Gilles

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

I'm taking a sabbatical after running my own construction business for the last 5 years.
I've found myself dreaming about owning a small holding in Europe and so I've decided to set out and meet some people who are already living my dream.

I love to be outside, working with my hands. Whether that be building something or working with plants. When I'm not working I enjoy exploring in nature, surfing or lying in the sun reading. I'm also a keen metal detectorist.

Many years ago i did a degree in art at Brighton uni, during which i specialised in ceramics and sculpture. I still like to create when the opportunity presents itself.

I'd consider myself a relaxed guy who makes friends easily, and is more than happy to get involved and do my fair share, whether that be preparing meals or digging a well :)

Recent projects undertaken for hosts :
Construction of a composting toilet.
Building steps for a yurt.
Digging of an aqueduct and swimming pond/pool

Centres d’intérêt

Dev. personnel

Soin des plantes

Plage

Cuisine et alimentation

Histoire

Menuiserie

Jardinage

Dev. durable

Langues

Fitness

Bricolage / artisanat

Architecture

Animaux

Vie en van

Nature

Ferme

Culture

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I'm determined to become passable at conversational Spanish by the end of the year! Currently i speak very basic Spanish, having spent time travelling in central america.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Aider dans une ferme

S’occuper des animaux

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Aider à la maison

Projets artistiques

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Bricolage et projets de construction

Entretien général

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Carpentry.
Basic brick and block work.
Basic rendering.
(To be fair i can have a go at most construction methods..)
I'm keen gardener, with experience growing many a veggie. Sadly i currently live in a flat with no garden, but i've a huge range of house plants including a massive banana tree!
Rigging structures , tents etc . I spent 5 summers rigging structures for events in the UK and new Zealand.
I'm intending to bring a selection of power and tools, give me a list of projects and we can work out whats needed.
General management of projects. In my day job I manage construction projects , for instance my most recent project was splitting a property in to three flats, including a loft conversion , conversion of a garage in to a habitable space etc.

Âge

38

Autres infos...

Hobbies, So as mentioned I'm a keen surfer, massive book worm, avid history geek (if its ok i'll bring my metal detector , hopefully I can show you a little of the history to be found on your property. ), swimmer, kayaker ( I Built a canoe during the first lock down...), ceramicist, hiker. Hammock lie'er

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies

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  Régime alimentaire spécial