Richard and Carol
United States
Apr 16, 2019 - Apr 22, 2019
Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 12/Feb/2020
I am retired from the State of Nevada, had a British partner so moved to England. However, when the grandkids started coming, I felt I needed to be there and am so glad I made the move. Austin, Texas is growing by leaps and bounds and I think the traffic has doubled since I've been here (2008)! I used to hike a lot in the mountains surrounding Las Vegas (Nevada) but only marginally in the Austin area. (Can't escape the heat or humidity here!) I discovered when I gutted my house that I actually liked participating in the remodeling process (and even all the design changes!). I am also a passionate gardener, a volunteer usher at a theatre here (Zach) that has professional plays, and a volunteer at the South Austin Senior Center where I take yoga 3 times a week and helped set up the Community Garden a few years ago as a prototype for the City. I also work part-time at a Performing Arts Center (check it out: www.http://thelongcenter.org), which is the most fun job I've ever had!
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
House Manager at a performing arts center part time, which supplements my retirement pension. (Retired)
Richard and Carol
United States
Michael & Iwona
United States
Wolf Dietrich
Germany
John
United States
Great exchange! New friend made!
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Comfortable Home
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet, 2-block long street.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The closest grocery store is about a mile away so a car is a necessity. I am 8 miles from downtown but there is live music everywhere closer. There is a small greenbelt behind me but also a .90 mile trail around the corner.
Our favourite restaurants
Walks or jogging paths
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
I have gutted this house and remodeled so am fairly particular about upkeep. It's still a 'work-in-progress" but very comfortable.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 12/Feb/2020
I am retired from the State of Nevada, had a British partner so moved to England. However, when the grandkids started coming, I felt I needed to be there and am so glad I made the move. Austin, Texas is growing by leaps and bounds and I think the traffic has doubled since I've been here (2008)! I used to hike a lot in the mountains surrounding Las Vegas (Nevada) but only marginally in the Austin area. (Can't escape the heat or humidity here!) I discovered when I gutted my house that I actually liked participating in the remodeling process (and even all the design changes!). I am also a passionate gardener, a volunteer usher at a theatre here (Zach) that has professional plays, and a volunteer at the South Austin Senior Center where I take yoga 3 times a week and helped set up the Community Garden a few years ago as a prototype for the City. I also work part-time at a Performing Arts Center (check it out: www.http://thelongcenter.org), which is the most fun job I've ever had!
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
House Manager at a performing arts center part time, which supplements my retirement pension. (Retired)
Richard and Carol
United States
Michael & Iwona
United States
Wolf Dietrich
Germany
John
United States
Great exchange! New friend made!
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