The alarm went off at 7:30 this morning. I had breakfast and set the table for our guests inside, not out, since rain was in the forecast. They were gracious as can be and pleased to have seen whales yesterday on their cruise from P-town. The trio came from Japan. We are having quite an international summer here at Chez Sven!
I am learning about the customs of people from other countries. Apparently the Japanese leave tips, because I found one on the bedside table, the first tip I have ever received in my whole life. Meanwhile, our almost newlywed couple were opening their eyes. They enjoyed the granola and left feeling healthy, ready to take their vows by Duck Pond. I listened to a new jazz record while cleaning, fielded phone calls and emails. We only have a few more nights available in August and have started booking fall. On my way back from the laundry, I found a delivery from eco-specialists Gaiam. My order included bamboo bedding. I will put the pillowcases on tonight and do a test-sleep. Meanwhile, new guests arrived for Liberty Coin Suite. I could tell right away that they were keepers, people you hope will return.
Then it was back to laundry. Three loads! If you are considering opening a bed & breakfast, you need to like doing laundry. Actually, I prefer to look at paintings of laundry drying in the breeze, like this one above our washer/drier. I didn’t need to water the garden because it rained for 10 minutes yesterday. Today Beryl was a no-show. We have been having very strange weather this summer, no doubt the result of Global Warming.
In any case, the garden is not as beautiful as usual, and I have not done anything different. Here is a view I particularly like: irises, purple sage, rue, baby's breath, and blanket flower. When I get a minute, I intend to go to the library and check out a recent Time Magazine, all about the Green trend. Can’t wait! …
I am learning about the customs of people from other countries. Apparently the Japanese leave tips, because I found one on the bedside table, the first tip I have ever received in my whole life. Meanwhile, our almost newlywed couple were opening their eyes. They enjoyed the granola and left feeling healthy, ready to take their vows by Duck Pond. I listened to a new jazz record while cleaning, fielded phone calls and emails. We only have a few more nights available in August and have started booking fall. On my way back from the laundry, I found a delivery from eco-specialists Gaiam. My order included bamboo bedding. I will put the pillowcases on tonight and do a test-sleep. Meanwhile, new guests arrived for Liberty Coin Suite. I could tell right away that they were keepers, people you hope will return. 
Then it was back to laundry. Three loads! If you are considering opening a bed & breakfast, you need to like doing laundry. Actually, I prefer to look at paintings of laundry drying in the breeze, like this one above our washer/drier. I didn’t need to water the garden because it rained for 10 minutes yesterday. Today Beryl was a no-show. We have been having very strange weather this summer, no doubt the result of Global Warming. 
In any case, the garden is not as beautiful as usual, and I have not done anything different. Here is a view I particularly like: irises, purple sage, rue, baby's breath, and blanket flower. When I get a minute, I intend to go to the library and check out a recent Time Magazine, all about the Green trend. Can’t wait! …
