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We are currently
Travelling
Description
We are not wired to sit around; having completed all the renovation projects ourselves on our character home, we would genuinely enjoy helping you with your projects. We're in good shape, and also enjoy hiking, cycling, photography and learning about new areas and cultures. We focus on the positive aspects of the country and people wherever we go.
Interests
GardeningMountainPetsOutdoor activitiesPhotographyNatureLanguagesHikingFitnessCyclingCooking & foodCarpentryArt & designAnimalsDrawing & paintingDIY & craftsCultureCharity workArchitecture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Languages
More details about your skills
Plastering, painting, basic carpentry, vegetable gardening, building fences, making brick patios, paths and decks, baking, cooking, interior design/decoration, general organizing, filing, emailing, and pet care.
Age
64 & 64
What else ...
Janet's background is architectural drafting, interior design and decoration; mine is in aviation. We both switched careers and taught English around the world. Our bank account has hever been huge, but our lives have been rich. We're now settled (joke) in Canada working during our summer. We are also with TrustedHouseSitters and volunteer with C.K. Animal Rescue, Neighbourlink and Wraparound.
See dropbox link for references: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hf8f6d48wiiv6gi/AABRFLPwar2eghAotUk70a16a?dl=0
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
29 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve & Janet)
Steve and Janet were a tremendous help to us and very pleasant company. We had not long returned from a 4 month trip overseas so hadn't quite sorted out kitchen, garden etc. They jumped in with enthusiasm and skill in taming the garden, turning all the compost, helping with meals, shredding documents for us etc. The garden is looking amazing now… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Help with our garden in ...)
An enjoyable, manageable and rewarding workaway! Ashburton was not originally on our list of places to stay, but we're glad we did; a tidy little town with a great domain, and access to mountain lakes and stoney Pacific beaches. Kate and Antony were very welcoming hosts; we had a spacious, clean and comfortable room; and it was a pleasure tackling… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2020
Left by host (Come and help me with some ...) for Workawayer (Steve & Janet)
Steve and Janet were great company. Janet did an awesome job helping me with the backing for the local A&P show. We did well with our baking as well ❤️. While I was away for work they looked after my wee house, dogs and chooks. Janet reorganised my linen cupboard for me and they both did a great job painting the outside of the house. Thank you… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Come and help me with some ...)
Getting a slice of Kiwi rural life, and Lyn's hospitality was great! Lucking in to be in Omakau for the annual A & P show was a bonus, especially since we got to help prepare, then sample, all the award-winning baking! Lyn's generosity, and easy-going- no-stress- welcoming manner was a delight; we happily helped out with some projects for three… read more
(Very good
)
29 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Help a German family on their ...)
We thoroughly enjoyed our three weeks here. We particularly enjoyed the following: Elly's cooking and baking; Werner's patience and instructions; our own private room; a comfortable bed; outdoor shower; hot tub evening; countryside setting; amusing dogs and cats; no-stress project assignment; humming birds; use of swimming pool; in charge of camp… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
29 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve & Janet)
Steve and Janet were a tremendous help to us and very pleasant company. We had not long returned from a 4 month trip overseas so hadn't quite sorted out kitchen, garden etc. They jumped in with enthusiasm and skill in taming the garden, turning all the compost, helping with meals, shredding documents for us etc. The garden is looking amazing now… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Help with our garden in ...)
An enjoyable, manageable and rewarding workaway! Ashburton was not originally on our list of places to stay, but we're glad we did; a tidy little town with a great domain, and access to mountain lakes and stoney Pacific beaches. Kate and Antony were very welcoming hosts; we had a spacious, clean and comfortable room; and it was a pleasure tackling… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2020
Left by host (Come and help me with some ...) for Workawayer (Steve & Janet)
Steve and Janet were great company. Janet did an awesome job helping me with the backing for the local A&P show. We did well with our baking as well ❤️. While I was away for work they looked after my wee house, dogs and chooks. Janet reorganised my linen cupboard for me and they both did a great job painting the outside of the house. Thank you… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Come and help me with some ...)
Getting a slice of Kiwi rural life, and Lyn's hospitality was great! Lucking in to be in Omakau for the annual A & P show was a bonus, especially since we got to help prepare, then sample, all the award-winning baking! Lyn's generosity, and easy-going- no-stress- welcoming manner was a delight; we happily helped out with some projects for three… read more
(Very good
)
29 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Help a German family on their ...)
We thoroughly enjoyed our three weeks here. We particularly enjoyed the following: Elly's cooking and baking; Werner's patience and instructions; our own private room; a comfortable bed; outdoor shower; hot tub evening; countryside setting; amusing dogs and cats; no-stress project assignment; humming birds; use of swimming pool; in charge of camp… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Help around our family home ...)
We enjoyed our experience with Dante, Sol and Ayelin near Lago Puelo, and appreciate being included in their family for two weeks. Our projects included building a 4-vehicle carport, 3 sets of outdoor steps, and the foundation of an 8m log bridge over a creek on their property.
The assignments pushed our skills and creativity, which felt… read more
The assignments pushed our skills and creativity, which felt… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2019
Left by host (Help around our family home ...) for Workawayer (Steve & Janet)
Son una pareja muy dinámicas y voluntariosa y muy buenos trabajadores...nos gustaría que vuelvan...
They are a very dynamic and willful couple and very good workers ... we would like them to return ...
They are a very dynamic and willful couple and very good workers ... we would like them to return ...
(Excellent
)
3 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve & Janet)
A beautiful charismatic couple that inspire anyone with their stories and their love to life! We can't thank them enough for their help and their willing drive to work and share with us. We instantly match with them and definitely consider part of our family. We would love for them to come back anytime they want and we recommend them fully! We… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Disconnect and help out in an ...)
'Las tres amigas', together with their friendly 4 dogs and 4 cats, have a charismatic passion for their project and life which is contagious. It was a pleasure for us to help them; we found a variety of tasks to do, and still had plenty of time to explore; they generously provided us rides into Boquete in the afternoons. The food and the… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve & Janet)
It would be hard to say too many good things about Steve and Janet but since this is their first workaway review I am going to try. They were with us for nearly 3 weeks. During that time they were amazingly helpful with a room remodel. We know that often we have to train and closely supervise workaway labor, Steve and Janet didnt need this. They… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Steve & Janet) for host
(Help us with our spacious ...)
We believe we were very fortunate to have our first WorkAway with Chris and SuArr. They were friendly, easy to get along with and talk to. When home, they both cooked good meals; otherwise we had use of the kitchen to prepare our own meals. Our room was cosy and comfortable; we had drawers and closet for our things to let us feel moved in. We were… read more
(Excellent
)
