Maintenance help and company on days out in Balfour, BC, Canada

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  Description

  I live in a fantastic area, 5min from a 105km long lake and surrounded by mountains. I have a cat and a large fenced yard and a few fruit trees which sadly I can’t take care of this year. Unfortunately my spouse is no help as he’s away most of the time and I’m recovering slowly from a head injury that happened 3.5 years ago.
  I’m 54, and not back to work yet. Since a few weeks only I can drive short distances without nausea. I'm in pain and tired all day long - so I’m really behind in most ordinary house projects. Not mentioning maintenance projects.
  When I do have a good day, I’d like to be with someone to head to the lake for a paddle or a swim, or for going to town, the closest being Nelson, BC, Canada.
  Company would be enjoyable, especially when I’m running out of energy.
  I do have a few instruments (piano, cello, violin...) which need to be played!
  I speak French, English and a little bit of Spanish I’d be happy to improve.
  
  ***During the first 3 weeks of August 2023, I’d like to welcome a Workawayer already in the area who’s available for 4-5 days or who could take a short break from their current hosting situation; I have a limited social energy and might not be able to last a week.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I’m a former counsellor and always available to accompany one’s growth by sharing my knowledge and experience, while listening from a professional point of view.
  
  I’m fairly handy and a good cook, and can share my ways.
  
  I have a few water toys I’m happy to share if I can go too ;)
  
  I wish I’d go back to mountain biking but for now I’m not ready yet, unless you’re ready to help me in experiencing what I can endure before triggering my symptoms.
  Mountains are spectacular and a good part of the vibe in our community (the Kootenays, BC).

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  Help

  Non specialized tasks (cleaning, gardening, painting, cooking, scrubbing...)
  With my concussion I’m a bit out of balance (no ladder) and still sensitive to vibrations (no manual work or use of electric tools) and somedays I get really tired easily.
  
  I need help in the house : cleaning windows, floors and bathrooms. Emptying closets and discarding/organizing objects.
  I'm trying to offer a bedroom on a rental platform with not much success yet, brainstorming could help.
  I need help outside : scrubbing the bbq, go get some firewood, clean/vacuum/organize car/shed, sweeping the chimney, powerwash the fence, washing the siding of the house covered with bug pee, painting the balcony, cleaning&organizing the garage…
  
  I need help with yard work : lawn mowing, flower-beds and fixing what the bear broke, undigging 25 dry cedars (fire hazard) and cutting down a dead pine.
  
  I need help with fun times : going for a paddle... or a bike ride in case I fall, or a hike, etc.
  
  A valid divers license would help for going to town for running errands or just for a leisurely walk, which I never do ...

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I have a basic basis in Spanish which I understand more then I can speak. I’d like to untie the knot of shyness, which I don’t have in English although French is my first language.
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  Accommodation

  Two options :
  (1) individual room in main house 2nd floor and shared bathroom.
  (2) or park your van in the backyard (I'm ok if you have a pet).
  
  The house is oriented north-south facing a spectacular overview of the river down below and mountains. The yard is private and quiet.

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  What else ...

  There’s a transit running 6/7 from my village (Balfour BC) to main town (Nelson) 25min away by car, which I can lend.
  There’s the KMC - Kootenay Mountaineering Club for hikers and climbers, fantastic mtn bike trails, 105km long Kootenay Lake and West Arm River by 4-5 min drive (camping, canoe, kayak, paddle board, water skiing , fishing, sailing, ...)
  Music instruments (cello, piano, violin, ...).
  Everybody here is pretty relax , and I’m at a different phase in life too, not running after my tail no more. Anyway I can’t with my head injury. The outdoor is a great part of the community’s lifestyle.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Very strong unlimited internet access.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Huge paved parking space or large grassy space under the pines.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week

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