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    Question Hostel must haves...

    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...

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    Swimming pool

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    Biscuits and tomato gravy.
    "If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl

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    A friendly caretaker.

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by kanga View Post
    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.

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    I donated the 1st game. Trail Magic. Won recently with my AT trivia prowess

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    lights out at 10 and no alcohol allowed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    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'?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rockhound View Post
    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.

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    Easy access to top bunks without having to do a technical 3 point rock climbing move or stepping on the head of the person on the bottom bunk.

    And what everyone else said.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    lights out at 10 and no alcohol allowed
    You've been living in the bible belt too long.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    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.
    I guess it's a matter of opinion. While I think there should be quiet hours, I don't like lights out at a certain time. I also like to be able to drink when I please.

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    A private, clean, sound proof room reserved for Lone Wolf should he ever choose to stay at a hostel.

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    lw don't stay in hostels. he's not a pussy.

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