Yes, you are quite correct sarkywoman- Bill Bryson is one of my favourite writers and

I shamelessly stole that quote from his book without giving him or that fantastic book of

his any credit whatsoever. I had it stuck in my head and the motel situation was just so

perfect for the quote and sounded so like something Pietro would say that I couldnt resisit

using it. Sadly my writing abilities could never come up with something to match Bill Brysons

work. I apologise if I offended anyone by using it and I disclaim and give him complete credit

for that quote.