I thought that I had retired, but I find that I am still designing - small projects not large. I am a widower, with six daughters and eight grandchildren. The youngest daughter is with me at present, as are two dogs, a cat and a bird. I am a lot involved in my community, particularly with a local art foundation - Google IMOS. I live on Romney Marsh, on the south coast of England (you need transport to stay here), one of the most unusual places on the planet, and of which I am very proud (although I have only been here for a bit over thirty years).

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I have always enjoyed travelling, and my daughter introduced me to this organisation. I would like to replace my stolen motorcycle and go exploring - unfortunately I always seem to have too many interesting things to do here! And the dogs to look after.

Interessen

• books
• architecture
• photography
• music
• art
• cinema

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Why do people always ask this? I am listening to Ladysmith Black Mombaza on the radio at present - sublime! - but I like opera, classical, popular, folk, blues...
My all time favourite film must be Fellini's Occo e Mezzo- but ask me again later!
I collect books - several thousand around the house, if I prioritised one the others might get jealous! But Kipling's Just So Stories was the book that started me reading.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

Designed and built a Sixth Form College, twenty years ago, which continues to improve the life chances of1700 students every year- it cost less than the price of three Challenger 2 Tanks at the time. Can I add something else? In 2016 I cut off the beard that I had been growing since 1961, and all my hair, and raised £2,500 for Cancer Research.

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

Extensive experience and good conversation!

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United States, Wales

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Canada, England