I’m no real estate expert, but we’re going to try selling privately. It’s a 3-bedroom townhouse in Summerland, BC—in the Okanagan Valley. I started by setting up a site for photos and information, which we’ve been pointing to in local newspaper ads. After an initial flurry of interest and lots of calls, it seems to be pretty quiet right now.
headspacej's Life List
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1. finish my masters thesis
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2. learn about Smart Growth
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3. develop a trail network
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4. visit Ecuador
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5. eat more locally grown food
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6. explore how 43 Things can promote online learning
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7. get involved in local politics
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8. drink more porter
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9. learn how to properly record music with my computer
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10. create interesting music with a local violinist
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11. learn to cross country ski
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12. learn to play the double bass
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13. cook some healthy dishes my kids will eat
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14. learn about wine
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15. build a great trail
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16. learn to play the violin
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17. build digital lifestyle aggregators
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18. Celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary
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19. learn to make sushi
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20. study 43things.com
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21. ride the Imperial Gulch Trail in Idaho
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22. Wean my toddler from her pacifier
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23. finish my M.Ed. in EdTech
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In case this looks like I’m planning to go marching into the woods with a Bobcat and a chainsaw to gouge deep tracks through pristine wilderness, I thought I’d add a disclaimer.
The areas I’m talking about are criss-crossed with old logging roads, meandering singletrack and deer/cow paths. “Building” trail is really more like connecting up existing trails and rerouting the occasional unsustainable section (mostly created by dirt-bikes and ATVs creating incredibly stupid rutted lines straight up slopes).
I’ve been working from home for two years now. If you’re telecommuting for a company with an office culture, I think working at home every day could be very isolating. I’ve found that two days a week in the office goes a long way in feeling like you’re in the loop and maintaining relationships.
But MAN, is it ever nice to not have to drive in every day.

