While the comparisons made between bed and breakfasts and hotels are very much dependent on who is making the comparison, one thing is certain: The world is simply filled with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. The great playwright, Henry Miller, said this. And, when it comes to the […]
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Tips on Giving Your B&B Guests the Perfect British Morning Cuppa
An enduring urban myth is that the continentals don’t do tea. In fact many of their supermarkets have an astonishing range of teas, though nothing strong enough for many British palettes. But what many don’t do is make tea with boiling water. As a result, it’s often lacking in the […]
Aircraft Hydraulic Accumulators
Aerospace hydraulic accumulators. Aircraft hydraulic accumulators are components in hydraulic systems that allow a noncompressible fluid, such as oil, to be stored under pressure. An accumulator has two compartments separated by a flexible or movable partition such as a diaphragm, bladder, or piston. One compartment contains compressed air or nitrogen, […]
Notes to Self: On Becoming Lighthouse Innkeepers
We wanted to see if the lifestyle of a lighthouse innkeeper might be in our future. We arranged for a visit to East Brother Island and its popular light-station located just 30 minutes from San Francisco. Join us, this just might be your cup of tea. Where are we East […]
Aircraft Hanger Rain Water Collection to Wash Aircraft – Cost to Collect Water
Water is a precious commodity and as the population grows the water resources become more valuable as there are more people using a finite amount or sometimes during drought periods even less. One recent architect asked if it is possible to collect the rain water from an Aircraft Hanger to […]
Load Control Duties
The purpose of load control is granting a safe operation of every flight in respect to the weight and balance of the aircraft. We must make sure that any dangerous goods and/or miscellaneous special loads are loaded according to regulations. By correct loading of baggage, we ensure that passenger baggage […]
The Grove Park Inn Getaway
Tucked away in the Mountains of Asheville, NC you’ll find an exclusive resort known as The Grove Park Inn. Get your spa experience like no other in the underwater cavern surrounded by lush nature and hear the relaxing, cool sounds of running water while taking a dip in the mineral […]
The Really Smart Way to Find the Best Accommodation, Anywhere
Historically, as a business traveller, holiday-maker or tourist, you had a limited number of ways to locate and arrange accommodation. Firstly you could book through your favourite or best known hotel or lodging chain. Depending on your needs and your budget, generally the bigger of these would (and still do) […]
3 Reasons To Ditch Traditional Hotels and Choose a Bed and Breakfast In Texas
If you are planning on taking a trip down south to the great state of Texas, then let us talk about accommodations for a minute. In a state this big, there is no shortage of hotels, motels, and, of course, the ever-popular B&B’s. Hotels will do in a pinch, certainly, […]
A Prodigal Inn & Gallery, Bethel Maine
Just what possessed inn- keepers Tom and Marcey White to move from Texas to Bethel, Maine in order to open a most unique inn, A Prodigal Inn & Gallery, is the question I had recently posed to this charming couple. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Bethel, this […]