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The Power of a Small Website for House-Sitting Writers — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:29:53 +0000

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The Power of a Small Website — Productive Writers — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:06:25 +0000

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By: John Soares

John Soares — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:22:42 +0000

In reply to Gail Gardner.

I’m also a country mouse Gail. I’ve lived most of my life in rural areas or small towns, including right now.

I’ve grown to appreciate certain built-up places. San Francisco is, for me, the best city on the planet, and I’ve been to over 25 countries.

That said, Stephanie and I would be interested in house-sitting in a beautiful rural area.

By: Gail Gardner

Gail Gardner — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:10:47 +0000

The only place I’d want to house sit – or more likely ranch sit – would be at least two hours from any large city and the more remote the better. I’d love to live way off the grid. Maybe even where you have to pack everything in – but at least for now as long as you could get high speed wireless. 🙂

By: John Soares

John Soares — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:33:14 +0000

In reply to Moulton Avery. Moulton, I'm glad we both enjoy this lifestyle. I'll definitely keep you in mind if I find out about Bay Area house-sits that Stephanie and I can't do.

By: Moulton Avery

Moulton Avery — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:40:53 +0000

I’ll vouch for the wonders of house-sitting, John. I’ve been “sittin'” house for two sets of friends in the Washington, DC area for a couple of years. They both have cats and I speak Quat like a native, so the felines and I get along just fine. I also have a good bark, so if you encounter more multi-week gigs in Bernal Heights than you & Stephanie can handle, just give me a call. That also goes for any boat-sitting in Sausalito. Well, not rowboats….

By: John Soares

John Soares — Sat, 07 May 2011 14:59:52 +0000

In reply to Delena Silverfox. Every place has its strengths and weaknesses. I'm not a big fan of the Bay Area in the summer. Way too much fog for me. It was fairly easy to create the site and the business cards. Something for everyone to consider if they'd like to do something similar.

By: Delena Silverfox

Delena Silverfox — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:37:59 +0000

I remember when I lived in Redwood City for a year; The City was so close we’d go every chance we got just so I could get out of our small apartment. (I was pregnant with my son back then.) The view was always incredible, I remember, but I’m still a SoCal girl at heart, and missed the beaches and desert climate. When there was serious fog or tons of rain, I admit I honestly didn’t know what to do, lol.

My lifestyle as a freelance writer makes me location-independent, but being a mom of an 8 month-old has me firmly rooted in Portland, OR. Not that I’m complaining, but it would be nice to do things like house/pet sit; I’d be fantastic at it! I could even offer free grooming (I’ve been a groomer for fourteen years) as part of my perk package just for the chance to travel a bit.

Maybe when Little Owl’s a bit older and my client list is built up more. It’s something that seriously appeals to me. I love your site, too, John! I never would have thought of a site and business cards for house sitting.

Delena

By: Patricia Anne McGoldrick

Patricia Anne McGoldrick — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:28:01 +0000

Brilliant!
Enjoy.

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