Born in 1946, moved around a lot as a kid, spent 12 years with the USMC
as an infantry officer. Very involved with Kiwanis and with the Civil Air Patrol. I'm a business owner in Venice, Florida. Married with four grown sons, three daughters in law and four grandkids. I travel a lot, having visited some 30 countries, and hope to exchange visits with some of the friends that have visited my home.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy hosting folks from other countries and different cultures.
My #4 son got me interested in hosting, and I have enjoyed the interaction.

Interests

Current Events ... Economic and political
Military History
Civil Air Patrol
Kiwanis
Key Club

• clubbing
• traveling
• business
• history
• law

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Classics - New World Symphony, Scheherazade, Bolero...
....Sea Shanties, Folk Music from around the world.
Movies: Tales of high adventure & perhaps some romance.
....Pride and Prejudice, Conan the Barbarian, Sabrina,
Books: History
....Military History of the Western World, Street Without Joy by Fall, Shogun by Clavell, Catton's books on the Civil War, SLA Marshall's books on Vietnam.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Found a good woman willing to marry me, and managed to keep her with me for 44 years.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A place to sleep, Something to eat, and entertaining conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Norway, Panama, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States, Viet Nam