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Yowzer! Even with my stories, I've never encountered that one!

It's been legal in my state for about 4 years. We have had no problems. Even if the guest does smoke it in the room, you don't have to do the same awful cleaning procedures that you would do with cigarette smoke. The smell dissipates and doesn't linger. Of course our rooms are non-smoking, but...

Yes, it's difficult to do, but I've done it. Hold strong. Right now, instead of guests being grateful to have a virus free place to stay, they've turned into selfish, unappreciative and ready to break all the rules. I think they've been stuck inside for so long, they are tired of not having...

As GuillumHouse mentioned, I won. But my win was not from the credit card company. After I went through the chargeback with the credit card company and they won the challenge I didn't do the appeal since I thought it would be useless), it was a matter of principle that I kept fighting. The...

I don't know that I could have done anything more than I did. I did a background check on both of them, called references, e-mails and video calls. I also had a contract. The fact is, that if the owner is not nearby for spot checks and overseeing, most people will do only what's necessary to get...

They only need the space? What space? Are they inquiring about the guesthouse or the event center in town. Makes no sense. If they only need the space, then where are they staying? I wouldn't respond, but then again, my mindset is not what it used to be which was to take every reservation I could.

The lack of personal responsibility astounds me more and more each year. We can't force them to read what's provided.

Hi Tom. It's been a challenging year to say the least! I hope you survived the big fire out there. I know some folks who lost everything. We had fires north of us and south of us. Smoke so think I could barely breath, but took comfort that the fires wouldn't reach us. Even on the beaches you...

I call mine a breakfast pie. It's also crustless and is cut in wedges like a pie. I stopped making anything with a crust years ago. People get so hung up on the name of things or the way they are presented. I often use the Costco chicken apple sausages. It took me a couple years to figure this...

Yes, when we first opened back up the beginning of July I think I was doing them for every guest. Once August came, people were a little more adventurous to go out and do outside dining at a restaurant, so not quite as many. I have 3 this week. I raised my prices because food costs have gone up...

One of the great things about delivering breakfast to their door is you knock and run. Nobody tells me at the last minute they won't eat something. Take it or leave it. That's all there is.

I just got this reservation online. Then they wanted a room service dinner. Uhhhhh, no way! This is a bit much, but I'll ply him full of eggs, fruit and breakfast meats. At least I was given advanced warning. Tree Nuts: Almond Cashew Coconut Hazelnut Walnut Grains: Wheat Barley Rye Rice...

Thx everyone. I fried one up for myself yesterday and they are surprisingly mild. I'll probably do as Generic suggests and add some sage and make them into patties. I've found that here, in the land of fruit and nuts, my guests are surprisingly picky about the meats. I've also learned that I...

I was rushing through Costco and grabbed what I thought was my usual bags of pork sausage links. Got home and quickly threw them in the freezer. I pulled one out this morning and it's large, Mild Italian Sausage Links. Doh! Not exactly a breakfast item. Does anyone have some clever ideas how I...

WooHoo, just got a $40 tip! Maybe I need to complain on here more often.

I don't know if this will work for you, but I get their beverage choice (cream, etc) when I check them in. I have been a b&b with many choices and options for all these years, but covid has definitely changed that. Much fewer choices to simplify things i.e., choice of toast, jam, etc. Even my...

I deliver to the door as I always have, but it's still chef's choice. Why make more work for yourself? Around here, everyone gets the same great breakfast (except for dietary issues). They can eat it or leave it.

I feel your pain! This year saw many more bookings for the whole property. Yes, I charge a lot more for groups, but I've now decided that on top of the extra whole house price will be a security deposit. Live and learn. You did right by telling him he wasn't welcome back.

Thanks Anon. Thank goodness for all the weddings! The amount of time and extra energy to turn over my large rooms in these covid times is unreal. I've been blocking off rooms because we can't keep up and were too exhausted. The elopements have been a life saver. Some are my all-inclusive option...