[Ansteorra] Question 7/15 - Crash-Space Etiquette?

[Owen Van Meter]

Allergies to the pets or the children?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <DonnelShaw at aol.com>
To: <hillaryrg at yahoo.com>; <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Question 7/15 - Crash-Space Etiquette?


> What ideas can you share about 'crash-space etiquette' for both the 
> traveler
> and the crash-space provider?
>
>
> I always try and let the people know I have pets and children at my house.
> Some people are allergic and may not be able to stay here because of their
> allergies. I also let them know that it is a no smoking house (my allergy) 
> but
> they are welcome to go on the back pouch. I make sure that the house is 
> fairly
> clean and there are fresh sheets and towels  for whom ever  stays here. 
> Also
> I plan on meals for those who stop in our home.  Hospitality is very 
> important
> to myself and my house. If I am traveling I let  them know I have 
> children.
> When I get there we try to stay out of the way as  much as possible and 
> help
> with any chores that need to be done. We keep all of  our things picked up 
> and
> out of the way. I make sure that the children are  behaving and take care 
> of
> any problems promptly. Of course the children are  teens now and wish to 
> do
> their own thing more than SCA. (Band, Football,  Wrestling, Dates)  And 
> most
> importantly I THANK my hostess or host.
>
> I hope this has helped.
> Donnel
>
>
> In a message dated 7/15/2008 6:51:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> hillaryrg at yahoo.com writes:
>
> Greetings,
> Ansteorra has often offered crash-space at many of it's  events since the
> beginning of this kingdom, but we may see more and more  travelers seeking
> crash-space to save dollar.
>
> By  definition:  Crash-space is when a local member offers space in their
> home for free to travelers attending the local event; with space being 
> offered
> as either a guestroom, spare bed or couch, or floor space.
>
>
> Cheers, Hillary
>
>
>
>
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