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Tag Archives: 20 on Echo
Busy November
Monday Today was the day… We swam, I worked, the guests left. We did laundry and I marvelled at the list of bookings. The overlaps are because there are two units. The long booking at the end of November is … Continue reading
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Last Piece of the Cottage Renovation
Thursday Today was the day… We completed the last piece of the cottage renovation. The guests were en route – they would arrive in about 30 minutes. This was going on…. All done! As soon as it was done, it … Continue reading
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Such A Varied Day
Wednesday Today was the day… That was super varied. We woke up early and with the wind just fresh, we decided we’d try a swim. We got there early (around 7am) and with the sun shining, I took to the … Continue reading
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Sleeps Six
Monday Today was the day… We got down for a swim before the wind started pumping. I’m not sure we will brave the windy waters tomorrow. This morning it wasn’t too bad – a bit of swell and not too … Continue reading
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Everyone Needs a Rocking Chair
Wednesday Today was the day… The south-easter blew and though I looked longingly at the sea and the beach, I concluded it was too windy to go for a swim. Perhaps tomorrow. My morning routine follows a similar pattern each … Continue reading
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Guests out Guests in
Friday Today was the day that was hectic! I did a bit of work and then as soon as the guests left, I went down to the cottage to change the linen and set it up for the guests who … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo, Airbnb, Chloe
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Super Host Status
Tuesday Today was the day… That wasn’t quite as rushed as yesterday. My work conference meant we didn’t go to the beach, despite it being a beautiful day with very little wind and the sea looked so inviting. Our new … Continue reading
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Great Deal of Satisfaction
Monday Today was the day… We started our company conference. It’s three mornings this week, so swimming won’t be happening. After the conference, the cottage guests had left and so I got stuck into cleaning the cottage. It takes 2-3 … Continue reading
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Shady Characters
Tuesday Today was the day… Our lovely guests left and they left the cottage spotless. I stripped the bed and did the laundry and put it back together again. Next guests in on Thursday, this time with a dog called … Continue reading
Busy Summer Coming
Wednesday Today was the day… We went to the beach and I had the most marvellous swim. The water was flat and the wind very light, making swimming so easy. The water wasn’t warm but there were currents that were … Continue reading
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Giants of the Deep
Tuesday Today was the day… We didn’t swim, but we did walk to the village for shopping. We got home, had breakfast and then I started work. Mid-morning Leanne came. Leanne is the plans lady who saw our house plans … Continue reading
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Three Middle Aged Men Smoking Pot
Wednesday Today was the day… That it rained, so we didn’t go to the beach…again. Tomorrow we are going to have to. Instead, this afternoon we walked to the village for some shopping. We decided to walk back the mountain … Continue reading
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Time Marches On
Friday Today was the day… We overslept a bit – I only woke up at 7:15am. We ended up leaving for the beach after 8am. I swam to the barrel as well as to the lighthouse. It was a good … Continue reading
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Gutter and Downpipe
Monday Today was the day… Mike and Courage installed a gutter & downpipe. When the building inspector last came around, he suggested we put a gutter over the side balcony roof. Today it got done. Discussing strategy… Installation in progress. … Continue reading
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Bookings
Tuesday Today was the day… We got our second booking, but it turns out they are coming tomorrow! Second booking – first arrival. I’m still finding my way round the Airbnb site and discovered that there were a few settings … Continue reading
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