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Overview

  • 7 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 50, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Auto Dealer
  • Highshool and College in Houston Texas
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Travel to outer space on a hang glider

ABOUT ME

Born and raised in Houston Texas where I live today. Although I travel quite a bit, I love Houston and will most likely call it home for several more years. I'm a second generation Auto Dealer, stay very active in the industry and really enjoy what I do everyday. Though my #1 hobby and true love has always been music.

I’ve played the guitar since I was 11 years old, and formed my first band at the age of 12. Over the past several years, I’ve become equally connected in the music scene as in the auto industry. I’ve recorded several times and performed live most of my life.

I love to travel, and seem to venture outside of America at least once a year. I love to laugh, make people laugh, and enjoy all that life has to offer. I have no enemies, and have always surrounded myself with people who respect friendships and others around them.

PHILOSOPHY

Let's pretend I wrote something prophetic in this space. Let's also pretend that I live by it everyday :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My very good friend for over 15 years (Gene Wells) has hosted several couch surfers over the last few years. I usually help entertain and hang out with his couch surfers when he’s hosting. I’ve not yet been a host, but looking forward to doing so soon.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Another friend of mine Jerrod Ward (CS Mud) sets up the CS monthly gatherings in Houston called “Third Thursday” at different locations all over the city. I’ve attended several of the meetings and met couch surfers from all over the world. In 2010 I couch surfed through Munich Germany, London England, and the Netherlands meeting some awesome fellow couch surfers along the way.

Interests

Live music, movies, photography, drinking, social networking, comedy, travel, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing, swimming, running, surfing, hiking, kayaking, four wheeling, guitar playing, homeless animal adoption, cooking, wine, food, boating, and pretty much anything outdoors, with the occasional quiet movie night at home.

  • animals
  • photography
  • dining
  • cooking
  • wine
  • running
  • drinking
  • boating
  • movies
  • traveling
  • music
  • live music
  • guitar
  • outdoor activities
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • surfing
  • skiing
  • hang gliding
  • swimming

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, France, Germany, Kenya, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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