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Help me with carpentry projects and enjoy Hemavan, Swedish Lapland

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    Hello You!!.. help me!.. finishing my off grid/small cabin..and more..if you know caprentry its a big plus!.. but if you is abit handy, and would like to learn by me its all ok.. Then I also need help with organizing a garage/ carpentry etc etc... Combine work with me..and do some hiking/ fishing in both Swedish Lapland and nabouring Helgeland/ Norway.Just imagine..to be able to be on the lakes/ ocean/ mountain..fishing and make nice cocking on open fire!😁..here you can "tag" along with me and learn about fishing mountain trout / char/ ocean halibut/ cod etc..and how too catch/cock fish/moose etc on an open fire!!.. Soo!! Come and help in the carpentry/ fishing/ at my home or my cabin in the mountains. ... Im a retired/ recovering furniture carpenter after a accident, single, ,half crazy ( ha ha!)..but a "funny" 59 year ..with 18 year old son named Felix. Soo..Carpenter/Handy or just eager to learn..its all great!!..open minded helpers from all the world are welcome!!. You will be paid according to agreement and skill level. Or at the least have room and board for free here with us!😊. If you read this and have more questions..just messege/ call me!
    Come and help me (2027) next spring/ summer/fall.it would be great!
    Soo...Hope to see you !...and Welcome To Hemavan/Lapland!!😁

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Charity work
    DIY & crafts
    Music
    Architecture
    Carpentry
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn about traditional cocking / handycraft/ hunting/ fishing/ history and way of life in Lapland !!..Welcome to visit me and my son Felix here in the mountains and nearby coast of Norway fjords..just one hour away from our home. I can pick you up in nearby Mo I Rana in Norway..or Umeå/Lycksele/ Storuman in Sweden.
    Call me..or message me any time!
    Welcome !

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    carpentry /Building/ organize !
    If you are handy its realy nice..but more important is that you are eager to help and learn!.. the more you help..the more free time for me and you!!.. and I can treat you on many nice adventures in the swedish Lapland mountains and why not in the norweigian nerby fjords!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Always nice to know a few words in the countrys you travels in.. I know some worlds..in..Bulgarian..German..Thai..and fluent i the language of " Bullshiting"😆

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Nice Small cabin...or if you prefer..a tent in the woods nere the mountain!😆
    ...Have a hammock with a mosquito net to!🤣..just kidding..but if you like to try..possible!!!😁😁😁

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Walking. Biking. Skiing. Fishing. Hunting. Caving. Birdwatcing and fantastic Wildlife ...all in the beautiful nature in Mountains of the Swedish Lapland. This is also the home of the best skiiers in the world!! ( like.. Anja Pärson and one of the Greatest of them all INGEMAR STENMARK) Here you can skii all year around!!
    ( high mountains)
    Also..a bit unik is that we only have a one hour drive from our home to The nearby Helgeland fjords of Northern Norway. Here we go for antlantic fishing/ diving/ summerfun!!...soo..Thats our home and backyard!! Come and help and Work !.. but have fun too! Welcome !!!😁

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Have plenty of space so any size of motorhome fits at my yard.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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