Gary

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

Gardening, DIY & building projects, teaching & learning, travel, making new friends, impacting the world in a positive way.

Description

Hello, I'm Gary from Seattle, USA. Open-minded, friendly, and known to have a sense of humor. I am a retired non-profit fundraiser (Seattle Children's Hospital) and teacher (SE Asia) with a lot of DIY handyman, home maintenance, and gardening - landscaping experience. Am a self-starter and good at working independently.

I enjoy travel, meeting new friends, projects of all kinds, teaching, staying active including beach time, yoga, biking, hiking, and learning new skills.

Travel plans include the UK in May, June, & July 2026, and Italy in August, September, & October 2026. I look forward to meeting you online and discussing possibilities.

Centres d’intérêt

Plage

Sports nautiques

Activités en plein air

Danse

Sports d’hiver

Yoga / bien-être

Sports d'équipe

Nature

Fitness

Randonnée

Langues

Architecture

Livres

Jardinage

Voile / bateau

Animaux

Sports d'aventure

Écriture

Politique/justice sociale

Soin des plantes

Musique

Histoire

Ferme

Événements/vie sociale

Bricolage / artisanat

Cyclisme

Culture

Bénévolat

Menuiserie

Camping

Langues

Langues parlées
Italien: Débutant
Thai: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Interested in teaching English (speaking, reading, writing) and learning to speak Italian.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Éco-projets

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Projets artistiques

Aide informatique / Internet

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Entretien général

Aider dans une ferme

Aider à la maison

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

Home sitting

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Travail associatif

Langues

Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I worked for Seattle Children's Hospital (USA) doing fundraising & event management for more than 20 years ... so am very good at project planning and organizing. I also have extensive handyman and gardening skills, both of which I enjoy doing a lot.

I have renovated a number of older homes (a passion) and built one new one - a learning experience that won't be repeated anytime soon.

In 2023 I spent five months helping friends in California restore a 65-year-old wooden sailboat (see photos) - an interesting, challenging, and satisfying project.

I have taught English and other subjects in Thailand for more than 10 years, mostly middle school & high school students but have also taught elementary (primary) students and university students / adults.

A long time ago I worked for the YMCA for seven years, managing youth programs including summer camps, sports leagues, and adventure trips for teens. I learned a lot about working with young people, much of which I still use today in teaching.

When involved in projects & activities I do my best to exceed expectations whenever possible. And I always try to have fun.

Âge

66

Autres infos...

Traveling, teaching, and working on projects is enjoyable and rewarding for me. I also love the beach, yoga, hiking, blues music, vintage cars & bicycles, good fiction books, and quiet time.

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies
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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  No