Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.

doingitanyway

beanielou said:

Surely nobody would nick your forks. 

Hopefully not, but the guest kept saying how different they were from the forks in her country and how much she liked them...I spoke to a friend who runs an Airbnb and before a new let she frequently replaces the odd towel, corkscrew, and bits of cutlery so not uncommon apparently...I'm going to choose to believe I threw them out in vegetable peelings or something as that makes me feel better...so, putting forks behind me 

dawnybabes

I’d just ask in passing if she’s seen them - but then I’m bolshy !

beanielou

I hosted guests like this too & never had that. My mum was the Scottish organiser for the trips & no other hosts had that. I would also ask her. 

Moneywhizz

I think it is cheeky to be taking your fruit to eat at lunchtime. You are obviously paid to provide breakfast and dinner, not to subsidise lunch. I would be tempted to ask about the forks too. Very odd, that she commented on them so much and then they went missing. This is certainly a learning curve! 

Skint_yet_Again

What a shame about the forks dia especially considering all the effort you’ve gone to for your guests. I don’t think I would ask her but entirely up to you of course. How much fruit does she take? Is this the guest that only eats fruit for breakfast? 

doingitanyway

Thanks @beanielou and @dawnybabes I wouldn't ask as we have to live together for another 9 days, besides I might be mistaken. But as @Moneywhizz said it is odd that she was so thrilled with the forks and now two are missing. 

Thanks @Skint_yet_Again I will still keep up my efforts. I could be wrong and even if I am right, to quote Michelle Obama 'when they go low, we go high' 
Yes, she has fruit for breakfast and toast, no cereal, so fruit at the table is fine but taking fruit with her bugs me. But, I am going to let it go, whilst she is here. If I was picking up my Mr L box it wouldn't bother me I'm sure.

In other news I had a lovely coat made of virgin wool. The label said DO NOT WASH but of course I knew better, so I washed it on a cold wash with a minimal spin. Reader, don't do that, it will still shrink...So, now I have a warm jacket to wear in the house over my PJs in the winter 

I made a leek and chickpea dish that I served with some YS gammon steaks. 
Tomorrow is a regional fish dish courtesy of my houseguest. Whilst she is at work I will stop for ingredients for her dish. I do like fish so looking forward to it.
Thursday, she is eating out with friends, so no cooking for me until Friday 

Ending my day with more energy than yesterday, so that is good!

Skint_yet_Again

As long as it’s not ha Karl 🤢😂

Sorry to hear about your wool coat 

PennysIntoPounds

She might have just taken a couple of forks to send a picture to a friend then forgotten about them, probably nothing dodgy if she seems decent otherwise.
Fruit issue is a bit annoying but she's probably just considering it as still part of the breakfast supplies rather than deliberately taking the mick.
You're doing so well managing all these different characters and the things that crop up, what a learning experience!

doingitanyway

Thanks @Skint_yet_Again the wool coat was totally my fault. I took a risk that did not pay off...
Thanks PIP. She does seem decent otherwise. Having strangers in my home will inevitably throw up regular annoyances. It helps to come on here and have a moan   

So, I have been out this morning. We have a refill place where prices are very reasonable. Epsom salts are half the price I see in the shops. I also bought white rice for my guests meal this evening

I did a charity shop drop off. The items were in the lobby making it difficult to get in or out!

I decluttered the shoes in my tiny lobby. I have a small shoe rack in the lobby now

I cleaned off my doorstep as it had been heavily urinated on by a dog (I assume) I looked it up and white vinegar deters them doing it again, so I have a spray bottle of vinegar I will use in future when I water the plants at the front. 

I have been walking over the legs of a dining table for weeks. I took the legs off and propped it against the wall

I have an online shop arriving this afternoon

I bought the fish for tonight. Some nice Gilthead Bream. 

My houseplants were looking a bit limp so watering has been done. 

Off to wash up

Sun_Addict

Maybe the forks will turn up somewhere in the room when your guest has left - just a thought as forks used to disappear in DD's room and turn up later. 

Could you buy a set of plain cheap forks for future guests?