CURRENT MISSION

to host the coolest people on the planet.
Im particularly interested in hosting farmers, visual artists, ceramicists, chefs, photographers

ABOUT ME
I work for Relay Resources, a non-profit focused on employing people with barriers to employment. I am an Account Manager in the Food co-packing branch of the business.

I have managed an volunteer-led, community garden that I initiated which is situated across the street from my house.

I have worked as a field researcher studying the Northern Spotted Owl and I loved it.

I used to be a member owner of a juice distributor called Genesis Juice Co-op.

I love co-ops. --- and I run a Facebook page called just that.

My days off are spent with my wife and daughters - gardening, readin', biking, gardening, playing guitar, & gardening.

PHILOSOPHY
My personal philosophy is centered around good will. I just try and put forth my most fundamental sense of caring, positivity and looking out for others. I enjoy it... life is about caring for everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m hosting surfers here in Portland. Just drop me a line if you need a place to stay!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have yet to surf anyone's couch. I've hosted several times now and it's great! Keep em comin!

Interests

Gardening, hiking, biking, painting, surfing the net, reading, camping, basketball,
Magic: the gathering (bring a deck!)

• arts
• photography
• dining
• beer
• running
• gardening
• reading
• pottery
• painting
• magic
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• basketball
• volunteering
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

oh wow... so many. Music: lots of blues, Bluegrass, Rock, . R.E.M., SCI, Phish, GD, Sufjan Stevens, Sun Volt, Moe, Crowded House. Books: The Name of the Wind , George RR Martin, most anything by Tom Robbins, Rabbi Telushkin, Ken Kesey, and many more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Half Dome in Yosemite. Perhaps not amazing thing ever but it sure felt like it! :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Bike repair, composting, computers, art, Photography, gardening, Magic: The Gathering,
Learn: ceramics, permaculture, magic, herbalism.
Share: Tools, food, laughs, sprouts, juice, love, Portland, beer....

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States

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