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Description
A retired person who enjoys traveling and helping people so Workaway was a great discovery for me. I have met many varied and interesting people during my seven years with Workaway and hope that these positive experiences continue in 2022.
Interests
PetsGardeningCarpentryAnimalsHikingNature
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Gardening
General Maintenance
More details about your skills
Woodworking; furniture restorer; handyman; gardening; ex duck breeder.
I also find pruning a tree or bush back to a healthy specimen an enjoyable task. I always ask each Host for a photo of next years growth.
Age
66
What else ...
An easy going and very low maintenance person who enjoys good conversation and stimulating ideas.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
Feedback
2 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Join our creative family ...)
I just completed 3 months with this Host and enjoyed my time there. Sigga has plans for all and every area of her old house and needs helping volunteers to achieve these goals. I manage to compete a few of these jobs during my visit. Walking Kiko is an extra bonus. The location is excellent and surrounded by great coffee places. Sigga is an… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was a good first experience and one would hope a fine example of Workawayers generally.
He has steady work ethic and ability to keep going day after day.
He was very ready to use recycled materials and had a week dismantling pallets to line a cabin.
He also proved he is a dogged ground clearer.
He was very self contained as long as there… read more
He has steady work ethic and ability to keep going day after day.
He was very ready to use recycled materials and had a week dismantling pallets to line a cabin.
He also proved he is a dogged ground clearer.
He was very self contained as long as there… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Come and be part of creating ...)
Simple is not the word that descibes this incredible location and Host.
The quantity & quality of the food is excellent. The fresh mushrooms must get a separate mention.
The generosity and kindness of the Host have to be experienced to fully appreciate. Carol sets a high standard for other Hosts.
The work was not hard and the hot drink… read more
The quantity & quality of the food is excellent. The fresh mushrooms must get a separate mention.
The generosity and kindness of the Host have to be experienced to fully appreciate. Carol sets a high standard for other Hosts.
The work was not hard and the hot drink… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2018
Left by host (Help us produce inspirational ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
We had the privilege of hosting Peter for a little over a month, and in that period he moved mountains... Literally.
Every morning we would ask him what would he like to do today... and every morning he had the same big smile on his face and the same answer, “moving rocks”.
So every day, together with our local help, Peter was out there in the… read more
Every morning we would ask him what would he like to do today... and every morning he had the same big smile on his face and the same answer, “moving rocks”.
So every day, together with our local help, Peter was out there in the… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Help us produce inspirational ...)
The bad bits first...
The owners claimed their kitten which had adopted us. Very sad.
Yehonathan is still unable to find a friuting Pasta tree so that meals could be 100% from the garden. Keep looking.
The rest is all good...
Hosts; location; accomodation; food; fellow Workaway volunteers; the tree house; the ancient fig tree; Sunday guided… read more
The owners claimed their kitten which had adopted us. Very sad.
Yehonathan is still unable to find a friuting Pasta tree so that meals could be 100% from the garden. Keep looking.
The rest is all good...
Hosts; location; accomodation; food; fellow Workaway volunteers; the tree house; the ancient fig tree; Sunday guided… read more
(Excellent
)
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2 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Join our creative family ...)
I just completed 3 months with this Host and enjoyed my time there. Sigga has plans for all and every area of her old house and needs helping volunteers to achieve these goals. I manage to compete a few of these jobs during my visit. Walking Kiko is an extra bonus. The location is excellent and surrounded by great coffee places. Sigga is an… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was a good first experience and one would hope a fine example of Workawayers generally.
He has steady work ethic and ability to keep going day after day.
He was very ready to use recycled materials and had a week dismantling pallets to line a cabin.
He also proved he is a dogged ground clearer.
He was very self contained as long as there… read more
He has steady work ethic and ability to keep going day after day.
He was very ready to use recycled materials and had a week dismantling pallets to line a cabin.
He also proved he is a dogged ground clearer.
He was very self contained as long as there… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Come and be part of creating ...)
Simple is not the word that descibes this incredible location and Host.
The quantity & quality of the food is excellent. The fresh mushrooms must get a separate mention.
The generosity and kindness of the Host have to be experienced to fully appreciate. Carol sets a high standard for other Hosts.
The work was not hard and the hot drink… read more
The quantity & quality of the food is excellent. The fresh mushrooms must get a separate mention.
The generosity and kindness of the Host have to be experienced to fully appreciate. Carol sets a high standard for other Hosts.
The work was not hard and the hot drink… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2018
Left by host (Help us produce inspirational ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
We had the privilege of hosting Peter for a little over a month, and in that period he moved mountains... Literally.
Every morning we would ask him what would he like to do today... and every morning he had the same big smile on his face and the same answer, “moving rocks”.
So every day, together with our local help, Peter was out there in the… read more
Every morning we would ask him what would he like to do today... and every morning he had the same big smile on his face and the same answer, “moving rocks”.
So every day, together with our local help, Peter was out there in the… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Help us produce inspirational ...)
The bad bits first...
The owners claimed their kitten which had adopted us. Very sad.
Yehonathan is still unable to find a friuting Pasta tree so that meals could be 100% from the garden. Keep looking.
The rest is all good...
Hosts; location; accomodation; food; fellow Workaway volunteers; the tree house; the ancient fig tree; Sunday guided… read more
The owners claimed their kitten which had adopted us. Very sad.
Yehonathan is still unable to find a friuting Pasta tree so that meals could be 100% from the garden. Keep looking.
The rest is all good...
Hosts; location; accomodation; food; fellow Workaway volunteers; the tree house; the ancient fig tree; Sunday guided… read more
(Excellent
)
14 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(DIY skills needed. Great ...)
I really enjoyed this Workaway immensely.
A combination of great location, the friendly Local, the unique Host Luciana plus gifts of gingerbread men from Isla the daughter will stay in my memory for a very long time.
To receive a photo from the Luciana showing Isla using the new deck I built even before I did this feedback made me realise how… read more
A combination of great location, the friendly Local, the unique Host Luciana plus gifts of gingerbread men from Isla the daughter will stay in my memory for a very long time.
To receive a photo from the Luciana showing Isla using the new deck I built even before I did this feedback made me realise how… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was here for months, and he did so much good for our project and life here in Lofoten! First of all: He is solid as rock, but still can`t hide his enormous heart behind the contributions of skilled work and daily tasks for the house. He is a handyman who knows electronics, he leads the other young workawayers and he is easy to read as he is… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Help us be great hosts, ...)
If you are lucky to be offered a place with this Host, grab it with both hands and enjoy an incredible experience.
The Host will spoil you, the location will overwhelm you and the work is varied and interesting.
Thank you Runhild.
The Host will spoil you, the location will overwhelm you and the work is varied and interesting.
Thank you Runhild.
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Electrics / Painting / ...)
I am had pressed to decide which is the best part of this Workaway....
The barge you live on.
The location of the barge next door to the Tower Bridge.
Or the Host Izabella.
I cannot choose so I am totally recommending all three.
The barge you live on.
The location of the barge next door to the Tower Bridge.
Or the Host Izabella.
I cannot choose so I am totally recommending all three.
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Talk about making my life easier! Peter is the most fantastic workawayer! Multi-talented, takes initiative, gets on with it, even tidies up afterwards... All this and one of the most kindhearted individuals I think I’ve ever met.
In addition, a great asset of Peter’s - outside of his work skills - is switching off in an evening. My mind tends to… read more
In addition, a great asset of Peter’s - outside of his work skills - is switching off in an evening. My mind tends to… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Visit beautiful Surrey and ...)
The Host and the beautiful location make for an excellent workaway. The work is not hard and the tea and biscuits provided while working were great. Michele goes out of her way to ensure that volunteers see as much of the area as possible. As we both had common tastes in old buildings I was taken to some fantastic old English pubs. Would return… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter is an AMAZING person! He is a true perfectionist in his work. In the short time that Peter was here, he managed to build for me, three different, large storage areas from old timber and pallets that i had, as well as completing a huge variety of other tasks, such as putting up shelves, dismantling and de nailing pallets, planting in new… read more
(Excellent
)
21 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Help at a non-profit ...)
This was a workaway where I felt my work was really appreciated. In fact some of the items were being used before they were finished. Rosa, Una and Vinny have a wealth of ideas, plans, and talent but alas lack the Icelandic Kroner for many things. So any and all volunteering help really does make a difference. And the village and its people are… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Help caring for our chickens ...)
One of the few things that I am not "excellent" at is leaving feedback. The family and the location are unique. The canal and all the traffic along the canal were a new and unexpected bonus. The work is not hard but varied and the results are appreciated. Only regret was that I could not perfect my crayfish trap before I left. And all that fresh… read more
(Excellent
)
29 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
If there was an "Excellent plus" rating, I'd give it to Peter. I hosted him somewhat last minute when another place fell through and I made that decision at least in part on the strength of his great references...and it's all true! He really was a joy to host. Not only was he very low maintenance as a guest, amiable, interesting and good company,… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Family life on a homestead ...)
Sasha & Ali are really living the "Good Life" just like the original TV series.
The location; the animals and the garden all make for an incredible experience that I cannot over recommend.
Both Hosts share the cooking and the food is awesome.
The icing on the cake is the incredible beer from the in house brewery.
A great experience that I… read more
The location; the animals and the garden all make for an incredible experience that I cannot over recommend.
Both Hosts share the cooking and the food is awesome.
The icing on the cake is the incredible beer from the in house brewery.
A great experience that I… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was an absolutely A+++ workawayer! He did a pretty big project for us (building stairs up to our attic room) - all the way from planning, researching materials, design, installation. We are so grateful to have had him staying here and helping us! He is not the type of person to leave a job half-done, he's very methodical and does things… read more
(Excellent
)
2 May 2014
Left by host (Help with DIY and gardening ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was very easy going and relaxing company. The dog loved him and went into sulk after he left her without a workmate!
His effortless approach to work, can do attitude and self motivation meant he was happy to find things that needed doing and which also made a real difference. It was also great that he returned a second time, not only to… read more
His effortless approach to work, can do attitude and self motivation meant he was happy to find things that needed doing and which also made a real difference. It was also great that he returned a second time, not only to… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Help with DIY and gardening ...)
I know that Tamsin did not select this place herself as the property was her mothers, but the location has the most soothing influence that I have encountered on A long time. Whether walking or being driven up the hill behind the church, I could almost feel my troubles falling by the wayside unable to make the climb. The food and company are… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Come and stay in Brittany and ...)
This was my first workaway experience and boy has the bar been set high for all future Hosts. Not sure what gets highest rating - the accommodation or the catering. Both were excellent. Would go back anytime.
(Excellent
)
13 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
(Help with gardening and share ...)
Where do I start to describe this excellent experience. Perhaps the hot mulled wine can be first. The food, the side visits to friends for food and conversation, the great chats with Wendy's mum, the list goes on. Thoroughly enjoyed myself over the split workaway.
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2014
Left by host (Help with gardening and share ...) for Workawayer (Peter)
I continue to say...I am so lucky to be part of the workaway programme! Peter was another example of the kind of person everyone wants and needs around.
Peter came and stayed for 8 days and then after another workaway experience elsewhere, came back for another 6 days with much flag waving from me.
Clearing old wood, cutting down trees,… read more
Peter came and stayed for 8 days and then after another workaway experience elsewhere, came back for another 6 days with much flag waving from me.
Clearing old wood, cutting down trees,… read more
(Excellent
)
