First off - my first name is Steve. Tried to edit my profile to reflect this, but it just shows up as "Ruel Ruel" which is my last name twice lol.

I'm a 34 year old saxophonist who travels around the country for gigs and sightseeing. I run a very small dairy farm (goats only) in Joshua Tree, CA and I'm traveling around the country looking for a place where I can run a little bit larger hobby farm with cows and sheep. I'm a huge raw dairy advocate and am pushing for its legality in all 50 states.

I'm also a technical writer and a contractor/builder. I built my own recreational cabin in the California desert and help people build theirs, too (I'm proficient in traditional framing methods, concrete block construction, straw bale and earthbag). If you're interested in building your own place, I'm the guy to talk to!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing affords me the ability to meet new people on my travels. When you're constantly on the road in new places where you know no one, it's nice to have a service that links you up with like-minded people. Let's hang!

Music, Movies, and Books

60s post bop jazz (i.e. Miles, Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, etc.), old school r&b, anything that shoots chills up my spine

zombie movies, movies with spiritual themes (like 'The Gathering'), etc.

I've read so many books, I can't narrow this down.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built and run my own small-scale dairy and eggs homesteading operation in the harsh California desert.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My knowledge, skill-sets, infectiously optimistic and positive attitude, fun-loving spirit!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Mexico