Re-Branding Hedo?

[Chicago Jake]

In this thread at DennyP's, there is speculation that Hedo is about to be sold and/or re-branded into something new. I tried to start a discussion about new names/themes/brands for the resort over there, but I have a hunch those stiffs will not run with it like the TNMC crowd will!

So how about it, gang: If you were to make suggestions to the new owners of the property that contains the resort currently known as Hedo II, what branding suggestions would you suggest? Things like a new name, new slogan, new themes, new advertising campaigns, new target markets.... the works! Let your freak flag fly and your creative juices flow!

[Merlot Joe]

Leave the name and theme. Modernize the place. Gut the rooms one block at a time and redo them. Get rid of the gray and black on the buildings put some color into it. make the whole resort clothing optional. Many resorts have two pools so why not two clothing optional pools. You can go to whatever one you want.

I am not in the hotel/travel business but these are just some simple ch-ch-changes that I would like to see.

I hope they don't shit can the place at least not next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ardbeg... innit]

In terms of the facilities, I dont think that "one block at a time" will do it. It needs an eighteen month shutdown with a full set of dozers to level the place and start from scratch. The infrastructure is 40+ years old, and any revamp of the current facilities will only look like dressing up a 1960's era Holiday Inn.. no matter what you do, its still a 1960's Holiday Inn.

[innit Geezer]

I'm with Joe, add some color to the structures. It's hard to understand how they can redo bathrooms and they come out worse than what they started. It's almost like camping! Most of the showers we've had didn't drain properly and we would gauge inches of standing water as appropriate shower time so the next person can use it.

[Ardbeg... innit]

Gary, you should have the flooring contract, resortwide... I would be willing to work for you.

[innit Geezer]

The ceramic people I know would transform that place.

Even basic plumbing isn't a given. One toilet we had sprayed water from the center of the tank lid. It's funny late in the afternoon but sometimes even a seltzer spraying clown needs to calm down.

[innit Geezer]

Nov 29, 2011 12:04:27 GMT -6 Ardbeg... innit said:

Gary, you should have the flooring contract, resortwide... I would be willing to work for you.

Can you trowel or do you prefer demo work? Regardless, we stop for the 4:00p.m. grill!

We could grind out half a building per week. Send some New York contractors in and you'll see it get done and right, just not cheap!

[Ardbeg... innit]

Have trowel will travel. I point to the tile job I did in my kitchen/dining room in '10 (recall my case of washwoman's knees).. but these are the sacrifices that need to be made.

[Merlot Joe]

Include me on your work team Gary. I can drive Dozer if need be.

[innit Geezer]

Could you imagine those bathrooms done in traditional bright Jamaican colors? With coordinating solid surface vanity top with integrated sink and back-splash. Eliminate the shower doors and use those arching shower curtains that give you room and are easy to clean or replace.

We're going to look funny nakid with hard hats on.

[Ardbeg... innit]

... oh you actually MEANT "hats"

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Nov 29, 2011 13:00:50 GMT -6 innit Geezer said:

We're going to look funny nakid with hard hats on.

I guess that would depend where you're wearing the hard hat.

[Ardbeg... innit]

Have to be careful of that old tiler's trick.. grouting your friend's ass

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And don't shoot spackle at each other.