Puttering around, supporting the community.

Small Wood Pile

Our news sources, Facebook pages, Local News Releases and others that are from South Shore Nova Scotia always provided me with information of something fun going on, of one sort or another.

Of late, due to unforeseen circumstances, all the streams have dried up.

We'll strive to do better in weeks to come regarding South Shore and what is going on; however, the best we've got this week is the start of a little wood pile in the backyard. Last summer, a couple trees came down and some cleanup of debris took place. Some of the tree trunks and branches were put to one side with the hope of it drying over the next year or two.

Our anticipation is that the Tourism Season for 2020 will be very limited. Welshtown Haven has obtained the "Fixed Roof Accommodation" for the year; however, it's just a registry entry and free of charge by the Nova Scotia Government. Apparently, they anticipate a slow year as well and are gifting the year to accommodation providers.

The All Season Weekly Rental Property, has been contracted to a 3rd party for an extended time leaving us with a limited revenue stream. Management will be in South Shore Nova Scotia at some point this summer to review the property and perform further maintenance upon the property and grounds; however, comically will have to stay at a alternate location due to contractual commitments.

As a management group our thought is that it is still very important to identify the good things happening within the community and let as many people from afar know about it. We're a small business within a small community. Supporting our community in turn helps us. It's a win / win, the promotion of the community helps the community, the community is wonderful and easy to promote and in promoting the local community, it should lead to more tourists and in turn bookings for us, eventually.

Let's all stay positive and push out the positive message.... South Shore is the place to go to.

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