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Help me paint my house like a seaside cafe and with my gardens in Atherton, Queensland, Australia

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  • Description

    Description

    A retiree with a youthful attitude and an easy going nature, but getting stuffed doing the physical stuff. Philosophical and health orientated - happy to share hard gained knowledge to those who chose to listen. I have a spacious home enclosed by colourful scented flower gardens, populated by birds, (one lazy cat) , frogs, butterflies and bugs! This is the tropics, so its lovely warm days, balmy evenings, and has more than its share of beautiful streams, waterfalls, crater lakes, and hills that provide opportunities for swimming, bush walking, exploring and fantastic photography. There are one or more markets locally every weekend and the selection of fresh organic and homegrown produce proliferates even along the sides of the highways.
    What makes this part of the world a true Paradise is the lack of humidity as my "beach" is 752 m. above sea level. I wanted to retire at the beach and I decided to bring the beach to me. I haven't had anyone trying to 'dive' in my ocean as they will only butt head with concrete or wood...and my 'guard dog shark' has not bitten anyone's foot yet, so my ocean is free of stingers..sand lice...mosquitoes...crocs and surrounded by fresh water lakes and waterfalls to wash off after a day at the Beach!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    History
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Astronomy
    Books
    Outdoor activities
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Sailing / Boating
    Dancing
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am a philosopher by nature and love to share my knowledge on colour therapy and how its aids good health. I garden and produce much of my own food from my gardens and can pass on a wealth of knowledge about health and how to keep it. I have previously travelled the world and experienced many cultures and enjoy being host to short term overseas visitors.

  • Help

    Help

    I need a creative soul wanting to help create a painted "beach-side' scene on my house as many workawayers have recently done and as well I need help with a shovel and wheelbarrow. Anyone of general fitness should be capable of this task and accepting that this will be dusty and dirty work. If you have some talent with computers and internet, then that would be handy as well as knowing which end of a hammer to hit with. I have self sufficiency projects of solar and aqua culture that could use input from someone skilled and electrical knowledge would be worth sharing.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large house, three bedroomed, kitchen available for personal meals. A walk to town, shops and foods. Many fresh garden foods may be available. Vegetarians are well catered for from my productive gardens and the carnivores have close shop access to source their own proteins. There is plenty of space for kitchen cooking or a large outdoor BBQ at the "beach". You'll get the picture if you look at the pictures!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Atherton Tablelands is Paradise on a stick! So much to see, tons of natural beauty and rainforests. Wildlife, waterfalls, forest walks, bike trails, 4WD tracks, lakes, craters, lots of food farms, and away from the 'rat race'!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a creative, textured art piece featuring a gray, stone-like design with a red mouth and white teeth, set against a blue background.
The image depicts a door with a unique bamboo design, featuring a life preserver sign that reads \"Welcome Aboard\" and a silver handle, set against a blue wall.
The image depicts a breathtaking sunset over mountains, with vibrant orange and yellow hues illuminating the sky and clouds, set against a serene landscape.
The image depicts a beachside restaurant with a sign that reads \"Beach\" and a row of palm trees, evoking a relaxed and idyllic atmosphere. The scene is serene and inviting.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a blue glass bottle, a white and blue ball with the name \"Wilson\" on it, and a canoe in the background.
The image depicts a blue canoe with a wooden interior, featuring the phrase "The Catastrophic Optimist" in orange letters, set against a natural outdoor backdrop.
The image features a black cat and a white mask with a gold sequined hat, set against a blue wall with a textured surface.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of a large dam, with a body of water cascading down the concrete structure behind her.
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The image depicts a woman standing behind a table atop a volcano-shaped structure, surrounded by a blue floor and lush tropical plants in the background.
A man is painting a sign on a blue table outside, with a white SUV and green canopy in the background. The sign reads \"FARMERS MARKET\".
Two women are painting the exterior of a house, one standing on a ladder and the other holding a paintbrush, in a tropical setting with lush greenery.
The image depicts a man and woman posing on a motorcycle, both wearing helmets and making hand gestures, with a road, buildings, and mountains visible in the background.
The image depicts a volcano-shaped fire pit, surrounded by rocks and shells, with a shark's head in the foreground, set against a dark outdoor background.
The image depicts a white beehive adorned with painted bees and flowers, situated on a wooden pallet in a garden setting.

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