my grandmother was the executive house keeper and had 3 rooms at the ritz. i worked there from the age of 10 helping my mom ,cookie[ thats what they called her ]clean rooms. we lived in kerhonkson and had to go back at night for night service. i spent lots of time there doing everything. i remember sitting in grandmas office and all the maids were polish so i didnt get anything anyone said. grandma was about 350 lbs. the last time i was there i was 17 and i am now 44.
laurie smith
Location: The Pines Hotel Gallery: Trip with Drie