I'm a 6th grade teacher. I have a sense of humor, love talking and meeting new people, and have been happily married for 30 years.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm just starting couch surfing and thought it would be a fun way to meet people and connect to the places I travel.

Interests

• gardening
• backpacking
• playing guitar
• outdoor sports
• health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: 60's, 70's , 80's music, bluegrass, folk
Movies: What About Bob, Mr. Deeds, Memento, Witness.
Books The Giver, Hatchet, Mere Christianity, To Kill a Mockingbird, George Orwell's 1984, Weasel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got dropped off with my wife and 3 young kids and backpacked 85 miles on the North Umpqua Trail to my house

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Basic wood working skills, gardening, health and fitness, basketball

Learn: Local history and culture

Share: Cooking and local food, singing and playing beginning guitar with other novices

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation , outdoor adventures and help around the house and garden

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico