Unfortunately my wife has a rather delicate condition and so she has not been able to attend regularly: as a matter of fact, it is almost a year now since she last time went. Naturally it pains her very much not to be able to go more often, as you can imagine. In conclusion , we hope your stay with us will be most happy, so please let me know if you wish a special seat reserved for you for the season at the WC. There is a small service charge but it will ensure you an upholstered seat. We also suggest you bring your camera as the evening candle lighting ceremony in the W.C. is very colorful and it is a beautiful sight to see the light playing on the fountains. Some come with cheer- some with charity- but all leave satislied.
Your obedient servant
THE INNKEEPER
The answer is even more funny.........
