Divorced Dad of 3 kids (share custody with their mother) who loves learning about the world. In my spare time I fly for fun, work out (most recently with martial arts or racquetball), travel when I can, and spend time with friends.
Grew up in the Chicago area on a farm, but have lived in the suburbs most of my adult life, although I often wonder why because I'm not a fan of living in the cold all winter! Love the idea of traveling the world on a shoestring budget and seeing the real sights, so couchsurfing fascinates me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet friendly & interesting people from around the world, and to help others realize their travel dreams.
Life is all about experiences... having them and helping others experience theirs. Letting someone share my place and knowledge is just a small way to be a cool human being.

Interests

Flying, bike riding, martial arts, exploring/traveling, learning about other cultures, trying new restaurants, boating, movies, going into the city (Chicago) to see the sites.. can have fun with just about anything when the company is good!

• arts
• singing
• dining
• working out
• walking
• flying
• boating
• movies
• traveling
• cycling
• scuba diving
• martial arts
• racquetball

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all types of music, except rap and some country.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a corporate pilot for 7 years and got to see a lot of the world. Favorite things include touring Beijing, Hong Kong, seeing the Northern Lights from the cockpit, watching killer whales in Victoria, BC, walking around London, flying (then Senator) B. Obama to the Virgin Islands, and flying Jimmy Buffet's crew for two weeks while on tour...
SCUBA diving in Hawaii and listening to the Humpback whales sing under the water, and going nose-to-nose with a sea turtle... ok, so that's more than one amazing thing...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Besides my home and food, I can let you know some of the better places (not all of them touristy) in Chicago and northern Illinois to see. Is there something in Chicago or the surrounding area you've been dying to see?..I'll do my best to make it happen. If I can't get you to the city myself I'll get you to public transportation or to someone that CAN get you around.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Finland, Jamaica, Mexico, Saint Lucia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States