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Building Muscle
Experience rural life and learn about self sufficiency in Saskatchewan, Canada submitted a photo to …
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Help with painting projects and gardening in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Adrien & Marina left a feedback for host
about 4 hours ago
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Hi, hello my name is Mark I'm an olive picker harvester.I don't eat foods inside the box, I don't use microwave,I liked to experience travel see different side of the world most likely Europe and Asia.I want to surround myself with great nature mostly olive trees.My interest are listening to dubstep music,electronic music and rock.I can also do some farming work picking olives, grapes picking,shoveling compost, tree shaker,taking care of pets 🐶, photography 📸, drilling, feeding animals, feed cats 🐈, feed a fish 🐟, cut wood, germinate seeds ☘️, watering 💦 plants, housekeeping and harvesting fruits.I can be also a virtual assistant and help desk technician 🛠️.I don't smoke any cigarettes and I also don't drink any alcohol.I'm self educated. 🫒 🫒 🫒 🫒 🫒I can help you carry your harvested sack full of olives,nuts,berries and water gallons transfer to your car or into your truck using a wheel barrow don't hesitate to contact me.If your having problems lifting heavy items 📦 or etc. I can help you carry most of your items.🎃Well I can help you prepare all the things you need for this upcoming winter season.❄️
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I'm interested in anything to do with Nature like hiking, outdoor activities, sailing etc. but also in local culture, foods, sights and the language. I'm very handy with building and fixing things.
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