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Two weekends of roof repair for Mariko, a retired bus driver in Yokohama
Could you spare three weekday mornings to help repair a leaking roof in Yokohama?
🇯🇵 Kanagawa, Japan950 views
I'm a retired bus driver living in Yokohama. During the last storm water started coming through the ceiling in 3 places, and the kitchen is no longer usable. A roofer quoted $3,150, which isn't something I can pay.
The good news: a local hardware store has donated the corrugated iron sheets and timber. What I don't have is people to do the work. I'm looking for a small crew who can help over three weekday mornings.
Experience helps, but it isn't essential - I'll have a licensed roofer supervising for safety. All you need is work boots and a hat. I'll provide lunch, water and lots of thanks.
The work will be done on the ground and roof with proper harnesses. If you can only help for a few hours, that's welcome too.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- three weekday mornings
- format
- In person in Yokohama
- skills
- roofing, carpentry, general labor
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People who offered to help
- Sadie T. Thornton 🇺🇸
i live about 14 km from Yokohama. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
- Kevin J. Rowe 🇺🇸 Photo verified
i live about 11 km from Yokohama. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!
- Rohan M. Dhillon 🇬🇧
I live about 9 km from Yokohama. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Charles F. Martinez 🇺🇸
I live about 18 km from Yokohama. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
- Majid Zaid Said 🇸🇦 Accepted
i live about 7 km from Yokohama. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
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Take care. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.
good luck, Mariko. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Mariko. Your post was clear and honest.
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Paris
I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Yokohama
keep going, Mariko. Shared it with a few friends.
hope things get better soon, Mariko. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Mariko. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Parramatta
Praying for you, Mariko. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
stay strong, Mariko. Hope this works out for you. Take care.