Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
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Description
I live in a mountainous region of southern New Zealand.Now semi retired I still work making and restoring furniture and joinery.I particularly enjoy designing things with clients and making quality items that will last ,often using recycled materials .I really enjoy meeting people from different cultures and learning to communicate in a foreign language
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Interests
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Culture
Charity work
Languages
History
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Sailing / Boating
Hiking -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Vietnamese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
While not a trained teacher I enjoy sharing English conversation and have been trying to learn Vietnamese on line but finding it very challenging ( in a good way) -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Creative DIY projects
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Eco Projects
Able to teach about:
Light maintenance
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More details about your skills
I have been working with wood for over 60 years both as a carpenter in construction and making and restoring furniture and joinery.My other passion is meditation which I practice regularly and have done for most of my life
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Age
69
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What else ...
I like going for walks ,I love boats ,I love swimming,I like watching movies.I like quiet contemplation I like jigsaw puzzles.i like tea and I like to drink in the morning ,I like high mountains.i love hand made things,traditional crafts and going to the market I love fixing things and making things
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
Our five-year-old son couldn’t believe it when I told him one morning, “Today, a man from New Zealand is coming to stay with us. On a bicycle.” And to be honest, I still can’t quite believe it myself!
Fin spent a week with us, during which he took on our old doors and showed us how to work with … read more
We really enjoyed this cultural exchange and working together on little projects. Evening and morning discussions about wood, awareness, Asia, food and life 🥳
He also had his own projects with our daughters, which was amazing. … read more
He is friendly, funny, and very handy. During the summer, he organized many outdoor activities for our kids such as swimming, … read more
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Communication:
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Skills:
(5.0)
Observed house rules:
(5.0)
Our five-year-old son couldn’t believe it when I told him one morning, “Today, a man from New Zealand is coming to stay with us. On a bicycle.” And to be honest, I still can’t quite believe it myself!
Fin spent a week with us, during which he took on our old doors and showed us how to work with … read more
We really enjoyed this cultural exchange and working together on little projects. Evening and morning discussions about wood, awareness, Asia, food and life 🥳
He also had his own projects with our daughters, which was amazing. … read more
He is friendly, funny, and very handy. During the summer, he organized many outdoor activities for our kids such as swimming, … read more
