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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
yes
My next destination:
France - from Mar 2024 until May 2024 View allDescription
I am 71 Keep fit with swimming cycling I am a retired Gardener/Joiner/Handyman Have recently done 100m2 lawn and patios with retaining walls
Studying French for 5 years and getting better with it say intermediate level
Have diploma Horticulture and chainsaw certificate and spraying in fact just going to fell a small tree this morning
Enjoy working outside Go away with National Trust for w/e
Drystane dyking building paths steps walkways fences etc
Build Planters out of old wooden Pallets and also build log sheds out of old pallets Next project small water wheel and more wooden plantersInterests
Cooking & foodCharity workCultureAdventure sportsFitnessMovies & TVCarpentryCampingArchitectureBooksAnimalsSelf developmentPlant careSailing / BoatingTechnologyHistoryWater sportsOutdoor activitiesMusicGardening
show moreLanguages spoken
French: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companionLife at a FarmstayEco ProjectsAnimal CareCharity WorkLanguagesArt ProjectsTeachingSome knowledge of:
General MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseHospitality/TourismHelping with Computers/ InternetAble to teach about:
GardeningDIY and building projectsMore details about your skills
Gardening/joinery/hard landscaping/general building
Started Latch wool rug making and designing a chess set for chess board rugAge
71
What else ...
Improving on accordian need more practice play chess majong scrabble play piano rug making
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Driver's licence
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Il est dynamique, volontaire et curieux et ce fut un plaisir de l'accueillir à la maison.
Tu reviens quand tu veux 😊
I worked in the garden,pruning trees and cutting grass etc
Really enjoyed meals outside in the evening with them and long talks
Helped with my French too,thank you again Jocelyne for the wonderful baked apples
Def recommend
He worked really hard, in fact he worked harder than most 50's men we had! Always happy with a thing to do, and very easy going...
We hope to see you back here Charlie, Thanks for the help!
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Il est dynamique, volontaire et curieux et ce fut un plaisir de l'accueillir à la maison.
Tu reviens quand tu veux 😊
I worked in the garden,pruning trees and cutting grass etc
Really enjoyed meals outside in the evening with them and long talks
Helped with my French too,thank you again Jocelyne for the wonderful baked apples
Def recommend
He worked really hard, in fact he worked harder than most 50's men we had! Always happy with a thing to do, and very easy going...
We hope to see you back here Charlie, Thanks for the help!
I think Charlie would be a great asset to any host planning or working on their garden.
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