Butler
:For other uses see Butler (disambiguation)
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The butler is a senior servant in a large household. Usually the butler is the most senior staff member, although in the great houses of the past, the household was sometimes divided into departments with the butler in charge of the dining room (including the wine cellar) and pantry, and sometimes the entire parlour floor, and a housekeeper who was in charge of the whole house and its appearance. Housekeepers are occasionally portrayed in literature as being the most senior staff member and as even making recommendations for the hiring of the butler.
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Servant - Household - Great house - Wine cellar
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In modern houses where the butler is the most senior worker, titles such as Majordomo, Butler Administrator, Staff Manager, Estate Manager and Head of Household Staff are sometimes given.
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The word "butler" derives from the Old French "bouteillier", (meaning "cup bearer"), from "buteille", ("bottle"). The role of the butler, for centuries, has been that of the chief steward of a household, the attendant entrusted with the care and serving of wine and other bottled beverages (which in ancient times represented a considerable portion of the household's assets.)
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Old French - Steward
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In Britain the butler was originally a middle ranking member of the staff of a grand household. In the 17th and 18th centuries
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The earliest literary mention of a butler is probably that of the man whose release from prison was predicted by Joseph in the biblical account of Joseph's interpretation of the dreams of the Pharaoh's servants.
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Joseph - Biblical - Pharaoh
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ALL-PETS-OK-no-views-no noise-hdwd+stone-floors-W/D-in Unit-YardforPet ALL-PETS-OK-no-views-no noise-hdwd+stone-floors-W/D-in Unit-YardforPet Large 1-bedroom unit upper or mid-floor level with new modern kitchen + new paint + oak hardwood floors +/or granite floors + washer-dryer + dishwasher + disposal + gas furnace + water heater + all under tenant-control in large sunny kitchen Available soon - OK to call Bob 24/7 @ 415 346 4364 "PETS MANDATORY - PEOPLE OPTIONAL" - just kidding - folks - maybe not kidding ! Bob has injected some "ridulous humour" into this ad - it may break up the tedium + boredom associated with most "apartment hunting" CALL Bob 24/7 OK @ 415 346 4364 - leave name/s, all tel #'s; # people in party; # pets in party; features wanted +/or not important + street address of this particular building - so we can understand your interests + needs + wants IMPORTANT NOTE - please repeat - repeat - repeat your phone numbers to assure a quick return call + to help Bob avoid trying to guess what your unclear phone-numbers may be Sorry - but Bob does not own a cellular phone [bragging time] + does not have caller ID + can’t return your calls within the normal 5 nanoseconds all you wonderful e-folks expect + demand from “desperate landlords” - except for Bob - of course Accordingly - please allow up to 1 -2 days for a return phone call as Bob usually gets 20 - 40 calls/day - OK ? Thanks to all you wonderful people ! Unit may be viewed Mondays - Saturdays - normal business hours - i.e. during sunlight hours only - never shown near sunset nor dusk - nor midnight Never shown Sundays - very sorry about that mild inconvenience - all good folks - however you can call Bob any day or time you may desire You can use your Sundays to view other units or feed your pet or go to the park or sleep in or go to wine-country Apartment unit available quite soon Note - no second bedroom - no dining room - no office space - no elevator - no garage in bldg - no outside storage - sorry in advance for these facts - folks Large shared rear area - for outdoor cooking +/or for dogs - recently paved over with concrete for enjoyment + convenience + cell-phone use IMPORTANT NOTE - No animal was either overfed or under-spoiled during production of this very strange ad - with stupid jokes "poking fun" only at Bob All pets welcome A - Z (Aardvarks - Zebras) - any pet - dead or alive pet is OK You can have either a 1,000 lb dog or 1,000 one lb dogs - absolutely your choice One bedroom unit w/ good sunlight most day long - no views ever ! sorry ! Apt building has assured privacy + quiet - nice floors + walls + surfaces - nice kitchen + bathroom Regrettably - owner can not + will not provide any sunlight during a total solar eclipse or at midnight - hope you folks will understand this factoid ! This particular dwelling unit is located on or near top floor or on lobby-level away from any street or environmental noises - 24/7 - you may need to walk up + down stairs - depending on floor level of subject dwelling unit Similar units possibly may be available on lower levels that do not require climbing of stairs or strenuous exercise of any calibre - for you or your dogs Kitchen floor is granite tile - bath has similar tile floors - all pet-proof New oak hardwood in living room + bedroom + hallway - no carpets anywhere All floors are "pet-proof" from both ends of your pet - go check now if your pet has two ends Please do not stand too closely to the ends of your dog - for your own safety when you inspect both ends to see of they "still function" No views ever ! Sorry that we cannot move big adjacent buildings to provide you with that important view - no matter how much you "want or need that view" Modern toilet + bath sink + cabinet + new plumbing; window in bathroom for fresh-air - shower over bathtub - easy-to-clean tile bathroom floor Copper plumbing in all apartments - good water pressure - good clean fun ! This unit has either faux fireplace or no fireplace - sorry about that folks ! Some units have real or decorative brick fireplaces - make an inquiry ! Note - if you want a larger apt unit + real fireplace + a view - it may be available for a higher rent - of course ! No dining room - no 2nd bedroom - no elevator - no garage - no butler - last time we checked Sorry folks - we keep looking for the garage + elevator + cannot locate them If you need off-street off-site parking we can direct you to various landlords where you can try to determine their own "individual levels of greed" Move in cost = rent + 2.0 x rent security deposit; or alternatively pay no security deposit and add $200 to monthly rent Higher rent premium paid in lieu of security deposit is never refundable to tenant "Extra payment" is "rent" - and you save paying two month's security deposit Extra rent payment is not a substitute for security deposit + tenants still are liable for damages perpetrated to landlord's property You may prepay rent in large increments to get some discount - just ask us about our very robust + viable + flexible "dicker-sticker policy" IMPORTANT NOTE - to expedite rental process - respectfully suggest you bring copies of driver license + recent credit report + last two pay-stub vouchers + pay all move-in costs with cashier's check to obtain keys and rapid possession of your dwelling or perhaps have your move-in process somewhat delayed while your personal check clears our bank You need good credit report + no prior evictions - thanks for understanding Landlord has refinished oak flooring and repainted entire unit - light earth-tone pastel colours - tenant cannot re-paint - sorry about that detail folks Tenants may use wall mouldings to hang pictures - no nail holes in plaster walls - thank you for not trying to knock-down the building with your hammering AVAILABLE soon - "most-mellow-jello" part of town - make your best offer to Bob Unit is near rear of building at or above lobby level at side-rear of large building - never any street +/or environmental noises - faces the side and rear of bldg - folks - boring - quiet - private - no garage or elevator in building Great sunlight most of day - dawn till dusk - more natural sun AM + early PM No noises from any street - day + night; 2 closets - 1 is very large + 1 is smaller - some apartments have 3 or 4 closets for storage - inquire please ! Tenant pays for: gas, electric, heat, hot water; telephone; TV; Internet; DSL; land-line; fax; satellite phone or uplink Tenant subscribes to “Inside Wire Plan” to cover phone wires + jack repairs Tenant must advise phone company before move-in of need to subscribe to "Inside Wire Plan" - this insurance policy covers repairs or damage to all inside wires + phone jacks - this policy is strictly for the protection of the tenant Landlord pays for: cold water + sewer + trash but will not pay for pet food nor caviar nor peanut butter Victorian bldg approx 100 yrs; best neighborhood - close to Fillmore + Van Ness; banks; grocery stores; Peets-Starbucks-Tully's coffee shops; restaurants; La Salsa; Johnny Rockets; Walgreens; Pets Unlimited Hospital 24/7; UOP Dental School; CPMC Medical Center; Japan Town; Lafayette Park one short block away; several bus lines on Sacramento + Fillmore + Van Ness Streets All rental units subject to prior rental +/or up-down change in rental price +/or description of ammentiies - without prior notice to applicants Note - unit has 1 bedroom; no second bedroom or dining room; heat in all rooms Bob doesn't live in bldg as he simply cannot afford the rent - maybe kidding ! "Suggestion" - drive by bldg + check out surrounding areas for shops, services, parking, safety @ night - mainly for "good and bad things" - if you know what we mean Look at building to "make sure it is still there" and check it out - esp in evening - in sunlight and from dusk to dawn We are confident you will like the wholesome neighbourhood and surrounding circumstances esp at night when safety should be a bigger concern We simply cannot meet or beat every deal in town; so if you find a better deal elsewhere we strongly suggest consider taking it before someone else gets the same bright idea Please consider looking at many other units to develop a sense of the market Consider this: many rentals are now being permanently lost to tenants as they are being sold off as Condominiums and TIC's - and new jobs are opening up in San Francisco + FORECLOSURES - plus most landlords do NOT want DOGS or cats - accordingly these pressure-issues necessarily shrink any available pool of rental units - plus higher fuel costs force people to live closer to work - thus the supply-demand curve may be shifted in favour of apartment owners rather than tenants - this comment is mere personal speculation and only a "factoid" + not a “truth” OK to go out and seek the "truthiness" from Steven Colbert It is strongly suggested that you do lots of looking to educate yourselves as to availability + size + amenities + benefits + burdens + rents of other dwelling units available for lease - as most other tenant applicants have the same ideas and concerns and wants and needs - therefore you should compare and contrast several apartment units - go in and personally inspect at least 6 - 10 units - before you enter into and sign any binding lease agreement ! Remember this caveat - "Quality usually costs more" - and all above statements are mere personal opinions of the author and are deemed reliable but should be double-checked anyway by the client for accuracy and applicability to any individual subjective and objective needs and wants Look inside all available dwelling units yourself - bring your brains + eyeballs + measuring tape + heavy-duty clipboard + industrial-strength personal consultant to inspect all units yourself - do not rely on hearsay or rumours After reading this unusual ad you may wish to give Bob a rent check or a "dope slap" or both - your choice CALL Bob 24/7 OK @ 415 346 4364 - leave name/s, all tel #'s; # people in party; # pets in party; features wanted +/or not important Please Note: Any and all information contained within this posting is to be incorporated and integrated and merged as an exhibit with any written lease contract entered into between tenant and landlord - for the protection of the tenant Any character portrayed in this advertizement is not intended to represent any human or person or individual - living or not alive - any resemblance is strictly coincidental - and should not offend anyone - except Bob or your dog Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved 2008 Entire contents protected by US Copyright + Trademark + Servicemark + Patent Laws Written prior consent required to re-publish or duplicate OK to call Bob 24/7 - OK to call 24/7 - 415 346 4364 2021 California St at Octavia St google map yahoo map * cats are OK- purrr * dogs are OK- wooof * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interest
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