>>>>>Ever considered one of those 'home swap' deals? Can be a way of having an 'almost' free vacation if you're happy committing to one place for the duration.....
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>>>>I've heard of those, and it sounds like a fun idea ... but who the heck would want to swap with us and spend their vacation in Ellensburg?!?! <g> It's too far from Seattle, or any place interesting really, to be a hot destination spot.
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>>>>~~Bonnie
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>>>There is always http://www.couchsurfing.org/ hahahaha
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>>Again not such a daft idea. Although it started off as a low-budget travel idea I think it's becoming a choice for travellers who want to get a truer feel for a place. I know a few people who have done this (most of whom could easily afford to stay in hotels if they so chose) and all reccommended it....
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>My son is currently Woofing in Italy and having a great time. Some hard work but a very cheap holiday £70 return to Milan and some spending money. He's been clearing land, making cheese and milking cows and meeting some very nice Italian families..

Another good idea. We've not registered as a host but have had woofers here occasionally - just refered by word--of-mouth from other sites.