Killington Peak with snow on upper trails.

Killington Peak with snow on upper trails.

After a brief respite from writing, we are back at the computer keyboard to bring news about life as an innkeeper in Killington.

Life at the inn has been amazingly busy the last 2 weeks. Not busy as in all 10 rooms occupied with guests busy. That generates revenue as the IRS would be fond to point out. No, it has been busy on the other side of the P and L (read expense) in terms of getting the inn (and our lives) ready for winter.

When I last composed a blog on the first of the month, I was in the throws of a major renovation to Room 8, the "English Gentlemen's Room" at the Birch Ridge Inn. Happily I can report that the work has been completed, the room is back together, and it looks great. I think that the ceiling molding we installed really makes the room pop in an elegant sort of way. But of course, I am biased. The proof will come later this winter as guests enjoy staying in the room.

Since completing Room 8, I have moved on the touch up maintenance on several other rooms at the inn. Nothing really major, just follow up on normal wear and tear items. But it is one of the things that we have to stay on top of if we want to keep the inn looking nice.

The other major project I have been working on, redesigning the inn's internet network, will be completed this week. Last week I completed the install of a new router, and a third wireless access point at the inn. This week, VTEL is going to be installing an additional DSL line at the inn. I have a little bit of programming to do to make sure that the configuration is correct, but assuming I have guessed right on the configuration, guests at the inn should see a nice improvement in their internet connections during their stays with us this winter.

In addition to work at the inn, Mary and I took trips down to Massachusetts to visit with parents prior to the start of winter. The logistics was quite comical for a while, with lots of trips up and down Route 89 through New Hampshire over the last 10 days, but it was nice to get away and see our families in the Boston area.

Skiing and riding is taking place at Killington on the upper trails of Killington Peak in the North Ridge Area. We have not ventured out as yet, but I am happy to report that we did have a ski boot sighting as Mary swapped closet space with them to store our golf shoes until next summer. Ah...such is the life!

Now that we are back in Killington, the march towards winter is well under way. And with that march, I will try to get some quality time in front of my keyboard to keep you updated and informed as you plan your trips this winter to the mountains.

Let it snow!!!