January thaw

Ok, so maybe this does not look like a January thaw......but indeed we have had one this week. It has been in the 40's today and sunny. Matt took this last night. We have had a ton of snow, cold and ice this winter! So, all of the ice is not gone. But, there are bare sidewalks and the grass is showing many places. I am sure we are not done with winter, but it has been a nice relief. Many people have had their plumbing freeze and break it has been so cold. (Not the Inn, we drain all the water from all the pipes when we close).
I have been able to take a couple vacations away from the cold since we closed. One to Key West, and another to Bermuda.  Both have been lovely. I may just sneak away again before we open in April!
The reservations are pouring in this month. I can't keep up with them. I have not counted the rooms to calculate the occupancy, but we must be over 50% full!
Matt and Aimee have started their annual "fix up the Inn" projects.....Matt has replaced a couple windows so far, and Aimee has been painting the kitchen.  We always have a list....seems to be never ending. But, we are beginning our 34th year at the Log Cabin this year. So, that kitchen must have 34 layers of paint!!!!
Hope you are all doing well, and had a good holiday season. I for one, am very excited about 2014! I can tell it is going to be a super year!
All for now, Sue