Stuart

Portugal
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Buenos Aires, Argentina - from Nov 2024 until Dec 2024
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Description
A 59year old non smoker, careful listener, quite independent. As a previous woofer host I have entertained dozens of volunteers and know what upsets hosts... Don't ask question after question, if you see the host struggling help them. Get out of bed early work hard, keep it all tidy and put your tools away and disappear when there is a row going on!
Collecting a few countries, El Salvador 2016, Nappa Valley, California 2017, Maui Hawaii 2018, Israel 2019 and after co vid a fantastic stay in Mexico and Sri Lanka in 2022. I've had a year off to renovate my former hostel, and Contact me! I love woodwork, experienced machine operate (chainsaws, excavators, angle grinders etc.) Qualified chemical sprayer, dog walker, house sitter, quiet calm man.
Looking to visit Argentina and Uruguay in Nov / Dec 2024, anyone need a hand?
Interests
Sustainability
Animals
Pets
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Vegetarian or vegan
Art & design
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Eco Projects
Gardening
More details about your skills
Hi! I am Stuart. 56 years old and a landscaper and contracter, English but living a lot of years in Southern Portugal.
I have built wired and plumbed my last two houses. As a landscaper i drive diggers, use chain saws, power tools. I am quite happy to work on my own if the hosts are busy. Age brings patience. I love dogs and happy to house sit or dog walk or drive, whatever you need!
Age
58
What else ...
After a great workaway in El Salvador winter 2016 and California 2017, Hawaii 2018 and Israel 2019, I slept through co vid and finally escaped to Mexico in Jan 2022, helping a cool diamond to build beach shacks just West of Campeche in the Yucatan province. What I learnt most is how nice the Mexicans are!! Open for offers for my next workaday...any ideas?
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No meat
- Special dietary requirements
  Regular beer (I'll buy!)

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23 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (A new small eco friendly ...)

The rock and roll of Ella! Ishanka is the local Dali Lama and his amazing cousin Anou was so much fun. There are lots of hills and the work is hard but the love and food really make it worth while. His sister runs a restaurant close by and she is so beautiful. please hug Puimi and say Hi. Love you guys x

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26 Feb 2022

Left by host (Looking for a carpenter, and ...) for Workawayer (Stuart)

Stuart’s a cool guy. Good guest great worker super funny. You’ll like him we all did.

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20 Feb 2022

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (Looking for a carpenter, and ...)

The rock and roll of volunteering. Thanks Sean, really enjoyed myself. Take care amigo. Caguamas forever x

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19 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Stuart)

We had a grrreat time with Stuart! Apart from the fact he's fun to be with and a good cook, Stu is an experienced & professional builder and landscape artist - we really appreciated and and enjoyed his work and stay and are looking forward to hosting him next year! See you and take care Stuart!! Bella Ciao!

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18 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (Come help us at our house and ...)

Absolutely fantastic. Bella caio bella ciao bella caio caio caio. Alain and Yael extended their hearts and their family to me. Thank you thank you thank you,
I will be back. Love you guys, Stu xxx

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Lots of shade and hammocks - we also have a movie screen and projector for the hot summer nights

My compost loo. Fully aerobic with ventilation and twin chambers - this toilet is ten years old!!

The green door is the compost toilet next to a guest room and close to the house...why do so many people put compost loos so far away?

Pizza oven, solar cooker and rocket stove

Constructing a first floor in El Tunco, El Salvador..all on my own!

My first workaway job in El Salvador... a month wasn't long enough!!

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23 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (A new small eco friendly ...)

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26 Feb 2022

Left by host (Looking for a carpenter, and ...) for Workawayer (Stuart)

Stuart’s a cool guy. Good guest great worker super funny. You’ll like him we all did.

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20 Feb 2022

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (Looking for a carpenter, and ...)

The rock and roll of volunteering. Thanks Sean, really enjoyed myself. Take care amigo. Caguamas forever x

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19 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Stuart)

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18 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (Come help us at our house and ...)

Absolutely fantastic. Bella caio bella ciao bella caio caio caio. Alain and Yael extended their hearts and their family to me. Thank you thank you thank you,
I will be back. Love you guys, Stu xxx

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29 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (Help with garden projects and ...)

Absolutely fantastic! Very safe fun place and I really enjoyed my three weeks, gardening, building a deck and the occasional use of Tess and Big Blue. Thanks a million and if you are ever in Portugal, come and stay x

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21 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (Explore the parks and hiking ...)

Hi Mary!!
I really enjoyed my stay in November December 2017. A really great warm house up in Strawberry and lots of fresh air. The shop is so cool and Admiral Bill who runs it is so calm and helpful- It is quiet and in a tiny hamlet, but great walks up to the lake and local bar. Sitting out on the deck in front of the shop chatting to the… read more

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6 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host (Enjoy surfing while at our ...)

Hugo and Tibo have a great spot just above the town and it has been a real pleasure to stay there and build a big wooden floor. With lifts to Guatemala and use of the Mystery Machine (Hugo's VW Combined) it has been an adventure and thanks guys for the chance...bugger that surfing though - too dangerous for me!

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