Recent content by JimBoone

Tiny motel here, 8 rooms. I've sort of copied Arks on many things, except for the occasional walk-ups, most guests are prepaid. Check-in is sign here and hand them the room key, faster than having folks come in the front room. Everyone rings the doorbell, RING, which allows a response even if we...

I certainly agree that a positive attitude and a welcoming experience, however I expect many here, myself anyway, are far different from the large hotel or facility. My "workspace" is in a bedroom, my attire is a bathrobe, it's not daylight yet but this is my best "office time". There is no real...

Tim - still here after 30 plus years, moved from coastal GA to our vacation area in the NC mountains. Stuck our neck out, hocked everything and took a gamble. To me the key is "do you like people", can you smile and manage when some of those folks are not reasonable.

Life is simple, dinner is whatever the daughter brings us for supper. Hamburgers, slaw, and chips last night.

So! How are you faring? Guests: Blessed to have ski areas nearby so if the weather is right, we have a decent winter season. Waterlines: So far, so good, hopefully sufficiently insulated to ward off problems but every few years we seem to learn a new lesson. Tucked in: Warm right now inside, 3...

To me the main requirement of the lodging business is to like people, even when you become annoyed at their actions. Of course you need funds to get started, that can be the tough part. We chose a tiny, tired, motel in our vacation area, borrowed against existing property and jumped in with...

I've used Reservation Key since Gillum House suggested it to me about 2016. I also use Authorize.net and charge a small non-refundable fee when a room is reserved as it proves that the guest's card is good. I have a desktop terminal but lately have begun charging more guests through the online...

https://www.plugshare.com/ PlugShare is the one I found most useful driving a Chevy Bolt EUV for two years. I believe if you have the app on your phone, you can add your charger on the app. Another one that I often see recommended is https://abetterrouteplanner.com/ yet I felt most comfortable...

I'm always the odd one. I enjoy life and people. If I assist someone, I'm still helping promote the area which in turn helps me in the long run. I look forward to family and friends that visit, don't have that many these days, but my reward is that they chose to spend time with me. Maybe not a...

Guess I always wondered for those who sell/retire, what do you do next? I followed several career paths in life, running a lodging business was supposed to be a retirement venture. We need a section on the forum for keeping in touch with friends that retired or moved on to bigger and better things.

From what I see Tesla has rolled out a couple of the "Tesla dock" chargers in California and maybe 8 or 10 in New York, maybe that process has begun. Tesla connector sure is nicer than the CSS connector.

A Porsche EV likely wouldn't fit my budget so I drive a Chevy Bolt EUV but carry an adaptor that would allow me to use your Tesla destination charger. Sadly, not useful at superchargers but nice to see that they are rolling out some availability for lesser makes...

Folks visit at peak times and conclude that an area needs more rooms as they never see the slow times.

Resort/destination area, once my own vacation destination in the mountains. My reasoning and upcharge are probably different from others. Old and slow, couldn't manage the daily flip of one night on the weekend. Nice tiny mom & pop, probably stay both nights with me for little more than one...

I'm an old chicken, mine are wired and call for help if there is a problem.