April Showers
April has been a month of shocks and surprises here in Lily's Cottage. The good or the bad news first?
Newly discovered talent - a Metalwork Sculptor
My brother, who is in remission after throat cancer, casually sent me a photo of a Chopper bike he made using old car spares and scrap metal. Turns out that he is a metalwork sculptor, without even knowing it!
He's now hard at work looking for old car parts etc. has already made a second bike, the name is not coming to me now, but then I'm not into bikes!
He gave it to my younger brother, and it fits in perfectly with his decor, and it is taking pride of place on his bar counter-top.
I think these works of art will soon become sought after here in our midst.
The Chopper Bike - a real beaut!
The Con-artist
I told you about my woes in The Day Kloof went to the Dogs with a leaking water pipe, kitchen sink mixer that needed replacement, and then the tyres.
As if that wasn't enough, I was scammed by a master at the game.
Seemingly the perfect guest; super-neat, polite, quiet, helpful, and easy-going. Said he does VIP protection overseas and was on his break. He paid for the first week, then extended his stay, but when that money did not come into my account, my requests for POP fell on deaf ears; he even 'faked' a call to his bank!
Turns out he is a big-time gambler, but I think his 'luck' will soon run out, as I reported him to various tourism organizations. We do have insurance for bilking, but I can kick myself for being so lenient and not insisting on payment upfront for the extended stay!
Saying goodbye
Belinda, an expat who now lives in Belgium with her young family, has been a regular guest since 2016 to visit her SA family.
She's a personal trainer, and made time to show me a couple of strengthening exercises and let me take a video of her doing it, hoping it will help those joints that stiffen up as the hairs start turning silver!
It's always sad to say goodbye to guests who have become like family, especially when they live so far away.
The Perfect Booking
One of the best bookings is done by companies who usually book for a week or more. The company owner booked two nights in the cottage, really just doing a reconnaissance, as his staff were most unhappy at the establishment they were booked into. He requested a two-month booking, as they're doing work at our new shopping mall that is now ready for shop-fitting. They install refrigeration panels and their project will take time.
Of course, I initially did not want to accept such a long booking, as I do not want to lose my regulars, but most of the training centre guests had done their first stint of training, so will only be back later in the year.
Talk about perfect timing!
I've now extended their stay. These really are perfect guests, they're out all day, early to bed, and pay upfront!
As a result of this booking, I've been able to complete the pathway, which only needs some finishing touches, but it's already walkable, a big improvement as it is a much quicker route to our studio unit.
My spirits rose after this last booking, something that is visible with the quirky things I've been hanging here, there, and everywhere;)
April so far has brought showers of miseries, then a pleasant surprise, and an abundance of blessings!
I hope April which started with April Fool's Day, is treating you well!
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It's always nice to have those unexpected pleasant surprise amidst the challenges. Here's to more blessings coming your way as the month continues!
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Thank you @purepinay, so very true, and it's actually amazing how timely those blessings are.
Have a great Sunday💖
Scammers are everywhere, it is funny I look back on my mother and her gurst house, most visitors were weekly visitors working in Aberdeen in the oild industry. They paid on the morning of their departure and came back the next week. Now I don't know anywhere where you don't pay in advance!
Your brother and his sculpure tho! That is fluffin amazing!
That sculpture really blew me away! He's very humble, and did not tell me about his new-found hobby. He will come and help clear out our garage, and hopefully find some treasures for his creations, he's also asked someone who has a workshop.
It tells a lot about the world that one has to ask for a deposit to get a commitment from a guest, and then pay before or on arrival. Thankfully it's only the second time in eight years that we've been scammed by seemingly 'nice' guests!
I'm sure your Mom must have enjoyed running her guest house, especially with having a regular flow of guests!
It's been a crazy week here, thankfully a peaceful weekend.
Enjoy your Sunday Ed xxx
April is truly bringing showers of blessings for you. I'm terribly sorry that you got to encounter that con artist and I certainly hope he gets what's coming to him.
In the meantime, I'd never have believed someone made the sculpted bicycle with their own hands. Your brother is truly talented.🌺
Love your new pathway and your fun decor.
Sorry about the bilking. That is never fun.
One must take the good with the bad and not dwell too much on either. :) For one's own sake. I'm glad you found the perfect guests, and your brother is a true artist.That really is stunning. Looks very pro.
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Hang onto your copper pipes very big black market at the moment in Durban. Coastal residents watching piping as houses are being stripped, sleep with both eyes open. Made me smile, your brother is designing gorgeous pieces from the metal from old vehicles.
'Nice' ones are not so honest as one often thinks, never break from your normal upfront payment system, world is full of tricksters no matter how well mannered or best behaved they are when you see them. Lesson learned I'm sure.
Smile, people come and go throughout our lifetime some good others questionable.
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