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Scott, With this new set-up, I cannot figure out how to do a conversation with you. Can you do a conversation or just contact me? I have a question I want to ask off-forum. Kathleen - gillumhouse

I thought you were looking for a place to go into B & B. Although you are welcome to come here, I was saying come open a B & B here in my City! Make sure of what the local zoning/Health Dept./ Fire Codes/ Building Codes/food service regulations etc. are begore you get too far into it. AND GET...

The original post is quite old. Stripe has been mentioned as an alternative to using cc processors. I will also endorse Square which I have used for years. BedPoats, a B & B Directory & Forum in the UK used Stripe and promoted it because of their satisfaction with it. Either one is preferable to...

InnDeep - I am so very sorry to hear of your health problems. Scott is right (and so are the others regarding your P & L - information NO ONE other than a serious BUSINESS buyer should have). That is a violation of your privacy and the realtor should be "called on the carpet" about it if you are...

I have been open since I started my B & B in 1996 and have had only 2 that I remember vividly- one was cigar drool on a pillowcase (took 3 tries with Murphy's Oil Soap to get out) and that was frustration (it was a freebie) and the other was a cancelation on arrival that decided to stay that...

Come to my City in West Virginia. I have been trying to get another LEGAL (licensed, inspected, insured) B & B to open for the last 25 years. I start year #29 in July. One B & B can be anywhere but 2 or more means there is something there to see and do. I will help every way I can - no charge...

I found the same thing. When I opened in 1996, I did Continental Plus. Guests were disappointed to not get a "hot cooked" breakfast. When I switched to a hot, full breakfast I found it to be less work. easier to do, and guests liked it - no, they loved it. I try to convince innkeepers to NEVER...

Nah, making baskets is easy. Feel free to ask questions any time. My part in this industry is to help you to succeed. When this shut down suddenly, those of us who knew who was who - really, not the anonymous name - contacted each other an one in Montreal set up another that many migrated to...

I made small reed baskets and I put 2 bananas, 2-4 apples, & 2 packages of snack crackers in it and place on the dresser or mantle of my rooms on arrival and each room has a bowl with Hersey's kisses on the dresser. I have a dorm-size refrigerator (it also has a freezer compartment) at the end...

WOW! It sounds as if AIR hosts are getting as antsy as perspective guests are about the hosts. I hope all goes well. Keep us posted. I am going to e-mail you my phone number. PLEASE call me and let me know if all is well and especially if all is NOT well.

That will depend on several things. #1 - how many rooms? #2 - how many people will you be serving? #3 - what will be the configuration of the dining room? One table with everyone dining together or smaller tables for 2-up; 4-up? I have 3 rooms, maximum of 6 people, 1 common table. Since I am...

I was blessed with a visit by an innkeeper from the State of Washington. Such a lovely person and long-tome friend I had never met - until now. She is now on her way to see more of my State on her way to visit another of her friends. Thank you so much for giving me 2-days of your trip. I have...

What happened to all the history we had. Would be interesting to know what happened ad why no warning,. We were able to set up General Discussion (Thank you, Generic) to fill the void. Unfortunately I am certain we lost a lot of innkeepers who were anonymous because no one knew who the were or...

It has been missed. I hope everyone except the scammers comes back.

The only discounts I give are Military and Bereavement.

It is sad that our industry is starting to fall into the AIR model of losing the second B. IF a good breakfast is no longer part of the stay, we lose what we are all about and what the name of our industry means. People might forget the name of the inn (nut not often) but they WILL remember that...

Yes, I also include some mini-muffins and the frozen bottle of water.

All the things I sent you can be done in advance. All are good even cold - I have guest testimony that affirms that claim. Re refrigeration - how do you do the yogurt? Resolution to problem - freeze a bottle of water. Wrap in paper towels to absorb the "bottle sweat" and put in the bag with the...

I have done containers of my baked oatmeal (yes, it DOES taste good cold - I had a lady who requested it for her to-go) and you are already including the yogurt I put on it. I have also done egg cups - a couple slices of "deli-ham" lining regular-size muffin cups, add an egg, sprinkle herbs of...

In the book The Frontiersmen which is a narrative (carefully researched - I knew the names and the territory in the book) of the 50 years of settling the western territories from during the Revolutionary War. It is told using Simon Kenton as the min person followed from Virginia and into...