Fish Tank

I have a few minutes so I thought I would update everyone. My fish tank with my Channel Catfish was looking pretty sorry. On my weekly trip into town I found that the guppy/mollies were on sale. I know they won't all live, but I got enough to make the tank look well populated. I also picked up a few plants because I like to make my tanks look as natural as possible. I'll give it a month and report back on the fish tank.

Other then the fish, things have been happily quiet on the Manor front. I've been redesigning the website. If you haven't visited it lately please do. Mavis Manor

It's starting to snow again. Time for some snowplowing.

Cheers

Sir Justyn Baron of Mavis

Day at the Manor ( of a Inn Keeper)

Weather has been a little warmer then expected. which drives business down a little bit. No worries though,, that just means I get to work on different kinds of projects. See as an Innkeeper it's hard to plan your week in advance. You need to have flexible plans. Some days I get to work on improving the website. Other days I need to design my landscaping for the spring. If guests are coming, I call those days "Hurricane of Cleanliness," meaning I go around and make sure all the room are clean and in tiptop shape. You'd think that if you cleaned a room 4 days ago, and no one has been in it, it stays clean. Nope! Dust creeps in and then you're dusting again. Plus, there are the general traffic areas. These need to be extra clean. Why? Because these are the areas most used by guests. BRB, phone is ringing.... See, just what I was talking about - I wasn't expecting any guests and now I am!

I hope everything is well with everyone. Till next time!

Cheers

Sir Justyn Baron of Mavis

Books of the Trade

Hey Friends,
Many of you out there may want to know what it takes to be your own Innkeeper. In this week's blog I will tell you all about the books I started with.

Book 1: So You Want to Be an Inn Keeper


I like this book for a lot of reasons. First, it is the most complete book about Innkeeping I have ever read, and I still use this book today. There are parts to this book you will continue to look back on.

Book 2: Upstart Guide Owning & Managing a Bed & Breakfast


Another really good book to get ideas from. Worth checking out.

Book 3: Opening and Operating a Bed & Breakfast in the 21st Century



This is the first book I've seen in the B&B guides to talk about the importance of Online Marketing, web design and placement!!

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I hope that helps some of you out. Now, to some of the stuff that most of you want to know...

The weather at the Manor has been pretty warm this week. It got up into the 50s. Not good for skiing, though the slopes are open. Well, at least 90% of them are. I'm looking forward to a busy ski season. See you next time.

Cheers

Sir Justyn Baron of Mavis

Mavis Manor 2008 Blog of the New Years

Hello Friends,
   Let me quickly introduce myself to anyone who doesnt know who I am. My name is Justyn, I'm the Innkeeper at Mavis Manor. Mavis Manor is going to be my parents' retirement business, but until my father retires, I'm running the show. I built this business from scratch. I moved here in August of 2005. This 1890s Queen Anne Victorian Manor needed a lot of TLC. After about a year of hard work, lots of help from my family, a few tears, and enough of my blood, Mavis Manor was ready to open.

   Every day I learn something new. The last 2 and 1/2 years have been a ride. I'm glad you found me. I hope you stay and enjoy the ride with me!

Cheers

-Sir Justyn Baron of Mavis