Jacques

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Bonjour, j' ai 57 ans, une existence passée à suivre les chemins proposés par la vie, voyagé dans plusieurs endroits, souvent échangé du temps dans des chantiers participatifs, et travaux dans la maison. La sculpture (j' ai travaillé la pierre, le bois, et le métal entre autres) à été au centre de mon existence pendant 14 ans. Une partie de ces années partagées avec ma fille, cette jeune femme de 28 ans que maintenant je regarde cheminer. J' ai lu je ne sais où une phrase disant; l' age n' est pas un problème, encore faut il y arriver pour le savoir... pour ma part, l' age amène un changement de vision. Extérieurement la vue baisse...et intérieurement, c' est comme si mes projets d' avenir se seraient transformés en projets de présent..voir de plus en plus prés.
Je peux réaliser la plupart des travaux dans la maison, avec un intérêt certain pour la décoration simple et utile. Électricien de formation j' ai fait pas mal de chantiers depuis.
Je pratique un yoga de maintien, ainsi que le massage thai, suis en accord avec ce qui met le vivant au centre de l' intéret individuel, et de tous. Aucune théorie ou discours, juste une pratique de bon sens, d' observation de la nature.
Au plaisir d' échanger, partager et pourquoi pas se rencontrer

Hello, I am 57 years old, an existence spent following the paths offered by life, traveled to several places, often exchanged time in participatory projects, and work in the house. Sculpture (I have worked in stone, wood, and metal among others) has been at the center of my existence for 14 years. Some of those years shared with my daughter, this 28-year-old young woman whom I now watch as she walks. I have read I do not know where a sentence saying; age is not a problem, you still have to get there to find out ... for my part, age brings about a change of vision. Externally the sight decreases ... and internally, it is as if my projects for the future have turned into projects for the present ... to see more and more closely.
I can do most of the work around the house, with a keen interest in simple and useful decoration. Trained as an electrician, I have done a lot of work since then.
I practice a yoga of maintenance, thai massage, and i am in agreement with what puts the alive one at the center of the individual interest, and of all. No theory or talk, just common sense practice of observing nature.
Looking forward to discussing, sharing and why not meet
Interests
Music
Books
Culture
Charity work
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Self development
Performing arts
Nature
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Electricité, plomberie, maçonnerie, menuiserie, travail créatif, massage thai.
Age
59
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Hello, i prefer to write in french, of course. But i can also try some in english y tambien in espagnol. Mis padres eran de Aragon. Pueblos al rededor de Huesca. Con un poco de practica, pienso que me recordere... so, i am 57. I like nature, living outside, i feel confortable with non dualistic mind, i can share life experiences and always open to exchange about spiritual and philosophy. I like natural food, mostly vegetarian, and also good cheese with a glass of wine, i am french.. I am independent, respectful and I always leave the door open to the unexpected.
Life is an art, and the miracle of life is offer to us , living as a "traveller", a trip of body in the country of souls.
I can make the most of work in the house, with an interest for decoration simple and useful. i traveled during a few years, and already exchanged time for building participatory, or comunity works.
With pleasure to exchange, share and why not meet..
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  non
- Special dietary requirements
  préférence végétarien.

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6 Feb 2024

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Hello, I spent two months with Frances, the place is magnificent, warm and comfortable house outside a typical village, at the foot of the mountains. I was able to take cold baths every morning, which is Frances daily routine, and enjoy the sauna at the end of the day,which was an invigorating experience. She showed me the surroundings, mountains,… read more

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28 Jan 2024

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Jacques has many talents. He is definitely someone who you need on your project! He needs no supervision and can just get on with a task and make a great job of it! He is an excellent carpenter, very versatile, and can also work with stone ! And he is an electrician by trade. All the skills ! He is also creative and embraces a task if left to his… read more

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11 May 2023

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Après 2 séjours chez Isabelle je ne peux que recommander l' endroit. Isabelle est à l' écoute et à l' habitude d' accueillir du monde dans sa maison, elle m' a laissé gérer mon temps et mes travaux en toute liberté. Le lieu est très agréable, sur les hauteurs avec une vue magnifique sur la côte en contre bas. Le coin est tranquille avec 2 petits… read more

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9 May 2023

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jacques est venu deja deux fois a la maison.
il est comme un couteau suisse , a toutes les solutions. il est très compétant dans tout ce qu'il fait, précis.
nous avons d'autres projet en cours
je lui fais toute confiance.c'est une belle rencontre
je le recommande vivement
merci a toi jacques pour tout

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10 Mar 2023

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I spent 6 weeks in the place, shared and exchanged with the group, residents and volunteers alike, without distinction between people. Due to changing energies and renewal, the community, on stable foundations, is in an ongoing process of seeking and evolving. I read a sentence shortly after my stay which can describe part of this process; "In… read more

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4 Mar 2023

Left by host (Help on our non-profit ...) for Workawayer ()

Jacques was an exceptional workawayer in our community. He is a calm and professional handyman who always had a solution to any problem. He was also willing to share his expertise and advice with others. We highly recommend Jacques for any future workaway opportunities. Thank you, Jacques, for all your hard work and contributions, and we wish you… read more

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6 Feb 2024

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28 Jan 2024

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11 May 2023

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9 May 2023

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10 Mar 2023

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4 Mar 2023

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12 Aug 2022

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Hello Anne, it was a pleasure to meet you and share your company. You open your space and give me opportunity to spend time with your friends, a nice and active community in the beautiful Monchique place. You made a very nice garden around your house, and it was interesting to participate to your yoga classes, thank you for everything, I'll be… read more

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9 Aug 2022

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Having Jacques stay with me was a special experience. Not only is he professional, creative and resourseful with everything he does, his calm and relaxed nature is a pleasure to be around.
He helped me in endless ways and I look forward to his next visit.

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30 Mar 2021

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Le temps passé chez Tamsin fût un plaisir. Maison tranquille et agréable avec la compagnie de poupy, lulu et idie les compères complices à quatre pattes... J' ai pu partager, durant ces 3 mois, son quotidien dans la simplicité et apprécier la qualité de son accueil. C' est une personne généreuse qui sait écouter et laisser place à la différence.… read more

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18 Mar 2021

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Jacques stayed for 3 months and was a wonderful help and very easy and interesting company.
He is calm, quiet, observant, understanding and very respectful.
He is a talented maker and artist, able to do everything from making beautiful carpentry to fixing washing machines.
I am very grateful for his help, everything that was broken got fixed and… read more

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15 Mar 2020

Left by host (Help us to finish our home ...) for Workawayer ()

J'ai eu la chance de croiser le chemin de Jacques. Travail soigné très professionnel. Personne de confiance très agréable et très facile à vivre

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15 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us to finish our home ...)

J' ai passé un mois enrichissant chez Françoise, une belle rencontre, dans l' écoute et le partage. Françoise communique son énergie positive et naturellement vous ouvre son espace. La maison offre encore quelques réalisations à venir, et Françoise saura vous donner l' opportunité de participer à son projet, que ce soit à l' intérieur ou dans le… read more

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26 Jul 2017

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Open, the house is open, and the mind of the people i met there is also open. You can see and feel the touch of many different hands working in the place year after year, even before workaway exist. It was nice to spend time and share ideas , Joan life bring her the philosophy of essential, life is an art, art is a state of the mind, be free and… read more

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19 Jul 2017

Left by host (Help us maintain et renovate ...) for Workawayer ()

one more great encounter ! Jacques is a very nice person, calm , efficient , and full of good ideas
he helped us in all kind of work : repairing electricity, collecting some wood for this winter, building a new pergola and so on
un grand merci
et j'espère à une autre fois
joan et Julien

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8 Apr 2017

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It was a rich and constructive experience to share a few steps in this project in progress. The place is nice, Nina and Ismael putting their hands in the ground and growing with the idea they create. I saw the pictures of the oven ready to cook some pizza (it was not yet finish when i left) and this is also a good reason to come back and see… read more

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7 Apr 2017

Left by host (Help out with our eco project ...) for Workawayer ()

Jaques, one of our first Volunteers, helped us during 3 weeks to finish very important and necessary things in our place. He made our dry toilet working, we got electricity and can use our working machines in the farm, he created a metal Kitchenframe which protects our food from thiefs and animals and he builded us a wonderful table for eating… read more

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14 Feb 2017

Left by host (Looking for nature-loving and ...) for Workawayer ()

Thank you very much for your help and splendid ideas while staying with us! We enjoyed working and comunicate with you. As with your support our renovation goes on quite well - we hope to see you again in March...look forward to your inspiration and good mood!!!
Un abrazo muy fuerte....

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6 Feb 2017

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Thank you anja and charlie, your hospitality and attention for the well being of your hosts. The place is really nature and pleasant, the works are launched to enjoy it even better..i spent 3 weeks there, and will enjoy to visit them other time..hasta la proxima, que todo os vaya bien.

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