Neil

aus: USA

Konto Typ
Einzelperson
Reiseziele
Frankreich, Großbritannien, Niederlande, USA
Reisezeit
01.03.2019 - 31.01.2020
Freunde bei facebook
91
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Mein Status
unterwegs auf Reisen
Beschreibung
Hi,
I am a 68-year old non-smoking, easygoing man with a good, sometimes quirky, sense of humour. I retired in 2016 and decided to travel. I have been doing Workaways, house sitting, and Workaway-like situations with friends for the last three years.
My work history has been varied. I had a couple of small businesses, managed restaurants, dabbled in carpentry and, most recently, I retired from TomTom after working as a research analyst for fifteen years.
As of November, 2019, I have volunteered with Workaway hosts in Europe, UK, Morocco, Vietnam, and Australia. I am presently ending a house sitting situation in Yorkshire, UK. I will be house sitting again in mid-December in southern England.
At that point, I may return to the US for a few months. It is likely that I will be back in Europe / UK next summer. I will probably search for more Workaway opportunities then.
All the best,
Neil
Bereiche, die mich interessieren oder in denen ich anderen etwas beibringen kann
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Unterrichten
Was könntest du arbeiten?
I have done carpentry, worked in hospitality, and done computer research. I majored in English in college. I have excellent written and spoken grammar skills. I think I work very well with students who are trying to practice their English pronunciation skills.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Französisch: Grundkenntnisse
Alter
70
Nationalität
American
Was noch ...
I am able to get along with just about anyone. I look for the humor in everything. I enjoy interacting with people, but I don't have to be entertained all the time. I also know how to respect a person's privacy. I look forward to making many more Workaway friends.
Etwas mehr Information
- Raucher
- Führerschein
- Allergien
  no
- Spezielle Ernährung
  no

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16.11.2019

Vom Workawayer (Neil) für Host für (Assen, Netherlands. Help in ...)

I stayed with Willy for ten days in October. I wish it could have been more. He is a kind and gentle man, interested in learning about other cultures. We had many wonderful conversations over the delicious vegetarian meals which he prepared for us. While I helped him with a couple of projects, he was also keen for me to explore Assen and beyond by… read more

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03.01.2019

Vom Workawayer (Neil) für Host für (An extra pair of hands needed ...)

I stayed with Gregg, Gary, and Norma for a few weeks near the end of 2018. They need a bigger kitchen! Which is where you come in. This is a great place to volunteer. They will be hard on the task this winter and spring. My time here was spent doing some of the prep work for the house extension, as well as a bit of painting, drywall, sanding,… read more

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17.04.2018

vom Host für Workawayer (Neil)

Neil is the guy I'd partner up with if I was assigned to a ten year space mission to Mars. Except for his unkind remarks about my basketball shooting skills (napkins in the trash can) he was the best company any host could hope for. He was so popular with our students that he developed an exhaustive social calendar outside the classroom. We'd be… read more

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26.06.2017

Vom Workawayer (Neil) für Host für (Provide some assistance with ...)

I spent several weeks in Hanoi volunteering here. It was a wonderful experience. Paul and Huyen are gracious hosts as well as being hardworking and selfless teachers. This Workaway stay offers volunteers not only the chance to experience the ancient city of Hanoi, but also the opportunity to interact with a marvelous contingent of English… read more

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04.09.2017

vom Host (Help with gardening cleaning ...) für Workawayer (Neil)

Neil stayed with us for a month in August and we really enjoyed having him here and we still miss all the little things he did to help out. He has the ability to fit in with any age and any type of person and is more than capable of all the tasks we gave him. Any future hosts will not be disappointed he is a pleasure to work with and to live with… read more

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01.09.2017

Vom Workawayer (Neil) für Host für (Help with gardening cleaning ...)

Rather than being repetitive, I will just say that I concur with all of the wonderful things people have said about Pete and Su and their children, Lily and George. They extend themselves in every way to ensure that Workaway guests have an enjoyable stay. Plus, Normandy is a region rich in history and Fresné-la-Mère is a convenient place from… read more

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28.08.2017

Vom Workawayer (Neil) für Host für (Nudists living on 140ac ...)

I had a great experience staying with Rick and Keith at their property south of Darwin. If you are considering this but are unsure about the nudity, be assured that after about ten seconds, (the time it takes for you to disrobe and feel the breeze on all of your exposed skin) you will feel liberated. They allow you to be comfortable with yourself… read more

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07.08.2017

Vom Workawayer (Neil) für Host für (Enjoy Life in a peaceful ...)

My stay with Mags and Rob was perfect in every respect. In fact, it felt more like being on holiday than a Workaway stay. Although I worked for a few hours each day, I was always included in activities with family and friends. Most of my work was painting. It is a big house with lots of doors and windows. I found the work relaxing, and more so… read more

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02.08.2017

vom Host (Enjoy Life in a peaceful ...) für Workawayer (Neil)

We told Neil that we were going to tie him up to keep him here, not only has he worked so hard and meticulously for us, going well beyond the call of duty, he has been a really great house guest. My only reservation about giving him the superb feedback he deserves is that he is going to inundated with requests for his time that he wont have time… read more

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10.04.2017

vom Host (Giving students confidence ...) für Workawayer (Neil)

I consider myself and my school very lucky to have hosted Neil.He is an incredibly helpful,kind-hearted and nice person.
You don't need to tell him what to do as he is always offering to do things with great enthusiasm and zeal.Neil did more than what he was told to do.The outside garden and the area around the school were always clean when Neil… read more

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30.03.2017

Vom Workawayer (Neil) für Host für (Giving students confidence ...)

I lived and volunteered at the school for more than two months. It was a wonderful experience. The teachers are professional, friendly, and helpful in every way. The students are motivated and eager to learn English and French and they are also willing to extend every courtesy to the volunteers. The class discussions are sometimes continued over… read more

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