Join our family in the beautiful Shuswap Lake area of BC, Canada

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  Descripción

  We are a country family home in Tappen which is in the Shuswap Lake area of British Columbia. I am a retired 58 yr old health care provider that now looks after my 89 yr old mom, her home, yard and gardens. I have 5 siblings in the area so there is often someone dropping by or who we are off to visit.
  
  My mom is a Catholic so I usually take her to church on Sunday and I am Spiritual but not Religious.
  I belong to a local rock and gem club and have been collecting rocks and crystals for many years, both for their beauty and healing properties. I love attending music events of which there are many over the summer. We have a big Roots and Blues music festival in Salmon Arm towards the end of July that is really good.
  
  We are close to the big and beautiful Shuswap Lake and we are happy to take workawayers along when doing outings to the beach, music nights, farm markets, shopping, touring etc.
  We are a 12 minute drive from Salmon Arm where there are movie theaters, shops, cafes, art gallery, museum and musical presentations.
  The closest airports are Kelowna or Kamloops and there are buses (E-Bus or Ryder) to Salmon Arm.
  We have one spare bedroom available with a queen bed so would just suit a single or maybe a couple
  
  We are in the country and it's peaceful and quiet here. If you are happy away from noise and hustle and bustle you would love it here. It's wonderful for walking, meditating and listening to the birds. I do have a bicycle that can be utilized as well.
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  Because of my allergies and for the environment we only use natural cleaning and hygiene products. There are very few chemical products that I can tolerate so no strong scented soaps, shampoos and deodorants please.
  
  The hummingbirds are busy dashing back and forth and the chickadees are building their nests in the birdhouses. The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing and it is a glorious day here in Tappen!

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Compañía para ancianos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Agricultura

  

  Navegar / barcos

  

  Baile

  

  Acampada

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Fotografía

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Libros

  

  Idiomas

  

  Jardinería

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Playa

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We love learning about other cultures and have enjoyed having people here from France, Japan and Mexico as well as Canadians. We are happy to share all family events together.
  
  We are close to the big and beautiful Shuswap Lake and we are happy to take workawayers along when doing outings to the beach, music nights, farm markets, shopping, touring etc.
  We are a 12 minute drive from Salmon Arm where there are movie theaters, shops, cafes, art gallery, museum and musical presentations.

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  Ayuda

  As I was waiting for a knee replacement many jobs were put on hold and I've had a difficult time catching up. So if you like variety you might enjoy here.
  Besides the large organic vegetable garden there are several flower gardens to tend. I've started a lot of bedding plants so soon they will need planting along with the seeds. Then comes the watering and weeding.
  There is a bit of painting to do outdoors, some yard cleanup, there is always power-washing, a few repairs and always something to upkeep the house and yard.
  
  Not being an early morning person myself, I don't expect anyone to be at it too early. Sometimes we could work longer or shorter days depending on what needs to be done but I would never expect anyone to work more than 4 to 5 hours.
  
  Depending on your interests we can work together or you can paint while I garden or vice versa.
  If you would rather clean windows and wash walls that can be done too. Or maybe you like to cook some meals or play crib with mom.
  I am pretty flexible at assigning chores but sometimes something needs doing more urgently than others.
  
  If you are mechanically inclined or can help with small diy that would be a bonus for us. My little rototiller can be temperamental and I would like to build some good trellis. The roto is getting a new carburetor this weekend though so that may improve it's personality.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Principiante

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  Alojamiento

  We have one bedroom with a queen bed, a dresser and some closet space. Our Internet is hardwired in the house and is in the bedroom. Wi-Fi can be turned on when essential but not overnight. Besides tv in the living-room there is a sitting area with a tv upstairs near the bedroom. The tv has full cable, netflix and prime.
  We provide good meals and some extras but if you are a snack junkie or like wine with your dinner you would need to purchase those.
  Depending on abilities we usually get our own breakfasts and some lunches. I always cook dinner unless you enjoy cooking some meals too.

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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