I hear it all the time: “Someday, we thought it would be
nice to open a bed and breakfast.” This is usually one part confession and one part
inquiry.
As I am nearing my 25th anniversary of actually
owning and operating a B & B, there is no quick & easy response to
this. Truthfully, I would like to say: “Why someday?
Life is short. Why not do it now?”
But I am not so direct. I do realize it’s a dream for many
people - a rosy image of heritage home, delicious smells of eggs & bacon
and interesting travel conversations over coffee. If I were to ask Why Not; the
dream might just fracture into serious self-doubts and lack of planning.
So I smile and say: “Ask me anything.”
I mean it. Do you think you would like to do bed & breakfast? My name is David - ask me anything!
