I am the husband of a wonderful woman who is way better to me than I deserve. I am the father of three exceptional young women who grew up way too fast. I am the brother of three sisters -- one having passed far too young. I am a committed handyman with a goal of self reliance in most things. I am a private pilot. I love the outdoors and strive to live a life free of fear, drama or drugs -- prescription or otherwise. I believe in fitness and work to maintain as much of my youth as nature permits. I have lived most of my life in the southern United States but have done enough globe trotting to appreciate what I have and have not. I try to remember that each new day is a gift to appreciate and ENJOY. And just for fun, I am a free-thinker until the government devises a scheme to tax my thoughts.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's fun!

Interests

Motocycle Touring
MotoGP Racing
Guitar
Hiking
Fitness Training
Tennis* Not currently active due to injury
Golf* Not currently active due to injury
Home renovation
Gardening
Cooking
Beverage Brewing :-)

Motorcycling is the dominant recreation in my life these days. I have a super-sport bike that I thrash about in the North Georgia Mountains on the weekends if I'm not hiking the trails. I also have a sport touring bike that has taken me to every state in the lower 48 except OH, and DE.

Home improvement is next on the list as I dabble in real estate for fun and profit.

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most music if it has a melody line and non-profane lyrics. Classical, pop, rock, country, gospel, bluegrass -- love Alison Krauss, Motown R & B, and on and on. I can even enjoy some hip-hop constructions if it's well done and not trashy. Lately I've been listening to "country" music and have to admit it's kind of catchy. I really like Florida Georgia Line; it makes me want to roll my window down and cruise.

For TV, I enjoy English period dramas. Shows like Downton Abbey or anything by Jane Austin fascinate me. Netflix has been great for that. While a bit dark, Breaking Bad is the best thing TV has ever produced.

For books, it's a bit dry as I tend to mostly read non-fiction. My latest diversion is a history of the Crusades.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I suppose my 2012 24-day solo motorcycle trip from Atlanta-to-California-to-Oregon and back was "amazing" considering I only got one small rain shower for the complete journey; and that was on the last day of the trip.

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Teach, Learn, Share

The only thing I like better than sharing stories of my adventures, is listening to others tell their tales. One cannot teach, if one is not willing to learn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be more than happy to share my "wisdom", stories, vocational knowledge (software engineer by trade), and even my handyman skills for minor home repairs -- if you have the tools.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Canada, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States