Gary

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Gardening, DIY & building projects, teaching & learning, travel, making new friends, impacting the world in a positive way.

Description

Hello, I'm Gary from Seattle, USA ... friendly and a hard worker with a lot of gardening & DIY experience.

I am a retired non-profit fundraiser (Seattle Children's Hospital) and teacher (SE Asia) with extensive experience with home repair & maintenance, gardening & landscaping, and general property upkeep. I enjoy working independently or as part of a team.

Do you need help in your garden in June, 2026? I will be in England at that time and available.

I am happy to do cam calls and have reference letters and a recent police background report to share if that's helpful. Thank you for your consideration.

Interests

Beach

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Dancing

Winter sports

Yoga / Wellness

Team sports

Nature

Fitness

Hiking

Languages

Architecture

Books

Gardening

Sailing / Boating

Animals

Adventure sports

Writing

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Music

History

Farming

Events & social

DIY & crafts

Cycling

Culture

Charity work

Carpentry

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Interested in teaching English (speaking, reading, writing) and learning to speak Italian.

Find a language buddy

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Charity Work

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

I have extensive DIY handyman & gardening skills and have renovated / restored a number of homes in Seattle.

In 2023, I spent five months helping friends in California restore a 65-year-old wooden sailboat (see photos) - an interesting, challenging, and satisfying project.

I worked for Seattle Children's Hospital (USA) for more than 20 years doing fundraising & event management. Always happy to discuss fundraising and share ideas.

I spent more than 10 years teaching English and other subjects in SE Asia, including elementary, middle school & high school students, and university students / adults. Now retired, I still enjoy teaching on occasion.

When involved in projects & activities I do my best to exceed expectations whenever possible. And I always try to have fun.

Age

67

What else ...

Traveling, teaching, and working on projects is enjoyable and rewarding for me. I also love the beach, yoga, hiking, blues music, vintage cars & bicycles, good fiction books, and quiet time.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No