Hi Jose,

Welcome to my home. I'll list a few things that are important.

Most of all, be very careful with the water. There is plenty for showers, flushing, washing dishes, etc., just make sure that nothing is left running as this will wipe out the supply. (Use the dishwasher, as it uses the least water, only a spoonful of soap for a whole load, the water is rainwater, so is very soft.)

>Make sure that the doors and windows stay closed all the time or there will be mice, lizards, and lots of bugs in the house! (Of course, you can leave the windows with screens open all the time but in the daytime when it is hot, it is best to close them and keep the house cool.) The doors must be closed firmly as the weather stripping makes them harder to close.

>When you first get hot water to the far bathrooms, please take the green watering can and fill it from the bathtub faucet. You can put the water on the citrus trees on the deck.You will then have hot water for your whole visit

>Sorry, no television, (well, one hispanic channel), but lots of movies, etc.

>There is bug spray in the courtyard, it is important to be careful, there are ticks and mosquitoes, but they aren't too bad right now.

>Be careful of the bird nest in the upstairs balcony, they are some of my other guests!

>You are welcome to any of the food in the refrigerator.

>There is lots of charcoal for the Bbq's, just be very careful of the fire danger. It is a good idea to wet the area down from the hose, but remember to turn it off. Also, the water from the hose bibs is not for drinking! It does not go through the system, it is best to use the pitcher in the refrigerator for all drinking.

>I like to close the gate at night as it is the woods.

>Make sure all is closed and turned off when you leave and the gate locked, ( I will Probably be here before you leave), and ask everybody to write in the guest book, English or Espanol, it doesn't matter!

Have fun!

Richard

Anything you need, call me at 415-254-2448

Directions to the ocean

Drive back to Laytonville, take the first right turn, (Branscomb Rd.), this will take you to the coast. It is one hour from my house to the coast. There is a good beach a few miles south of Westport. Take a left turn when you get to the ocean. Further south, Fort Bragg is a nice city, has everything you might need. Cap'n Flints is a good seafood restaurant at Noyo Harbor. Keep going and you get to the town of Mendocino. A very pretty town.

Directions to the redwoods

Drive north on Highway 101 to Legget. From there, continue north, the redwoods start around there, but get really good at Richardson Grove State Park, around 35-45 minutes from my house. You can walk around in the giant trees or go down to the river.

Richard Williams

2007-08-08T11:45:54

Richard Williams