CURRENT MISSION

Make new Friends, see new places, Enjoy life and all it has to offer!!!

ABOUT ME

I am quick to laugh. I wake up cheerful...almost always. I love to swap stories, have a few drinks and spend time with good friends. I really enjoy the outdoors, tending flowers, being in the garden, playing with my dogs and riding my horses. I have a stressful job so I enjoy peace and quiet when I can get it. I love my kids and grandkids and spend time with them every chance I get. I rarely "act my age" according to my family. I may grow old but I refuse to grow up! Even though I have prosecute criminals for a living, or defended them, and have come to know the darker side of human nature, I still believe in the good in people and treat everyone with respect.

PHILOSOPHY

Contribute to life, don't just take from it. I strive to be a kind person, humble, confident and well mannered, one who can dine with Kings or brown bag it on the sidewalk with the local Wine'O and feel just as comfortable doing either. Help all the people you can when you can because Karma is always watching and whatever you dish out comes back to you multiplied.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted a few times and it was great! I look forward to hosting anyone who wishes to visit. I have told everyone who will listen what a great project this CouchSurfing is. CS made my vacation the most memorable time of my life! I was hosted by truly fantastic people!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Some 20 some years ago, my ex and I hosted some hitchhikers from Australia and we had a blast. I taught them how to leg wrestle and caught a hiking boot in the face, totally my fault, hurt like heck but laughed about it anyway. About a year later some friends of theirs looked us up and stayed for a few days as well, again, good time was had by all. We both thought that was the greatest idea, the travelers offered to host us if we ever made it to Australia but it never happened. We sure have some good memories.
More recently I traveled to Ireland and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life!! My hosts were all the best people and I can only hope that I am lucky enough to host them right back! The surfers I have had have been extraordinary folks as well!. I am looking forward to hosting as many travelers as would want to visit my desolate location!

Interests

I am interested in traveling some more, seeing new places and meeting new people.

• dogs
• horses
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• drinking
• gardening
• flowers
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• history
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings!!! The books have been favorites of mine since high school when I could curl up with one and be a hobbit for the day. The movies were great to but really left out a lot of important details. I don't have much time for reading anything outside material for work these days and I miss it. Occasionally I'll read novels by Nora Roberts or Tom Clancey.
I enjoy most music, probably old rock n roll the most, country too; Opera and Rap...not so much, but will listen to most anything

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a long-haul trucker for many years. I have seen a million sunrises and sunsets and never tired of looking at them. I've slept on a beach or two; skied downhill and cross-country; went scuba-diving in the Bahamas; hiked in the mountains, been on trail rides and slept under the stars. There is very little I don't like about nature. Most amazing though is that I have witnessed the birth of my grandchildren, watched them grow and never tire of their company...even when I have all 5 at once! I share my experiences with them and hope they will learn from mine.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love hearing and telling life stories! I can offer a surfer a warm comfortable stay at my home, feed folks well and tell them about the history and conflicts of this area. I have been told I am a good cook and would be willing to share my knowledge while hosting as well as surfing. I would certainly cook, clean or help out in anyway I could while I am privileged to stay with a host. I am anxious to take my grandchildren on a road trip...one at a time...LOL

What I Can Share with Hosts

Wonderful stories, sense of humor, an open mind, warm heart and a absolute love of adventure!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Central African Republic, Dominican Republic, England, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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