Recent content by Banana

In that situation, I would charge Sunday as a weekend. It IS a weekend day, after all.

"Fake it til ya make it"

Yes, it's a hideous size. Not appropriate.

Perfect here on the Gulf Coast also, PT. Glad your guests turned out well...we all do usually worry for nothing.

And when you dump the grounds out of the mesh filter, they are easier to save for outdoor plant fertilizer :)

I am LOVIN this Maine weather! Yippee! Don't wanna go back to Texas! Had to buy another sweatshirt today, but who cares! The sky is beautiful, the air is crisp and clean, and I'm not dealing with guests. Life is grand!

I don't think I could ever bring myself to say something to them. Are you in a location where you can leave the windows open, and place a fan in the room, blowing the stench out the window? Also, an small ionizer (the wall plug type) would help immensely, although they are a little spendy. I...

Totally agree with CatLady. That's insane. I usually measure my response to outrageous requests like this "Would I ever do such a thing? Okay, maybe that's biased. Would my Mother? Would anyone that I associate with do/say something like that?" Usually the answer is no, and that's my...

This was the case with my three no shows. I always check the card number to ensure it's validity. Just because it's valid doesn't mean the funds are there. With the authorization for the full amount, I ensure I'll get my money. Interest? What is that? I haven't seen more than 2% interest...

I haven't had any major problems since I started the authorization procedure after my three no shows/no good card debacle in July. However, I don't authorize it until 6 days prior to the arrival of their stay (I have a seven day cancellation policy). So if you are willing to wait that late (if...

I am 120 years old - please hold me while closing gently (on the front door that is four feet wide, very, very heavy, half glass, and has the orginal hardware - it closes very easily slam! slam! slam!)

Good Grief...I'm so sorry. I hope they take the time to acknowledge your hard work.

Agreed. If you take an extra cleaning deposit (versus just a damage deposit), then I might reconsider.

Hijacking the thread here, but what years were you there? Yes, the second bridge is beautiful and certainly alleviated a lot of traffic problems. I was there from 89 to 04, worked for the sheriff's dept. Busy work...

I lived in Tacoma for 15 years, not as an innkeeper though. Love the NW, just hated the clouds and rain. No place as beautiful as the Puget Sound area, IMHO.