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Hi -
Summer 2021 was my first experience with the Workaway program and it was wonderful. I was introduced to a little bit of everything from picking green beans, herding cows, building a stick fence to feeding goats. Quite an experience for this city person. My hosts have all been fantastic and I have seen many beautiful places. My goal is to keep the the learning curve going through the Workaway program for the next few years.
Interests
Plant careMountainOutdoor activitiesGardeningHistoryEvents & socialDancingCarpentryBeachAnimalsSelf developmentPhotographyNatureHikingFitnessFarmingCulture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
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I retired and want to explore, travel, acquire different skills and enjoy new experiences. Basically I’m a city person with a background in administration (although I did work in archaeology and in a prison), a mom who raised three sons, and a grandma who crawls under kitchen tables to play with the grandkids. I like being outdoors and am pretty active- hiking, jogging, dancing, and playing pickle ball. I enjoy photography and am working on upgrading from amateur to intermediate. I’m hardworking and reliable, tend to be quiet at first, and have a good sense of humor. While working and raising a family, I volunteered at my sons’ schools and for their sports activities, at a food bank, Habitat for Humanity, and at special events for a winery. Workaway caught my attention because it offers an opportunity to give back, do things to benefit not only myself but others, and to challenge myself.
Age
69
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Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
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Feedback
18 Oct 2022
Left by host (Mature well travelled helper ...) for Workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy was a great workawayer! She communicated well from the very start. We loved how she’d check in with us as the dates approached. Cindy is a great worker very smart and methodical and easy to pick up a new skill if something arose that she was not familiar with. We loved how flexible she was if we change or edit the project in the days… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Mature well travelled helper ...)
Linni and Trent were wonderful hosts immediately making me feel right at home. My work schedule was flexible and as September Is pretty hot I usually started early in the morning leaving the afternoon for exploring or cooling off in the pool. I primarily worked in the garden according to a list Linni provided and updated as needed. Most days Trent… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Permaculture Ranch in need of ...)
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay with Kathy and Bob. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet, the early morning and late night skies amazing, and the meals delicious. I learned a lot about edible plants, gardening, rocket mass heating, composting and a more sustainable way of living among other things. I enjoyed mushroom hunting with Kathy and her… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Join us for eco projects, ...)
All my hosts last summer were wonderful. My first hosts this season, Tim and Allison, were no exception; they are down to earth, warm and friendly. Tim and Allison, along with their daughter and a pup, opened up their home and immediately I felt part of the family.
Tim had a list of projects to choose from and was flexible in scheduling the work… read more
Tim had a list of projects to choose from and was flexible in scheduling the work… read more
(Excellent
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19 Jun 2022
Left by host (Join us for eco projects, ...) for Workawayer (Cindy)
It was really nice to have Cindy for a stay. The whole family really enjoyed her company, we feel that we found another kindred spirit. It was a busy time during her visit so we didn't get to do as much fun stuff as we had hoped. Cindy was a big help with various tasks in the yard, garden and guest house. She worked independently most of the time… read more
(Excellent
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18 Oct 2022
Left by host (Mature well travelled helper ...) for Workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy was a great workawayer! She communicated well from the very start. We loved how she’d check in with us as the dates approached. Cindy is a great worker very smart and methodical and easy to pick up a new skill if something arose that she was not familiar with. We loved how flexible she was if we change or edit the project in the days… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Mature well travelled helper ...)
Linni and Trent were wonderful hosts immediately making me feel right at home. My work schedule was flexible and as September Is pretty hot I usually started early in the morning leaving the afternoon for exploring or cooling off in the pool. I primarily worked in the garden according to a list Linni provided and updated as needed. Most days Trent… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Permaculture Ranch in need of ...)
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay with Kathy and Bob. The atmosphere is peaceful and quiet, the early morning and late night skies amazing, and the meals delicious. I learned a lot about edible plants, gardening, rocket mass heating, composting and a more sustainable way of living among other things. I enjoyed mushroom hunting with Kathy and her… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Join us for eco projects, ...)
All my hosts last summer were wonderful. My first hosts this season, Tim and Allison, were no exception; they are down to earth, warm and friendly. Tim and Allison, along with their daughter and a pup, opened up their home and immediately I felt part of the family.
Tim had a list of projects to choose from and was flexible in scheduling the work… read more
Tim had a list of projects to choose from and was flexible in scheduling the work… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jun 2022
Left by host (Join us for eco projects, ...) for Workawayer (Cindy)
It was really nice to have Cindy for a stay. The whole family really enjoyed her company, we feel that we found another kindred spirit. It was a busy time during her visit so we didn't get to do as much fun stuff as we had hoped. Cindy was a big help with various tasks in the yard, garden and guest house. She worked independently most of the time… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Enjoy sunshine, gardening and ...)
This was my first experience with the program and I was fortunate to have Rhonda and Dan as my hosts - they were wonderful! There were plenty of options (chores) to choose from depending on your interest and the schedule was flexible. I like early morning so feed the horses, mules and cat; cleaned the corral; swept the porches and did yard work… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2021
Left by host (Come to Yellowstone Country ...) for Workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy left a couple of weeks ago and we miss her. She was so much fun to have around and she was a very hard worker. She looked for things to do. She never had to be motivated. We had great conversations. She had lots to share. We had a great time with her and have already made plans for her to be back next summer if possible. See you then Cindy!
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Prairies, lakes and plains in ...)
Working alongside Gillian was an awesome. She taught me a little bit about a lot - how to feed goats, build a natural twig fence, hitch a trailer, hold a chicken, make a fly catcher, etc. She is warm, direct, clear in directions, and inspires you to step it up - if she can do it so can you! She is inventive and it was interesting to see how she… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Come and help us with various ...)
I really enjoyed my stay with Shirley and Danny. They are easy going, kind, clear in their requirements, and they worked alongside on each job. Shirley is a great cook and and gardens; she taught me some basics on both. Danny is very knowledgeable on old cars and machinery so I learned a little bit there. Each night we took Wally (their dog) for a… read more
(Excellent
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19 Sep 2021
Left by host (Come and help us with various ...) for Workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy was easy to get along with, easy to feed, and she respected our space. She was always cheerful and willing to tackle anything! During her stay with us, she mostly helped Danny to put up wall board, ceiling board and insulation in the hobby studio, but also helped put a load of gravel onto the path and driveway, shifted barrow-loads of sand,… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
(Experience ranch life in the ...)
What a beautiful place and wonderful people. I got to experience a little bit of everything - herding cows, fixing fences, connecting irrigation pipe, cleaning cabins etc. Occasionally I would help Bonnie with the cooking and really enjoyed our conversations. Dinner time was a family affair with the hosts and workers gathered around the dining… read more
(Excellent
)
