A Day in the Life of a Caretaker / Future Poker Champion

By: on 11/13/2009 | Comments (0)

I have heard it asked from a few of you…what exactly is it that you do with your time now, Valynne?  Allow me to enlighten.  A caretaker typically does whatever it is that the absentee property owner(s) would be doing had they not left the premises.  Each job is going to be a little bit, if not a ...

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Commenting on a Blog Post

By: on 11/09/2009 | Comments (12)

We are so excited at having almost 1,000 hits on a blog that is just a little over a month old!  One thing I am still trying to figure out is how to get you, our reader, to leave a comment here on the blog, rather than responding via e-mail. Why, you ask, would it matter?  ...

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From Paul to Evergreen, With Love

By: on 11/05/2009 | Comments (0)

Well, I hate to leave Valynne and Cape Cod, but when you need to see your drinking buddies then what can you do.  The reality is I need to come back in order to complete the closing sale of the house, which I will certainly celebrate with a few pints. It’s been a long time ...

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Great New York Times Article on Caretaking

By: on 11/04/2009 | Comments (0)

Today, I am researching all things caretaking.  There is so much more info out there now!  When I was caretaking in my early twenties, it was word of mouth alone…no forums or links to articles or websites (that I knew of, anyway).  Still, I managed to keep myself busy; oftentimes I would go from sit to ...

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Halloween Day in Sandwich, MA

By: on 11/03/2009 | Comments (0)

We took a little road trip today. Sandwich has a charming Main Street and lovely beaches. And, if the British Beer Company were a little closer to home, I think Paul would have himself a new local. Alas, the search continues!