07/01/2021
Damien and I have lived in this house for 9 years... never missed a rent payment (paying well over a hundred grand in that time) and treated this structure with the greatest respect, as if it was our own. Was fortunate enough to build up my music instruction over the last year where we could actually live from the income (with a few odd jobs on the side).... but we are told we need to be out by the end of October. Not only will we lose our home, the majority of our livelihood will be gone as well. There is absolutely NOTHING out there... especially places who will allow our dog, Penny. We were surviving and finally doing ok after a very long struggle before the world's current turmoil and now this. I am numb and feel ill. Being able to provide instruction, jam and go for the odd rip into the mountain has been the best therapy for me... and it will once again be removed. If any of my Penticton/Naramata friends are aware of a suitable shelter for Damien and I, please let me know. Thank you