General Information
| LAYNETHEGREAT has been vouched for |
| VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Verified (3) more info |
| Couch available | Traveling at the moment |
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| CouchSurf requests replied to | 89% |
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| member since | November 14th, 2006 |
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| profile views | 2943 |
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| age | 27 |
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| gender | Female |
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| membername | LAYNETHEGREAT |
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| occupation | Research Assistant |
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| education | Grad School |
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| grew up in | Las Vegas / San Diego |
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Languages- English (United States)Expert
- FrenchIntermediate
- GermanBeginner
Groups I Belong ToCouch Information
No couch currently available for surfing. HEYA, I'M OUT OF TOWN UNTIL MID-JANUARY. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR LOCAL GROUP "VEGAS, BABY!" FOR INFORMATION. HAPPY TRAVELS!
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Due to my current living situation, I cannot host at the moment. :( Also, I do not live close to the Strip, but somewhere out in the vast Vegas sprawl.
However, I'm usually up for nightlife, sightseeing, coffee and the usual. I'll drive you around and stuff. ;) Please contact me if I can help with directions or ideas for stuff to do or any of that. Friends (30)
Jason Dada 27, Male Seattle, Washington United States Friends since March 1998 "We've known each other since high school. Best friends who lost touch, but reconnected recently when she moved back to Vegas." Friendship Type: Best Friend
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Tolis Tolis 0, Male Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia Greece Friends since July 2007 "i host Layne and she is 2+2 good person.take care sweetie" Friendship Type: Best Friend
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BENNYTHEICEPICK 27, Male Albuquerque, New Mexico United States Friends since February 2009 "She taught me more about my city than I ever knew" Friendship Type: Close Friend I vouched for LAYNETHEGREAT
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TOBIASEGG 33, Male Hamburg, Hamburg Germany Friends since March 2007 "We met in Boston, both travelling, later again in San Francisco, where she lives. She also surfed my Couch in Munich." Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for LAYNETHEGREAT
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Syneva and Alex Barrett 33, Several people Anoka, Minnesota United States Friends since May 2007 "We hung out with Layne when she visited Minneapolis." Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
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Slightly Delightful 28, Several people San Francisco, California United States Friends since August 2007 "She doesn't know it, but she's my geek girl idol!" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for LAYNETHEGREAT
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ELVIAJERO 49, Male Chicago, Illinois United States Friends since November 2009 "Surfed my couch" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
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Greggy !!! 31, Male Lyon, Rhone-Alpes France Friends since July 2007 "I hosted Layne for 4 days in Lyon. She had changed my week end, It was great. Thank you to bring me a part of the californian spirit" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for LAYNETHEGREAT
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Steven Larsen 29, Male London, England United Kingdom Friends since April 2007 "met in chicago when lanye was visiting UC campus" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for LAYNETHEGREAT
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Mark Grieve 24, Male Orewa, Auckland New Zealand Friends since May 2007 "Best host in San Francisco" Friendship Type: Friend
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Personal DescriptionAfter 8 years in beautiful San Francisco, I'm now living in Vegas, working on a master's degree @ UNLV. I like new wave music, philosophical discussions, DIVING, learning languages, meeting new people, and traveling of course!How I Participate in CSI love helping fellow travelers, meeting locals in the places I visit, and showing surfers around Las Vegas. Ain't a bunch to do unless you're into drinking and gambling, but there are some less-traveled spots I can think of... ;)
Also, if you are visiting SF, please check out my recommended walking tour, available on the CSing Wiki: http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/Bay_AreaCouchSurfing ExperienceI've had such positive experiences! I look forward to hosting in Las Vegas when I am able to do so. But for now, I enjoy meeting travelers who want a more off-the-beaten-path experience of Vegas--because there is one!
As a grad student who rarely gambles, partying on the Strip is not a regular occurrence for me, so I admit that I'm a bit hesitant to hang out if that's the reason for your visit. (Though I understand that this covers 99% of our tourists, and we thank you for supporting our city in these hard times!)InterestsI like science fiction, video games, and reading. Let me know if you want to hear the story of the Spanish-Cuban-American War or the history of radar technology, you'll be in for a treat.PhilosophyMy philosophy is to learn as much from and about life as possible. I think that can most easily be accomplished by sharing and listening to experiences from other people. That's one of the reasons why I think CS is an amazing organization.Music, Movies, BooksLike everyone, I have preferences, but I am open-minded and can usually carry a conversation about most things. Even pop culture. Okay, I'm lying...especially pop culture. Types of People I enjoyPeople who have convictions but aren't judgmental. People who are honest yet tactful. Ambitious, inspiring people. Extremely gifted, modest people. I am respectful and kind, and I try to surround myself with people who will reciprocate that attitude. Teach, Learn, ShareI can teach you how to play Dance Dance Revolution really well.One Amazing Thing I've Seen or DoneI snorkeled out in the Atlantic, off Bermuda, in Strong Gale winds. When I returned to the beach, I overheard some snoody English tourists mutter amongst themselves, "Do you think she's Irish?"Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org ProjectHot. I love it!Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Aruba, Bermuda, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Thailand, United States LIVED: United States WANTS TO GO: Egypt, Morocco, Romania References
From ELVIAJERO Chicago, United States Nov 25, 2009 Positive It was a pleasure to have Layne surf my spare room. She's interesting, intelligent, a great conversationalist, funny and totally cute. She had something worthwhile to say about every topic that we discussed, she is very thoughtful. Layne can also be sarcastic and at times cynical and sardonic which may or may not be a match for everyone, but it worked for me. I hope that she will pass through this way again soon so we can continue our conversation where we left off; if not, I just might have to road trip to LV.
From Jen Kleven Las Vegas, United States Apr 13, 2009 Positive layne is lovely!
From Hector Mendoza Bellingham, United States Mar 30, 2009 Positive laynethegreat is really great
:p
every potluck? haha i wish!
if i can i would!
From Adi Alsaid Marina, United States Mar 29, 2009 Positive Layne!
Like Lois Lane. Hi! It was nice meeting you.
From Michael Saltzman Cambridge, United States Mar 3, 2009 Positive Layne and I met up in Vegas and had a great time. She's smart and cool and happy to show people around. Great CouchSurfing friend!
From BENNYTHEICEPICK Albuquerque, United States Feb 23, 2009 Positive Layne was seriously one of the best surfers I've ever had, and I would host her again in a heartbeat. She's ambassador material, that's for sure.
More than a bookworm, Layne is a sponge. She came to Albuquerque to do research (on a paper I'd be very interested to read) and just blew us all away with her knowledge of the area, which surpasses that of any ABQ native I've ever met. But the books weren't enough for her - she dug through and explored the city and its environs firsthand. I think in her six days in town she learned more about the city - and its funky little vibe - than most people who've lived here their whole lives.
Besides being absolutely brilliant, Layne is just a great person to be around. She's the kind of quasi-introverted person who's happy to spend time on her own, but actively engages in conversation with everyone around. Completely flexible and adaptable to the situation.
I can't wait to see her again.
From Kaileen Farrell Yorktown Heights, United States Feb 23, 2009 Positive I met Layne couch surfing with Benny in Albuquerque. Layne is down to earth,fun and is totally down to see off beat roadside attractions. Layne is also up for any adventure,even if that adventure includes going down a dark desolate road for miles and miles all while listening to the rap/rock station. Should I ever have to be in a horror movie Layne would have to be my co-star! Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas!
From Jody Hesch Albuquerque, United States Feb 23, 2009 Positive I had a great time hanging out with Layne during her time her in Albuquerque, along with Kai and Benny. I'm stoked that I got to share a small bit of local history, beer and good times with her, and would gladly do it again! Great company for conversation and laughs, and I look forward to catching up with her in sin city! Until next time... :)
From Eddie Lin Pomona, United States Apr 2, 2008 Positive Fun exciting girl. Wished I could have stayed and grabbed a drink to listen to her crazy stories as well!
From Slightly Delightful San Francisco, United States Dec 22, 2007 Positive If you get a chance to host her or just meet up with her, do it! Layne is a sweetheart. I'm lucky she lives in my town. I surfed her place for a night when the BART trains left without me!
She's been tons of fun to hang out with. :) Proof that you can meet great people on CS!
From Greggy !!! Lyon, France Dec 15, 2007 Positive Layne, Thank you for coming. You are a great person. So cool, and intelligent. I really loved to talk to you af lots of subjects. It was really fun. Besides of it, when you talk in french you have so a charming accent.
You also make me understand a lots of things. I will leave france for California as soon as possible.
You should come to the concert of the Best rock band from SF : les Eggplants :)
Thank you also for the dollar bill, I will use it to pay you some drinks in SF :)
---------------------------------------Update : Ok, you are right. I move my crazy ass to SF to party with you. I will be there soon. I can't wait to party with you in the streets of San Francisco. That would be so much fun.
The first round is for me :)
Greg
Bye
Have a good trip, Enjoy france
From Tolis Tolis Thessaloniki, Greece Nov 2, 2007 Positive sorry because i was late to send a Ref. sweetie.
i met Layne in Thessaloniki (still try to found you,lol :))
she is wonderful person,smiling and easy to couch her.Ready for all night long craziest tour-clubbing.Layne, keep on smiling and traveling honey.
joke: hope your hair is not still red, from red alcohol shower!!!!:))
hope to see you again soon, to couch you again SOON!!!!!kisses Tolis
...and again...kisses Tolis :)
From ANDREASVOLOS Volos, Greece Oct 8, 2007 Negative My experience with LAYNE was NOT so GREAT.
After about 8 emails and SMS, I got left waiting for her at the bus station. On my call she responded saying she got confused and maybe, we'd have dinner ...some other day.
That was all the explanation she gave me. I can only suppose, she "overbooked" a couple of "free hotel rooms", so she got confused about who she arranged to stay with.
My added disappointment occurred from that she never really tried to make up, or contacted me, before I left her a negative comment. Only then she wrote a "revenge" negative comment, full of lies, calling me names and distorting facts, explaining her self to the "public", but not to me.
Well, there's no "Judge" in CS and all it would take would be honesty and good will, qualities that Layne proved not to have.
And as you can see, she even published a WARNING on me! that's true U.S. style! ;)
But I don't know, is it "ORANGE" or "RED" !?!
You could read her comment about me and see for your self who this person can really be...
From TOBIASEGG Hamburg, Germany Oct 5, 2007 Positive We met in Boston both travelling and later this month in San Francisco, where she lives. She showed me around SF's cool nightlife. We had a lot of fun.
When she was travelling Europe later this year, she surfed my Couch in Munich. She's a nice surfer, it was fun to have her around. We then met again, when I was travelling to San Francisco later that year.
Be certain to meet up with her, you'll end up in the weirdest fun places ever, she's crazy and cool, fun to be around.
Drop me a line, if you make it back to Europe :-)
From Christos Kostavasilis Athens, Greece Aug 24, 2007 Positive Layne stayed at my place only for a night. This is too LITTLE time to spend with her. Hanging out with her it was a real adventure. She is really sweet,smart and easy going person. But also confident and independent. Too bad she couldn't spend some more time here in Thessaloniki.
Update: Layen lives in one of the most beautiful city I've ever been. She managed to make me fall in love with San Francisco. He had a LOOONG walk to all the beautiful spots and some of the best bars and restaurants of the city. She even managed to turn me into a regular to the "Whiskey Thieves", an amazing local bar in the beautiful area of Tenderloin. I hope to be neighbor of her, when I move some day to SF :D
Thanks Layne, I will never forget this trip!
From Steven Larsen London, United Kingdom Aug 24, 2007 Positive I guess you could say Layne was officially my first couchsurfing guest. Even though I was kind of couchsurfing at the time myself...eitherway she's an exceptional person that I got along great with, we toured my home town of Chicago and in doing so I visited a couple places I had never even been to before.
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We again met up , Athens this time, and spent a fantastic weekend on a nearby island, crashing wedding parties, sleeping at beach bars, and aimlessly cruising around on scooters that have no working speedometer or gas gauge.
From LIBERO7 Athens, Greece Jul 31, 2007 Positive Layne was smart and sweet girl and i enjoyed my time and the conversations with her in Athens. I'm sure she enjoyed the drinks especially at the Hilton roof bar :) Hope to meet again.
From MATT K Eugene, United States Jul 22, 2007 Positive Layne est si frais. If your life needs an infusion of bad-assness: surf with Layne!
From Murat Boduroglu Melbourne, Australia Jul 19, 2007 Positive Layne, sorry, but I really don't know anything about Prague... was my motto during Layne's stay. But skipping the touristic activity part, I had really great time with Layne, perhaps because sharing a lot of common interests, and also enjoying long conversations accompanied by a high alcohol consumption, and what a luck we had to find a karaoke bar just next to my flat. I wish we had more time together, as it was pretty short, and there were still too much things to talk about. And Layne, has a great skill in getting lost no matter what :). Hope to see you again sometime.
From Julian Wiebe-Johnson Charlottesville, United States Jul 16, 2007 Positive If her lack of urgency for seeing all the sights of Paris says anything about her it is that she is relaxed. Very much the Parisian American we chilled having some coffee and roamed the less touristed sides of Montmartre.
From Mark Grieve Orewa, New Zealand May 29, 2007 Positive She Hosted me in San Francisco and even got me to sing Karaoke!! Fun Girl and had a great time:)
From Syneva and Alex Barrett Anoka, United States May 17, 2007 Positive We got a chance to show Layne around for an evening when she was visiting Minneapolis. We had a great time with her. She was a lot of fun and she has good taste in jewelry! We would host Layne again any time and you should too. Hopefully we'll connect again someday when we're in the San Franscisco or Boston area. Good luck with grad school Layne.
From Sylvain Saint-Avold, France Apr 26, 2007 I will meet Layne next fall in CALI
From Anthony deFigio New York, United States Apr 9, 2007 Positive Layne was a gracious and easy guest. She stayed at my place for a few nights and tolerated (even embraced) my sometimes chaotic nighttime schedule. She is a great and very nice person, communicative and easygoing. Glad to know the visit to Boston was a blast!
From Melly-Mel Kirkland, United States Apr 8, 2007 Positive Layne is an incredible women, with most incredible hair! Her personality and sense of style puts mine to shame! With her extroverted, charasmatic air she is always a blast to hang out with... from drinking, to being tourists, to chatting, I highly choose Layne to satiate all of my CS travel-buddy needs! If you need an amazing person to hang out with Layne is a best bet, but you better get in line since her vibrance is in high demand! ;)
From Sheila Satin Oakland, United States Apr 6, 2007 Positive Layne came to our house for a night and came out with us to south street diner. didn't really get to spend much time together as I was in the midst of dublin jetlag, but she was down-to-earth and relaxed. Come back to party now that i'm back to normal!!! ;)
From Derek Dunham Whitsett, United States Mar 31, 2007 Positive I met Layne randomally while she was visiting Boston. Easily one of the coolest people I have met in a long time, I have nothing but nice things to say about her.
She is the reason I'm even here! |