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Hello Workaway World,
Becky and Steve come as a team and can figure out just about any challenge we take on. We are married, best friends, and enjoy helping people and seeing the satisfaction in people when they achieve their goals.
We are living life backwards. We both grew up on farms and worked hard from an early age. We married young (though we thought we were grown up.) and raised our family. Steve worked in the construction rental business and manufacturing of caravans. Becky taught high school subjects to adults and then worked as a project manager in computer technology. Before Steve officially retired, we bought houses and he remodeled them. Now that we are both retired, we are ready to find our missed lighthearted childhoods and combine them with the knowledge and wisdom from our experience.
Steve is very mechanical and can build and fix anything. Everyone that know us calls Steve for help when something needs repair including our mothers, kids, extended family, friends of friends and even the mail delivery person. If Steve can’t fix it, it can’t be fixed. Calls for help include plumbing, electrical, windows, floors, cabinets, appliances, automobiles, irrigation, fences, and tractors. He is also a crack carpenter and builds sheds, chicken coops, adds/removes walls, shelves, and wardrobes. The only things he will not do are paint and tile.
It may seem odd, but Becky actually likes to paint and tile. That was her contribution to remodeling houses. After so many years working with invisible data streams, and intangible learning, she enjoys seeing evidence of her efforts. Besides helping with and teaching computers, Becky’s skills include problem-solving, looking for solutions and analyzing which is best, and organization. Becky doesn’t know the meaning of can’t – she just needs to find a way to do it.
The most enjoyable year of our lives was 2007, when we traveled around the United States in our caravan. It gave us the opportunity to spend time in different areas and get to know people. The US is one country, but people in different regions have very distinct perspectives on life.
We enjoy being in the outdoors and seeing mother nature’s amazing geological creations. We also like historical architecture. Becky is a bit of a history buff and appreciates listening to family and ancestral stories. Last year we had a wonderful holiday in Yellowstone Park where we hiked to geysers, waterfalls, and other geothermal wonders. This summer, Steve did a 3-day, 30-mile hike on crest of the Cascade Mountain range near our home in Washington State. Upon completion, he decided that was a bit too strenuous for enjoyment, but day hikes with a glass of wine and comfy bed at the end of the day is perfect for us both.
Our goal has always been to travel when we retired. We are so happy that we discovered Workaway. We think it will let us have the lifestyle we want – meeting and getting to know people from other parts of the world, cultural immersion (not just the tourist version), and helping others. We chose New Zealand and Australia as are maiden trip because the geology and human history are fascinating and the main language is English. Once we get the hang of Workaway and international travel, the world is our oyster.Interesses
EscreverTecnologiaNaturalezaAtividades ao ar livreMontanhasIdiomasFazendaJardinagemHistóriaLivrosCampingCarpintariaCulinária e comidaAstronomiaArquiteturaCulturaIdiomas
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JardinagemPodemos ensinar:
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmoManutenção geralAjuda a cuidar da casaCuidar de animaisAjuda com computadores/internetEnsinoVida na fazendaQuais são suas habilidades?
carpentry
Mechanics
Computers
Teaching
FarmingIdade
62 & 60
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We like all food groups, and aren't picky eaters. Steve doesn't like Coconut or Tofu. Becky doesn't like bell peppers, but we will eat them if they are on the menu.
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