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| the family at the marriage of Mark and Sara |
Last March saw us celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and as a "gift" Bob lost his job with a company he had been with for over 9 years. (As that company is now having stability issues it seems to be a fortuitous.) Pursuing a thought that had been in the back of our minds for a few years, we decided it was time to relocate closer to our children and grandchildren and put the bed and breakfast on the market. We then went off to #3 son's wedding in Texas. The event was wonderful and stressed the fact that it was the first time in 17 years the family was almost all together (one grandson was in basic training and unable to attend). While we were gone several potential B&B owners went through and expressed interest, however most have dropped out of the picture at this time.
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these sisters were among my first guests and
one of them just returned with her husband |
We have been of two minds about the sale since Bob found new employment at the beginning of April as he is still working in the Buffalo area. The nearest son and family live in Missouri. We love Lewiston and the guests who come visit us here. So many of our guests are return visitors and love the fact that we offer a returning guest discount. This weekend was the Art Festival and met some new artists. We were lucky enough to be able to offer to hold their rooms past check out (noon) so they could come back after the show to freshen up prior to their long drive home. Being able to "make someone's day" is a big part of why I chose this profession. I know I have succeeded when I see departing smiles and read in the guest book of plans to return and sometimes I'll find a personal gift on the bed when I go in to clean the room, be the gift a rooster, art, a hand made item or the product they are associated with (hand made goat soap, Badger Balm, homemade jam).
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| quilted aprons and pot holders made by a guest |
Now I want to be here for these guests next year. I am excited about our shared memories and don't want to disappoint then by not being here. My contract with the Realtor is up at the end of September......
