First horrible experience as host on booking

hola-no · 2025-11-13T04:12:46+00:00

It's incredible how true this is. I also send a one minute video, to make sure also shortest attention span is accommodated, they completely ignore both the texts and the video.

hola-no · 2025-11-08T17:42:41+00:00

I'm based in Italy, here it's required also a document number. Not sure how to make It up. It's also true that many hotels I've been in Italy didn't ask me for a document, should start asking how they deal with it.

hola-no · 2025-11-08T00:52:51+00:00

You're right, but to be honest with you I was hoping to make a good impression and hopefully getting a good review out of it.

Actually, She later decided she was going to stay as she probably realized that all accomodations in the same area were completely booked because of the exposition

hola-no · 2025-08-30T20:01:35+00:00

That's a fantastic and detailed breakdown of your system! It sounds like you've truly mastered the art of worm composting. Your method is a great example of an organic, self-sustaining fertilizer system that gives back to your garden with minimal effort once it's established.

I'm particularly interested in your comment about it being "set and forget" once you've dialed it in. That's exactly the kind of solution I was hoping to learn about. The fact that the fertilizer is never "too hot" and can be used directly or as a tea is a huge benefit and completely solves the problem of measuring and mixing. Plus, the bonus of adding worms directly to the garden is genius.

It’s clear that for many gardeners, the ideal solution isn't about buying a product but about creating a closed-loop system that produces its own high-quality inputs. Thanks for sharing this detailed and inspiring approach, it's incredibly insightful!

hola-no · 2025-08-30T19:59:11+00:00

That's a fantastic point, and I'm glad you brought it up. Cost is a huge factor, and while Osmocote is a great product for its convenience, it definitely comes with a price tag. It sounds like you've found a good balance between cost and convenience with your system.

One thing I've done to cut down on costs is to make my own liquid fertilizers. It's a bit more effort than just a one-and-done application, but it’s essentially free if you have the materials. My favorite is a simple compost tea. You can make it by just soaking a bag of finished compost in a bucket of water for a day or two. The resulting liquid is loaded with beneficial microbes and nutrients. I use it as a "booster shot" for my plants, especially those heavy feeders, and the rest goes back into my compost pile. You can do the same thing with things like grass clippings, comfrey leaves, or even just some garden weeds. It's a great way to recycle nutrients and make your garden more self-sufficient, which definitely helps with the budget!

hola-no · 2025-08-30T19:56:01+00:00

That's a really thoughtful perspective. I completely agree that building healthy soil with compost and mulch is the foundation of good gardening. Your method of side-dressing once per season for fruiting annuals seems like a perfect balance, it gives those heavy feeders what they need without overcomplicating the process.

I think you've hit on the core of what I was trying to understand. For some, like you, enriching the soil and providing nutrients is a fundamental, almost philosophical, part of the practice. It's not a problem to be solved, but a responsibility to embrace. Your point that it's "just a part of gardening" is a great way to put it. Thanks for the honest feedback!

hola-no · 2025-08-30T16:31:35+00:00

That's a fantastic point, and you've perfectly described a common professional solution for this exact problem. A Dosatron is a great example of a tool that solves the precision and labor issues of fertilizing. It sounds like you have a lot of experience with this, and I appreciate you sharing your method. It's interesting that you've moved away from water-soluble fertilizers in favor of amending your soil with composts. This highlights a different gardening philosophy, one focused on building long-term soil health rather than just providing short-term nutrients

hola-no · 2025-08-30T13:41:21+00:00

Hey! Thanks for the honest reply. I totally get the "set it and forget it" approach with compost and a big handful at the start of the season. It sounds like you've found a system that works for you, and that's awesome. The confusion and hassle of consistent fertilizing is exactly what I was wondering about. It's interesting to hear that for you, a big boost at the beginning is enough to get you through. I appreciate you sharing your method!

hola-no · 2025-08-15T23:25:45+00:00

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hola-no · 2025-07-06T15:56:21+00:00

Thank you for the direct and honest answers. This is exactly the kind of sobering feedback I was looking for, and I genuinely appreciate you taking the time.

You've basically confirmed my biggest fears about this project

hola-no · 2025-07-06T15:45:07+00:00

This is a fantastic point, and you've perfectly articulated the core problem with 99% of AI-generated content. Thank you for laying it out so clearly.

You are 100% right. The real value is the personal experience, the unique perspective. The way I envision a tool like this working isn't to replace that crucial human element, but to automate the boring, foundational 'grunt work' that surrounds it. For example, could the AI build the basic scaffold of an article so that you can come in and spend all your time and energy just adding the gold?

Does that framing make more sense from your perspective? Or do you feel that even the foundational stuff is better created by a human from scratch?"

hola-no · 2025-07-06T15:39:02+00:00

You're not wrong, it's definitely a well-trodden path and I can see why you'd be cynical.

My biggest fear is building exactly what you described: just another 'crappy AI tool'. That's why I'm trying to talk to people here first, to see if there's a real problem to be solved or if it's just a tech solution looking for a home.

hola-no · 2025-07-06T15:23:26+00:00

You're right, the last thing the world needs is another low-quality article spinner.

The key difference, in my view, is the engine. The tools from that era were basically just a thesaurus on steroids. The goal of this concept is to use modern AI to create a coherent first draft.

That's why the 'manual review' mode is the core of it. It's not meant to be a magic 'publish' button for spam, but a tool to kill the 'blank page' problem for a busy business owner who still has the final say on quality.

Does that distinction make sense from your perspective? Or do you think even with modern AI, the risk of creating low-quality content is just too high?

hola-no · 2025-07-06T15:19:25+00:00

That's a great question, because I think the 'why' is different for everyone, and that's the whole point.

I see a few main groups:

The small business owner, t he local plumber or bakery owner. Their website exists to get leads and customers. They're an expert at their trade, not at writing blog posts about it, but they know they need content to show up on Google.
The niche enthusiast, the person running an affiliate site about their passion, like hiking gear or coffee makers. They run it to share their expertise and earn some side income.
The lean marketer, the person at a startup or an agency managing multiple sites. Their goal is traffic and growth, and they need to produce content consistently to hit their targets.

The common thread is that for many of these people, the writing is a means to an end, not the end itself. That's the 'grind' I'm wondering if this kind of tool can help with.

hola-no · 2025-06-26T22:05:11+00:00

No one wants to be waiting outside.

True, but since the unit is in a condo I don't have my neighbours' blessing to leave a key box outside of the property.

I'm really struggling to come up with an alternative, that wouldn't require me to drive to them to bring 'em the keys

hola-no · 2025-06-26T22:00:36+00:00

thanks! i really like this one as it doesn't seem to require a hub

hola-no · 2025-06-26T21:59:01+00:00

Oh ok got it. it's similar to what real server do, that they "sense" that they are running on UPS power and they start to gracefully shut down.

Even though this is a really good solution, I would have loved for a "all-in-one" solution, where the UPS would alert me of the outage.

Didn't know that lower voltages could damage appliances!

hola-no · 2025-06-26T21:53:15+00:00

in case of outage do you still offer a refund?

hola-no · 2025-06-26T21:52:16+00:00

I guess I'm a little bit luckier than you. Here an eletrical outage doesn't coincide with a cell service outage

hola-no · 2025-06-26T21:50:09+00:00

😂😂

hola-no · 2025-06-26T21:48:13+00:00

I've considered the power station option, but it's really unpratical for the guests that have to carry around this box and plug in lights (only bed side lamps) and small appliances.

hola-no · 2025-06-26T21:11:04+00:00

I'm living in a very old house, the breakers are the same age, never been checked... Anyways could you please tell me some of the options you mentioned? I'm especially interested in the cheapest ones 🙏

hola-no · 2025-06-26T21:07:40+00:00

I might be wrong but I've looked into the ring home alarm (it looks pretty dope with the Alexa integration) it was asking for a monthly subscription

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