Creative gardener welcome in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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  Description

  I am in my 60’s and has travelled one third of the world and counting. I have hosted many persons on couch surfing. Now I prefer workaway. I am OCD in regards to cleanliness and order. I have no gumption to ask you to leave immediately if you smoke , use drugs or not lock doors properly or keep place clean and tidy. I practised composting using food waste and dried leaves . Living with me means you separate non composting items from the composting items. Can you follow house rules exactly? When in rome do what romans do. When you stay with me you do exactly as instructed for safety, cleaniless and order. If you dont i will be nagging you. . Also Pl dont apply if you come to my house and tell me i am an indoor person i work in the office - Save both of us a headache- dont write to me.
  Tell me 3 things or more you can contribute when you apply. ?

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am into chi gong , yoga, go green eco - friendly, healthy practices such as recycling -
  
  We can learn about each other’s culture, skills and do exercises together . We can forge new friendship.
  
  If you like to read you have access to a collection of fiction and non fiction books.

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  Help

  I prefer an introvert traveller who is very neat, tidy and clean. Someone who is not into partying or drinking. Please do not send me a request if you are a smoker or drinker.
  
  You must be a responsible person who will lock up properly, keep private living space spick and span and leave it cleaner than when you arrive.
  
  I try to grow as much fruits and vegs and I hope you too like to grow your own food - I need help to weed as I cannot squat now . Clear the dried leaves for composting with my fruit/ kitchen waste.
  
  I embrace the Laudata Si principles wholeheartedly so I recycle, repurpose - I collect woods to make trellis - I need help in woodwork.
  This means do not waste water and switching off lights and pulling out plugs when not using.
  I also collect rain water for my fruits and veg - your help to bail water to water plants during your stay would be much appreciated..
  
  
  If you are willing to help around the house in odd job be it cleaning, woodwork or some DIY and show initiative to clean when you see dirt ( I live in front of a main road so dust is never ending ) you will certainly be welcome to my home.
  Examples : -Collecting water from dish washing to Flush tiolet
  Collecting rice water and cleaning vegetables water to water plants

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Malay: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You will have your own ensuite room with kitchenette and hall ..the common area has a cctv.
  Do note I only have single bed
  Pillows are meant for head and shoes are on outside shoe rack.
  Pl put your shoes on rack to avoid dogs damage
  Be mindful of use of water and electricity. Remember to Remove hair from bathroom drain on your last day, mop your room, bathroom , kitchen and all utensils clean and dried and placed back in its original place.
  Due to current bed bugs issue your bags or suitcase or backpacks be left in the hall on the floor and not inside the room.
  
  I tend to eat raw veg from my garden and mostly eat veg.
  Do note that this diet suits you before applying.

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  What else ...

  If you are hardworking with lots of initiative and not calculate the hours but the quality and quantity of work that you do ; I may cook for you or take you out for food or even take you to sightsee Johor Bahru . It all depends on our chemistry.
  
  I will also request for your identification papers before you arrive.
  
  My townhouse is a 15 mins walk to a park and a 2 minute walk too local eateries

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  provided you can do gardening and cleaning here and there. if you dont like dirt or dont like to get your fingers dirty this is not the house for you

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  no pets on beds - else you get me a new bed when you leave . I am serious on this.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day x 5 days

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