(Post #55) Housesitting Detour – Includes a Dinner, and a Ditch-the-Airbnb Dash
I had this fantastic idea—why not break up my long drive from Brentwood Bay to Courtenay by spending the night in Nanaimo the day before? So much better than hitting the road at 5am, gripping the steering wheel through long weekend chaos. I found myself a charming little Airbnb: private room, private bathroom, and a full-size fridge for all the groceries I seem to haul from one sit to the next. Perfect. While driving, I figured I could use my extra time to connect with Larry, one of my future house-sit hosts for 2026. Since he won’t actually be in the home when I arrive next year, why not meet him and his dog now, and get the lay of the land? Naturally—my HouseSitters Canada app decided to misbehave. Nothing loaded. On to Plan B. What was Plan B? I messaged Charles, who lives right there in Nanaimo. Since I’d now have the whole evening free, why not meet up for a drink and chat about our upcoming golf plans? Remember Charles? The kind soul I accidentally called instead of my cousin. Ge...