Hostel must haves...

[Miss Janet]

I was just looking at the new place here in Franklin and what we have to offer and what we would like to do. I know hostels are talked to death but I want to ask for your input.

What does a hostel need to make it a good place for hikers?
Maybe a top 10 list of essential things...

[Sly]

Lots of single women hikers.

[max patch]

Swimming pool

[Hooch]

Biscuits and tomato gravy.

[StarLyte]

Biscuits and tomato gravy.

...that's funny.

Hunky - good looking hiker guys...gotta have a good Trail story too.

[Miss Janet]

...that's funny.

Hunky - good looking hiker guys...gotta have a good Trail story too.

Ah, a lady after my own heart!!!!

[Miss Janet]

Biscuits and tomato gravy.

I think we can do that!

[Rockhound]

Lots of single women hikers.

Getting turned down by 1 single woman hiker aint enough Sly? You want to get turned down by lots of em'?

[Sly]

Getting turned down by 1 single woman hiker aint enough Sly? You want to get turned down by lots of em'?

I'm an eternal optimist. I'm bound to score one of these days.

[jersey joe]

A friendly caretaker.

[Miss Janet]

A friendly caretaker.

I am tolerant but don't push it!!! You ever seen a redhead with a big wooden spoon and and steam coming out of her ears?... scary

[Sly]

Of immediate concern, bed, laundry, shower, kitchen. Extras include internet, TV, phone, music, outdoor deck or picnic table. It would also be nice to have an outdoor sink/hose for cleaning gear (and old towels).

Yeah, heat is nice too!

[Rockhound]

Showers, kitchen, internet access, laundry facilities, resupply or a shuttle to resupply if not close by, mail drops, phone service, entertainment (TV, movies, music, games, books, etc...), warm beds and someone as wonderful as you to take care of all those hikers.

[kanga]

a roof. soap. cots. fridge for beer. a stove with lots of pots and pans. paperbacks. heat. showers. toilet. tomato gravy. not necessarily in that order.

[kanga]

good god, rockhound, are you staying at the hilton? can i come?

[Rockhound]

good god, rockhound, are you staying at the hilton? can i come?

We have all that at Standing Bear with the exception of someone as wonderful as Ms. Janet and you are welcome anytime.

[Lone Wolf]

lights out at 10 and no alcohol allowed

[Sly]

lights out at 10 and no alcohol allowed

You've been living in the bible belt too long.

[Lone Wolf]

You've been living in the bible belt too long.

no, a hostel that allows drinkin' in close quarters like that means trouble most times. folks wanna rest not stay up till 3 am with the 20 somethings.

[Miss Janet]

lights out at 10 and no alcohol allowed

Yes, lights out at a reasonable hour... of course it will be too late for some and too early for others but you can't make everyone happy at the same time!

No, adults having a beer or two will be fine... underage drinking will not be tolerated... Ron's Haven will not be a place to plan on getting plastered... I will always reserve the right to take your brews and pour them down the sink if the need arises...

But Lone Wolf can't drink around me at all... he gets wild and crazy and MOONS people!! I have pictures to prove it...