Jay's Helping Hands

09/11/2026

You’d be surprised what I can fit in this thing. 😂

A recent run to the dump had the RAV4 packed pretty much to the limit — with Tinker riding sh***un, of course. 🐶

It’s a pretty good example of what Jay’s Helping Hands is all about.

Dump runs, pickups and deliveries, errands, moving a few things from here to there, or one of those odd jobs where you just need another set of hands.

If you’ve got something you need done around Barry’s Bay or the surrounding area, send me a message. If I can help, I will.

Jay’s Helping Hands
Local help when you need a hand.

09/06/2026

🌻 Beautiful long-weekend Sunday morning in the Valley!

The sunflowers are still hanging onto summer — and hopefully we get a few more weekends like this one.

If you're spending today at the cottage, around the house, or just enjoying the weekend, the last thing you want to do is spend part of it running errands.

Forgot something at the store? Need something picked up? Have an errand you've been putting off? Or just need an extra set of hands?

That's what Jay's Helping Hands is here for. 👍

Local pickups, errands, deliveries and those odd little jobs that can save you a trip.

Enjoy your Sunday — and if I can make it a little easier, send me a message. 😊

09/04/2026

🎨 Something a little different for Jay’s Helping Hands!

I’ve been busy in the workshop building 12 custom easels for Laura’s upcoming Paint & Sip Early Fall Night at Madawaska Coffee Co. on September 17.

This is exactly the kind of project I enjoy — something a little outside the ordinary that just needs someone to figure it out and get it done.
The easels are coming together, and I’m looking forward to seeing them all in action!

If you’re looking for a fun night out, Laura’s Paint & Sip runs 7–9 p.m. on September 17, with all materials included. Check out Laura’s event post for all the details. 🎨☕

08/31/2026

🚗 PEMBROKE RUN — WEDNESDAY!

I’m heading into Pembroke this Wednesday and have room to bring things back to the Barry’s Bay / Madawaska Valley area.

Need something picked up — or dropped off — while I’m there?

🛒 Walmart or Canadian Tire order
📦 Marketplace purchase
🔧 Auto parts
🔋 Battery pickup or recycling/drop-off
🏪 Store pickup
📋 Something else you don’t want to make the drive for?

Send me a message with what you need and where it needs to go, and I’ll let you know if I can work it into Wednesday’s run.

Jay’s Helping Hands
You don’t always need to make the drive.

08/28/2026

🐾 Where’s Tinker Today?
Tinker’s been making the rounds with Jay’s Helping Hands lately, so we thought we’d have a little fun with it.
She’s hanging out at a pretty well-known local spot this morning…
Can you tell where she is? 👀
Drop your guess in the comments!
🐾 Jay’s Helping Hands

08/26/2026

🎣 Early start in cottage country this morning.

Tinker and I got out for a little fishing before the rest of the day got going. Not a bad way to start a Wednesday. 🙂

Hard to believe we're already getting toward the end of summer — and for a lot of cottagers, that means the list of things to get done before heading home is starting to grow.

If you could use an extra set of hands over the next few weeks — picking something up, dropping something off, hauling things into town, helping with some of those end-of-summer cottage jobs, or just taking an errand off your list — send me a message.

I’m local, I’m out and about, and I'm happy to see if I can help.

Jay’s Helping Hands
More time at the cottage. Fewer trips into town.

08/23/2026

🌧️ Rainy Sunday morning in cottage country.

The hummingbirds are already making their rounds for the sugar water, and I think the rest of us are perfectly justified in taking our time getting started today. 😂

I’ll be heading into town later this morning, so if anyone around Barry’s Bay needs a hand with a pickup, drop-off, or an errand while I’m already out, send me a message. If I can work it into the trip, I’d be happy to help.

Otherwise, enjoy the quiet Sunday — and stay dry!

Jay’s Helping Hands
Local help when you need an extra set of hands.

08/18/2026

🚗 PEMBROKE RUN — TOMORROW!

Hey all! I’m heading into Pembroke tomorrow and have room to bring things back to the Barry’s Bay / Madawaska Valley area.

Need something picked up — or dropped off — while I’m there?

🛒 Walmart or Canadian Tire order
📦 Marketplace purchase
🔧 Auto parts
🔋 Battery pickup or recycling/drop-off
🏪 Store pickup
📋 Something else you don’t want to make the drive for?

Send me a message today with what you need and where it needs to go, and I’ll let you know if I can fit it into the run.

Jay’s Helping Hands
You don’t always need to make the drive.

08/14/2026

🐾 You forgot WHAT at home?

Coming up to the cottage this weekend?

Don't spend your cottage weekend running errands.

If there's something you forgot, need picked up, dropped off, or brought out to the cottage, Jay's Helping Hands can help take an errand off your weekend list.

🛒 Groceries & local pickups
🔨 Hardware and project supplies
📦 Marketplace & store purchases
🚙 Items that won't fit in your vehicle
🏡 Deliveries to cottages and rural properties
↔️ Pickup and delivery between local communities

Whether you're already here or still planning your trip up, send me a message and let me know what you need.

Advance bookings are best. Limited same-day availability when my schedule allows.

📞 Call or message Jay's Helping Hands for a quote.

You came to the cottage to enjoy it. I'll handle the running around.

08/11/2026

🚗 Last call for tomorrow’s Pembroke run!

Walmart order sitting there? Marketplace purchase? Auto part or hardware order? Something you just don’t feel like driving all the way to Pembroke to get?

I still have room for a couple of pickups tomorrow. Send me a message today with what you need and I’ll give you a price. 👍

🚗 PEMBROKE RUN — WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

I’ll be heading to Pembroke this Wednesday and I have room to take on a few pickups while I’m there.

Need something picked up from:

🛒 A store or business📦 Marketplace / Kijiji purchase🔧 Parts or supplies🐾 Pet supplies🪑 A smaller item that won’t fit in your vehicle…or something else?

Send me a message with what you need picked up and where from, and I’ll give you a price.

Since I’m already making the trip, it’s a great chance to get that Pembroke pickup off your list without making the drive yourself.

📍 Pembroke → Barry’s Bay / surrounding area📅 Wednesday, August 12

Jay’s Helping HandsPickup • Delivery • Errands • Helping Hands

👉 Message me today or tomorrow to get on Wednesday’s run.