About me - Although I work as a M&E appraiser, my background is in environmental studies. My wife and I love to travel to out-of-the-way places in search of rocks, vistas, wildlife, good food and meeting new people. I grew up on a farm in central MN where we had lots of animals. One of my favorite things about life is meeting new people and hearing their stories.

About my wife - Brooke is the artistic one. She has a love of fabrics and creating fabric art. Shares my love for travels to non-touristy spots. She has also traveled more - Africa (Tanzania and Kenya), as well as studying in England and the Czech Republic.

In case you are allergic to pets, we do have a cat and dog.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

A friend that lives in Portland (OR) told us about it - what a great idea! We're looking forward to meeting new people both on our next vacation, and when someone stays with us.

兴趣

I'm an avid photographer, mostly landscape/nature. I also love to cook, read, and garden. Also enjoy woodworking, and getting outside to bike, hike, and paddle. The BWCA is my happy place.

• animals
• pets
• cats
• dogs
• wildlife
• arts
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• gardening
• traveling
• woodworking
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• environmental studies

音乐、电影和书籍

When we're not out somewhere with our busy schedules, we're usually home catching up on Dr Who and Star Trek or playing board games. Brooke is a sucker for english period programs (Downton Abbey, etc.)
I like reading Issac Asimov, Dan Simmons, and William Kent Krueger.
Brooke's latest goal is to read all the Newbery award winning books.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

While working in Alaska, Brooke and I went kayaking and were greeted with a humpback whale doing a full breach 100yds from us!

教，学，和分享

Sewing, photography, wood working, BWCA trips, biking

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Fairly handy with household projects - carpentry, plumbing, landscape. Good with animals, and not a bad cook.

我游览过的国家

Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland

我居住过的国家

United States