As a business owner, sometimes it's difficult to jump up on Monday morning and know exactly what one should be doing to have the most impact. Other Mondays, there is so much left over from the previous week, it's a challenge to know what to do first.
This morning, I received an inspriational 3-minute movie that really put any day in perspective. The statistics may not be uplifting but it should remind us of how often we have opportunities to be of service. Check it out!
Every Monday Matters
Monday, June 21, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Memorable Memorial Day!
Chris and I decided we wanted to get away for the long weekend. We were looking for a little romance, adventure and reflection. Unfortunately, we had waited until the last minute to decide this so most places were booked. But as luck would have it, Chris called a B&B near Keuka Lake and they had a last minute cancellation. So off we went!
I myself am not a big fan of B&B's. It may sound strange but I like the privacy and anonymity of the big hotels. Years ago when traveling to Maine for work, I stayed in several B&B's. I felt like I was right on top of the housekeepers and other guests. I'm not a morning person but if I wanted breakfast - it was usually served around 6 to 7am - which means I had to be up, showered and ready before 7am! Then I actually had to talk to people because we were all seated around a dining room table together!
The Wagener Estate is the answer for those like me who don't like B&B's. The housekeepers Kathy and Joe were helpful but unobtrusive. The only time we saw them was when they served breakfast (from 8am to 9:30am on the front porch where were seated alone!) or when we went looking for them.
Our room had it's own private entrance and bath (a must!) and deck. As a matter of fact, by the end of our stay, I was seeking the company of the other guests at breakfast!
The other highlights of our trip include Wine touring (Dr. Frank's = most delicious, Bully Hill = most fun), hiking six miles on the canalway that joins Seneca and Keuka Lakes, an amazing meal at an unlikely place - the Keuka Restaurant, Main Street, Penn Yan. The fish fry and macaroni cheese was to die for!!!
All in all we had a great time. So much so, we've put a deposit down for next year!
I myself am not a big fan of B&B's. It may sound strange but I like the privacy and anonymity of the big hotels. Years ago when traveling to Maine for work, I stayed in several B&B's. I felt like I was right on top of the housekeepers and other guests. I'm not a morning person but if I wanted breakfast - it was usually served around 6 to 7am - which means I had to be up, showered and ready before 7am! Then I actually had to talk to people because we were all seated around a dining room table together!
The Wagener Estate is the answer for those like me who don't like B&B's. The housekeepers Kathy and Joe were helpful but unobtrusive. The only time we saw them was when they served breakfast (from 8am to 9:30am on the front porch where were seated alone!) or when we went looking for them.
Our room had it's own private entrance and bath (a must!) and deck. As a matter of fact, by the end of our stay, I was seeking the company of the other guests at breakfast!
The other highlights of our trip include Wine touring (Dr. Frank's = most delicious, Bully Hill = most fun), hiking six miles on the canalway that joins Seneca and Keuka Lakes, an amazing meal at an unlikely place - the Keuka Restaurant, Main Street, Penn Yan. The fish fry and macaroni cheese was to die for!!!
All in all we had a great time. So much so, we've put a deposit down for next year!
This is the Wagener Estate Bed & Breakfast. The nicest B&B I've ever been to!
This is where we ate breakfast each morning. We had vegetable frittatas, french toast, peach pancakes. Kathy is a wonderful cook!!
This is the view of Keuka Lake from Bully Hill Winery.
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