Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Gardening, DIY & building projects, teaching & learning, travel, making new friends, impacting the world in a positive way.
My next destination:
England, United Kingdom - from May 2026 until Aug 2026 View all
Description
Hello, I'm Gary from Seattle, USA ... open-minded, friendly, and a hard worker. I am a retired non-profit fundraiser (Seattle Children's Hospital) and teacher (SE Asia) with a lot of DIY handyman, home maintenance, gardening & landscaping experience. I am also a self-starter and good at working independently.
I enjoy travel, meeting new friends, home & garden projects of all kinds, teaching, staying active including yoga, biking, hiking, beach time, and learning new skills.
Travel plans include the UK in May, June, & July 2026, and Italy in August, September, & October 2026.
I look forward to meeting you online and discussing possibilities. Happy to provide reference letters and do cam calls. 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
Thai: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Interested in teaching English (speaking, reading, writing) and learning to speak Italian.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
House and pet sitting
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 Thailand, including elementary, middle school & high school students, and university students / adults. Now retired, I still enjoy teaching on occasion.
A long time ago I worked for the YMCA, managing youth programs including summer camps, sports leagues, and adventure trips for teens. I learned a lot about working with young people, much of which I still use today in teaching.
When involved in projects & activities I do my best to exceed expectations whenever possible. And I always try to have fun.
Age
66
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
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
