TX Snowbirds this fall? Work Camping

cherterr · Jul 20, 2015

Need work camper(s) to do some brush and tree clearing (and maybe dog sitting? so I can go somewhere?) in exchange for place to park.

You can select the scenic beauty of the shady 'boondocking' lot on a private pond/lake where the work needs to be done - haul your water and light electric (drop cord) available; or
on my 'civilized' sunny lot with a dog pen/yard you can use, water hook up, septic, and drop cord electric.

There is a state park across my street (entry is further) where you may partake of a full shower/toilet if desired. I'm not much of a cook, but I might even throw in a meal occasionally.

Please respond initially by PM with your email address, name, times available, and anything else you can think of.

90 minutes either direction from Austin and Houston.

akrvbob · Jul 21, 2015

So how many hours a week/month are you wanting in trade for the space?
Bob

cherterr · Jul 25, 2015

Hm..Hadn't thought about it like that. Whatever it takes!

My main objective is to get the vines off the still living trees, and take a couple of the dead ones down, and clear some underbrush that my giant mower can't get on the first try. The entire area is only 1/2 an acre, and is about 1/3 done already.

Obviously, I want workers. Maybe put in some pretty full days til it's done, then stick around to camp, tour, visit the area for a month or two after?

Based on what's been done so far, I think it could be completed in a couple of weeks if somebody hustled.
That's all I know.

akrvbob · Jul 25, 2015

You're asking someone to work for you except instead of paying them money you are giving them space. It's reasonable that they know what the job is and what they will be paid.

So for 80 hours of work, how long can they stay on your property?
Bob

cherterr · Aug 2, 2015

80 hours (two weeks of work) = Two months of parking/camping

VanGirl · Aug 4, 2015

cherterr said:
Hm..Hadn't thought about it like that. Whatever it takes!

My main objective is to get the vines off the still living trees, and take a couple of the dead ones down, and clear some underbrush that my giant mower can't get on the first try. The entire area is only 1/2 an acre, and is about 1/3 done already.

Obviously, I want workers. Maybe put in some pretty full days til it's done, then stick around to camp, tour, visit the area for a month or two after?

Based on what's been done so far, I think it could be completed in a couple of weeks if somebody hustled.
That's all I know.

Hmmm, After living in Texas for 35 years I have to ask. What kind of vines are on the trees. Is it poison Ivy or poison Oak or Sumac? Where is the property located, Texas is a big state?

VanGirl