CURRENT MISSION

Grouse Mountain.

ABOUT ME

I make music and maps. This seems to be a good balance for the creative and rational parts of my brain. I perform as a singer/songwriter (http://daverobertson.bandcamp.com) and run a home recording studio. On the map front, I work as a Geographic Information System officer for the Rottnest Island Authority, and I love exploring this crazy beautiful world. I have also been known to work as a research officer for politicians of the Green persuasion.

PHILOSOPHY

"Maybe the human animal has contributed really nothing to the universe but kissing and comedy–but by God that's plenty" Tom Robbins

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have informally surfed many a couch in my travels, and hosted many a guest, but I have only just got around to joining CS, as I head off on my first overseas adventure in a while.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A newbie! Stay tuned.

Interests

I love playing music, going out and listening or dancing to music, and recording/mixing music.
Oh and getting into the great outdoors to wander and swim, discussing philosophy and science over a beverage, reading, writing...

• animals
• writing
• performing arts
• dancing
• cocktails
• running
• reading
• eating out
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• rock climbing
• swimming
• cartography
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Did I mention I love music! Favourites include Ryan Adams, M Ward, The Cure, Gillian Welch, Dar Williams, Radiohead, Kathleen Edwards, Paul Kelly, Damien Rice, Timothy Carroll, Neil Young....

Fiction Books: Tom Robbins, Deborah Robertson (I may be a little biased there - she's my cousin)

Movies: I don't find time to watch many movies, but favourites include Look Both Ways, Together, Sideways, What About Me?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ice climbing in Alaska and seeing the Aurora Borealis in the Yukon, where I also drank a Sour Toe Cocktail.

Teach, Learn, Share

Passing on knowledge rocks. I'm more than happy to share what I know about topics such as home recording, guitar playing, writing, maps...

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