CURRENT MISSION

Finding a geocache in every county of Texas, all 254.

ABOUT ME

pouring rain, the smell of fresh baked bread, parades, boots snapping into skis, bear hugs, campfires, dimples on the back of a baby's hand, muscle cars, infectious laughter, american movies filmed in Europe, crowds, crossword puzzles, fireworks, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, thanksgiving, reading aloud, weird roadside art

PHILOSOPHY

There are three things that spin the tires, yea four that burn rubber: 1. Have Fun 2. Love people / use things 3.Golden Rule 4. Did I mention "Have Fun" ?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Wow, a dozen years!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

1. Surfed with Jeep in Venice, California - Sept 07
2. Hosted Sandi and her 3 friends - Sept 08
3. Surfed with Chris in Austin, Texas - March 09
4. Hosted Brad and his dog Xena - Dec '11
5. Surfed with Kim in Charleston, SC - July '12
6. Surfed with Sandi in Salem, VA - July '12
7. Surfed with David in Silver Spring, MD - July '12
8. Surfed with Bruce in Bowie, MD - July '12
9. Hosted Chris - March '13
10. Hosted Gene and Sherry - April '13
11. Surfed with Leah in Rapid City, SD - July '14
12. Surfed with Adrian and Amy in San Antonio - Oct '16
13. Surfed with Magnus et al in Stockholm - June '17
14. Surfed with Mark in Stockholm - June '17
15. Surfed with Anya and Ryan in Copenhagen - June '17
16. Surfed with Anne in Copenhagen - June '17
17. Surfed with Peter in Berlin - June '17
18. Surfed with Chantal in Berlin - June '17
19. Surfed with Jodie in Oklahoma City - May ‘18
20. Surfed with Alisha and Josh in Austin - Nov ‘18
21. Surfed with Adrian and Amy in SA - Dec ‘18
22. Surfed with Laura and Keb in Corpus Christi - Jan ‘19

Interests

I enjoy discovering the obscure elements of diverse cultures. Since language is the key to unlocking the hidden facets of a people group, I like to learn at least a few phrases:Russian, Turkish, Farsi, Kiswahili, Mandarin and Japanese. Music is core to me, I'm always singing. I've played trumpet and tried to learn harmonica, guitar, piano and percussion. NIV Dramatized on CD!

• arts
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• trumpet
• medicine
• tourism
• geocaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Kind of Blue/In Through the Out Door/Tapestry
War/The Big Picture/Audio Visions/Aja
Electric Rendezvous/Ghost in the Machine
Friday Night in San Francisco/Trick of the Tail
Dark Side of the Moon/Celtic Hymns
Viento de los Andes/Inner Mounting Flame

"Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony." "This money is for the year's assessment on the St. Helen of the Blessed Shroud Orphanage in Calumet City, Illinois." "Would it help if I got out and pushed? It might!" " So, eleven hundred men went in the water, 316 men come out and the sharks took the rest, June 29th, 1945." I can see why she likes you - Who? - Not too bright, though.

...Eternity in Their Hearts...The Merismos...Into Thin Air...Half the Sky...Queen of the Road...The Release of the Spirit...Lost in Shangri-La...
"Drive Thru History" "Globetrekkers" "Burn Notice"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I heard thunder in Costa Rica, but it was the Arenal Volcano erupting again! The shepherd boy in Mexico who said, "Yes, the sheep know my voice." Space shuttle launch in Florida.

Teach, Learn, Share

Music, Geography, Limericks, Geocaching

What I Can Share with Hosts

Juevos Rancheros: Flour tortillas, refried beans, eggs, cheese, salsa. That is how you start your day Tex-Mex style!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States

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