Expanded Guest Services

As mentioned earlier, we had a few guests over the May long weekend.

Since the start of the season, we've had one in particular show up several weekends.  First, he made his way down the stairs from the across-the-street neighbour's property and onto our parking pad.

Then a couple of weekends later, he found himself deeply interested in the bird feeder.

You have to be pleased when a guest enjoys the food you offer.

And he was back again this past weekend, doing much the same thing.

Oddly enough, I first spotted him across the street again, by the parking pad. But when I saw him a few minutes later, he was trotting from where the shed used to be (damn shed...) and made his way to the feeder. I suspect he was there a good part of the night. Christine has named him "Bandit".

But two-legged guest are getting some attention too. We've made a few changes in the guest room too, including some new bedding and curtains...

...we removed the generic white wire shelves and replaced them with yet more previously-useless wood that was stored under the cottage. The brackets are new, of course.

And over the dresser we've added a picture that Caroline took some time ago.

And no, it isn't crooked. Follow the wall lines. Standard disclaimer time: NOTHING is straight in this place.  Unless it's supposed to be crooked or bent, in which case it's probably as straight as a railroad spike.

Here's a closer look. Apologies for the reflection.

Caroline: If there was a special technique or filter used for getting that colour, fill me in and I'll edit it in. I might just do a straight copy-and-paste job in case I can't properly explain your techno mumbo-jumbo, so don't call me names 'cause mum and dad will know.

Hey, you see the three drawers on that dresser? They're routinely empty. Those of you who come a bit more often, or who can and might, claim one.  Make it your "change of plans" drawer. Keep pajamas in there, a toothbrush, whatever.  Just in case you're only planning on dropping by for the afternoon but you're not feeling the drive back. It can happen.

One condition: It has to be emptied by the end of the year. You don't want some critter to make a condo of your underwear for six months.