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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
I like travelling ,mountaining,canoeing,fishing and work cutting wood for winter,as I used to be a lumberjack in jura as a professional .For now i am retired in thailand because I became a teacher of french working for the french national education system ,but i would to be back to that work of woodcutter,cutting ans splitting wood for winter,by instance,hard work but good.I like ocean and sea ,nature,reading,writing.I am interested by learning new skills and knowledges ,and improving my english.
Interests
WritingWinter sportsSelf developmentSailing / BoatingPhotographyPlant careOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMountainLanguagesHikingGardeningFitnessFarmingCyclingCultureCooking & foodCampingCarpentry
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching french and cutting wood ,big trees,splitting wood for winter.I like cooking too,not only french cooking,taking care home,and various works around home,fences,gardening,etc.
Age
70
What else ...
I like to work and to learn ,so if there is something to do I don't now ,I should be pleased to discover new skills.I have no sea sick ,never,and I can swim.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
28 Feb 2024
Left by host (Help out with garden and DIY ...) for Workawayer (Yves)
Yves arrived to my finca in early January and stayed for several weeks, during which time he did an enormous amount of hard work. His biggest achievement and contribution was all the firewood he produced -- using the chainsaw to cut up big branches and using the axe to split bigger trunks into usable sizes for the stove. He is strong and… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yves) for host
(Help out with garden and DIY ...)
I stayed about three weeks in Sarah's home among hills of Alpujarras with olive trees and almand trees.Sarah is a very active and courageous woman and she is managing the renovation of her home in a fantastic way and very busy too by the problem of water in that dry country of Andalusia,pruning olive trees,and so many other tasks .
And my biggest… read more
And my biggest… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help us protect our patch of ...) for Workawayer (Yves)
Yves stayed with us for two weeks in early January along with another workaway volunteer. He was attracted to our request to help clean up our forest of downed branches to be burned. Not only did he do a clean up he along with Alex split two cords of wood, split enough kindling for a year and then went on to clear out a tangled area of forest that… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Yves) for host
(Help us protect our patch of ...)
I started that Workaway the 2nd of January and I finished the 13th : it was exactly what I hoped to do, working in woods on the property of Brenda and Frits, gathering branches, and burning them, splitting wood with a machine, not complicated to use and very safe . I enjoyed working with an other Workawayer Alex and we stayed in a very beautiful… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yves)
Yves was a true joy to have in my home. As Yves is a retired professor, I was very privileged to be able to have a rich exchange of philosophy, knowledge and ideas. Whether work related or otherwise, I always enjoyed conversation with Yves. As Yves is near my own age, we shared many perspectives on life that helped me to feel connected, despite… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yves) for host
(Help me with renovations and ...)
I stayed in Doug 's home for about three weeks: it was my first workaway. I enjoyed working with Doug, very good communication during working hours starting with a friendly breakfast talking many subjects. I must say I appreciate very much the way Doug is working, using many tools, methodically, so I had only to follow him and help him. I like… read more
(Excellent
)
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28 Feb 2024
Left by host (Help out with garden and DIY ...) for Workawayer (Yves)
Yves arrived to my finca in early January and stayed for several weeks, during which time he did an enormous amount of hard work. His biggest achievement and contribution was all the firewood he produced -- using the chainsaw to cut up big branches and using the axe to split bigger trunks into usable sizes for the stove. He is strong and… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yves) for host
(Help out with garden and DIY ...)
I stayed about three weeks in Sarah's home among hills of Alpujarras with olive trees and almand trees.Sarah is a very active and courageous woman and she is managing the renovation of her home in a fantastic way and very busy too by the problem of water in that dry country of Andalusia,pruning olive trees,and so many other tasks .
And my biggest… read more
And my biggest… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2023
Left by host (Help us protect our patch of ...) for Workawayer (Yves)
Yves stayed with us for two weeks in early January along with another workaway volunteer. He was attracted to our request to help clean up our forest of downed branches to be burned. Not only did he do a clean up he along with Alex split two cords of wood, split enough kindling for a year and then went on to clear out a tangled area of forest that… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Yves) for host
(Help us protect our patch of ...)
I started that Workaway the 2nd of January and I finished the 13th : it was exactly what I hoped to do, working in woods on the property of Brenda and Frits, gathering branches, and burning them, splitting wood with a machine, not complicated to use and very safe . I enjoyed working with an other Workawayer Alex and we stayed in a very beautiful… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yves)
Yves was a true joy to have in my home. As Yves is a retired professor, I was very privileged to be able to have a rich exchange of philosophy, knowledge and ideas. Whether work related or otherwise, I always enjoyed conversation with Yves. As Yves is near my own age, we shared many perspectives on life that helped me to feel connected, despite… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yves) for host
(Help me with renovations and ...)
I stayed in Doug 's home for about three weeks: it was my first workaway. I enjoyed working with Doug, very good communication during working hours starting with a friendly breakfast talking many subjects. I must say I appreciate very much the way Doug is working, using many tools, methodically, so I had only to follow him and help him. I like… read more
(Excellent
)
