Archive for Pat Williams
I'm a Canadian who has lived in the United States since 1999. I love the beauty of the Canadian landscape and dream about travelling to EVERY country in the world so I can say, without a doubt, that Canada is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY in the WORLD. Until I can accomplish this feat of huge financial proportions, I'll continue to appease myself by writing about Canada's many, MANY virtues. If you have an uncontrollable need to know more, get the long, boring version of my biography at Real Home Sense. You can also follow me on Twitter as @CanadaConnect and @Cletch.
I Gotta Feeling LipDub
The following video was created on September 10th, 2009 in 2 hours and 15 minutes during Integration week by 172 students at the University of Quebec in Montreal.
If Integration week is the same thing as what used to be called Frosh week, it sure looks a lot different than what I remember of Queens University [...]
Choice Hotels International Follow Up
The following is the follow up to this article: Choice Hotels = HUGE Customer Service Fail
I am writing on behalf of the Chief Marketing Officer of Choice Hotels International. He has forwarded your comments to my attention. He has also asked me to review the issues you have raised and respond to you directly.
First, we [...]
Pairing Food with Wine
Video 6 from the FoVA Wine Tasting Event at the Niagara Falls Hilton
Lauren Pibworth of Pibworth Professional Services, explains what to consider when pairing food with wine. She asks us to consider matching the weight of the wine with the food served. She provided the wine education as part of the festivities during the Forum [...]
Just Breathe! How and Why you “Breathe Through” the Wine
Breathing Through the Wine: Video 5 from the FoVA Wine Tasting Event at the Niagara Falls Hilton
Lauren Pibworth of Pibworth Professional Services, explains how to breathe through the wine. She provided the wine education as part of the festivities during the Forum on Virtual Assistance, held in Niagara Falls June 3-7, 2009.
This is the fourth [...]
You Know You Wanna Be Canadian!
This is the best pro-Canadian video I’ve seen since the Molson’s I Am Canadian video! Catchy beat, funny and entertaining! Great job Julia and Andrew!
Canadian Please
Song & video produced by Julia Bentley & Andrew Gunadie
Take some time to listen to more on MySpace! You won’t be disappointed! More great Canadian [...]
“She’s Got Legs!” Wine Tasting Video
Nose, Body, Color and Legs: Video 4 from the FoVA Wine Tasting Event at the Niagara Falls Hilton
She’s got legs and she knows how to use them! Lauren Pibworth of Pibworth Professional Services, explains the wine terms legs, nose, body and what to look for in the color of your wine. She provided the [...]
Choice Hotels = HUGE Customer Service Fail and Recovery
The Disclaimer
I am not a picky customer. I don’t expect service perfection. There are only two times in my entire life I have blacklisted a company because of atrocious customer service.
Being threatened by a Blockbuster collections letter for a $3 late movie fee after a movie was returned within 5 minutes of the deadline. [...]
27Jun2009 | Pat Williams | 1 comment | Continued
Wine Diamonds Video
Video 3 from the FoVA Wine Tasting Event at the Niagara Falls Hilton
The Forum on Virtual Assistance held in Niagara Falls June 3-7, 2009, offered a special evening wine tasting event for conference attendees. Lauren Pibworth of Pibworth Professional Services, provided an evening full of informative wine trivia and education.
This is the third in a [...]
The Language of Wine Video
Video 2 from the FoVA Wine Tasting Event at the Niagara Falls Hilton
The Forum on Virtual Assistance held in Niagara Falls June 3-7, 2009, offered a special evening wine tasting event for conference attendees. Lauren Pibworth of Pibworth Professional Services, provided an evening full of informative wine trivia and education.
This is the second in a [...]
Choosing the Correct Wine Glass Video
Video 1 from the FoVA Wine Tasting Event at the Niagara Falls Hilton
The Forum on Virtual Assistance held in Niagara Falls June 3-7, 2009, offered a special evening wine tasting event for conference attendees. Lauren Pibworth of Pibworth Professional Services, provided an evening full of informative wine trivia and education.
Lauren explains why choosing the right [...]


