Recent content by jfs

That is scary. I stayed in a B&B in Charleston that only accepted checks, and I thought it was strange at the time, but I completely understand why they do it - no merchant fees, and the check (the full amount of the stay) has to clear prior to the arrival date.

I have had two of my personal cards replaced by my bank with cards with the chip. Maybe getting chipped cards is why so many cards are coming up invalid.

Congratulations!

To just rent the space for the ceremony, you can choose an hourly rate - here I charge $150-200 per hour. With a minimum of an hour to cover the cost of someone who has to monitor.

Voted and shared on FB, but am curious - I meet with SCORE too and they didn't mention the contest! Drats.

I am in Clinton, NC - Ashford Inn about 30 min east of Fayetteville off of 95.

Glad she is back, I hope she is feeling better. The 5-11 day is rotten.

I tried to do all the room turn over as well, in the beginning, but was a threat to myself and others, ready to keel over. I have someone who does the rooms thank heavens! On the odd day, I still refresh and do a room, obviously. My husband works as a NW engineer. I am only fully booked a...

Wow! #3 is fantastic! You are doing it right then :)

Yes indeed! Chemicals on the road and Ft Bragg closed already! At least I'm not still in DC! Woot

Hi! Two years in, I am a one woman show and can handle 10 - 12. I offer breakfast between 7 - 9, so I am able to encourage staggered meals. I have a lot of business guests who eat at 7, then I "encourage" the vacationers to eat at 8 or 8:30 ("is breakfast at 8 ok?" - asked at check-in). I am...

Hey, from NC! This is a great forum.

Neat! I am from Baltimore, and from a long line of excellent cooks, if I do say do :)

Thanks for the feedback. I'll stick with what I am using. We are pretty small.

Do you like the new Superinn? How much is the monthly fee? I use the old version at $70 a month.