I am choosing not to get into all the hype, moaning, and complaining about the current world situation. Have we been massively inconvenienced by this virus, yes, just like millions of others. However, for those of us that have chosen a nomadic like lifestyle, honestly, this is just one more adventure. If anything I am having more trouble coping with our excessively brown, cold spring. But, like everything else it will improve.
Housesitting is about adaptability and looking for opportunities. Fortunately for us we happened to be in our “home” city when everything went sideways. The support and assistance we have received from friends and family has been uplifting.
Our next two short term sits disappeared within days of each other. All expected and reasonable decisions by all parties involved.
We are currently hunkered down at Karen’s Mom’s place (man am I lucky to get along so well with my Mother-in-law!) and starting each day looking for wildlife out the front window.
On the house sitting front we are curious and optimistic to see what is going to develop over the next year. I, for one, believe we will slowly return to “normal”, albeit with minor changes in behaviour and procedures learned from this current situation. As opportunities present themselves we will pursue them, and who knows what direction these opportunities will take us. We will adapt and we will continue to enjoy our lives. I hope all of you do as well.
Great to read your positive post and to know you are at home and close to love ones. We are doing well here in Adelaide and making the most of our garden during this enforced stay at home period Sadly we lost our beautiful Sophie dog on March first.. But In true Sophie fashion she was bouncy and welcoming right to the end hiding her sickness so well. We miss her terribly but hopefully will welcome another fur baby into our family one day soon.
We were truly saddened when we heard about Sophie. You certainly do have a wonderful garden to retreat to. We envy you that. Take care.
Thankfully, you’re back in Canada and able to avail yourselves of healthcare in your home province, should that horrible need suddenly arise. Stay healthy Peter and keep on enjoying the adventure. It sounds almost better than “living the dream” with CPS.
Love your attitude! We couldn’t agree more, it will return but who knows what “normal will look like”?
We are still hopeful that our two month sit in Coin, Spain will actually happen. Meanwhile we enjoy our home, and the weather, in Arizona.
Be well and stay healthy. Best to Karen.
John & Bev