LONG HOURS!!! TAP TAP TAP!!! NEARLY FINISHED HOORAY!!!!

Its been a long year of construction but it is winding down to a close in the next few months. MR. FIX-IT here on site at the new WEST WING where my crew have been working long and hard hours to finish. It has been taking sometime but we are ahead of schedule and the rooms will be done for everyone to enjoy in the very close future. (My hands need the rest from all the pounding and sawing and building!!! Blister city OUCH!).

Anyway I am very pleased to tell you that we will have two new different specialty rooms. First of all we have our TABLETOP KITCHENETTE SUITE which will add even more kitchenettes to our resort. There will be three in the new wing and they will consist of the following arrangement. Kitchen with counter & two stools opens to living room with partial lake views & sleeper loveseat sofa. Bedroom with one king bed. (very nice i must admit). The next room option is our HAYSTACK SPECIALTY ROOM which I am sure all of you wanting a romantic evening will enjoy. There will be 4 in total and they consist of the following arrangements: one king bed, gas fireplace, lakeside, flat screen tv visible from bed & large jetted tub surrounded by cedar & lace in room. leather chair with ottoman. (OH how romantic). In addition we will be adding some more connecting rooms for all of you larger families.

Please stay tuned for the upcoming pics that I will be revealing to you in the near future. (You will not want to miss these great shots) Keep an eye out on our website and click on the following for these great new additions at www.golden-arrow.com, you will not want to miss it. Enough chatter from this guy and more work or these rooms will never be finished to enjoy. Everyone have a great day and keep a watchful eye out for the new rooms and pics that are coming very soon!!! This man is outta here!!

SNAP! CLICK! RENOVATION PICS ARE HERE!

Just as I promised the pics of our expansion project are finally here. MR. FIX-IT here bringing you what you have been looking for (I know it should have been sooner but what you going to do). I have been so busy working on building the rooms and getting this new addition ready that almost forgot about the pics promised to all of you.

Here they are and I hope you all enjoy.

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If you have any opinions on how we can make these new rooms even better please click below this blog and give us your opinion. I would love to hear your feedback.

Back to work for this man, no rest for the wicked as they say, hope to have some more pics in the future as this project progresses. Chow for now!!!

TAP TAP TAP!!! SAW SAW SAW!!! LOOKS GREAT!

Long time no chat everyone! MR-FIX IT coming to you from our new expansion project and are things coming together and running smoothly. It has been sometime but our new store Just Bead It has opened and hopefully are other store tenants will be in shortly. We are also working on the interior of the rooms as I am speaking. We are adding some nice guest rooms and suites for everyone to enjoy. I am so excited by the progress that my guys have been putting in that hopefully by summer season these rooms will be ready for everyone to enjoy. (At least they better be or I will have to answer to the powers that be and boy would that be harsh LOL) JUST KIDDING they are great.

I hope in the next few days to have pics of some of the room progress for everyone to look at and enjoy. So, please keep posted for these exciting pics. Well, enough relaxation for this ole man or else nothing is going to get accomplished. Oh and I see Ms. Dealmaker coming around the corner. (gotta run she is always after me for a dinner or two hehe). If you would like further information about these upcoming guest rooms drop me a line and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Just drop me a comment listed at the bottom of this post.

Bye for now and wish me luck on finishing this exciting project!

JUST BEAD IT! JUST BEAD IT! WHOO!

Welcome everyone! MR. NEUTRAL coming to you from the new store that has joined our family. While MR. FIX-IT has been working hard day after day getting the new expansion project ready, he finished one of the new store fronts. This is where the exciting new storefront JUST BEAD IT run by the great and talented Stacy has opened for business. We are all very excited to have this crafty shop in the Golden Arrow family. (I am reminded of all those friendship bracelets that we used to make with beads. Boy would that be fun).

So, if you feel the need to Bead, then this shop is right up your embroidery alley. Just look at all the great shots of this interesting and unique store in the Tri-Lakes.

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Well, we thank Stacy for bringing this lively and unique shop to us and look forward to many strands of beadiness in the future. For further info about this shop please visit their website www.lakeplacidbeads.com, you will not be dissappointed. So, everyone when you visit us please stop by and say hi to this great new storefront. Well, that is about it for me, gotta head out before I wake the PRO AND CON FAMILY. Bye!!!

Hey, everyone it was a very short time but MR. FIX-IT is back with another update of more resort improvements. Yes, we are like busy little bees, buzzing all over making all these exciting changes. For the past few weeks I have been busy working with my crew in the lobby area of the resort. We have been scraping off the old wallpaper and adding some new and exciting shades of color to make this area feel more like home.

Since, we had decided to make these changes back almost a year ago, I have been racking my brain looking for the perfect tile to place on the tiled floor of the lobby area. We have not made this change as of this day. But, while we were in the lobby deciding on possible samples a very nice gentleman stopped by and provided some great suggestions and offered some samples of his that would be perfect for this project.

I would like to take this time to thank MICHAEL FROM ROMA TILE for sending us the samples that we needed. We have made our decision based on these samples and going with a great design for this tiled floor. (I am so greatful that Michael took the time out of his vacation to offer this great suggestion)! HATS OFF TO YOU AND KUDOS!

This project is close to completion and when it is finished, I will be sharing with you the new look of the lobby area. For further info or pics of the resort please visit us at www.golden-arrow.com. Also, do not want to forget and mention that one of our store fronts in the new expansion area will be opening its doors in a few days. JUST BEAD IT! has joined our list of shops and will be opening its doors in the new location very shortly. We are all very excited. (well back to work for this ole man; the days are shorter but my work is never finished)

Please if anyone would like to give any suggestions about any possible improvement ideas or comments about the new improvements that we are doing; please drop us a line and who knows we might just post your comments!!!!

Thanks again to Michael for the tile selection it is greatly appreciated. Good nite all I am outta here!

BUILDING BUILDING BUILDING!!!

Its been a long few months but MR FIX-IT here has finally got some long awaited update pictures of the expansion project that has been taking place. It has been long and exhausting believe me. I am tired just thinking about it but what is a man to do LOL!

The roof has been put in place and the 2 storefronts are getting their nice detailed craftsman work and should be filling in very soon. (Of course, this handy man always gets the job done lickty split at least that is the way I feel)! But enough about me and let me show you how this project has progressed.

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So, how does everyone like the progress that is coming along. The two storefronts are coming along nicely (if I say so myself, boy I do such good craftsman work) and the shops will be entering there hopefully within a few months. Well, this sore and tired body has got to get some rest (YAAAWWWNNN!!) so everyone have a great evening and I will update you on the inside progress of this project in the near future.

NEW DECALS AND SPARKLING CLEAN WATER!!!

Its been a long two month project but just as I promised the indoor pool area is officially re-opened. MR. FIX-IT at the site of our exciting finished indoor pool project. After long and tiresome hours the stone floor of the pool area as well as the new decals are installed and look nice as ever. To conserve water energy for CINDY THE E.F.Q. my crew and I have installed water saving piping and pumps to the plumbing of the indoor pool. (WHEW!! I am so glad one major project is down and this boy can have a rest; Yeah right! there is still the major expansion project still continuing on). Guess, I better drink all the caffeine that this boy can get, cause sleep is never going to happen Lol!

But anyway, I am sure you all will enjoy the fresh new look of the pool area and do not forget to try out the new 12 person Hot tub that was installed. Think I might relax in that myself. I am sure the kids will love to find the swimming decal fish in the kiddie pool and pool area. Here are a few pics of this great project.

Hope you enjoyed those pics and please stop by the Golden Arrow to enjoy these great features as well as others. Please visit our website www.golden-arrow.com for more exciting pics and great ideas. “Boy, my brain must be getting tired, cause I almost forgot to mention that there will be exciting new pics of the expansion project coming shortly. I cannot wait!

Well, everyone Mr. Fix-It has got so much to do, so I will bid you all a fond ado.

FREEZE FRAME!! ENIVORNMENTAL FRIENDLY INFO!!!

Well, howdy everyone it is me again CINDY THE E.F.Q. updating you on the new exciting recycled slate rock picture frames. For all of you future guests who will be visiting our nice clean air resort, take a gander around the hotel hallways and you might see some very interesting picture frames. Also, meet our newest Earth Friendly mascot the Green Leaf!!!

Our lovely and talented employee Veronica has spent many hours coming up with these great frames and the info that goes inside them. It tells you all the different aspects of how the resort is saving the environment and conserving energy. Of course, info on what you the guests can do to help the environment as well. (My brilliant and sometimes outstanding mind has come up with all these great ideas; of course I am pulling my own chain). But after all I am the queen and just love to make sure that the resort is up to the eco-friendly standards one step at a time.

Shortly, there will be a nice little earth friendly quiz for anyone to participate in. If you finish the quiz and answer the questions correctly, an earth friendly gift will be presented to you. So, if you would like further information on this project and any other exciting Eco-Friendly ideas that I am congering up; please visit our website www.golden-arrow.com and click on GREEN PAGE.

Have a wonderful and fresh air day, this girl is outta here.

GREEN GREEN GREEN! SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT ONE STEP AT A TIME!!!

Welcome everyone to the vast expanding Golden Arrow eco-friendly resort. This is CINDY THE E.F.Q. sprinkling her magic on all aspects of the resort. Popping up great efficient ways to help protect the environment and smell the fresh invigorating air. (Of course, I always make time for yours truly the queen of this resort). But, have to make sure all our guests have a refreshing experience.

Well, the newest project that we are sprucing up on (no pun intended lol). Is the Green Roof Project that is coming very soon by spring of next year. Now I know that we were supposed to be done this project in the fall but we wanted to make sure that the vegetation for this roof was just right. We are letting it grow more in a warmer climate through the winter season so that it can take shape and be perfect for when we put it on in the spring. Now for all of you who do not know what this provides. It is an energy efficient idea that during the summer holds the coolness in and during the winter is a great insulator to keep the heat in. Making sure that you use less electricity to conserve energy. For futher updates on this project and anyother new exciting projects that we are working on to make our resort Eco-Friendly please visit www.golden-arrow.com.

One last thing, better not forget this or the gods that be will strike me down. One of our great people in the resort has been working on some nice Recycled Slate picture frames that will be hanging through out the resort. These will state the different efforts that myself and everyone here are doing to have the environment. SO, CHECK THEM OUT!!!!

Also, please visit www.greenhotels.com and www.ecorooms.com to see what great ideas that these two sites have to offer in protecting the environment. Well, this Queen has got to spread her magic, so all of you out there have a refreshing and pollution-free day. BYE!

RESORT EXPANSION AND NOW MAJOR POOL RENOVATIONS!!!!

So, many projects and so so so little time, MR. FIX-IT is starting to get callouses on top of his callouses. They got me so busy around this ever changing resort that I do not know where to start and finish. Of course, I love all this exciting work because this guy gets to show off his great talent and expertise. Hopefully, I will finally get that recognition I pat myself on the back for everyday (lol). Anyway, enough about ME ME ME!

The exterior of the expansion project is pretty much finished and the roof is finally taking shape. I was just swinging from the rafters earlier (shhh! do not tell anyone I told you that). Here are a few snapshots of the progress that we have made since the last pictures I shared with all of you:

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