Laurie and I have been house and pet-sitting worldwide for over 10 years. We love making new friends and exploring different parts of our beautiful world. We have been married for more than 40 years and have owned and maintained our own home for most of that time. After college, Neil had his own business for more than twenty-five years. Laurie has earned two masters degrees and also was self-employed. Now that our children are grown and we are retired, we spend our time traveling and discovering lifestyles in other places. We love animals and can care for most, with the exception of indoor cats, due to allergies. We are non-smokers. We have Global Entry status in the US and Nexus in Canada - both require a live interview and extensive and rigorous background checks. We both enjoy artistic ventures. Laurie has been a clay artist, sculptor, and paints watercolors.