Now, I don’t like to gossip, but this story was just too tweet-worthy to keep to myself! So, this precious soul, let’s call her Daisy. Bless her innocent heart, Daisy was planning a little trip and wanted to bring her beloved parakeet, Percy, along for the adventure. Now, Percy is apparently quite the little traveler!
Daisy sent me the sweetest message, but it had a little twist:
“Hello! Your listing looks absolutely perfect! I was wondering if you allow small pets? I have a very well-behaved parakeet, and I’ve been searching everywhere for an ‘Air B and B’ that is bird-friendly. He’s very quiet and mostly stays in his cage.”
My eyes went wider than a country road! An “Air B and B” for a parakeet? Honey, I’ve heard of pet-friendly places, but a specific “Air B and B” for a bird? That was a new one on me!
Of course, my mind started doing its usual gymnastics. Was there a whole secret world of tiny rentals just for our feathered friends? Did they have little bird-sized amenities? The thought alone was enough to make me giggle!
Being the always-accommodating hostess (within reason, of course!), I replied with a gentle correction:
“Well hello there, Daisy! So glad you like my little nest! Yes, I do allow small, well-behaved pets. And how precious that you want to bring Percy! Just so you know, it’s actually spelled ‘Airbnb,’ all one word, and it refers to the place you will be staying. Percy is welcome to join you here!”
Daisy’s reply was as sweet as a magnolia in bloom:
“Oh, my goodness! Thank you so much for clarifying! I feel a little silly now. I saw ‘B and B’ and just assumed it meant a little bed for him too! I’m so relieved Percy can come with me to your Airbnb!”
Well, I just chuckled and shook my head. Daisy and Percy had a lovely stay, and Percy was indeed a very well-behaved little gentleman. It just goes to show you, darlings, that sometimes what folks are searching for in an “air b and b” might be a little different than what you expect!
Allegedly. But also absolutely.
Where is the lie?
