IJMC Mary Poppins?

                        IJMC - Mary Poppins?

Well, why not. Granted, it's been absolutely ages since I've seen the 
movie, and even longer since I've seen the whole thing through...but that 
doesn't mean we can't tell a little story about the madam, right?   -dave








    Mary Poppins was travelling home but due to worsening weather, she 
    decided to stop at a hotel for the night. She approached the 
    receptionist and asked for a room for the night. "Certainly madam", 
    he replied courteously. 

    "Is the restaurant open still?" enquired Mary. "Sorry, no", came the 
    reply, "but room service is available all night.  Would you care to 
    select something from this menu?" Mary smiled and took the menu and 
    perused it.

    "Hmm, I would like hmmm cauliflower cheese please", said Mary. 
    "Certainly madam", he replied. "And can I have breakfast in bed?" 
    asked Mary politely.  The receptionist nodded and smiled. "In that
    case, I would love a couple of eggs please...poached", Mary mused.  

    After confirming the order, Mary signed in and went up to her room 
    for the night. The night passed uneventfully and next morning Mary
    came down early to check out. The same guy was still on the desk.
    "Morning madam..sleep well?" "Yes thank you", Mary replied.

    "Food to your liking?" "Well, I have to say the cauliflower cheese 
    was exceptional,  I don't think I have had better. Shame about the
    eggs though, they really weren't that nice at all", Mary replied
    truthfully.

    "Oh..well perhaps you could care to contribute these thoughts to 
    our Guest Comments Book. We are always looking to improve our
    service and would value your opinion", said the receptionist. "Okay,
    I will, thanks!" replied Mary. 

    She then checked out, paused a while, then scribbled a comment into 
    the book. Waving, she left to continue her journey. Curious, the 
    receptionist picked up the book to see the comment Mary had 
    written. On the page was written: 

    "Supercauliflowercheesebuteggswerequiteatrocious"


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