Grew up upper middle class suburb of Rochester NY. Attended State school for college in Oswego. Traveled West for few years and came back to get a Real life (whatever that is).
Attended graduate school became a teacher and did that for several years as well as working with troubled youth in a variety of settings.
Been in same house for 25 years with a variety of tenants and roommates over the years and usually always a new project to attempt.
I have been a teacher, landlord owning several properties, run a hot dog cart, and do tastings for a variety of beer companies.
Yes, still trying to figure outwit to be when I don't grow up
Single never married but have one brother and a couple of great nephews.
Wide spectrum of interests (as you will see below) and generally curious
I love to meet new people, travel, good food, and good music.
It is always fun to turn someone on to a new place to eat, some new music, venue, festival, or new activity.
I value the experience and interaction more than material goods and status
Social outgoing and at same time self reflective

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I am here to expand my network of friends and perspective. Hopefully share some experiences, travel and pay it forward.
My world is bigger than my zip code

Intereses

• motorcycles
• sailing
• sailing music travel art cooking photography

Música, películas y libros

Favorite Music is Feel good and stuff to dance to. Bands include Jimmy Buffet, PaulSimon, Donna the Buffalo, Zac Brown, Grateful Dead and most Reggae. Good vibe stuff with lyrics that make me smile and beat that makes me move
Books would be Anything on self development including The Artists Way, 1st things 1st,
How to stop worrying and start Living, 4 Agreements, Think and Grow Rich

Algo increíble que he hecho

One amazing thing I did was ride my motorcycle from NY to Wyoming for a job waiting tables in the Tetons. I spent the summer there met some Great people. Following that traveled to Park City UT and spent a season there learning to ski.
Overall Great experience from the ride across country on bike, meeting new people and new sites along the way to meeting locals in the Tetons and seeing the Beauty and vastness. Great spending a couple seasons in Park City and learning to ski with new found friends and several resorts available

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I am a big fan of creativity, communication, and collaboration. Some of my interests include creative house projects, exploring new eateries , scenic areas, festivals and live music. If you like the water come out sailing on my Hobie. Pack a cooler and head to the beach. Limited season for that here in Upstate NY. Play with the camera or make some fun videos.
Let's experiment in the kitchen and share a meal while attempting to solve some world problems or at least gain some perspective on this thing called Life.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

Ideas, ambition, healthy attitude, humor, relaxed conversation, help in the kitchen or house projects, photos and stories of previous travel

Países que he visitado

Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands

Países en los que he vivido

Dominican Republic