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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
Hi my name is John, I have recently retired and looking to visit new places and meet new people. I have three children who have now all left home.
I like to help people who need a hand with some DIY, I am pretty good at up-cycling and happy to repair things that need fixing - but happy to do anything that needs to be done inside or outside.
I like to cycle, swim and walk and I haved coached at my local swimming and rugby club.
Interests
Beach
Water sports
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Cooking & food
Camping
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I would like to learn French or any other European language
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Gardening
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I trained as a ship engineer, starting as a draughtsman in my early career and finished as a senior technical analyst working closely with the Royal Navy.
I like to work with other people to solve problems and ensure a job gets completed on time an in budget.
Outside of work I like to complete projects inside or outside and often help others in DIY projects.
Age
64
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
CatsSpecial dietary requirements
Feedback
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us maintain et renovate ...)
Joan hosted me for two weeks during which she asked me to make plant boxes, put up shelves, repair two chairs & a table, cut up scrap metal for recycling, sweep a chimney and cut wood ready for winter.
Joan made me feel very welcome during my stay and introduced me to both the local area and to her family and friends who visited during my stay.
Joan made me feel very welcome during my stay and introduced me to both the local area and to her family and friends who visited during my stay.
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2024
Left by host (Help us maintain et renovate ...) for Workawayer ()
I had the help of John for nearly two weeks and he has done a lot : fixing chairs and table, building some shelves and plant boxes, cutting and spliting some firewoods etc...
all that with a lot of skill et "bonne humeur" .
Thanks a lot John for your precious help !
all that with a lot of skill et "bonne humeur" .
Thanks a lot John for your precious help !
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening, animal care, ...)
I stayed with Heike for two weeks at her smallholding in Bedarieux doing a variety of jobs for her, I also helped her at her town house in Portiragnes which is near the Mediterranean coast. Heike is a generous host, good cook and happy to have an evening conversation over a glass of wine. Heike's smallholding is spread over the hill outside of… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Feb 2024
Left by host (Gardening, animal care, ...) for Workawayer ()
John was with me for 2 weeks to help. He is extremely hardworking, imaginative and flexible. He helped tear down a hut, redecorated the guest room, repaired and tidied up a few things and he helped me by the sea. I have enough firewood now ;-). He loves constructing things. He is absolutely helpful, adaptable and always in a good mood. John is… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
John is a very competent fellow with a strong work ethic. He has many practical skills and was a huge help with sanding, painting and general maintenance. During his visit, we achieved some pretty big projects. A couple of jobs were so big, I would not have attempted them without his help.
John is also a very intelligent and interesting. He was… read more
John is also a very intelligent and interesting. He was… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join me and help me paint my ...)
Peter was an excellent host, the work involved sanding paintwork and repainting the deck of his barge. Peter also introduced me to his local friends in the village who were all extremely welcoming. Overall the time spent with Peter was extremely satisfying.
(Excellent
)
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7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help us maintain et renovate ...)
Joan hosted me for two weeks during which she asked me to make plant boxes, put up shelves, repair two chairs & a table, cut up scrap metal for recycling, sweep a chimney and cut wood ready for winter.
Joan made me feel very welcome during my stay and introduced me to both the local area and to her family and friends who visited during my stay.
Joan made me feel very welcome during my stay and introduced me to both the local area and to her family and friends who visited during my stay.
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2024
Left by host (Help us maintain et renovate ...) for Workawayer ()
I had the help of John for nearly two weeks and he has done a lot : fixing chairs and table, building some shelves and plant boxes, cutting and spliting some firewoods etc...
all that with a lot of skill et "bonne humeur" .
Thanks a lot John for your precious help !
all that with a lot of skill et "bonne humeur" .
Thanks a lot John for your precious help !
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Gardening, animal care, ...)
I stayed with Heike for two weeks at her smallholding in Bedarieux doing a variety of jobs for her, I also helped her at her town house in Portiragnes which is near the Mediterranean coast. Heike is a generous host, good cook and happy to have an evening conversation over a glass of wine. Heike's smallholding is spread over the hill outside of… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2024
Left by host (Gardening, animal care, ...) for Workawayer ()
John was with me for 2 weeks to help. He is extremely hardworking, imaginative and flexible. He helped tear down a hut, redecorated the guest room, repaired and tidied up a few things and he helped me by the sea. I have enough firewood now ;-). He loves constructing things. He is absolutely helpful, adaptable and always in a good mood. John is… read more
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
John is a very competent fellow with a strong work ethic. He has many practical skills and was a huge help with sanding, painting and general maintenance. During his visit, we achieved some pretty big projects. A couple of jobs were so big, I would not have attempted them without his help.
John is also a very intelligent and interesting. He was… read more
John is also a very intelligent and interesting. He was… read more
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join me and help me paint my ...)
Peter was an excellent host, the work involved sanding paintwork and repainting the deck of his barge. Peter also introduced me to his local friends in the village who were all extremely welcoming. Overall the time spent with Peter was extremely satisfying.
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with DIY in a house in ...)
Dominique has been renovating his farmhouse that he inherited from his patents for two years so all of the work was painting, stripping old wallpaper or helping out in the garden. It was a thoroughly rewarding experience greatly enhanced by Dominique's culinary skills and meals that he prepared every day.
(Excellent)
