Jan

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I am at a farm in Te Puke-North island for an other 3-4 weeks and than travel to Kaitaia for another workaway home where i will be taking down a chimney between 2 rooms.

Description

In my 50+ years of construction all over the world I have I think seen it all. From building a shower in a river (cold water only was already a luxury) In a farmlet of grid in New Zealand to building a custom 45' handrail in a 30000sq feet home in Sedona -Arizona.
I would love to help families create their home where you may need some extra knowledge and some helping knowing hands
I also want to learn more about selfsufficiant organic farming as being very important in the future.I am working with a district in Africa to establish this too but have a lot to learn.
My years in life have given me insights , patience and a drive to do and learn more. It just never ends i feel. I am flexible and do not have a worry in the world. Open to new experiences.

Interests

Sailing / Boating

Architecture

Outdoor activities

Cycling

Vegetarian or vegan

Culture

Self development

Farming

Charity work

Sustainability

Carpentry

Gardening

Hiking

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Beach

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

More details about your skills

I have been a general contractor around the world for 50 years of which the last 25 years in USA. From small 2 room alterations to design and build homes.

Age

74

What else ...

My age does not reflect my enthausiasm and ability to happily work 8+ hour days when required. I am healthy, fit, love my life, and 5 ish lbs overweight. Having lived in the Netherlands (born), New Zealand (25years) and America (25 years) and working with people in Africa on building an organic farming community (For the people by the people) I love to travel more and experience life in other cultures. Currently spending time with friends and family in the Netherlands I came across Workaday and feel I have something to contribute to whoever has building needs . I've been happily married twice and now happily divorced twice . I have seen my beautifull daughters and 4 grandsons in Februari in Australia and New Zealand and love having children around. I have been given so much in my life and feel its time to give back. i am a non denominational practisioner of meditation, Kundalini yoga and love my quite time in nature. Daily ! retirement is a word that should be band from all languages. To be replaced by lust for life.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  real spicy food

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  Special dietary requirements
  no