domainedesblanchescolombes Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Tomorrow our first guests arrive. They really are our first guests as this is our first season open!This is the first time we have lived in a foreign country, the first time we have spent 24 hours a day with each other for longer than 7 days, the first time we have ever worked soooo long and sooo hard!Since arriving in France in early March we have smashed, built, painted, scrubbed, tweeked and finally 1 gite is ready (only 3 more to go) for paying guests.Well I say ready, we still have a million and one things to do - i feel like i have not slept in a year and we are both walking around like zombies - 17 hour days do not agree with me!I have all of my fingers and toes crossed that everything will go smoothly tomorrow - if it doesnt I think I might cry :(Right, back to sewing cushions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Good luck. Big breath, big smiles, and I'm sure you'll be fine. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 [quote user="gardengirl "]Good luck. Big breath, big smiles, and I'm sure you'll be fine. [:D][/quote]Well I cannot better that so 'ditto' from me.Bon courageSue [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 ddbcI am convinced that if you try hard with the preparation and do your best to make the clients welcome it all pays off in the end.Bon courage et bonne chance.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 The golden rule for success.GOOD QUALITY TOILET PAPER.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 There is a feeling that flows through your body once your first guests arrive and enjoy your hard work. If you could bottle that, it would be the best feeling in the world. Oh and Bugsy's right about the toilet paper, good feeling there too [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebiga Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 All the best and you probably have more firsts to come yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 [quote user="domainedesblanchescolombes"]Tomorrow our first guests arrive. They really are our first guests as this is our first season open!This is the first time we have lived in a foreign country, the first time we have spent 24 hours a day with each other for longer than 7 days, the first time we have ever worked soooo long and sooo hard!Since arriving in France in early March we have smashed, built, painted, scrubbed, tweeked and finally 1 gite is ready (only 3 more to go) for paying guests.Well I say ready, we still have a million and one things to do - i feel like i have not slept in a year and we are both walking around like zombies - 17 hour days do not agree with me!I have all of my fingers and toes crossed that everything will go smoothly tomorrow - if it doesnt I think I might cry :(Right, back to sewing cushions....[/quote]Hi ,had a quick look at you website and was very surprised to read " We really enjoyed our stay at Domaine des Blanches Colombes and will be returning next year" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domainedesblanchescolombes Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thank you everyone for your lovely words of reassurance and good luck! After giving in and going to bed at 2am I was back up this morning at 7am to finish the weeding, set the pool robot going and lots of other little last minute bits and pieces. I've forced myself to stop now , make lunch and relax - if it ain't done now it ain't gettting done!The dog is very confused as to why he's not allowed in 'his garden', I tried explaining to him that the guests will not appreciate large and muddy holes in the middle of the lawn but he's having none of it!Leo - This is our first season and our first guests. Our property has been previously run as a gite complex and Chambre D'hote but we took over in March. Surfice to say what was sold as ready to rent has needed a total overhaul to get it up to scratch! So we hope that what proved to be an enjoyable stay for someone last year will truly be an exceptional experience this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 How was it in the end? Did the guests appreciate your hard work and enjoy their holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer1150 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Sorry to be so late in on this thread, busy as usual!We felt the same this time last year, just into our first season after a lot of hard work.We worked on the principle of what we always wanted to find (and sadly seldom did) and tried to eliminate the problems we had encountered on holiday (how do I find you; where's the nearest supermarket open on Sunday; how do you work the parasol...)All of our guests (French and English) were wonderful and we made several good friendships - do as you would be done by and all will be well! There are bound to be problem guests eventually, but just remember the nice ones!www.CharenteMaritimeGite.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yap Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 So now you know, Leo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 [quote user="yap"]So now you know, Leo![/quote]Know what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedding dress Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yeah, there are many firsts in the foreign country .I believe you will happy in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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