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We have a large workshop on 10 acres, and a garden that is in full swing, a few trees and a lake. We are rebuilding a 1946 Ercoupe aircraft, and my husband is a licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer so has all the skills and tools for the job. He is also a pilot and was a flight instructor. He is also building an RV10 in conjunction with another local man. We own a rare classic sports car and go to small town car shows in summer. We have a Beech Sierra and make the occasional flight. I'm a gardener and cook, and bread maker.
We need some very practical help, with Dennis on the aircraft and with me in the garden. I am in an 'ankle surgery summer', so extra hands to keep the garden going while I'm stuck on a knee scooter for several weeks are definitely invited. I won't need personal help, I'm fully independent, but won't be able to go over the rough terrain for a while.
Cooks and bakers are welcome to experiment.
We are generally quiet people, and our place is about 35 kilometers from town. We have great neighbours, and a supportive, though scattered community. We often wind down with Byron Lee and Bob Marley, loud classical or Latin music, and bad cooking shows. We have great TV and lots of DVDs. F1 fans particularly welcome, Dennis is a big supporter.
During our working lives we traveled the world for various jobs, and have a wealth of experience, which we would love to share. Besides our varied aviation experience I am a qualified English teacher. We'd also love to learn about you.
There are a couple of lovely old Appaloosa mares spending their summer eating our grass, but our responsibility to them rests in watering them regularly. The local deer take advantage of their trough, so this is an important task!
We are alcohol free, but the 'other' completely legal drug is okay by us. However, no tobacco please.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langue
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Centres d’intérêt
Films et télé
Culture
Astronomie
Musique
Cuisine et alimentation
Jardinage
Art et design
Bricolage / artisanat
Livres
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We pride ourselves on our life experience and our travels, and our knowledge of our community and our country. We lived overseas for many years in the Caribbean and in the Middle East. We are also happy Canadians, with a true love of our community and culture. This is ranchland, and a visit to the rodeo is likely. A few sightseeing trips by car and aircraft are definitely in the plans!
We are eager to learn about other people and places. I am a Cambridge certified TESOL/TOEFL instructor, and am crazy about English. I don't want to be a school teacher but informal lessons and corrections are always on offer. I am also certified to teach air radio telephony. My husband is 'Mr. Aviation', and can pass along 50 years aviation knowledge. We can teach garden skills, aircraft maintenance, workshop skills, vehicle maintenance, how to drive a tractor, cooking and baking. We have a small library and love to read.
Aide
Our traveler would help my husband with the aircraft during the week, it will be a very practical learning experience.
We will need help with the garden; weeding, ongoing planting of things like radishes, and so on, harvesting garlic in early August, etc. Due to ankle surgery this will be daily an hour or two in August and maybe into September.
And in August and September there comes a bit of preserving. In October, putting it all to bed.
In September and October we need to cut and move some deadfall, and turn it into firewood.
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Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Allemand: Débutant
Français: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
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Hébergement
There is a private bedroom and toilet/shower room for the traveler's use, in a separate part of the house. They would have a desk and chair for their computer, and we would discuss television and movie use, as we have a large collection. No Netflix, but we do have Prime.
WiFi is good, and we now have mobile phone coverage in limited parts of the house.
Autres infos...
As we are quite far from town, you won't enjoy it if you need 'nightlife'. We drive in once or twice a week, and even then we have a list of what to accomplish. You will like it if you want quiet, a dark night sky, and a calm ramble around the place. People under 25 tend to be a bit too energetic for us, we have a better experience with older travellers.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have hi-speed internet with unlimited data. Workawayer would have a desk in their room. We have limited mobile phone coverage now, as well.
Espace pour garer des vans
All sizes, but no sewage hookups nearby. We can provide power and potable water by hose hookup if required. Sani-dump is about 30km from house.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Mes animaux
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Jane & Dennis are incredibly kind, welcoming, and caring people. They truly look after you and… read more
He was a great help during the reconstruction of our deck, offering well thought out solutions to some the problems we encountered.… read more
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Jane & Dennis are incredibly kind, welcoming, and caring people. They truly look after you and… read more
He was a great help during the reconstruction of our deck, offering well thought out solutions to some the problems we encountered.… read more
Language:
I was able to practice and improve my English thanks to the corrections they gave me. Almost every day, Jane wrote an English lesson for me on a small blackboard they have in the… read more
It was my first experience as a Workawayer and I think I was spoiled... this is so good !
I don't know where to begin.
LOCATION:
Springhouse is a beautiful little place where neighbours are very friendly (like all canadians people) ! It's situated 30min from William's Lake which is… read more
First of all, my stayed with Jane and Dennis was my third workaway and it was the best one. Jane was an english teacher and Dennis was an airplane pilot and a mechanic (they are both retired), so if you are interested to learn english and some stuff about airplane, aviation… read more
