Baby It's Cold Outside!

Can you believe we have about 6 inches of snow here on the "Sunshine Coast"?

Problem for us is we don't have all our clothes with us al the time, we have what we can carry. So Paul grabbed a pair of work gloves to protect his hands, and lo and behold, they were pretty warm.

The snow really grinds the Pacific Coast to a complete halt. In the city the trains don't run properly and virutally noone knows how to drive in the snow.

The dog we are looking after seems to like the snow, though. She goes out to play in it and seems to sneeze her way around the yard.

Here's to warmer days coming in Gibsons. We are here another two weeks, then on to White Rock near Vancouver, then on to Powell River to claim our house.

We Bought A House

After exploring the coast for over a year and living in more than 12 different homes we bought a house.
It is in the town of Powell River.
See www.discoverpowellriver.com

We got a bit of a sea view and a 50 year old home. The price was good (or at least not bad) and the home really appealed to us.

So we move in April, but we have 3 more housesits before that time.

We are now in Gibsons on the coast, then down to a seaside suburb of Vancouver, White Rock, and then back up to a small coastal town.

We have had an amazing time.

Remember the Beachcombers?

It was a show on Canadian Television about people in a small coastal town in BC. Well that is where we are staying now. Gibsons is a small town just a 45 minute ferry ride away from Vancouver. It is set on the side of a hill and so there are many views to be had.

We are staying in a gorgeous home right near the water and have only one lively, happy dog to look after. We will be combing the beaches ourselves for walks and hikes and popping into town to have coffee and a view.

This housesitting thing is really nice.

Heat and Wood

Paul has pretty much mastered the art of fire-making by now. He has made fires in regular fireplaces, fireplace inserts and wood stoves. He spends quite a lot of time cutting kindling and wood and is content to do so.

We have also learned how to dress for the cold. Every morning before the woodstove warms up we now know how to stay toasty and warm.

What a change from a downtown apartment in Vancouver.