I have also lived in Montreal, New York City, Toronto, Kansas City.

I am self employed working from home. I set my own schedule so I am available to hang out nearly any time and with little notice. Completely flexible.

I have Multiple Sclerosis, la sclérose en plaques, and walk with a cane or use a mobility scooter for distances but I don't let it define me and try to keep it from limiting my activities.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting surfers and showing a little something not in the guidebooks.

I split my time between Montreal and Manhattan.

When I am living in Manhattan I can be your Manhattan guide, particularly Central Park, Midtown, Greenwich Village. I also have a membership to MoMA and can bring up to two guests for free.

I can host at my Montreal condo but it is a couch in a common area and not private. One shared washroom. The only bedroom is an alcove.

I am very happy to show you around my neighbourhood, which is in The Plateau around the intersection of St Denis and rue Sherbrooke. I have an outstanding view of the entire city from my rooftop patio 360°.

The Cat Cafe or Randolph's Game Pub are favourites. Nearby parks are Square St Louis and Parc laFontaine.

I also have a membership to The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts / Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal. I am allowed one free guest to any and all exhibits so let me know if you find yourself in the city on a rainy day and I can meet you there. https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/

I am located just steps away from Gare d'autocars de Montréal (English: Montreal Coach Terminal). If your arrival/departure times do not match your check out times you can store your bag at my place for a few hours and I can join you for a coffee or bagel at the corner.

I consider myself a traveller of sorts and love exchanging stories with you over a coffee or at a park bench.

Interests

Billiards/pool, board games, quiz nights, poker
Urban sight seeing guide
Restaurants, especially diners

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic but especially acoustic and folk. Another passion is Northern Soul.

I have a music blog at Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CoverVersionOfTheDay/

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched the ball drop for New Year's Eve from a penthouse (not mine) overlooking Times Square

Teach, Learn, Share

Local points of interest for Montreal or New York City

I am a native English speaker and I am happy to help you fine tune or tweak your English. I am a bit sad and embarrassed to say that I have practically no French.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tour guide and restaurant companion

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States