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It's raining and that's good for driving solar light spik s into the ground. Also good for the fruit trees and grass. Mowing yesterday was a very dusty affair.
The dock has had 3 failed pressure washing attempts made with only the ceiling cleaned. I can put up solar lights now, sans wasp and spiders. I enjoy watching the birds, who's nests remain tucked away, safe and in tact.
I likely can't drive to the out building in the mud today, which is a bummer. Lots to do.
Onward and upward. Guests arrive July 2nd. I work with the maids on the 1st.
I'm glad you're working without deadlines, Amber. Hopefully you used a wet rag on those Sheetrock patches, instead of sandpaper. Sheetrock dust would drive me over my edge right now.
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I feel really good about progress for July 2 guests.
Is everything like I want?
Nope.
Is it going to be good enough.
Why, yes.
I believe it is!
Might even have my fancy bird feeders filled and up. The feeders are clean. The birdseed arrived. Just need time and food hanging places. The one hummingbird bird feeder is in service.
Today we seal the dock and cement patio, with it's lovely patina. The dock went from black algae green to pristine!! Lights hung. Big voluptuous hostas planted and moist in the back yard....at the corners of new walkway off patio and ends of same.
Shelving going into owner closets now.
Feels amazing to get out of the heat!! So frickin hot!!
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Something nibbled every leaf off the apple and peach trees. Well, there's one bug eaten leaf left. How do I protect them?
There's toad crap around the house. Not happy about that, for sure.
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My sister rinsed the brick and hardwood flooring if sticky Murphy's Oil residue.
Does anyone think laying down soap, without picking it back up, CAN leave anything clean? It can't, IME.
I got the front door painted flat black after cutting out the little decorative window thingy. SO much better. Looks like a brand new door!
My desk didn't get wiped down....
I failed to program the lock box....brain said "NOPE!" Just too fatigued and ran out of time.
We drove away 10 minutes before check in...guests showed almost 30 minutes early, but I'm very pleased, all in all with preparation.
More later. Guests super lovely.
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Currently cleaning the lake house after the first 12 guests check out.
It doesn't look like anyone was here, outside the unmade beds and occasional sticky spot on floors.
They didn't use either Starbucks coffee provided to them.
Didn't use all the towels.
Didn't leave a speck of trash, returned kayaks to patio and pulled the floating island onto the dock resting on chairs.
Dock was spotless.
Interviewed new housekeepers, a couple with a 2 yo cherubic son...angel curls galore.
Twice the cost of current housekeepers, but have been at this for 9 years. Maybe can handle everything once up to speed.
The first mother/DD cleaning team are new and would have to be trained. I don't think they understand the amount of work involved or care to understand.
I'm likely a picky client they'd end up passing on eventually. I'm going to skip the drama, work with them on mirrors and windows today, then try the new team after tomorrow's 16 guests check out.
All the laundry is done. The mother/DD show at noon, bc doing another house today seemed doable to them....it wasn't if they were going to get this house done.
Will interview another gal this afternoon....see about splitting up duties. Laundry is a huge job on it's own.
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