Finale

[muirford]

If all goes as planned and scheduled, this will be my last post as an innkeeper. We are scheduled to close on selling our inn at 10:30 this morning and are about 75% moved out of our quarters and in the process of turning things over to the new owners. It's been a fun ride with both ups and downs over the last 11 1/2 years (I 'met' several innmates here electronically on a forum that predates innspiring) so it is a bittersweet leaving but I am ready not to do this every single day.
I hope to keep my hand in the business with some innsitting work that I have lined up already and will look at expanding that, but not until after the summer. My DH was asked to increase his software consulting hours for a company that he free lances for earlier this year, so we should be able to stay partially employed for a while. We are also building a house (right next door to the Inn) and the process of doing that in a historic district will occupy us for a year. I expect to keep a lot of my volunteer and tourism work going for awhile, as well. I expect that I will find that I never really had time to do it all before, and I'll still be busier than I want to be.
I do love this forum and its participants, and am really grateful that swirt was able to put this together after other less-than-satisfying experiences. Power to Innspiring - long may our mailbox flag wave! Keep your fingers and toes crossed for us that my next post will be as an innsitter...

 

[Madeleine]

I'm crying even tho I know we're friends and that part isn't ending.
Best wishes. You know where I live, don't be a stranger.

 

[JBloggs]

From my own innkeeping perspective, I would like to thank you for being a voice of reason on this forum, professional, innspiring to the umpteenth degree!
You are more than an innkeeper, you are a leader not just here but in our industry, and for that I am grateful to call you my innmate.

 

[EmptyNest]

How exciting for both of you! Yes indeed you will be busier than ever..take that from a retired innkeeper. It is bittersweet I know but the best is still ahead and we are still good friends so keep in touch! Best wishes!!!!

 

[Generic]

Good luck and have a great change of pace.

 

[Mary at Bridgewater Inn and Cottage]

Change might bring new and better things ? WE all wish you a Happy-Great-Fun future !

 

[TheBeachHouse]

Congratulations and best of luck!

 

[Skamokawa]

Thanks for being such an innspiration in those earlier days. We started up as people here were leaving that other forum. When I came up for air, it took a little while to find this one (but not long!), so glad I did. If you're ever in SW WA, Please stop in!

 

[Hillbilly]

Thats great! Now a new chapter of your life will begin. We hope you will still stick around and be a part of this wonderful group!

 

[gillumhouse]

Congratulations! It has taken a while, but all things happen as they are supposed to. May your next phase in life be as fulfilling or better.

 

[Ice]

Best of Luck to you!

 

[Arks]

Thats great! Now a new chapter of your life will begin. We hope you will still stick around and be a part of this wonderful group!.

We hope you will still stick around and be a part of this wonderful group!

Absolutely! We can always use, as JB said, someone who is "a voice of reason on this forum, professional, innspiring to the umpteenth degree!"

 

[Innkeep]

Best wishes for the next chapter of your life. Hope your construction plans go well and that your paperwork stays manageable. Even though my B&B is not really on the way to anywhere else, the welcome mat is always out.

 

[happykeeper]

Congratulations and all the best on your transition to occasional inn sitter.

 

[Joey Camb]

I think the addition to the ranks of an experiences and fully competent innsitter is a total asset to the industry! just wish you were in the UK! DH and I could do with a week off! lol

 

[happyjacks]

Congratulations and best wishes! Your insight and advice has been invaluable!

 

[Sunshine]

Wishing you the VERY BEST with all your future plans. Don't be a stranger here on the forum. You are loved and we all still have lots we can learn from you.

 

[Silverspoon]

You have been a voice of wisdom for all of us! Wishing you all the best in your new endeavors...don't look back!

 

[swirt]

Congratulations muirford!!! That is great news for you. I know, that once you make the decision to sell... it can't go fast enough... errr maybe that was just me
I have greatly appreciated all of your contributions here and hope that you will continue to share what you know so well.
Best wishes and good luck with the next chapter.

 

[BananaE29]

Congratulations and best of luck on your future endeavors!