tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416149814500566138.post2888236891028113145..comments2023-12-29T18:21:35.702-05:00Comments on The Billionaire's Butler! : Dealing With House Guests: Do Your Guests Bring Their Own Staff?Andrew Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18169944719534148527noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416149814500566138.post-60849206343458865662014-08-07T17:49:30.883-04:002014-08-07T17:49:30.883-04:00You're very kind to say that, Ms. Phillips! Al...You're very kind to say that, Ms. Phillips! Always nice to hear from industry peers. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Best regards to you and all your staff. Andrew Andrew Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169944719534148527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416149814500566138.post-70718058716343544772014-08-06T23:44:42.846-04:002014-08-06T23:44:42.846-04:00I am the head housekeeper here in a Boston home wi...I am the head housekeeper here in a Boston home with a staff of six to help run the house. We have all shared and enjoyed this series about house guests immensely! We face this same ordeal quite frequently, and thank you for helping us laugh our way through the worst of it. We look forward to your future writings. <br /><br />Barbara Barbara Phillipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416149814500566138.post-24684605619116686162014-08-04T18:41:15.500-04:002014-08-04T18:41:15.500-04:00I completely understand. Early on in this job my e...I completely understand. Early on in this job my employers once invited me to sit with them and their guests at a cocktail party. Big mistake. Awkward for me and confusing to the guests--and I've never allowed that to happen again. Boundaries are essential in this line of work.Andrew Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169944719534148527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416149814500566138.post-61541157484498398202014-08-04T03:49:23.504-04:002014-08-04T03:49:23.504-04:00This post is so great! I traveled with Mister Luc...This post is so great! I traveled with Mister Lucas just last month to his brothers house in the Hamptons. It was so awkward, not knowing if I was to be treated as a guest of as a servant. I kept a low profile and eventually found my place. I got along so well with his brothers valet, and learned some great tips from him. I spent most of the week attending to my master, but any down time I spent with his brother's servants and it was a blast!The Valiant Valetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416149814500566138.post-91931603772916058502014-08-02T21:29:55.831-04:002014-08-02T21:29:55.831-04:00Hi, Marley!
You're very kind to say all tha...Hi, Marley! <br /><br />You're very kind to say all that! I saw a terrific book review on the Amazon page for "The Billionaire's Butler" by someone also named Marley. If that's you, I just want you to know how much I appreciate it! I'm delighted you're enjoying the blog, and that the book was well received!<br /><br />I've added your interesting inquiry about plants and flowers to the list of future posts, which might not be 'til October, I'm afraid. Meanwhile, if you go into the blog "Archives" for 2011, there's already a couple of articles about landscaping. One is on January 18, 2011, and the other is on April 10, 2011. You've chosen an interesting and rewarding career, from my point of view. <br /><br />Thanks again for your comment and review!<br />Andrew<br /><br /> Andrew Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169944719534148527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2416149814500566138.post-4931824611878145832014-08-02T00:58:46.187-04:002014-08-02T00:58:46.187-04:00Hey Andrew,
I seriously enjoyed this four part s...Hey Andrew, <br /><br />I seriously enjoyed this four part series. Hard to believe all the intricate detail there are, and how many variables there are to hosting a guest. I enjoyed even more you book. I give you standing ovation at combining a compelling murder mystery with so much intimate detail into the lives of the "Super Rich." <br /><br />I am going to be pursing a college career centered around horticulture. I recall reading about how palm plant are appropriate for the entrance hall. I was wondering if you could give more insight into the roles of plant and flowers in the lives of your employers. Both in everyday life as well as for special occasions. <br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to share with us,<br />Marley B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com