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Talking with another innkeeper the other day. She asked if we take dogs, I told her two rooms are dog rooms. She said they are less mess than kids. I agree. I had a batch of "cocoa sloshers" in last week, and have progressed to blue drink spillers this week. Poopy diaper on the bathroom...

As some here will recall, we bought the lodge to save it, and have worked hard to give it a second life. We finally got the approval to have three more rooms rented upstairs in addition to the two suites downstairs. The process has been a long one, but the lodge is finally a b&b. We feel our...

O.K. this is opening a new thread, for those who want to post an opening here. I will start with what I would like: Northwoods mid-west. Would love to find an older couple/teachers? Our town is very small and there is little for teens to do. Seeking one or two conscientious workers to help...

I have the old fashioned pull down roller shades with the ratchet spring mechanism. Springs break, rollers roll off center sometimes, looking for something better. I have seen some with a pulley cord and "gear" along one side of the window, don't know if these are better? Our windows are 6'...

Looking for nice looking way to have/hide a mini fridge in the room. Found one that looks like an end table that has been discontinued. Man tables seem to be another option but they hinge from the bottom which seems awkward to me. Just wondering what clever ideas you have that look nice and...

Recent studies are showing that mycobacteria may be commonly found INSIDE the shower head. They recommend cleaning inside or replacing the shower head twice a year......Just when I thought I had everything clean...

Had to laugh...Yooper is now the latest addition to the dictionary! A resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is called a Yooper....(U-pper), those living in the Lower Peninsula (below the 5 mile Mackinaw Bridge) are called "trolls"....they live below the bridge! On other news, we are listed in...

I have found a local source that will make 2 sided mattresses that I am happy with. In talking with them, they mentioned that today the "box spring" doesn't really function for much more than a spacer. I am not happy with the metal frames I got when I last replaced some mattresses...too light...

We have a seasonal 8 unit motel which DH and I have been running now for 3 years, and we hope to have the lodge B&B (eventually 8 suites) but 2-5 suites open this summer. We still have finish work in the lodge and occupancy inspections to finish, but hopefully that will happen this spring. We...

Just wondering how many of you offer online booking discounts. DH seems to think everyone books online now and does not expect a discount for that. Seems so many who book online call anyway, we are thinking of increasing our extended stay discount and doing away with online booking discount...

I saw a cooking show on TV doing a bunch of dinner/main course savory waffles. Ranch waffles w/chicken, Taco waffles w/eggs and salsa...some better suited to breakfast than others. Now I hear the fast foodies are going to be serving eggs wrapped in taco waffles as a new breakfast item? Do you...

I have some older posts that are getting looked at. These date back a couple of years, should I repost them? Should I modify them a little and pass them off as "new" posts? Or is it a bad idea that will cause the google gods to frown?

A beautiful place, remember "Somewhere in Time"? He will be missed. http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=884893#.UWvUAspdxI0

We have a number of antique beds that are full size. I want to lose the rails and footboards, and use new metal bed frames with the adapters for queen beds. I have seen several types online...anyone have any experience with these? Thanks.

OK, as usual you guys were right, fb is really a good thing to do. I am in the remedial tech class here, but I am on fb and I find I really like it. I am getting good comments, some reservations have come in from those posting, and in less than a month my new weekly stats say my "total reach"...

I am always concerned when blogging or using fb to use my own photos. If I can't get permission to use something, I don't. I was wondering if something was posted on fb if that is considered public domain...answer seemed unclear. Searching, I came across this article about photo hosting ...

Can someone please comment about 2010 ADA law? Apparently it does apply to B&B's. According to what I read, you are doing ANY alterations or additions you are supposed to make your inn compliant with widened doors, ramps, baths, etc. Also you need to speak about your compliance in your...

From the archives: (posted this on fb, thought I would share it here...promise I won't do this daily!) Unhappy Ann...

Had lots of trouble with this, but still plowing ahead. Thought some of you might like a peek. I know I have a lot to do yet, but happy this is done.

This was forwarded to me. I hope this link works....it IS funny. http://www.flixxy.com/the-paperless-future-emma.htm#.UT5L7oy9KK0 <http://www.flixxy.com/the-paperless-future-emma.htm#.UT5L7oy9KK0>