Harvey

United Kingdom
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Hi, I'm Harvey.

I'm always eager to meet interesting people, to explore beautiful places, and to do some challenging work!

I love manual labour and always put in my best effort. I have plenty of experience with building, gardening, logging, and all sorts of other tasks.

This year I really want to do hard physical work and learn new skills. I’d love to do some climbing and kayaking or canoeing. I would also enjoy swimming, hiking, climbing and good food!

I've worked different jobs: bartending, lifeguarding, on a boating lake, cleaning, construction, labouring and architecture for example. I also have experience in selling on eBay, and in online marketing. I'm a scout leader and I volunteer at a local woodland.

I studied architecture at university and really took an interest in sustainable design and construction. Who knows, it might come in handy for your project!

I’ve done four workaways over 5 months so far. I had good fun doing tasks like gardening, carpentry, digging, and chainsawing on all of them.

I spend my free time walking, running, working out, reading, and relaxing with friends and family. My favourite outdoor activites are long hikes and camping.

I can't wait to get involved in another exciting project, so hopefully I'll see you soon!
Interests
Water sports
Animals
Self development
Sustainability
Sailing / Boating
Photography
Pets
Nature
Outdoor activities
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Hitchhiking
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Charity work
Camping
Books
Beach
Architecture
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
I can use handheld tools such as axes, pickaxes, hoes, shovels, rakes, hammers and more. I can also use a drill, strimmer, and tiller.

I have a lot of experience splitting logs, and some experience with (very basic) carpentry.

I have participated in construction with concrete, and spent a good amount of time mixing cement with a shovel. I also learnt to lay concrete blocks at this time.

I have experience painting and repairing things, and have a good attention to detail.

I have built a wall for a raised gardening bed with stones, so know how to use stone in a very basic way. Building things is one of the most satisfying activities to me.

I have a little experience in growing and harvesting food, which I would love to continue learning about. I am very happy around animals, and would really enjoy some more experience with farm animals and/or pets.

I have some skills in food preparation, and cooking, another area I have a lot of interest in.

I can also clean, which I am sure will be a very useful skill.

Other skills I have are in drawing, architectural design and selling things online.
Age
25
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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30 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Woodworking, stonemasonry, ...)

My experience in this natural paradise was perfect! Myself and a friend were given a holiday home with our own kitchen, living room and terrace with the best view. In a spot like this it's an incredible feeling to kick off your boots and enjoy the plentiful food Greg provides. Often the only sounds you will hear in the day are the birds, trees in… read more

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30 Jun 2024

Left by host (Woodworking, stonemasonry, ...) for Workawayer ()

So happy to see that Harvey is back! He was hands-down the hardest-working, strongest and most easygoing Workawayer we've had. Among many of his contributions here, he designed and built an amazing pergola, complete with electric lighting. There's no job he'll shy away from, and to say that he gives every project his all is an understatement.… read more

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30 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Explore the outdoors and ...)

I had a brilliant time with Raimon! He was always doing the most he could to make my time with him enjoyable, driving me around and making a delicious lunch and dinner every day. I heard some great travel stories and learnt about the life of a true Catalan mountain man. For work I was mostly sanding a wood floor, which I hope is now perfect ;) In… read more

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18 Jun 2024

Left by host (Explore the outdoors and ...) for Workawayer ()

Harvey is one of the best came to my place......you will be lucky if he will come to you. Educate, try to be perfectionist of what he do in German style, punctual in English style....strong, always easygoing, can speak and can change immediately !!! Have a avery good qualities! I hope you will return one day.....enjoy your trip and I hope you will… read more

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22 Aug 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

WOW, after two months with us we have released Harvey back into the wild !
Best way to describe Harvey is high octane.
From day one he was impressive in all the fields of endeavour we asked him to join in. Logging, carrying essential water supplies daily to our greenhouses after the well dried due to the scorching weather. He helped build a pool,… read more

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17 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with forestry, eco ...)

Barry and Virginia’s Workaway experience is not to be missed if you like working, being active in the mountains, and eating great food.

I stayed for two months in summer, and now feel like part of a family. Barry and Virginia are a pleasure to live with. They reciprocated my effort with good stories at mealtimes and encouragement for living life… read more

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30 Jun 2024

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30 Jun 2024

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30 Jun 2024

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18 Jun 2024

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22 Aug 2022

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17 Aug 2022

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14 Oct 2020

Left by host (Help me and discover the joy ...) for Workawayer ()

Harvey is one of those guys you just wish he would stay longer.
He is fun and sociable to be around, can work independently and finishing a job is more important than doing his minimum hours. He is able to do heavy physical work and not afraid to use his hands and brain to get the job done. He is good at work but also at the table and it was a… read more

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23 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help me and discover the joy ...)

I stayed with Milo for 3 weeks during August and September 2020.

Milo is a fantastic host and a wonderful person, he always treated me with genuine generosity and kindness. He is also very intelligent, compassionate and funny, with a great work ethic. He is full of life, as is his project. Milo taught me a great deal about work in the field, in… read more the house, and also how to live. The passion he has for his project is so inspiring, I have a fresh look on life after listening to his stories, plans and projects. Thank you for giving me a window into your life Milo, I am so grateful for how well you accommodated me into your home.

The work you will do at Milo's really depends on your abilities and what needs to be done. You must have an open mind and be ready to fail many times at many things, no matter what they are. Nevertheless, Milo will accommodate your skills and abilities and change the work out throughout the day, keeping things interesting. I did a variety of tasks such as: building a compost bin, fig harvesting, tilling the soil, strimming, collecting hay, filling a tractor with manure, cleaning the house, planting things, watering plants, pruning, cutting back thorns, destroying a table, building a raised bed with stones, dismantling growing nets, folding laundry, making passata, and plenty of picking up and moving soil and stones. These are just some things that come to mind, the variety is endless, and there is so much to learn. The work is incredibly cathartic, and once the 5 hours are over you will be able to completely relax and take in the beautiful architecture and landscape.

I was so lucky to be at Milo's with Janhaelle and Karina for 2 weeks and Jonathan for 1 week, so spent my free afternoons and days off exploring the local towns, eating great food, browsing the markets, meeting the kindest (and most colourful) people you can imagine, cycling, exercising on the roof, seeing art galleries, playing games, shopping at Gino's, camping at the beach, and drinking many espressos with great company. Milo is careful to match workawayers, so it is likely you will make friends at his place, which enriches the experience so much more. Milo often took us along when he needed to visit a town, so I had many free trips to these wonderful places. He was also happy to introduce us to local farmers and builders, so we learnt about their ways of life.

It would be rude to not mention the food that Milo prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, as it was the best food I have ever eaten in my life. The attention to detail, drive to improve and generosity that Milo has really appears when he cooks. There was always more than enough on the table, I gained almost 3kg in 3 weeks, despite the heavy work. There was also a great variety; every meal was different, which is very impressive when you have two dishes for most meals. He made his own yogurt, cheese, jam, bread, foccacia, and friselli. We exclusively ate ingredients either from his garden or from a local farm, and drunk a lot of very expensive local wine. I felt very lucky to help out or watch the process, as Milo has a way to do everything, which always turned out to be the best way. The best part of the food was seeing how proud Milo was to have grown something and been able to serve it to us.

I have a of respect for the work that Milo has put in on his project. It is really paying off, and I have no doubt that his vision will be a success. Thank you for having me be part of the project Milo, I hope I wasnt too expensive from the food and drink. Good luck with everything. Grazie mille.

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