CURRENT MISSION

Reload the cruising kitty

ABOUT ME

I enjoy traveling, good food, good company, and trees. I spent the summer of 2010 kayaking 2300 miles around the border of Minnesota. It was amazing. I learned a lot about myself. I was met with an enormous amount of kindness from strangers. I only hope I can give a bit of that kindness back to a stranger.

My wife and I spent the winter of 2019 sailing our sailboat from Lake Superior to the Bahamas on our honeymoon. We are hoping this is the start of a long-term liveaboard sailing life for us!

PHILOSOPHY

Bad things only happen when good people do nothing.

Life is a trip, dig it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At the moment, my wife and I are available to show people Sturgeon Bay and Door County. Our guest room has been converted into my home office but we may be able to help you find a place to stay!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

In the summer of 2010 I slept on a stranger's couch about once a week. These were just people who saw me paddling on the river and struck up a conversation. I was completely blown away. It changed my outlook on life. I am so glad there are people willing to give hospitality to a stranger. The whole experience had an enormously positive effect on me. My goal is to be the person giving the hospitality, since I know how great of a gift it is to the stranger.

Interests

biking, adventure, getting muddy, swimming, exploring, cooking, gardening, dreaming about my future motorcycle, the human brain, canoeing, sleeping outside, etc.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Beck, Leadbelly, Atmosphere

Authors:
George Orwell, Rudyard Kipling, Jack London

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailed a 27' sloop from Bayfield, WI to The Exumas in The Bahamas with my wife and dog!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make a loaf of bread, knit a scarf, play cribbage, or gin rummy.

I'd like to learn some new card games, a portable instrument (like the harmonica), or some delicious recipes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great hikes in the area, fun breweries, tours through the Maritime Museum

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden, United States

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