Tom

Netherlands
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At home
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I retired early in order to do the things I want to do and to help other people to fulfill their dreams by helping them just a little bit. Being a Workaway helps me to reach both.
Interests

Water sports

Winter sports

Team sports

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Gardening

Farming

Cooking & food

Charity work

Camping

Adventure sports
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Able to teach about:

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

I am an all-rounder. I garden, cook, know my languages, like to be with people, am a handyman, can handle computers, love animals and more.
Age

65
What else ...

I love sports. I have played sports at a high level all my life (hockey, tennis, golf). I also follow a lot of other sports like football, cycling, formula 1. I have also been a volunteer at 1 or 2 big sports events every year.

Wherever I go, my dog Lux goes. Lux is a female Weimaraner of 2 year.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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8 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help in everyday life in a ...)

I had the opportunity to help Dagny and Matthias for three weeks with the various events and projects at Bischofsburg Burgliebenau. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The work was great fun, diverse and always in consultation.
Besides work, I went out a lot in the Burgliebenau area and visited various villages (Daumburg, Meissen, Oranienbaum) and sights … read more

(Excellent )

6 Jul 2023

Left by host (Learn new skills at a ...) for Workawayer ()

Tom stayed with us for four weeks in May and June 2023 and came in with a big smile and an open mind and interested approach - blending in perfectly right from the start!
He was very interested in exploring the nature and surroundings as well as everything regarding the Mill and it´s guests as well as the business.

Tom was always ready to offer a … read more

(Excellent )

3 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn new skills at a ...)

I had the opportunity to work as a helper for 4 weeks. The place is an oasis in already beautiful Wendland. It is a beautiful Seminarhof. Almost the entire period, various groups visited the Seminarhof.

Proitze is quite remote in the north of Germany with nice villages nearby. The old border between western and eastern Germany is close by. You … read more

(Excellent )

24 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Stay with us and explore a ...)

Together with my dog Lux, I stayed for 3 weeks with Liz in the community of Grezels in the Lot. Liz is a model host as far as I am concerned. Liz does everything to make you feel comfortable. I had a lovely place to sleep, got delicious food and all the space and freedom to do my projects. On top of that, the Lot is a beautiful area that I and … read more

(Excellent )

5 Oct 2022

Left by host (Stay with us and explore a ...) for Workawayer ()

Tom & Lux the Weimaraner stayed for three weeks. He is a kind, hard-working and skilled guy that is pleasure to be around. He did really great work improving three old external doors, this included very tedious chipping out of old filler that had been used instead of putty. And making good the main front door which now looks splendid. He was … read more

(Excellent )

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8 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help in everyday life in a ...)

(Excellent)

6 Jul 2023

Left by host (Learn new skills at a ...) for Workawayer

(Excellent)

3 Jul 2023

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(Excellent)

24 Oct 2022

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5 Oct 2022

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23 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Explore this intriguing part ...)

Me and my dog Lux had the privilege of staying with Joyce and Gary for three weeks. These weeks have flown by. The work was fine, Joyce and Gary are very flexible. Lassay les Chateaux environment and Normandy are beautiful. Enough different places in the area to visit, to go to a market or to walk or cycle. Also for a bit of historical awareness, … read more

(Excellent)

8 Jun 2022

Left by host for Workawayer

This individual was and is a perfect example of a good workaway. His attitude is perfect. He wanted to work hard and did so with humour and intelligence. He was the best houseguest who appreciated the food and company the family was able to share with him. He and his beautiful companion Lux were a joy to be with from the moment they arrived to … read more

(Excellent)