Comments on: Sentimental Old Fool

By: Jennifer Duffy

Jennifer Duffy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:23:04 +0000

I am thankful to have made it through year 3 as an Innkeeper in this difficult economy. I am thankful that there is an organization like PAII to help us navigate the waters of Innkeeping. In the short time we have been members, we have learned so much. We ventured into Innkeeping without a hotel/lodging background and this Assn.has definintely helped us. We need more Innkeepers that own Inns with restaurants to join and get involved. We also need to have two shows per year: one for the west coast, one for the east coast or one per year and at at time when those of us involved deeply in the ski industry can make it. This will be the first year we won’t be at a PAII show since becoming Innkeepers. Sorry. Catch you maybe the next year.

By: Janice Fitzgerald

Janice Fitzgerald — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:02:28 +0000

Jay, Thanks for the invitation to blog about “thankfulness”! Like the others here, my first thought relative to PAII was you! Your leadership has inspired a dynamic and effective organization that is a credit to the B&B industry. The webinars, newsletters and blogs help to keep us “in the know”. The industry survey helps us to monitor our success and plan for the future. So “thank you, Jay” and also your staff. Ingrid and Michelle have both assisted us at different times. We are amazed that you get so much done with so few staff – we had imagined that there were many more employed by PAII. We are thankful, as well, for guests who keep on coming even in these challenging economic times. A relaxing getaway at a wonderful B&B seems to still be appealing and worthy of their hard-earned dollars. Our local tourism boards,our neighboring B&Bs, our state association of innkeepers and our State Tourism Department have all contributed to helping us to keep on keeping on. For that we are very grateful. Thanks for the invitation to share with others, Jay, and, again, for your contributions to PAII!

By: Peter Scherman

Peter Scherman — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:31:42 +0000

Jay,

Great job! And I echo JoAnn’s comments completely. Personally, I’m grateful for many of the same things you are. Family and friends are at the top. But I’ve always said that to get up every day and love what you do is something to be very thankful for. And it’s the innkeepers, who are such a wonderful group of people to work with, and folks like you, Jay, and the PAII staff, that bring it all together. Many thanks to all!

By: Sarah Dolk

Sarah Dolk — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:33:39 +0000

I am thankful to have someone that cares enough to answer the late night emails. You are my hero, Jay. Not to many people listen as well as you do to the rantings and ravings of a bunch like us.

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:51:47 +0000

Well done, Mr. K. And we are very thankful for you. This industry, and especially PAII, are better “places” because of your focus, energy, great smile, quick wit, ongoing foresight, unwavering passion, openness to both consent and dissent, desire for information and feedback, ability to see the big picture, combined with your strong yet flexible style of leadership, and your willingness and desire to learn and understand. Besides, you know how to use a plunger, wield a paintbrush, cook breakfast for 20, and turn over rooms in less than three hours.

By: carol Baker

carol Baker — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:40:53 +0000

I am thankful for you, Jay! I appreciate all you do and have always enjoyed and gotten alot out of all your talks!

Keep up your infectious enthusiasm!

Carol Baker
The Huffman House
Newport, VA

By: Katherine Sanderson

Katherine Sanderson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:35:31 +0000

Thanks, Jay, for making PAII so human! We’re the ones who should be thankful for having you and the rest of the PAII staff working for our benefit each and every day. When we first met in Anaheim I told you that you were the best thing to happen to PAII and nothing has made me change my mind. See you in Austin!