Hartford, CT

April 22nd – 24th


Warrior Lacrosse Classic - ESPNU
Denver vs Fairfield and UMass vs Georgetown

Where is that "A" coming from?







On Thursday afternoon, my flight from Columbus to Detroit was delayed. We sat on the ground in Columbus for 2 hours – all just to take a 28 minute flight!

Missed my connection, but there was another flight shortly after.

Upon checking in at the Crowne Plaza, I asked if the shuttle drive could take me to Morton’s at 7:30pm. “Sure, no problem”

I really dislike this hotel. I have stayed here a couple times and it is just a glorified Holiday Inn. (Which in reality, it is since Crowne Plaza is owned by Holiday Inn) The rooms are dumpy and dark and the customer service is lacking.

I got settled and was downstairs by 7:30 to catch the shuttle for dinner.

Didn’t see the driver so I went over to the front desk and inquired.

Well, the driver didn’t show up for work today so the shuttle wouldn’t be running. Then why was I told upon check in that the driver WOULD take me?

I went around in circles for a few minutes with the front desk girl and then gave up and told her to call me a cab.

Seriously, this was stupid. Any other hotel, the manager would of driven the shuttle.

Waited and waited and waited. Around 7:45 a cab showed up. I don’t think it was mine, but I took it anyway.

Morton’s is only about 10 blocks away. But from this hotel I have to cross a rather busy street and after dark, downtown Hartford is crawling with panhandlers.

I sat in the bar at Morton’s and the waitress came right over and apologized because my “usual table” was not available tonight. She then confirmed that I wanted my usual drink and dinner items. Wow. This is why I love Morton’s! Such service! I go to that one maybe 3 times a year?

I decided to just walk back to the hotel. Figured the walk would do me good since I had just eaten so much. And of course I was approached twice by panhandlers.

Friday morning, I went downstairs to breakfast. Had a coupon for a free buffet, so why not? Oh dear God, what a pathetic excuse for a breakfast buffet that was! To make matters worse, the omelet they served me was bubbling with raw egg.

All bad! And the servers were less than accommodating.

When I went back up to my room, housekeeping was inside.
WHAT?

I had left my “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.

I was beyond furious and started yelling because I had left my laptop on the bed – it was downloading graphics for work and even the slightest bump can interrupt the download and I have to start over.

Not only had they entered my room uninvited, they had moved the laptop and hard drive so they could make the bed.

Of course they pretended “No Engles” – but they knew I was pissed and I escorted them out. I immediately called for the front desk and let loose. I was given a weak apology and a promise to “look into it” – the Housekeeping Supervisor would be calling me.

Once I was ready for work, I went down downstairs and asked for the manager. I again pleaded my case and was again pretty much blown off.
This only enraged me more!

Met up with Stephanie and we went to work.

Set day was good. Nice to be back to lacrosse again.

That evening I stayed in. Saturday was going to be a long day – so I needed my rest!
Plus I had two projects I was working on; Red White & Boom and one for WOSU.

The games were being played at Rentschler Field – where UConn plays football.

After the games, I rushed to the airport as I could not miss my flight. It was the last one that would get me home and tomorrow Dave and I are headed on another adventure!