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I am an open-minded, 68-year-old man.
Now I am retired after an interesting career as a carpenter (I trained as one), truck driver, lumberjack, gardener, and lab technician.
I live with my wife in our own house in Reutlingen (20 km from Stuttgart, Germany).
I renovated most of our house by myself in 2006.
I have been married to Marion (62 years old) since 1981.
Our daughter Leah (27) has just completed her studies.
I absolutely love traveling and meeting other open-minded people.
The languages I speak:
German, English, French, and Spanish (conversational level).
Paris is my favorite city—and also my favorite Workaway project site.
Fit, healthy, and always curious, I want to celebrate the best time of my life: my retirement !
German :
Ich bin ein aufgeschlossener, zufriedener 68-jähriger Mensch.
Jetzt im Ruhestand nach einem interessanten Berufsleben als Handwerker (ich habe den Beruf des Zimmermanns erlernt),
Fernfahrer, Holzfäller, Gärtner und Laborant.
Ich bewohne mit meiner Frau ein eigenes Haus in Reutlingen (20 km von Stuttgart).
Dieses habe ich 2006 zum größten Teil selbst renoviert.
Verheiratet seit 1981 mit Marion (62 Jahre alt,).
Unsere Tochter Leah (27) hat gerade ihr Studium beendet.
Ich liebe es über alles zu reisen und andere aufgeschlossene Menschen kennenzulernen.
Meine gesprochenen Sprachen :
Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch und Spanisch sprechend (Konversationsniveau)
Paris ist meine Lieblingsstadt. Und auch meine Lieblings - Workaway - Baustelle...
Fit, gesund und immer neugierig möchte ich die schönste Zeit meines Lebens ( meinen Ruhestand )feiern.
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Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Culture
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Writing
Gardening
Languages
Fitness
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Beach
Blogging
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I want to practice and upgrade my current level
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
craftsman, experience as a carpenter, gardener, house maintenance, repairs and improvements restore old furniture, experienced vegetable gardener, house and garden cleaner, i love cooking for a whole family...some knowledge with newsletters, website building (word press), e-mail marketing
and I really prefer autonomous and proactive working !
Age
68
What else ...
I am interested in Rock Music and practice my bass guitar built by myself
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
I'm not allergic to anythingSpecial dietary requirements
no
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During that week we did primarily garden jobs. Cutting back reeds and prepairing firewood.
Inhouse cleaning duties during short rain periods.
Victoria is an open minded person who travelled a lot in her younger days. She used to work as a… read more
We had a lot of fun together and I met many interesting people of all ages in this open, warm and friendly family… read more
You have met my expectations 150%.
So open minded and easy going that I felt at home after the first two hours...
On your little island of nature I could bring in my skills in my preferred way of "no rush".
I really enjoyed the application of my skills in a way it helped you in the garden and with the firewood.
We had so… read more
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During that week we did primarily garden jobs. Cutting back reeds and prepairing firewood.
Inhouse cleaning duties during short rain periods.
Victoria is an open minded person who travelled a lot in her younger days. She used to work as a… read more
We had a lot of fun together and I met many interesting people of all ages in this open, warm and friendly family… read more
You have met my expectations 150%.
So open minded and easy going that I felt at home after the first two hours...
On your little island of nature I could bring in my skills in my preferred way of "no rush".
I really enjoyed the application of my skills in a way it helped you in the garden and with the firewood.
We had so… read more
He was the perfect motorsaw and woodman and came to us at the right time.
He cleaned up the whole garden from old dry brunches and cut them to firewood.
He also cut down a dead very huge palmtree.
My firepile was never so beautiful.
He was always in time and worked often longer to finish his jobs.
Thanks a lot… read more
In October /November 2024 I did a second Workaway - visit on Sabines beautiful finca near Llucmajor / Mallorca. This time together with my wife Marion.
My job was primarily garden and firewood work, while Marion was cleaning the interior house section.
We had great fun together and Sabine offered us every working day a delicious meal… read more
Hope I could bring in some skills to help you on your little treasure island.
I really enjoyed the tranquility of nature, Linas tasty food, the active kids, the living in your guesthouse.
stay healthy and keep on realizing your dreams...Time waits for no… read more
As a volunteer he was exceptional.
His prowess, knowledge, and use of a Chainsaw were brilliant.
His work ethic and stamina need to be seen. Certainly when you consider his advancing years. (Hu hum!) Ha HA
Well Done Uwe, you are a treasure to have as a Volunteer Workaway.
( BEST WISHES TO… read more
After some days of working, chatting and kidding they made me "a member of the family". With Alan I found another kindred spirit.
My work was cutting down and stacking 5 cubic meters of oak fire wood delivered by a sawmill.
Further on I did cut down some square meters of brambles… read more
