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The Fastest Way to Kill a Fish……

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Leslie
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Happy August everyone!  Our grandsons from Seattle visited us recently and I thought it would be nice to get a few Koi fish for our little pond in the backyard.  It would be something they could “help” me with.  Needless … Continue reading →

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Making the List

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Leslie
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Hello everyone! Who doesn’t like a good list?  I read a study recently that making a “to do” list in this time of uncertainty during the pandemic will help reduce anxiety and depression.  For us, our “to-do” list is so … Continue reading →

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Be Brave in 2020

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Leslie
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My first initial title for this blog post was going to be “the faces of fear in 2020” but I thought I should catch your eye with something a little more positive?  I am usually a glass half full person, … Continue reading →

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I would like to own a bed and breakfast but…….

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Leslie
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It was our second official day back in September and we were faced with a challenge right off the bat.  A guest was arriving with a very long list of demands:  two fans in the room, no feathers, no perfumes, … Continue reading →

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Timing, Pandemics, and Toilet Paper

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Leslie
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6 months!!  Can you believe it?  This week marked the 6 month anniversary that Mark and I have been Innkeepers at the wonderful Fleur-De-Lys Mansion.  Some days it seems like it has been weeks and other days it seems like … Continue reading →

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Dumpsters, Dust, and Delays

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Leslie
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What happens when you start to renovate a 107 year old Mansion??  You fill up 5 dumpsters, you have constant dust in everything, you become very familiar with historical city codes, and you hear the words over and over….”Leslie, we … Continue reading →

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Acronyms, Naivety, and Deep Pockets

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Leslie
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This week will mark our 5 month anniversary for owning the Mansion.  Every single day, I am reminded about the saying “you are never too old to learn”.  That has certainly been the case as I learn something new each … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ora.

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Leslie
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Hello everyone!  Two years ago this month, I started my sourdough starter.  After numerous previous tries (and failures), this one has thrived.  In doing my research for this process, I learned that you must name your starters.  You name them … Continue reading →

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Our first banned guest.

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Leslie
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I have banned our first guest(s).  I know it sounds very harsh but I can explain.  His name is Sam.     First off – Sam comes and goes as he pleases without ever paying.  He even has the nerve to … Continue reading →

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So….What do I get?

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Leslie
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Warning:  this post contains satire and snarkiness (yes, that is a word – I looked it up) I love it when the phone rings.  I love talking to potential customers on the phone, answering their questions about the mansion, and … Continue reading →

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