It's funny how the pattern of our week sort of flows like a wave. Monday through Friday, we are fully engaged in carpentry, mechanical repairs, landscaping, painting... you name it, we're doing it.  Friday afternoon comes along, work stops and as guests and visitors arrive, I swap hats and focus.   In addition to doing the normal "hotelier stuff", weekends for me are all about research, material ordering and various marketing activities.   As a small independent hotel, someone has to do the "research"... which normally falls to me.   Over the past two years I've learned more about systems and equipment, product specifications, and how to qualify for free shipping, than I ever believed I would... or could.  The weekend passes and come Monday morning at 7:00 AM, renovation work begins once again.  Currently, work is underway in our guest rooms and corridors.  I wish the progress were faster, but removing decades of old wall paper and paint, along with rebuilding walls and floors, is slow work.   It may be slow, but it is indeed steady.  Occasionally we encounter a room that may end up taking 3-4 weeks to complete, but the normal or average is about 1-2 weeks per room.   Outside, our landscaping work also continues, with each phase or project now more carefully planned and considered, to ensure years of beautiful enjoyment.

I do want to thank everyone that has provided us with words of appreciation and encouragement.   I haven't had anyone tell me to tear it all down and start over, in quite a while.   Don't get me wrong, we still have a lot of work to do.  But we are gaining on it, and with everyone's help, support and patience, we'll get it done.  If you haven't been here for a while, please come see for yourself.