CURRENT MISSION

Mission, I have to be that focused in life at this age??? )

ABOUT ME

i'm gay, retired from the Coast Guard and work for the state of alaska as an instructor at a technical institute teaching in the maritime program. I am also an Episcopal priest and spent 5 years as Chaplain at a maximum security prison.

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PHILOSOPHY

live and let live!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Happy to host if I'm around. Surfed my first CS couch and had a fantastic time. Have hosted a few people and always have a great time hearing new stories and experiences. I have to admit my dogs are terrible hosts! They are rescue dogs who had a hard life in their early years and tend to be fearful of others and overly protective of me. They bark, they growl and are a general pain in the rear for visitors. But as long as you love dogs and just ignore their outbursts, you are more than welcome. Brigit will actually cuddle up for petting sometimes immediately right after growling at you.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Very new, but my first experience with a CSer was great. Looking forward to many more.

Interests

Scuba Diving, cruising, travel, hiking, yoga

• dogs
• yoga
• instructor
• traveling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

50 First Dates, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, any books by CS Lewis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

seeing the northern lights. standing on a beach at night. Standing watch on a ship late at night with just the sound of the ocean, the quiet rumble of the engines, and a beautiful canopy of stars overhead.

Teach, Learn, Share

I suppose I'm a jack of many trades. But if you ever want to learn how to do a radar plot I'm wicked good at that. Am a pretty good ship handler too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Belize, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Fiji, Haiti, Honduras, Ireland, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahamas, Japan, United States

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