CURRENT MISSION

To continue to learn

ABOUT ME

I just turned 65 this summer and have been retired from state government (NH) for over ten years now. Ten years ago I purchased a small horse farm (13 acres) in western NY state. Though I do not keep any horses I do maintain the pastures and woods. I keep myself busy on the "farm" as there is always something that needs doing. I am divorced and have one son who lives in Texas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I joined the CS experience in 2008. My brother has used the experience and recommended that I try it out. I am looking forward to both surfing and hosting.

Interests

I have a variety of interest from stream walking, photography, astronomy and baseball. I have written five books, all available on line at Lulu. I live in the Finger Lakes area of NY -- home to some of the best wines in the world. Within a 30 mile radius of my house (as a crow flies) - there must be at least 100 wineries, all offering samples of there talents for free or a minimum charge. I am also about 2.5 hours from Niagara Falls and 1 hour from the Corning Glass Museum and Museum of Western Art (Corning, NY). My area offers four seasons of activities.

• horses
• arts
• books
• photography
• walking
• surfing
• baseball
• astronomy
• lakes

Music, Movies, and Books

Most of the time soft jazz will be playing through out the day in my house - though I have no problems listening to other styles of music. Reading is something I do sparingly -- mostly mysteries. As for movies -- anything but horror - yes I am a scaredy cat.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The truly one amazing thing I have seen -- WAR -- I do not recommend it to anyone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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