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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 2,5years ago.
I’m 53, and not back to work yet. Since a few weeks only I can drive short distances without nausea. I'm tired all day long and getting 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.
Pratique d’une langue
Compagnie pour pers. âgée
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
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 hiking 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). I don't feel safe enough for going by myself on normal short walks. Maybe with company I would.
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 the 1sr floor 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, clean the terrasses from the dirt coming from the new neighbors construction site, ..
I need help with yardwork : lawn mowing, flower-beds and fixing what the bear broke, planting cedars, ..
I need help with the shed project : cleaning the bare old wood floor and applying protective coating, painting the walls.
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 ...
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
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.
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.
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.
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Very strong unlimited internet access.
Huge paved parking space or large grassy space under the pines.
Un
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week
