CURRENT MISSION

keep it interesting - trying not to make it more complicated

ABOUT ME

initially reserved, usually practical, active, (though given to bouts of laziness)I'm pretty open minded and interested in a wide range of topics, places and people and usually enjoy discussing controversial topics. Favorite places deserts in winter, mountains in summer, redwood forests, the carretera Austral,and northern California coast.

PHILOSOPHY

treat others as you would like them to treat you. I like the saying that one should dance like no one's watching, love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on earth

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

just starting, I'll let you know later

Interests

puttering, inventing, agriculture, sculpture, cooking, music, hiking, mushrooming, dancing

• dancing
• cooking
• music
• hiking
• agriculture
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I always have something to read, I'm interested in a wide range of music, art, sculpture, theater, movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being a father- having children and grandchildren is a special part of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a pretty wide range of practical farming, mechanical, cooking, and construction skills along with some random esoteric knowledge

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Cambodia, Chile, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States