Just two more guests and I'm out of the Aibnb bizness till September.
The Italian guy left this morning about 8:15, giving me a few minutes to strip and remake bed before work.
I arrived home with time to spit polish room, add fresh flowers and give the bathroom and kitchen a shine. All this in 100 degree weather, with the window units laboring mightily to keep the house a cool 80degrees in the living room, 74 in the bedrooms.
The Italian guy turned off his airconditioner and the overhead fan saying it was too cold to sleep.
Italy I don't think so, I think he came from Hell. It's never been too cold in my casa.
Now I'm waiting for the Australian.
I'm pretty sure he will speak English unlike my guest of the last three nights.
Hard going for a communicator like myself. I finally downloaded the Translate app, which helped me immensely.
At least I could express my feelings about the USA/Columbia soccer match last night. Bon mots such as "they play dirty" flowed from my fingertips.
But no app was needed for Enrico and Lucy to communicate, it was love at first sight for him.
And even though Lucy is married I detected a lilt in her voice and a tilt of her head which made me suspicious.
Then I saw her tail disappearing into the guest room and I knew it was all over for Lucy and B. At least until the next time he comes over.
She has not learned this behavior from me, I promise.
Unless she has managed to find my dairies.
We are waiting for another storm to hit with winds up to 60 miles an hour and hail.
Oh joy. My backyard has just drained out from last Saturdays tropical storm.
Gus of course rushed out into the inferno as soon as I got home and will undoubtedly wait until he is ready to wring from the rain before I see him again.
Kids. What are you gonna do?
The sky is turning black, this will be my second guest to arrive in a Wizard of Oz fashion.
Gotta run, need to put my umbrella down and start the plaintive cries of "Gus, Gus" so often heard round da hood.
I am going to book my stay right now! It sounds so tremendously fun at Casa Jane's! No special apps necessary, but lots of flowers is a must. :)
ReplyDeleteWe had a brutal storm all afternoon and just now got power back. The back yard looks destroyed...I'm not even going to go examine. Have fun with the Australian! :)
Oh these Southern storms are the worst. I thought the lightening was going to get me through the kitchen window when I was doing the dishes.
DeleteYou would be welcomed with open arms. Too bad you can't come tonight, the Australian may be the cutest 21 year old on the planet. He's here till Friday....think about it.
What a brilliant, perfect little fragment of a post.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Lisa., is it really? Stream of consciousness must be my thing.xo
DeleteMight be a tad stormy Chez Jane, but this is a breath of fresh air Chez Dinah. I'm wearing industrial ear muffs as the contract "gardener" is at a neighbour's place, all power tools a-roaring. sigh
ReplyDeleteAnd I should think your Australian will easily cope with the temperature.Oh, wait...perhaps the Man from Snowy River?
Nope, you're right, told me it wasn't THAT hot. Okay then.
DeleteHope your day was a little quieter today.
Every time I read one of your post, I have a smile on my face, you do have a way with words Jane. :)
ReplyDeleteLots of love from the other side of the pond,
Sophie
Thank you princess:-)) Is the family coming over this way for the summer?
DeleteUnfortunately no, we're staying in Europe this time but I'm planning on coming back next summer!! :)
DeleteThe chaos that ripped thru your neck of the woods last night completely skipped us, so another hot, dry, tho slightly less humid July day for us. Well, it feels like July. Glad the airbnb has worked out well for you. I'd like to do it, but Mitchell is less than enthusiastic.
ReplyDeleteAh, you're lucky. We didn't suffer too much here, but a friend in Alexandria had pots smashed and broken and chairs flung to who knows where.
DeleteToday was beautiful. We needed that!
I hope the storm is easy on you. No garden destruction, please.
ReplyDeleteNo none for our area thank god. More weeds tho!
DeleteDare I say, Lucy is a s--t! Apparently we had BIG storms last night, I wasn't here but from this morning, either they didn't pass through or were less than predicted since I saw no damage anywhere. Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteYou may dare to say it loud. She is unbelievable.
DeleteHappy summer to you too. There's a dead something or other on my front patio so I have come inside to sit in denial!
Was the dead something or other delivered by the cat or the storm? We lost power for 8 hours this time (just outside of Fairfax city). More sticks and stuff to pick up again. The only good thing that I can find to say is that my tomatoes are growing unlike last year!
DeleteWhat if we all arrived at your door to gawk at your cute Australian? Is the attic available yet?
ReplyDeleteHow did you know he was cute. He is the cutest 21 year old I have ever seen in my life.
DeleteHave no idea how he got out of LA, San Francisco and New York alive!
You're the best. This post made me so happy.
ReplyDeleteIf I haven't said it before...you crack me up!
ReplyDeleteThis post is so funny. Only you can turn chaos into something fun to read.
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