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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Spain - from Apr 2024 until May 2024 View all
Description
if your in need of a top class tradesman in building construction or just someone with multiple skills and good all round handyman.
Hi I've been traveling continuously for 10 years now. i am enjoying travelling meeting people from different life styles learning about the different cultures and customs
I have found it very interesting working with different building methods and different materials and products
Builder of new house's and specializing in renovations.
Designed and build restaurants and pubs.
Building, painting,plumbing,concrete,bit of electrical,tiling etc etc
Manage Irish pub,night club 8 years. One of New Zealand top bars during my time.
Security work crowd control,festivals and personal body guard,part time for bit of fun
Love animals
Always up for a challenge and not afraid of hard work
enjoy good conversation. I am easy going respectful and always willing to help
I have a good sense of humor and enjoy listening to others
Done few things in my time cabinet maker, craft man's furniture.made furniture for parliament house in Australia.
Had my own business specializing in using second hand timber to make furniture and kitchens.
Design furniture and kitchens.renovations
l own successful building company new homes renovations,small Commercial buildings. Usually dealing with projects you would class as away from the normal
Good at problem solving.
Always willing to and enjoy learning new skills
I am definitely no chef, so cooking not part of my skill set,
did raise my two sons up on my own and they survived my cooking
but willing to help and very good at doing dishes.
Also have known to wake myself up snoring occasionally, so shared room not such a good idea for other people,but have no problem with it.ear plugs work.
Interests
Self developmentSustainabilityDIY & craftsPlant careNatureMountainEvents & socialGardeningHistoryPetsMovies & TVHikingFitnessFarmingCampingCharity workCultureCyclingCarpentryBooks
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Master Builder, cabinetmaker, painting.little electrical and plumping
Age
58
What else ...
Currently I've been traveling and working for 10 years now.
And still loving the experience.
I enjoy the outdoors hiking, bike riding love the sound of water. Conoeing. Enjoy being around animals, especially taking dogs for a walk. I try to keep reasonably fit so if there's a gym near by.
I'm do like meat but have been enjoying some amazing vegetarian meals on my travels.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
Very pleasant chatty… read more
Better late than never.
But as you can read by all the other feedback it is a fantastic experience.
I went there more to help with construction, but ended up enjoying been around these amazing kids. so friendly, full of laughter. The bond they have… read more
immediately felt welcome and at home.
Beautiful part of the country and lovely home, with fantastic home cooked Russian meals.had many enjoyable conversations and learnt alot about Russia life. Got to spend time with there
friends which was great. Also very easy to get to and from Saint… read more
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Very pleasant chatty… read more
Better late than never.
But as you can read by all the other feedback it is a fantastic experience.
I went there more to help with construction, but ended up enjoying been around these amazing kids. so friendly, full of laughter. The bond they have… read more
immediately felt welcome and at home.
Beautiful part of the country and lovely home, with fantastic home cooked Russian meals.had many enjoyable conversations and learnt alot about Russia life. Got to spend time with there
friends which was great. Also very easy to get to and from Saint… read more
Great hospitality, amazing hard working couple. Friendly and sociable. With many good conversations. I was there for 3 weeks.i wish I could have stayed longer but had other commitments.
And not to forget meeting other workaways and the staff
It was such a pleasure to be able to help
Great time walking the dogs and getting to play with them. Though I could not remember all there names.
Great experience to be in a rural setting and getting to know the locals.
They do a fantastic job here
Definitely have plans to… read more
He has come twice to my place already and he's a fun, trustful, knowledgeable, skillfull and hardworking guy. He has done various renovation projects on our property. If you are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable helper for your… read more
If you love the beach then this is perfect place.
Your more or less living on the beach
Jan is a great guy, had many an interesting conversation with him.
He is very accommodating person even for this meat eater.
(Great place to have a bbq on the terrace )
Had the… read more
If your contemplating or in midst of construction, and dream of a what must be a nonexistent workawayer that has it all - but know you'll never find them, If in your additionally unrealistic thought you want them to be brimming with good energy, very highly skilled and more than happy to cook dinner on the barbecue every night, you know… read more
Wish I could have stayed longer. Steve is a great host.not only food was great but steve took the time out to act as our personal tour guide and along with that we had many interesting conversations.
Highly recommended, fantastic area of France must see,
