Another busy day at the guest house. A less-than-scintillating but necessary annual task is making an inventory of all laundry items, from pillowcases to blankets, bathmats to hand towels. The job involves not only counting the number of each item but also inspecting them for damage, wear or, in the case of sheets, measuring them for shrinkage. It's amazing how much a cotton sheet does shrink with frequent washing - to the point where there's no longer enough to tuck in. Having assessed the requirements, a large order was then placed with a hospitality supplier - with luck that lot will last the season.
While two of the rooms were having new carpets fitted, a local gardening enthusiast was busy in the front garden, pruning roses and pulling out weeds until she was gasping for a cup of tea. Then it was time to tackle the past month's accounts, with the help of a familiar figure at Glenlee. And tomorrow? Who knows? New thermostatic shower controls have arrived and need fitting, and another double glazing panel is expected this week. Still lots to do before the busy season gets under way.
While two of the rooms were having new carpets fitted, a local gardening enthusiast was busy in the front garden, pruning roses and pulling out weeds until she was gasping for a cup of tea. Then it was time to tackle the past month's accounts, with the help of a familiar figure at Glenlee. And tomorrow? Who knows? New thermostatic shower controls have arrived and need fitting, and another double glazing panel is expected this week. Still lots to do before the busy season gets under way.