2008 has  started with a whimper- not many guests checking in, it seems like most people are finding it tough to have money to travel and spend on hotel accomodations. I don't go round driving late at night to see how other motels in Rolla are faring, but when I've returned late at night from St Louis I hardly see many cars parked at the local motels so it reassures me that Rustic Motel is not the only  one facing low occupancy.

Last weeekend I visited my son, daughter-in-law and MY GRANDSON in Atlanta and while there my daughter, Jigsha, also joined me from Knoxville. That weekend was so terrific for me as I got to cuddle NIKHIL and the best part about him is that he never cried, has an awesome smile and is so intelligent. He turns 3 months old today and Vina now has her turn to visit them this weekend.

The temperatures in Rolla have been hovering in the low 20's at night and high 40's during the day. The cost of Gas is $2.77.

We've had to suspend renovation in the other bottom rooms as the contractor has to fullfill his obligations at some other sites.

This morning's news headlines talk of a "RECESSION" and it's scary, I just hope that we can get by this year and I sincerely hope that all the readers of this blog also make it through 2008 and my best wishes for a healthy and happy 2008.