Joe wrote:

Hey Michael,

Wow that was pretty messed up..I cant believe they fired you.. That HR woman seems like a royal bitch.. Ive worked in Hotels before and wont ever again.. The people and clients are nothing to look forward to everyday... I think you did a good job and kept a smiling face among demanding demon clients.. Where you working now??

Joe

posted on August 30, 2007 at 10:41 PM

Michael wrote:

I wish you all the luck in the world in everything you do

posted on August 30, 2007 at 11:16 PM

Andy Franklin wrote:

The Parker management are over pefectionists and forget the meaning of customer service. From what is shown, management is just as un-prepared as the staff. There is no stepping up to the plate. No one piches in or offers help if there is a problem. And when a problem does occcur, such as that cancer benefit mangament bungled the situation, and looked even worse trying to make it better. What is perfect anyway. Who can be so perfect? It reminds me of the Grocho Marx joke. If a customer was a three minute egg in less time than three minutes, give them the chicken and let them figure it out for themselves. Trying to be "perfect" is why that things go wrong. Management needs to take look at themselves.

posted on August 30, 2007 at 11:33 PM

Kevin J wrote:

Great job Michael.

Stay in hospitality. Maybe as an event person. Or better yet, start your own event planning company.

posted on August 30, 2007 at 11:53 PM

diana c wrote:

Michael,

I think they made a mistake, but you are better off. I think that your strong points out weighed the weaker and you were the scapegoat from poor leadership. Plus Peggy was a major b1tch. I hope you are doing well and I also want to commend Andrea on her integrity. I enjoyed the show, but would never stay at that half-assed hotel. Especially knowing that the people who make up the personality of the Parker are gone.

Best Wishes!!!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 12:16 AM

Carrie wrote:

A few blogs back I got the impression that you were no longer an employee of The Parker. So tonight's show was not completely shocking to me. And like so many other's have commented on here, I think you are a very handsome and charming man. I wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors. I hope you learned from this experience and know that you are adored by most if not all of the TV viewing public.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 12:40 AM

Lea wrote:

Michael...dear Michael;

From the moment I saw the first episode of The Parker...you turned into my favorite gay man. I find you utterly adorable and so fun to watch. You make me giggle.

Tonight, the worst...upon clicking play on my Tivo and watching the drama unfold...my jaw stayed open the entire show and I MISSED MY MICHAEL! With teary eyes and a soft heart...I will miss you..my dear, dear better half will miss the Parker...I will miss you. We LOVED the show...sigh..I hope the best for you and I am so ticked at myself for erasing the episodes we already watched:( You are loved *Big Picture Michael Twomey*...you are loved....Lea in Sacramento.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 12:42 AM

Mike wrote:

It's the Parker's loss...I cannot believe that they would do that to him - what about the others like the bus boy who could not find a room 11 for one guest (Jill Johnson?) and was not let go? So for that, the Parker has lost one viewer. :(

posted on August 31, 2007 at 1:08 AM

michael chailland wrote:

Don't know if I will watch next year with Michael gone. Good luck to him, he seemed very passionate about his job. Btw I don't think I would ever consider staying at the Parker, just not up to "5 star" rating like others I've stayed at.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 1:17 AM

Cathy Romash wrote:

I am so upset that you let Michael Twomey go. I think It was very unfare! That lady from the Cancer Society was a total bitch! What happened to the employer backing up the employee?? I would reconsider staying there now.
Cathy Romash, a fan!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 1:32 AM

scott wrote:

Lovely. I hate to see the life of the party go, that's when everyone else leaves.....
Michael will be missed. Too bad for The Parker. Cheers Michael! Good luck in all your endeavors!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 2:20 AM

Bobby Speck wrote:

Hang in there Mike! Things happen for a reason I have been fired before and wound up getting a better job, you just never know what life will throw at you! Did you know that the average person has 5 careers in there lifetime? By the way, is Adrianna single? I think I am in love! :-)

posted on August 31, 2007 at 2:44 AM

toNY wrote:

Hi Mike.

Well it wasnt cool that you couldnt keep your job, but sometimes being detaled oriented is hard. im sure you have greater talents in diffenret areas. Andrea was a great supporter and it was great that she took you to the x-mas party. Anywho i think you are cool guy no matter what happened. Good Luck!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 2:56 AM

Kay wrote:

Michael, even though I suspected it was coming, it was still hard to see you be fired. You seem to have a great personality and I've enjoyed watching you these last few weeks. Best wishes!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 11:16 AM

Lori wrote:

You definately made me smile! Good luck in everything you do! The Parker won't be the same without you!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 11:22 AM

Jen R wrote:

Considering that part of the point of this show was to see if you made it or not, I'd say that they're losing a huge part of their audience by letting you go. I know I won't bother to watch next year. The rest of them are as exciting as watching paint dry.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 11:48 AM

Murphy wrote:

I hope the "Parker" comes back for another season... but I would only watch it if Michael Twomy came back.... He is so cute.. gay or not... I really liked him... Bring him back !!!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 12:56 PM

Damon wrote:

Michael, You are and have proven to be a class act. Even after your being let go you have handled yourself with the utmost of dignity. I have said it before and am going to say it again. You need your own show.!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 1:29 PM

traceyB wrote:

Why they didn't keep you on as host or godwill embassador I'll never know.You could have been re-assigned instead of let go.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 3:46 PM

Karen Quillen wrote:

Michael, you are an absolutely adorable classy guy. I loved watching you on every episode of WTTP. The show would not have been the same without you. So you lost your job at the Parker, at least you were able to have the experience and make some new friends. Hopefully you have moved on to bigger and better things. Bravo should seriously consider highlighting you in another series. I would definitely watch you and from the sound of these comments so would many others. Good luck to you.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 4:14 PM

Shawn wrote:

I will never watch Welcome to the Parker again! I think it was a great show and they are going to truly fail without Michael on it. How disappointing! What do they expect when you have four people following you around all day. It is so messed up! They lost me and everyone I tell about it...you messed up....you pissed off the gay community!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 4:45 PM

Gayle wrote:

Michael! You made the show. The show should pay you because without you, there would have been NO show! Seriously. Yes, maybe that wasn't the best fit, I wish they can find u something else to do, like Ambassadar Parker cause if the Parker is coming back, they need you in there. The show will suck without you!

posted on August 31, 2007 at 4:52 PM

gayle wrote:

Michael! You made the show. Without you, there would have been no show. If they want another season, I hope they feature you in there somehow. You added so much heart, realness, and humor to it. Yes, the job may not have been the right fit, but you could be like Mr. Ambassador Parker. And that lady from the cancer society was obnoxious. How dare she park in handicapped lane.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 4:55 PM

David wrote:

Hmm...I don't get the love fest for Michael. I agree he was genuine and kind-hearted; however, that job required detail. Details are the key to luxury, 5 star service-vs-mediocre service. It was brutal watching him fumble and fluster, all with a kind smile--would we feel so "upset" if he had been a jerk? He was in over his head and folks rushing in to bail him out was equally disconcerting. I wish him well--he's a soulmate; but, this was not a good job for Michael. I was surprised they held on to him as long as they did with all of that silliness.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 8:00 PM

Dee wrote:

I was heartbroken over Michael's departure, even shed a tear. Was it justified for him to be fired over what happened? Probably. But, I wish there could have been an alternative, a different place to put him, working in a different capacity. I was thrilled to see him at his new job, but has happiness found him? I feel Michael is a special sort of person that no matter where life takes him, he'll survive, thrive, and be better than ever!

Good luck Michael Twomey, you truly warmed my heart.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 8:33 PM

Jeremy wrote:

Mike,

Thanks, I'm not a hotel professional so I'm not sure whether you were right for the job or not. However, I do know that you were the only thing that made the show worth watching. Without you there is no show, so while I personally feel they lost a great employee, I guarantee they will lose viewers over your departure. Good luck to you.

-Jeremy

posted on August 31, 2007 at 8:48 PM

Jo Anne wrote:

Oh Michael! YOU were The Parker and the ONLY reason I watched the show. Not only will I not watch The Parker next season but I defintely would not even think of staying at The Parker anymore. ....Michael, keep up the positive attitude and you will go far. God bless.

posted on August 31, 2007 at 9:12 PM

Sadie wrote:

Hey, Mike, trust me, you are far better off as a person and as a professional by not working at the Parker. The managment stiffs for the most part are clueless on running a first class hotel. One of the worst decisions by management was putting up that awful sign for the pharmacy - "Drugs." As others have said, a no-class joint. And the ugliest hotel I have ever seen. You are soooo lucky to be out of there!

posted on September 1, 2007 at 12:21 AM

John wrote:

Michael, you can add me to the growing list of people who have no interest in a second season of Welcome to the Parker if you're not part of the mix (or Andrea, either, for that matter). You brought a warmth, wit and humanity to both the hotel and the show. What's left? Jonathan Adler fussing over his tacky macrame "curtains"? Glad to see you landed on your feet professionally, and hope you find someone to share your new success with soon!

posted on September 1, 2007 at 12:02 PM

Deborah wrote:

Dear Michael,
Although I didn't get the chance to know you very well as I had only just started working at the Parker in November, it was long enough to know that you are a very sweet person and I enjoyed being around you. You are so witty and well, just plain likable! I'm sure you don't remember me, but I just wanted you to know that you have a way about you that people find both memorable and enchanting. As for me, I miss your happy face and your laughter and I was glad to have the chance to see you again through the show even if the moments weren't the most pleasant ones.
The cameras were focused on the problems and unfortunately any success seemed dowmplayed. I have to say I'm glad they didn't show me! :) Being a new hire and having cameras come into the room during orientation was a bit much!
I hope all is going well for you in your life and wish you nothing but the best as you deserve it.
Take care of you.

posted on September 1, 2007 at 12:05 PM

Teresa Smith wrote:

I thought this show would probably be a bomb, but I watched anyway since I love most everything Bravo produces. Alas, the only thing (and I stress ONLY) worth watching about that show was the charisma, spark and charm you brought to each episode. I thought you handled your job with finesse and were not afraid to admit you were still learning and tried extremely hard. Most of all, you brought yourself into your job. You're not fake. That's something that can't be taught. You'll get past the dust and move on. Much better things are ahead for you. I suspect you'll be offered much better opportunities in the coming weeks now that this job is over. I hope The Parker realizes what a HUGE and disastrous mistake they've made by letting go such an asset. Good luck in whatever you do.

posted on September 1, 2007 at 4:11 PM

Penny wrote:

I absolutely loved Michael on the show. I actually shed a few tears when he was let go.......I thought he was such a suave person and there was just a sort of a "sunshine" that followed him. Well Michael...... you didn't want to work for "those" people anymore anyway......You are now on to bigger and better things.....God Bless You

posted on September 1, 2007 at 4:16 PM

Andrew Kelvin wrote:

Hey there Michael,

Personally I really don't think you got a fair chance at succeeding. At least from my point of view, I never once saw any superior specifically address what you needed to do to be successful except... "You need to be more detail oriented," or "We need you to do better."

In my opinion, that's hardly helpful. AND... When the situation between you and the GM about how many people could be in the Gene Audrey room was in debate I felt as in every situation with GM's the HR Director was used as the intimidator to enforce some kind of submission from you.. like "How dare you speak to me like that, and here's my Director of HR who will make sure to scare you into being my puppet."

For a 5 Star property, there needs to be 5 star leadership and I truly didn't see any of that at the Parker. In fact, it was just like watching work. Ugh, who wants to watch work? Not me so much.

Also, saying that you need to be obsessive about something isn't enough to properly direct and successfully achieve the kind of conduct building that was obviously expected. It's imperative that an outline be introduced, extensive training, supervision, coaching, promoting self esteem, and most importantly not coercing people.

I think Michael could have done great if given the proper tools to do so, but as in every day work like it's so typical to see the HR people put on that intimidating glare and for managers to fail to properly communicate. Firing people doesn't equal training.

Good Luck Michael, I think you'll succeed no matter what.

posted on September 1, 2007 at 4:26 PM

Laura C wrote:

Michael, I don't think I can watch next season without you on it. You made the show for me. I think you are adorable! I wish I were your type.

posted on September 1, 2007 at 5:03 PM

luci moran wrote:

Now that they fired Michael--I have no reason to ever watch WTTP ever again.

posted on September 1, 2007 at 5:52 PM

Ria wrote:

Hey Michael!
Best wishes on your future endeavors. You were my favorite staff member at The Parker. Like another fan posted, I don't think I'll be watching the show now that you're gone. I really connected with your charm and witt throughout the season and watched your experiences as if they were my own. (For someone who isn't a fan of Reality TV, this was unusual for me). Having also left a position under less than desirable circumstances, I can tell you that there will come a time when you will actually be grateful this happened. As cliche as it sounds, this really is the beginning of a bigger, better and brighter future for you . . . Here's hoping to see you on your own show, soon. - That will only be the second reality program I look forward to watching!
Ria
Bridgeport, CT

posted on September 1, 2007 at 6:23 PM

Sun wrote:

Oh Michael, I wish I could give you a hug.... but you will be more than fine...I mean you made it here right? Well I saw the previews of this show and started watching it because of you! You are sweet, classy, and charming! That hotel on the other hand is UGLY! and drab. It looks like a thrift store threw up and it became the parker. That cancer lady looked like a hag from hell. Her teeth looked like the fake teeth people put on at halloween. Her skin looked like someone let the air out of a 90 year old balloon. Some of those guests were nobodies and desperate for the need to feel inportant so they abuse the employees. Which further proves they are nobodies! Peggy from Desert cancer is an old, ugly hag! I love you Michael and wish you well. You deserve the best in life. Michael you need to have your own show! What are you doing now? Love your fan Sun!

posted on September 1, 2007 at 7:43 PM

Theresa wrote:

Hi Michael!!! I was so sorry to see you go!!! I loved watching you each week and if I had to deal with that Peggy person, god!!!! I don't care if she is used to "five star service" and she "does get away with a lot". I hate dealing with those types of people and I am in the service industry so to speak too. I think you brought passion to your work and I would have loved to have worked with you because you make me laugh. It's hard to take care of high maintenance customers. While I can appreciate The Parker's commitment to excellence, they maybe could have sent you to seminars which might have helped you more, etc... The only thing that I thought you could have used was a notebook to write the little stuff down in. I wish you all the best and hope to see you somewhere soon. Cheers.

posted on September 2, 2007 at 12:21 AM

Theresa wrote:

Hi Michael!!! I was so sorry to see you go!!! I loved watching you each week and if I had to deal with that Peggy person, god!!!! I don't care if she is used to "five star service" and she "does get away with a lot". I hate dealing with those types of people and I am in the service industry so to speak too. I think you brought passion to your work and I would have loved to have worked with you because you make me laugh. It's hard to take care of high maintenance customers. While I can appreciate The Parker's commitment to excellence, they maybe could have sent you to seminars which might have helped you more, etc... The only thing that I thought you could have used was a notebook to write the little stuff down in. I wish you all the best and hope to see you somewhere soon. Cheers.

posted on September 2, 2007 at 12:22 AM

Tom wrote:

Hotel staff consistently justified your mistakes by claiming "but he's got personality" as if personality is something that someone either has or does not, like arms and legs. In fact, everyone has personality and I found yours to be particularly grating. Bravo shows are usually so chock full of charismatic personalities, that by comparison, the staff of the Parker was anemic which may account for the some of the "personality" attention you received. But I honestly could not understand the half-hearted attempts to justify your employment by claiming you added some sort of special something to the mix. If you did, I never saw it on any episode and always felt a little uncomfortable whenever you were on screen. I wish you the best of luck, but I have no interest in watching you on TV.

posted on September 2, 2007 at 12:45 AM

Victoria wrote:

Dear Michael,
I was so saddened to see that wench from HR fire you! It really should have been either the Server who walked out for a smoke break when he was supposed to be serving a food critic; or Nathan (Nathanial) the bus boy who couldn't find room 11!

For a non-detail oriented person, which I understand Virgo's do well with, you did an AMAZING job! You had very difficult clients to work with/please... from the Ping-Pong group (what a bunch of lushes) who totally TRASHED the late Gene Autrey's home - to the last lady who, because she couldn't control her flying hands, punched your co-worker in the nose. What a FLAP that woman made! OY!

You will be missed. Just watching you from the time you arrived at your desk... until the time you left it to go home at night... I smiled.

Best wishes in all your future endeavours. You will be very sorely missed.

To me, you WERE The Parker!

posted on September 2, 2007 at 12:51 PM

J.E. wrote:

Everyone must email Bravo and urge them to bring Michael back to the screen in his own show.......Take care Michael..... I love your expressions and looks you would give people. Absolutely hilarious.. you are the kind of guy I would have as a friend and some of my guy friends who are like you, just "love" you to death. They are your fans .... so just know there are many people who adore you but just dont think to send fan mail like this.....ok I think that Peggy hag needs a good fart in the face....and she parked in the handicapped at a charity event for people who are dying????? what a piece of work!!!!! As a matter of fact we should all send mail to Peggy Bilous and tell her what we think of her.... at the Desert Cancer Federation. She reminds me of Cruella Deville on crack !!!!! hahahhah Peggy Bilous has not figured out that money does not buy class....love you Michael.....you are cute, hysterical, and classy.

posted on September 2, 2007 at 3:51 PM

Tom - (not the other mean one) wrote:

Michael,

You were also one of my favorite persons on this show. The Parker did not back you up, in my opinion, in many instances when they should have. Management is more on top of things than they were, so this is truly their loss. I live in Palm Springs and have been to the Parker for dinner, but now....

Good luck with whatever you're doing now - I'm sure you will excel. If the Parker knows what's good for them, they will beg you to come back and promise you better support.

Tom

posted on September 2, 2007 at 7:16 PM

Jesse wrote:

Don't worry, Michael, I still love you! :-)

posted on September 2, 2007 at 10:08 PM

Edward F Sweeney, JR wrote:

I was able to watch most of the episodes but the last one. I was pretty sure that the person to be Fired was Michael.

The "management" of the Parker are from other countries and DO NOT UNDERSTAND the American way of hospitality and work ethics.

The management should be let go and people oriented style management replace them. The inability to understand the traditions and styles of Americans of citizens of the USA will cause the Parker to fail.

It appeared from the start that Micheal was being set up to fail so the show could have an ending with a staff employee being fired.

posted on September 2, 2007 at 11:00 PM

DDN wrote:

Michael, I'm sorry I have to agree with David's comment. As a business owner myself, it is important to have teamwork and the other players at the hotel weren't willing to work with you any more because of your mistakes. They got tired of covering for you. I got tired of watching the blunders. Learn from it, move on and good luck in your future ventures. I don't think we've seen the last of you.

posted on September 4, 2007 at 11:29 AM

Lisa wrote:

Michael was the only reason we ever watched this show. He was the only real /relatable person in the cast... we truly felt as if he was letting us into his real life, good or bad, with all it's struggles, emotions, insecurites and day to day ups and downs, and he always did it with a smile and positive attitude. We felt that his warm and easy personality was the only thing that really sparkled at this supposedly glitzy hotel. I think they made a huge mistake in letting him go, not only for the sake of the hotel itself, but for the sake of the show. I think it's sad that with the quest for supposed perfection we've forgotten that people are human, and that nothing is perfect... and thats ok. Give me a warm hearted staff member who cares, over a "perfectly ordered machine" anyday. If they even have a second season I can easily say we wont be checking in! Best of luck in all you do Michael, and thank you for sharing yourself with us, it was a pleasure.

posted on September 4, 2007 at 9:19 PM

Steven wrote:

It is sad to see you leave The Parker. You were the reason I would watch the show. You brought a certain spark that was very entertaining. I wish you the best. Keep smiling...

posted on September 5, 2007 at 3:29 AM

G wrote:

I totally agree with Andrew Kelvin's post! I couldn't have said it better, even if I tried. When are management teams going to wake up and realize that they can’t hire and fire their way to a star employee? In a majority of cases, every candidate will have their strengths and struggles. If an employee is clearly committed to an organization, as Michael has shown in his passion for The Parker, they will grow to shine if they know that the organization is just as committed to them.

Rapid turnover is the silent killer of many a good company. It’s actually more cost-effective to hire someone with good raw material and provide the management needed to develop their talent than to keep going through different candidates until one “performs” in a way that fulfills some corporately preconceived ideal of a model employee. The many executives who think of employee training as human resource “hand -holding” would have us believe that star athletes (or star anythings) excel without some form of coaching. Thankfully, the rest of the world that exists outside of the corner-office box, knows better.

Furthermore, Michael, you rock! It’s easy for people to sound patronizing when trying to encourage someone who has endured a difficult experience, but believe it when it’s said that you have shown yourself to be an amazing worker, you did a wonderful job in spite of crazy circumstances, and the best is yet to come. Take heart and make time to engage in some good old soul searching. I’m looking forward to seeing more from you. ;)

Cheers!
G.

posted on September 5, 2007 at 12:25 PM

sharon wrote:

I think they waited to long to fire you. The first time you messed up, you should have been gone. Customer service is priority.

posted on September 6, 2007 at 7:11 AM

David in Cleveland wrote:

Michael, I am very sorry to see you leave the show. I agree with previous posters that the HR woman appeared to be a total beast. I couldn't imagine working in an industry that is so demanding and demoralizing. I wish you the best and know better things will be in store for you. In the meantime, perhaps a house may fall on "that HR woman" and the Univerise will do our worl d a favor.

posted on September 6, 2007 at 2:17 PM

Zee wrote:

Hopefully, Bravo will figure out a way to keep your blog because you're such a witty and smart fella, clearly we don't want to lose sight of you, Michael! I work in event planning in conjunction with major hotels in San Francisco, and gotta say - being asked to pimp out the Losers Club (no matter how they worded it otherwise) ...the jist of which seemed like a scam on wealthy nerds to me...is WAY off anyone's job description. Jeez, isn't that sorta thing handled (discreetly) by the concierge? Finally, I hated that the camera people literally dogged your every step as you tried to gracefully leave the premises when management let you go. The was cheap and unnecessary. We got it...it was hard and sad, after all you did, and did well, for them. It was brave of you to go back to the party and of course, by now, you've made your success elsewhere. Sometimes you have to work for the worst before you can see what's best. Ciao, dollink!

posted on September 6, 2007 at 2:59 PM

stephanie wrote:

hello michael:
i'm sorry to say, but i think you deserved to be let go. by your own admission, you are not a detail-oriented person, and your attention to detail did not improve much during your tenure. i am in banquets myself and understand the need for attention to detail. i also have to point out that your attitude, at least as depicted on the show, was often cavalier and had a "what the f**k* teint to it that, if i was your employer and saw that, i would have let you go on that alone. an "oh-well" attitude might suffice for a marriot, but not a five-star resort. best of luck to you with the national park service or wherever it is you are. horses will never let you down!

posted on September 6, 2007 at 4:31 PM

tom daniel wrote:

i like mike but it is stupid to not own an alarm clock.

posted on September 7, 2007 at 5:43 AM

Kelly Jean wrote:

Hi Michael,

I loved watching you every week and felt so sad when you got let go. You really should have had some intense training on what the Parker expectations were, shadowed someone for two weeks and then given light duty ramped up slowly to full capacity. The managers of the hotel seem to lead by intimidation and that's just a recipe for disaster. It's hard to learn a new job while fully in the middle of it. The service industry is a thankless job and unfortunately there is no room for error. I've had events at hotels where things have gone horribly wrong and there's only so much stuff that can be prevented - sh*t does happen. I'm so glad you found a better job, something you love to do and something that lets you be you. Best of luck to you and hope to see you on TV again soon! I'm so glad bravo did the follow up on you so we know you happy and well.

posted on September 7, 2007 at 6:29 PM

leo wrote:

Hey, Michael sorry that you lost your job,but one thing I don't understand if you like so much that job you sure was not acting responsable. If you were my employee I would fire you too, but as a person you look like a fun guy to be around. A place like The Parkers you should act more professional and you would keep the job that you said that you loved it. Good luck on your next job

posted on September 9, 2007 at 9:59 AM

LauraV wrote:

Dude you rocked that place. So mabey you messed up, but who is perfect? You had a great outlook on things and I firmly believe they have thrown away one of the best things there. You stood up and held your head high. Don't let it bring you down. The blonde however, her attitude is really bad. I know a lot of people hate her because she fired you, doing her job, but it shows through what she is made of. I believe she liked it. It made her look big and why ealse wuld someone like that get camera time! Think of it that way. Well I hope he best for you and we really love you.

posted on September 10, 2007 at 8:35 AM

Mary wrote:

Just saw the video at your new job--congrats to all concerned. You look happy, productive and efficient, something we never really got to see on TV. You did make us smile, and it's good to know you're happy in your work now. God bless.

posted on September 13, 2007 at 10:39 PM

Jeff Shelby wrote:

Michael, ur the reason why i started watching the show. It seemed you had business in mind but also fun was a factor that you wanted to apply as well. I'm sad to see you go but I enjoyed watching you!

posted on September 16, 2007 at 7:42 PM

Katie wrote:

Hello! All i can say is wow- i turned on welcome to the parker while i was in Vermont for a horse show (yes THAT horse show) and all of the sudden i said out loud- ITS THE TROPHIES GUY FROM HITS!!! All i can say is- come back to HITS> I miss seeing you dart around the horse shows with prizes, posing for pictures after the grand prix--- and i can do without Mr. love-to-hear-myself-talk-RICH- BLEH!

posted on September 20, 2007 at 5:43 PM

June wrote:

I love you Michael. You are such a class act. You kept your head up and kept moving forward when all the top bozos at the Parker were trying to make an example of you.
The top brass wanted you to look like your standards were not good enough for their property. I ended up feeling like you were being set up by the managers to fail.
I hope you are appreciated where you work now and you are enjoying it.
Jesss

posted on November 9, 2007 at 10:16 PM

Mark wrote:

Funny, this wasn't a reality TV program, it was a job.

posted on December 13, 2007 at 12:03 PM