Michael Richard waves me to a seat. “All working out with the hotel then, Michael? How's my investment coming along?” “It's all going pretty well. In fact, I was going to ask if you're free one day next week.” “For?” “For coming up to the hotel and meeting the new staff. I've been trialling them down at the City Centre, but I'm happy with them now.” “All good?” “Some.” I rock a hand. “I shed a couple who didn't come up to the mark but I'm left with a team I'm very happy with. They're all multifunctional but specialising in different areas.” “Those areas being?” “One is a qualified swimming instructor, which means among other things, that we can make visits a full family affair. The parents can bring the kids and there's someone to keep an eye on them in the pool.” “Sounds good. A

