CURRENT MISSION

To explore new cultures and make new friends.

ABOUT ME

I'm an easy goin', fun loving guy who never meets a stranger. I do my best not to judge people and to really get to know them. I'm ANTI assumptions! I spend half of the year stuck at sea and don't care to just sit around when I'm off. If we plan it when you'll pay a visit, there won't be much sitting around.

PHILOSOPHY

Believe that what goes around comes around and you should do unto others as you would have them do unto you! The toes you step on today may be attached to the ass you'll need to be kissin' tomorrow.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Love the idea of both seeing the world and entertaining new friends. It would be fun to introduce foreigners to all that New Mexico has to offer. I just moved back after a 22 yr sabbatical and look forward to gettin' reacquainted.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None really. Did a job in England where I met a young couple I very much grew to know and love. Invited them to come for a visit and in April of 2010 and they took me up on it. They'd planned on a week but an Icelandic volcano kept them here for almost 3. We had a blast and I loved that I could provide them with a place to stay and they weren't like so many other travelers having to eat out and pay for a hotel.

Interests

Traveling of course! I'm a bit of an animal nut and especially love reptiles. I enjoy Mixed Martial Arts and fishing. Play a little Disc Golf too.

• animals
• pets
• reptiles
• arts
• shopping
• traveling
• eating out
• fishing
• martial arts
• golf
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Machete is my new favorite movie! Love The Shawshank Redemption and Scent of a Woman too. Love a good comedy as well. Super Troopers, The Hangover and Joe Dirt are the best!
Music: I listen to all types but I'm a rocker at heart. Metallica's my all time favorite.
Books: James Patterson is awesome. I enjoy Clive Cussler, Dan Brown and John Grisham too. Recently read
Raymond Khoury's The Last Templar and was blown away. A great read!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got to spend Ramadan in Dubai which was cool. Saw the world's tallest building which was cool too. While in Aberdeen and taking a walk, I came across a pet shop that specialized in reptiles. Was a trip! (Went back to Aberdeen in March of 2012 and the aforementioned pet shop was closed.)

Teach, Learn, Share

Would love to introduce you to my snakes and show you that they're not evil creatures that will kill you. Well, not all of them. lol I'd like to experience the history of Texas with you or wherever I might end up visiting. I welcome people with children to visit. I've got children too and know how hard it is to attempt to travel with them. There's lots of stuff for kids to see and do too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States