Thing and Jimmy(from the Phillipines) who work for a powerline company have been staying with us since Dec 2005 and this morning they checked out as they have been transferred to another site in a different state. It was sad for me to bid farewell to them as we had considered them part of the family. Thing was especially a good friend as he always volunteered to help do odd repair jobs around the motel.

They asked me to keep in touch with them and if ever i visit the Phillipines, I should look them up.

It was a quiet night last night but i had to wake up at 2.20am to check in a family. Another interesting guest was a person who was doing Rt 66 on a bicycle.

The high gas prices are causing a lot of people torestrict their travelling habits so I foresee a drop in guests checking in.

I also received a letter from Rolla Municipal Utilities informing us of a rate hike of 15% from June 1st and another 15% hike from August 1st 2006. Its going to be very difficult to keep our room rates at their present levels - I wonder how our guests will feel when we increase our room rates in the future.

2 guests complimented me on how strong their internet connection was last night.

Finally the long Goodbye hug from Thing made my day.