Off house-sitting tomorrow
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (351584)
Rockingham, Australia
April 26, 2025 6:25pm CST
Tomorrow we leave to house-sit for our niece who is going overseas with her husband and four sons. It’s about 30 minutes away in a northern suburb so it won’t be hard to come home if we need something. We’ll be back here next week as we’re going on a bus with other village residents to Pinjarra south of Perth to attend a (horse) harness racing day. Lunch is included so we’re looking forward to that.
We’ll have wifi and all mod cons at the next place although it’s a small house. My niece has some big empty pots and an empty vegetable garden so my first job is going to be to plant some vegetable seedlings for her. Hopefully, they’ll be close to maturity by the time she returns in early June. It would be a nice surprise if the plants all grow.
The photo shows some vegetables I grew a few years back.
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@Ineeddentures (376)
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27 Apr
I hope the house sitting goes well and passes without incident.
The Harness racing day sounds like a lot of fun.
I had very little luck with growing vegetables, except for potatoes, but anyone at all can grow them.
I hope your seedlings do well. And it would be a lovely surprise for your niece when she gets back if they all grew and matured properly.
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@Ineeddentures (376)
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23h
@JudyEv
They will do fine.
I would put my house on it.
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@JudyEv (351584)
• Rockingham, Australia
22h
@Ineeddentures Goodness, such faith!! 
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@arunima25 (90009)
• Bangalore, India
27 Apr
My mom used to say that leave the place more beautiful than when you come. This saying has become a part of us. I have lived in so many countries and places and always followed this. I have always left the houses with more plants and more clean than when I actually moved in. It was tough to leave the plants back, but I left with the faith that the new people moving in will take care of them.I have done that with all my rented places too. You are doing the same. I am sure that your niece will appreciate that.
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@JudyEv (351584)
• Rockingham, Australia
22h
@arunima25 Yes, she's the one. We have a lot to do with her Dad and I'm hoping he might come up with other ideas how we can help. I know one verandah post needs refixing. That sounds within our 'range of skills'. 
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@arunima25 (90009)
• Bangalore, India
23h
@JudyEv If I am not wrong, she is the one with autistic boys. That's very much understandable with her not being able to find time. She has a lot to care for on her plate. You are doing such a nice thing for her.
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@allknowing (144525)
• India
27 Apr
Those who you house sit must be very fortunate as they have found in you the most reliable house sitters. You can start a business - "VinceJudy House Sitters.com"
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@DaddyEvil (146546)
• United States
27 Apr
At least this house-sit isn't way away from home for you and you're house-sitting for family. That has to be a plus!
I'm sure you'll have few problems getting veggies to grow for your niece. 
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@DaddyEvil (146546)
• United States
27 Apr
@JudyEv I hope everything works out well with this house-sit and the outing, as well...
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@MarieCoyle (43089)
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27 Apr
They are so fortunate to have you to help them, it's hard to find house-sitters that are trustworthy at times. I imagine you will have no problem and her little garden will be flourishing when she returns!
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@JudyEv (351584)
• Rockingham, Australia
23h
@MarieCoyle I'm looking forward to planting some vegies. I just hope they grow. I'm trying not to get too excited in case the plants all die.
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@MarieCoyle (43089)
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27 Apr
@JudyEv
You are a nice aunt to her, so very thoughtful. If you get bored, come over and I’ll let you help here, too! 
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@RebeccasFarm (94131)
• Arvada, Colorado
21h
Lovely, I love to see where you go Judy.
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@psanasangma (7416)
• India
5h
oh Wow !! The house is going to be beautiful and with lots of vegetables around the house.
@RasmaSandra (84304)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12h
I hope you enjoy the house sitting and I know it must feel good knowing you are not far from home,
@Deepizzaguy (109010)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11h
Enjoy your time house sitting at the home of your nieces.
