Just a reminder that we have several positions open at The Doctor’s House, which we hope to fill before we open again in the Spring. You can apply online, and we’re currently looking for Housekeeping staff (among others). We like to think we’re fun to work for, and know it’s fun to work as such a beautiful locale. Please take a look at our openings and see if you might fit into our team!
Monday Meow
Cats love high places! And we love our cats – and already miss them! It’s funny how they weasel into your hearts – we’re in this sunny place, and every time I turn a corner, I expect a little face to be looking up at me! We’re enjoying it here so far, trying to take a few days to ourselves to detox and decompress, and then The Berry and I are very excited to start talking about plans for Spring. Stay tuned!
Sunset Sunday from Bud!
Just because we’re on our way to Mexico, doesn’t mean our thoughts don’t constantly turn to Newfoundland! Here’s a gorgeous near sunset-scene, captured by our good friend and amazing photographer Bud Vincent. Here’s a cheers to the setting sun, wherever you may be this Sunday!
Good Til the Last Drip
As Newfoundland photographer Bud Vincent says, ‘ya gotta love the wintertime.’ And we mostly agree – although today, we’re taking advantage of the slow winter season and heading to Mexico for a few weeks. We’ve shown you how beautiful the Wonderful World of Whiteway gets in the winter, so we’ll definitely be missing out on some charms – but we hope to come back refreshed and ready for another busy Spring!
Thanks again to Bud, from Holingside Images, for the great shot! And stay tuned to the blog – a few thousand miles won’t keep us from blogging! We’re hoping to get more active on our Pinterst account, too, to stay tuned!
When a Plan Works
A few days ago I shared my process for building our 4 cats the ultimate playground. And there they are enjoying it a few days later! As they are becoming more familiar with it, they’re becoming more adventurous, too, and and climb up as high as they can to enjoy the heat. Not a bad plan, given the winter we’ve been having!
Winter Wonderland at The Doctor’s House
This photo was actually taken over the Christmas break, although it’s been quite blustery and winter-y lately, too. It’s The Doctor’s House, snowed in and decked out, looking gorgeous as it does every season. I took this photo while on wedding tour with a prospective couple, and of course they fell in love with the place. Everyone does – including us!
More Cat Blogging
After yesterday’s cat tree post, we seem to be on a cat-blogging role. Since over 30% of Internet traffic is supposedly cat-related, I guess that’s a good thing! Here’s our new kittens, Monkey and Zoe, doing exactly what kittens are supposed to do – cuddling and looking cute. They’re currently the tiniest and sweetest members of the family!
New Year, New Cat Tree
There’s no doubt about it – we’re animal lovers here at Ocean Delight. Pets are welcome at our cottages, and we’ve got a small herd of pets ourselves. Which now includes count-em 4 cats – two adults and two kittens: Mimi, Shadow, Zoe and Monkey. They’re beloved, a hand-ful, and were in need of some pet furniture!
So, I went to a pet store over the weekend and noticed the high price tags – all quite high, even for non-impressive cat trees. So, an engineer at heart and by training, I designed my own. I bought some floating shelves, covered them with anti-skid material and added carpet, too. Now we have the ultimate cat tree, for a total cost was $139 in materials and three hours of my labour.
The cats now think they are lions in the jungle looking down on us mere mortals. So haughty, so self-important! And of course – so cute, too. As you can see, they’ve already taken quite a liking to their new habitat!
Plans for the New Year?
Just a reminder for the New Year – we’re currently accepting applications, online, for a whole host of positions coming up at The Doctor’s House. We’re looking for Housekeeping Staff, Dining Room Servers, Spa Staff and more, with full and part time positions available. If you’d love to work in one of the most beautiful places on the island, with a lot of great perks too, then please check these out and apply now.
Shag Rock Sunday: Not Quite
So maybe they’re not my beauteous Shag Rock. But they are a reminder that there’s beauty all around us, even at our feet. Newfoundland may not boast white sand beaches meant for sun worshippers, but we think we’ve got something equally wonderful between our toes, don’t you? Thankfully, our Whiteway cottages are open all winter, and right on the water, so it’s easy to enjoy our beaches when you visit!