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March 25, 2008
Swimming Pool Dryers
Several guests have commented on the lack of a drying machine for their swimming costumes and in typical Buchanan-Smith fashion we suggested putting plastic bags in the changing rooms to allow guests to take away the wet costumes. However this was really due to the fact that neither could we afford nor source the correct machines. However as is often the case with life if you wait long enough an answer will appear. And thanks to one of our very kind guests the answer has appeared quicker than we would have anticipated , or maybe he was so fed up with taking wet costumes home with hi,m. Anyway we started talking last year about the machines and he helped us find a UK supplier, but the job was not done then as they wanted to sell us a minimum of for items and whilst one was expensive four was extortionate so delay was the only option and taking part in the lottery.
However when the gentleman was on the phone next he stupidly asked if he could help with anything else and not looking a gift horse in the mouth Chay quickly asked if he knew of a supplier who could offer a smaller order, quick as a flash he offered to oversee a delivery himself, and thinking that was the end of the matter thought nothing more of it. But true to his word he has now sourced the machines and even arrived last night With them in his car for personal delivery. So today the ladies Changing room has a new spinner to dry the costume and the plan is that by tomorrow night so will the gentlemen!
So not only does everything come to those who wait but if you don't ask you won't get!! We are however both indebted to the gentleman for all his time and effort in sourcing arranging and delivering the item,s abut also to our guests for continually suggesting and reminding us about the shortcoming and we do listen!!
Posted by Beppo Buchanan-Smith at 05:53 PM in Scottish hotel life | Permalink
Comments
I have read your article regarding swimming costume dryers and like yourselves I am trying to find a supplier.
I am Facility Manager of a council run leisure centre in derbyshire and are about to have a changing room refurb. A dryer could add alot to a customers experience and perception of the service we provide.
Your help would be most welconme
John Hodgkinson
Facility Manager
Posted by: John Hodgkinson | Jun 9, 2009 4:13:53 PM
Hi If you require any spins dryers I work for a company that supplies them. www.shoretan.com.
Posted by: Rich | Jun 18, 2009 11:54:31 AM



