by Tom Koecke

Created on: December 01, 2008

"This is some kind of joke," I thought to myself as I approached the check-in counter at the Infinity Hotel because it seemed that was the only part of it that existed. If it weren't real, though, surely I would have seen disgruntled people leaving, but the seemingly endless line had just kept moving. I approached the man behind the counter, and told him that it seemed like I had waited in line forever.

"It was much longer than forever," he replied. And from that point, the conversation just became more confusing.

Me: "I was concerned the hotel would be full before I got in."

Him: "It is full."

Me: "Then there is no room for me?"

Him: "There is always room."

Me: "How is there room? I see no hotel."

Him: "We sent the builders to start at the end, and build it this direction. Your room will be ready when you get there."

Me: "How many rooms are built so far?"

Him: "None. The builders have not reached the other end."

Me: "You mean the people at the beginning of the line still are not in their rooms?"

Him: "There was no beginning of the line."

Me: "I don't understand."

Him: "Now you're getting it."

Me: "Now I'm getting what?"

Him: "I believe a room in our fine hotel."

Me: "Oh yeah."

He took my information, handed me a key, and told me to follow the line of people to my room. I turned to get in the line.

"Sir, I need to collect ten dollars for your stay here before you get in line," he said.

I apologized. "Normally I pay when I check out," I explained.

He smiled and said, "That wouldn't be a good business plan for us!"

I handed him a ten dollar bill and said, "I suppose so. It seems like I will never get to my room."

"Oh, it will take much longer than that - or not" he said as he took my money. "Enjoy your stay."

I got in line, mindlessly trudging toward my room for what seemed like an eon, though it was probably only a couple of eras. I was getting hungry, and thought how nice it would be if there were a place to eat just ahead. No sooner had I thought it than it appeared before me!

Immediately upon being seated, a waitress appeared. She was carrying a tray with one of those fancy covers over a plate.

"What may I serve you?," she asked.

"May I see a menu?," I replied.

She giggled. "You would never get through our menu as it contains everything you can imagine," she said. "But we have meals that you can't imagine, too."

"How about some green eggs and ham," I said smartly.

She removed the cover from the plate, and there, sure enough, was a meal of green eggs and ham. I was impressed, but it really

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