Smiling JOe said:
Paula is all over it. If I were looking for a house to rent down here, I would highly consider one of Paula's. She tries to hook up her renters giving them everything they need to know to help them fit in, feel welcome in SoWal, as well as helping educate them about potential hazards (eg - rip currents) as well as local environmental issues (eg- fragile dune systems, coastal lakes). I can feel the love when she begins asking for info on things to do, like going to Fired-Up.
Gosh...
My mom always said if you're going to do a job, you should do it right. It's amazing how a few words from a parent can last for a long, long time. And I really do enjoy taking care of people on vacation -- they spend a lot of money regardless of how affordable a place is, and it really doesn't take too much to help them have an easy stay (at least for what's in our control). I especially like figuring out what families need on vacation because if kids are happy and entertained, parents can relax. I also think most vacationers want to do the right thing with the environment if they know what to do.
And DestinDreamin, thanks for the kind words, too. We'll be seeing you the end of the month so maybe we'll stop by our place and our beach (stop by SJ -- you know where we are, though we'll be staying next door rather than at the cottage you saw).
Anyway, we cant wait to get to the cottage ourself and we're counting the days until the last week of this month. We sure wish we were there with the SoWallers this week.
