Professional housesitters - anyone used them?
Professional housesitters - anyone used them?
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diddyman

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3,646 posts

270 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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We're thinking of getting some housesitters in while we are away in August. We have used friends before but cannot find any any able to do it this time round.

Has anyone used professional housesitting agencies before?

Ta in advance.

[small]Any info out there in the internet Brucie?[/small]

holbayhead

1,656 posts

265 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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You got a plasma ?....You got internet connection ?...You got a Cerb you're leaving there ?....You got a big fridge full of beer ?.....I'll sit round your house


towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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And I`ll babysit him!

diddyman

Original Poster:

3,646 posts

270 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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holbayhead said:
You got a plasma ?....You got internet connection ?...You got a Cerb you're leaving there ?....You got a big fridge full of beer ?.....I'll sit round your house



Next applicant please!

WingChunDave

2,253 posts

261 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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Can you trust any of the neighbours to keep an eye on the place?

Personally I wouldn't want someone I didn't know snooping around my home. Paying for the privilege seems a bit odd to me.

Are there pets or something that need looking after? Or does the Cerb need regular attention?

HolbayHead

1,656 posts

265 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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WingChunDave said:

Personally I wouldn't want someone I didn't know snooping around my home.


Couldn't agree more with that......when do I start ?

diddyman

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3,646 posts

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Wednesday 29th June 2005
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WingChunDave said:
Can you trust any of the neighbours to keep an eye on the place?

Personally I wouldn't want someone I didn't know snooping around my home. Paying for the privilege seems a bit odd to me.

Are there pets or something that need looking after? Or does the Cerb need regular attention?

1. I dunno! But if they are "pros" form an agency, |I suspect there is some recourse if the towels and slippers go missing.
2. That's my main concern
3. I'm putting it up on bricks for the duration!

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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He has a big field that we could turn into a banger track in about 15minutes.

If we charge £25 for "pay & play", we`ll have a few bob by the end of the week.

can you please rent another digger before you go Jim?

diddyman

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3,646 posts

270 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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anonymous said:
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I see you smoke cigars. Perhaps you and Brucie would like to share duties?

diddyman

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3,646 posts

270 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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towman said:
He has a big field that we could turn into a banger track in about 15minutes.

If we charge £25 for "pay & play", we`ll have a few bob by the end of the week.

can you please rent another digger before you go Jim?

Yes, the offroad capabilities are endless. But I want a 50% cut of any monies accrued.

It's a BYOD (Bring Your OWn Digger) event!

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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diddyman said:

3. I'm putting it up on bricks for the duration!


We have access to trolley jacks!

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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diddyman said:

Perhaps you and Brucie would like to share duties?


Bagsy picking up Brucie from the station in the X5

diddyman

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Wednesday 29th June 2005
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towman said:

diddyman said:

3. I'm putting it up on bricks for the duration!



We have access to trolley jacks!


OK, to make it more fun I am going to bury the wheels somewhere on the property. You have to find them!

diddyman

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Wednesday 29th June 2005
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anonymous said:
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I thought of that. I have a spare keyboard!

holbayhead

1,656 posts

265 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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Thinking of planning an "A23 Blatters Summer Rave" anyone know a good venue...sometime in August

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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£500 in used notes or me and Mike start putting up directions to Diddy Mansions

WingChunDave

2,253 posts

261 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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diddyman said:

towman said:


diddyman said:

3. I'm putting it up on bricks for the duration!




We have access to trolley jacks!



OK, to make it more fun I am going to bury the wheels somewhere on the property. You have to find them!


They're under the patio!!! At least that's where I'm going to dig.

diddyman

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Wednesday 29th June 2005
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I knew I shouldn't have posted this thread, what with all you lot being in a frisky mood!

towman

14,938 posts

268 months

Wednesday 29th June 2005
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diddyman said:


towman said:



diddyman said:

3. I'm putting it up on bricks for the duration!





We have access to trolley jacks!




OK, to make it more fun I am going to bury the wheels somewhere on the property. You have to find them!


Thats a cunning plan to get me to dig your pond for free!

diddyman

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3,646 posts

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Wednesday 29th June 2005
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WingChunDave said:

diddyman said:


towman said:



diddyman said:

3. I'm putting it up on bricks for the duration!





We have access to trolley jacks!




OK, to make it more fun I am going to bury the wheels somewhere on the property. You have to find them!



They're under the patio!!! At least that's where I'm going to dig.

No they're not! You're gonna have to try harder than that!