CURRENT MISSION

Be well, be good, be happy.

ABOUT ME

I started this profile to help myself and my fellow riders find hosts along our Ride Green Build Green bike ride for sustainable affordable housing back in 2008.
We were 10 riders for the full ride from Seattle to San Francisco.
We worked at several work sites on sustainable and/or affordable housing and raising funds to cover the cost difference of a "standard" Habitat for Humanity home and a LEED certified green home.
After decades of life in Seattle, I moved with my family to Whangārei New Zealand in 2021. We're hard at work improving our home here and converting the excess of paddock here back into native bush and pest-free sanctuary.
We wanted to provide a space for people here to share.
Our ultimate goal is to have a space that encourages and nourishes artists, nature, and community together.

PHILOSOPHY

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

For decades I had only been a guest. We spent a long time living in group houses, where there was frequently at least one person with anxiety about having strangers in our home. Housing was untenable.
Now that we have our own home with space to share, we're finally able to give back and host guests.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've participated in two cross-country bike rides previous to Ride Green Build Green with Bike4Peace. 2005/2006 That ride was completely host-supported and we stayed with dozens of friendly people in support of peace.
Additionally I've taken various trips with friends to Portland, Santa Fe, and more. I've actually stayed with dozens of hosts, but they were often under a friend's account.

兴趣

Probably my biggest interests are environmentalism, cycling, and civil rights.

• design
• civil rights
• movies
• music
• cycling
• climate change
• native plants
• queer friendly
• repair
• house shows

音乐、电影和书籍

I enjoy sci-fi, non-fiction (I've been recommending Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections a lot recently), and a wide variety of music. Particularly live house shows.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Biked across the continental USA. Twice.

教，学，和分享

I'm generally mechanically inclined and can help you learn how to fix your bike. Also interested in solar and am trained in solar hot water and photovoltaic design and installation through Solar Energy International.
If you'd like advice on a small solar system for camping, your van, etc, I can help you assess your needs.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Be aware that while we often work from home, we likely are not socially available. We can offer our space, but not necessarily our time or attention. We are not trying to be to rude.
We like to share our favorite spots we've found in Whangārei. These are primarily a few places to eat and a lot of hiking tracks and beaches.
I'm more than willing to help out a little bit, especially with repair and handyman type work. I can also tune-up bicycles.

我游览过的国家

Belize, Canada, India, New Zealand

我居住过的国家

New Zealand, United States