WWQP Bulletin Board Chat

Descrambled today

Most people in the B&B business don't stay in it for more than ten or twelve years; five or seven at most in year-round tourist destinations. I've been in it for eighteen years but not in a year-round situation, thank heavens. Getting over-stressed is likely the first sign that I'm getting to the point where I might consider not doing it. But, what would I do with my time. I don't sit down easily. And, I would miss the interaction with guests. No doubt about that.

Yesterday was a scramble. Without the thought of back-up here, as sometimes happens, it becomes difficult when something extra lands in on me. So, I did an edit and removed my post and thank you Marion, yes, I was stressed yesterday. My fellow volunteer is in hospital; I'm in charge of feeding his cat and my supervisor is taking over for me today. She spent most of yesterday at the hospital with our friend and volunteer who has been with Telecheck from the beginning and who instigated the programme after his wife died and he had five cats to care for without back-up family support. This is a wonderful programme run by volunteers with one paid supervisor...a very economic programme for a town or city to have in place for seniors with no cost to them involved. We have intervened in a number of crises and so far, only lost two on my Monday shift.

Today is another day. My two guests who have been here the week, leave this afternoon for the airport and return to Italy. They have been delightful guests. The gentleman is an International horseman and competitor.

Another drizzly day but the sky is clearing to the north. There may be hope yet for my laundry on the line.

Rosey

posted by RoseyP @ 5:21 AM