Clearly being an innkeeper keeps a woman busy.
Laundry, fresh flowers, removing cat hair, attempting to remove cats....duvet cover on, duvet cover off, duvet cover on.
Duvets covers are my Achilles heel,or maybe my rotator cuff?
But you know me, I enjoy the hell out of each guest.
New faces, new stories, different reasons for being here.
An internment at Arlington Cemetery for one, a work conference for another, visiting the museums and an old friend for the first. Todays guest is a t-tiny Ukrainian photographer from Brooklyn here to take pictures of the cherry blossoms.
There's always a reason to come to DC.
And for those of you who worry, I do check peoples reviews from other hosts, make sure Airbnb has all their information verified and usually exchange several emails with them before they darken my doors.
I've had two men but all the rest are woman traveling alone and they want reassurance that my neighborhood is safe and that I am sane. Well, the hood's safe.
I've had lovely reviews and the cats were finally mentioned in one. To their delight and my amazement they were described as cute and friendly but not intrusive, that's the part that made them smirk and me shake my head in disbelief.
Okay, not intrusive, but maybe a little stalkerish?
In other news Hilary Clinton is running for president and spring has sprung in the garden.
And who else watched the clip of Martha roasting Justin Beiber? Wowzer!
xo J
It sounds like it is going well. Remember, no menopausal and vagina talk or your reviews may take a different direction.
ReplyDeleteThat was a true laugh out loud moment. My lips and vagina remain sealed and silent.
DeleteOh my gosh you two...I'm blushing way down here in Georgia! I'm glad you're having such a wonderful time. It's amazing to me that you have crossed paths with so many wonderful people in the time that I have known you. You certainly must be doing something right in your life. Keep enjoying! I'm glad you're covering the safety basis...I did worry about you for a bit. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah, I confess to nervousness when I opened the door to the first guest. Now the neighborhood is on high alert and someone manages to stroll on by and meet the new comer. And I have turned down requests that I'm not comfortable with. So it's not all sunshine and babies, safety def plays a role. Xo
DeleteS
Of course you get good reviews! You cook! You flower! You small and charming!:) I bet you're a great hostess, and I'm so glad you're enjoying the process.
ReplyDeleteLast nights guest was even more small and charming. My one neighbor is in love. I was raised to be a good hostess, doing my mother proud.
DeleteAll sounds good. Except the bit about duvet covers and shoulders.Curtains can be a similar pest! :-)
ReplyDeleteRight? And I have to steel myself to take down the shower curtains for washing.....but do much better that before surgery!
DeleteHostess with the mostest! And of course they're going to love the kitties, who wouldn't enjoy those little faces?
ReplyDeleteI know....Lucy's is like a pansy. Gus, a lion.
DeleteDid you see the FJ about losing 3,000 calories every time the bed gets changed? ha!
ReplyDeleteNo, but if it's true I'm gonna be a skinny minnie very soon.
DeleteLovely post. Being busy sounds wonderful
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to bring myself to watch the Bieber roast. Maybe with therapy, someday I'll be strong enough. lol
I only watched the Martha bit on the recommendation of a friend who downloaded it and sat with me. I wasn't alone.
DeleteMartha yielded quite a sharp sword.
I think the role of innkeeper may suit you perfectly. How could any guest not love your home or hospitality? I'm glad it's going so well.
ReplyDeleteWith Lucy and Gus on concierge duty...who could give anything but rave reviews! There was a magic way to change the duvet cover floating around Facebook. I was mesmerized, but didn't keep since I have no duvet to cover, however, Google may help you find this splendid, easy method! Be safe and keep smiling...Susan
ReplyDelete"not intrusive" that's funny.... Razmataz's comment me laugh out loud too!
ReplyDeleteBrave woman. The laundry duty does boggle my mind. You handling it ok?
ReplyDeleteYes, but my 2 favorite days of the month are the days my house gets cleaned and bed gets changed by strong shouldered housekeeper.
DeleteCan't help it: so your stalker-dar is on, right? Cos occasionally some funny people read blogs.
ReplyDeleteMy stalker radar is on...now...but airbnb has quite a bit of security to get through before I agree and the actual address is given out. But forewarned, oh hell why were you out of the country?
DeleteJane,
ReplyDeleteNow I'm fretting a bit because I asked for your AirB&B information! Maybe you should remove it. Of course, now I have it and have signed up. ; )
D.
Oh Donatello, why did your comment go to "waiting" when they let New Delhi through on a regular basis?
DeleteDon't worry, Airbnb keeps info close at hand until the guest has asked to stay, I've exchanged messages with guest and then accepted.
I'm excited to think we might get to meet.