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  • Description

    I love to travel and explore new regions, meet new people and immerse myself in various cultures, especially the cuisine part :). I love to be creative whether its in the kitchen creating meals or outside building a project. I'm also an environmentalist who likes to see others create a better world. Im from the west coast of Canada on an island where nature is close and is part of my serenity. I have just completely a contract as a environmental consultant to a First Nation community supporting their land and fishing rights as well as helping the community respond to emergencies, natural and man made disaster. I get a great deal of satisfaction when helping others. A naturalist by heart, I'm always interested in learning about the landscape and the local wildlife. I'm a bit of a birder and have volunteered at several bird observatories in my past. I also have a large flower garden on the property which we sell on our stands. Ive included a picture of one of many dahlias which grows in our garden. I love working with animals and have volunteered at the local animal rescue here on the island. I am currently house and pet sitting, two cats and a dog.

  • Interests

    Events & social
    Pets
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Culture
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Animals
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Photography
    Carpentry
    Sailing / Boating
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Fitness
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    I recently completed "teaching english as a second language " program (TESOL), therefore I am currently certified to teach english. I have a strong background in french but I have lost much due to under use. I would like to become fluent. I would like to learn and improve on my italian

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Being an elderly companion
    Charity Work
    Art Projects

    Some knowledge of:  

    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Life at a Farmstay
    Eco Projects
    Helping around the house
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
    House sitting

    Able to teach about:  

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Helping with Computers/ Internet
    Teaching
  • More details about your skills

    I enjoy cooking and baking and love to be creative. I have several dishes that I feel are quite good through years of experimenting. Nothing crazy just plenty of fine tuning. I recently started to make my own sourdough bread with much success. Im fairly handy with tools and enjoy small and large building projects. I can do basic plumbing and electrical and have built several decks, sheds and have renovated kitchens and bathrooms. My background is environmental science and business administration and much of my work history is on the admin side with our federal government. Therefore I am quite proficient with spreadsheet and word document programs.

  • Age

    60

  • What else ...

    I am very familiar with many board and card games. Im a bit of a sommelier when it comes to wine and enjoy tastings. I play the guitar and mandolin although it has been a few years since Ive played the mandolin. I'm a bit of a birder, I love to hike, kayak/canoe, fish, ski, golf and mountain bike. As I mentioned early in my profile I enjoy cooking and baking and home improvement projects.

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