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Maybe bring the baby along -- I wonder what would happen if I showed up at a new clients site with a baby in tow -- would be a good one to capture on candid camera.
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LOL! I don't think I'll be toting the little one along, thank you very much. I'm just looking to enhance what is likely going to be the closest thing I get to a vacation (and that's being verrrrry generous) for quite some time! If schmoozing the desk clerk's my best strategy, then that's what I'll do, but if anyone has any "magic words" that might help me along, that'd be great.