CURRENT MISSION

Don't Panic

ABOUT ME

Hi. My name is Andy. I was born in Texas and remain in Texas. I have a thousand passions in my life. Some stick around and others fade in and out.

I'm a golf coach to a group of great middle school kids and, when I'm not doing that, I make a living as a caddie on the courses around Texas.

I have two corgis named Ladybird and Elby Jay. They don't travel with me however they are pictured for interested parties.

PHILOSOPHY

"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes 'Awww!'"

- Jack Kerouac

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I did a bit of couch surfing right after graduating college. I left Texas and drove to Portland looking for a new place to live. I didn't find it but I did find a lot of interesting people along the way.

I think Couchsurfing gets at the heart of what travel is all about: the people you meet. I wish I could host a lot more, but I move around a lot which makes it somewhat difficult.

Interests

I've been playing golf since I was 11. It's basically my life. I coach, caddie and generally help people play and learn to appreciate the game I love.

I also like to write. I sometimes do. Sometimes I show it to people, too.

I'm an open book, though, just ask.

• writing
• poetry
• dining
• drinking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• cars
• music
• sports
• soccer
• golf
• history
• museums
• coaching
• corgis
• vanlife
• dachshunds

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music: I like a lot of music. Let's talk music because I want to.

Favorite movie: Cool Hand Luke

Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Surfed Witch's rock in Costa Rica. I know that's not SO amazing, but it was fun.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: GOLF!

Got an incurable slice? Let's straighten it out!
Hook the ball like it's your job? We can work with that!
Can't putt to save your life? Join the club!

Learn: Teach me how to cook your favorite thing that your mother used to make.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My stories, my time and my courtesy.

And a freshly made bed upon departure.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, England, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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