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28 Feb 2024
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Description
It is time for us to downsize, We have some physical challenges so I would welcome strong, organized, cheerful helpers who love music, hiking, healthy living and cultural exchange. Help with, landscaping, gardening, pool maintenance, some construction type projects, painting, sewing, re-upholstery, cleaning & organizing in Kamloops, BC, Canada.
Any of the above that you feel able to help with would be great!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can attend local music events together or just share favorite songs on our playlists. I can show you around the area with occasional day trips. We will enjoy bi weekly healthy meals together. We will need some quiet time to ourselves and will do our best to accommodate any needs you communicate.
Help
We can pick you up from a designated spot within 50 miles or so.
if you have the desire or skills for ANY*️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ of the chores on my list that would be awesome!
Downsizing, organizing and cleaning plus Landscaping and gardening are next on the agenda: Raking the lawn, Spring cleaning, building and hanging a car gate, painting, yard work, gardening. There are some building projects, but only for those who have the skills! We could arrange some cement patio work also. Pool maintenance and lawn care are only required in the summer, Please specify any of these options that are in your skill set.
Due to the extreme Fire Hazard in the semi arid climate around Kamloops - my place is designated as NO SMOKING of any kind.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We are non smokers, lifelong adventurers, we love to bbq and the pool is ready to swim! We have internet and cable, we have guitars and would love it if you play. Sadly we do not have pets at this time. We are seniors with adult children who are well launched, they live and work in Canmore . We travel often to Vancouver, Victoria, Quesnel, Clearwater, Canmore, Niagara Falls and New York. We are seniors who would really appreciate some strong, positive, fun loving help.
Accommodation
You will have your own private room with a comfortable queen size bed. The city bus stops just across the road and if you are traveling with your own vehicle, parking is available. Please let us know how you are traveling and how long you hope to stay. I welcome guests for 1 -12 weeks at this time but may extend the time depending on the current projects.. I look forward to meeting interesting people from all around the world!
What else ...
We are vaccinated and boosted and would like to be assured that you are as well due to our ages and health concerns.
My home is on the city bus route so you can get out and explore the semi-arid desert like landscapes of the Interior of BC on your own. In Summer: Swimming, in the back yard pool from May through September, Hiking, Biking, Tennis and The Kamloops Bike Ranch just across the road. Canada Day offers an amazing multi cultural celebration at Riverside Park on July 1st. There is a wild flower festival at Sun Peaks in summer and the first weekend in August, the PowWow is not to be missed! Also in August check out Hot Night in the City: if you are interested in the Rotary Ribfest cook-off or seeing hundreds of vintage/muscle cars in the blocked off main streets of Kamloops.Our town has a Long boarding park, Mountain bike trails, A short hike from downtown to Peterson Creek waterfall, Kenna Cartwright hiking park or floating down the river in summer as well as free concerts in Riverside Park every night in July and August. The BC Wildlife Park is a rehab center for animals that is on the city bus route if you want to familiarize yourself with animals from Grizzly bears to Elk or Eagles and so many more.
We would love to hear from you!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We offer a semi private suite ( the lower floor suite will be your space, except for shared laundry and workshop . You will have a Private Bedroom, bathroom and living-room. We have internet available. We are a NON smoking home, including our outdoors area due to the proximity to the forest and recent forest fire season worries. We are seniors with grown children. We no longer have pets as we need to travel out of country from time to time. My husband enjoys serving up some great bar-b -q meals 2-3 per week. We prefer that you take care of your own breakfast, lunch, snacks and at least 4 dinners per week.
Space for parking camper vans
We do have space for your camper/van near the pool. We have secure motorcycle parking. We can take you our on day trips if you don't have a vehicle. We would love to find someone who can install a stater in a 750 Yamaha motorcycle.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week or 5 hours a day 4 days a week
Feedback (1)
It was our best workaway, they made us feel like home.
We occupied the basement, salon, TV, bathroom and the bedroom were very comfortable !
We worked 5hours / 5 days, we worked outside in the garden and inside (clean, tidy up, DIY)
Gayle and Robin are very good cook, we ate very well.
They let… read more
Feedback
It was our best workaway, they made us feel like home.
We occupied the basement, salon, TV, bathroom and the bedroom were very comfortable !
We worked 5hours / 5 days, we worked outside in the garden and inside (clean, tidy up, DIY)
Gayle and Robin are very good cook, we ate very well.
They let… read more
