First, I want to wish everyone a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving.

Right now, I'm taking a quick break from work to run home and post some of those additional pictures I promised. On the left is the mantelpiece in the parlor with some wonderful new reindeer that Lorie picked up this past year. Next to it is the (finally!) completed Christmas tree. (I'm still having a problem with my digital camera getting a good picture of the lights. If anyone has a suggestion, please feel free to e-mail me.)  Below is a fabulous Victorian Santa. Not new, we had him last year in the hall outside of Room 24. This new location at the foot of the stairs in the Main House is probably a better location for him. Last year he kept surprising staff and guests at night. From where he stood on the the top of the landing, people kept thinking he was real person lurking in the shadows...

It has been a quite week at the Angel, getting the decorations up for the holiday. It was great seeing the Lahouts and Martins again and getting to meet some new guests. With it being Thanksgiving, I was thinking about all the things I have to be thankful for: Ron, good health, my cat, having a great piano teacher, my apartment in Cape May. I also have to add having this wonderful job. Not only do I get to work in a beautiful mansion, where I can look out at the ocean, but I get to meet so many interesting and wonderful people.

One of the things Chet and I love to do is pull out the reservations cards for the upcoming week and look at who's checking in. It's great to see previous guests coming back. I always love to take a few minutes at teatime to catch up on all that's been happening in their lives. Any new grandchildren? How was your daughter's wedding? How was the trip to Ireland?

Well, I better get back to the Angel. I left Chet cleaning the chandeliers in the dining room and I'm sure he's wondering where I've gotten to. I have some exciting news about the Beach Theatre in Cape May that I will try to post tomorrow. For now....