Who would like free accommodation for 6 months?
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Member - Marilyn P (NSW)
Each year from about April to October I venture outback - most of the time tutoring School of the Air children in a voluntary capacity on their isolated Q or NT properties. But the dilemma I have each year is: who will look after my dogs, house & small farm? I belong to a farmsitting site - but no joy as most farmsitters expect payment, & that I can't afford.
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF: ANY ORGANISATION OR INDIVIDUALS THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HOUSESITTING FREE OF CHARGE (MOST BILLS PAID FOR) FOR 6 MONTHS IN A SPLENDID PART OF OZ - HUNTER VALLEY?
Reply By: oiler1 - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 13:05
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 13:05
I suppose you have tried the housesitting sites on the web? We used one for a 6 month trip and were very happy.
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Follow Up By: Member - Marilyn P (NSW) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 13:23
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 13:23
Thanks oiler1, yes I have - guess it's a matter of me being patient.
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Reply By: Simon C - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 14:23
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 14:23
My parents do this all around the eastern seaboard and around to
Adelaide. Have done it for 6-7 yeasr or so.
E-mail me at simonc1965@hotmail.com and I will get you their contact details. They do not charge, but use the facilities and see the area.
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Follow Up By: Member - Marilyn P (NSW) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:55
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:55
Thanks Simon, email following. Marilyn
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Reply By: Simon C - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 14:25
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 14:25
My parents do this around the eastern seaboard and around to
Adelaide. They have done it for 6-7 years now. Do not charge, but use the facilities and see the local area.
Not sure what they are currently up to, but e-mail me at simonc1965@hotmail.com and I will pass on some details.
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Reply By: Willem - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 14:53
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 14:53
Ahhh Marilyn
If only you would sell up and move to the far north of the country then I would be there with boots on....LOL
Yep we will be gone for 3 months next year. Too plurry cold in the deep south!
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Marilyn P (NSW) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:57
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:57
Ahhh Willem,
I love where I live so there is no way of selling. But while I can, I have the need to get out there to experience a different life. Marilyn
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn G (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 21:55
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 21:55
Willem
If the Hunter Valley is the deep south(thats north of
Sydney town ), then what is tassie ?
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Giffo
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Follow Up By: Willem - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 at 06:55
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 at 06:55
Giffo
You misunderstood what I have written
I call where I live to the north of
Adelaide the deep south although it is not really that. But as we live in the temperate zone and 500metres above sea level our winters can be very cold.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn G (QLD) - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 at 19:55
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 at 19:55
After another read I got what you mean !If I need a house sitter in Bundy I will give you a call !
Cheers
Giffo
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Reply By: stevesub - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 15:01
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 15:01
We (SWMBO and I) housesat in
Melbourne a couple of years ago for 6 months and could be interested again. We had some animals to look after (4 sheep, 8 chooks, 1 horse, 1 mad dog and 2 cats to look after - all no problems except for the foxes who got one chook). We also have references. One requirement for us is that we MUST be able to get NextG as I need it to work (from home part time).
We also have friends who may be interested so I will mention it to them if you like. They are retired and have a small dog.
Contact me at stevesub at yahoo.com if you want more details from me.
Stevesub
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Follow Up By: Member - Marilyn P (NSW) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:55
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 16:55
Thanks Steve, email following. Marilyn
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Reply By: Member - Lewis K (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 17:11
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 at 17:11
Marilyn
Sent you a member message with contact details.
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Reply By: Member - Mary W NW VIC - Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 19:32
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 at 19:32
Hi Marilyn,
Wanting to be away for 3 mths this year I tried all the house sitter sites.Thought it was all set up but fell through a month before planned departure.In desperation I placed a post on the Carravan'ers site.
Bingo!!A loverly couple who took exceptionally good care of the house and pets.
These days there are a lot of folk permanently on the road and with fuel prices as they are some are happy to sit in one area and have a good look around.
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