Hi there! My name is Simon, Canadian resident, working currently as a scuba diver/tree-planter. I am the proud owner of a successful vegetable garden, which usually feeds more rabbits than humans. This is not by design. I like to romanticize over tiny homes, agriculture, clean energy and self-sufficiency. I like to walk. I enjoy urban spelunking in foreign cities, as well as exploring nature, both above and below sea level. I am always on the hunt for small creatures, things hiding in plain sight and oddly-behaved people. Nothing gets me excited like a good quality, well-priced commuter bicycle. I like to listen and ask questions. I have a beloved Springer Spaniel named Keefer, but he is far too old and wise for Couchsurfing, and now resides comfortably at our family home in Kingston, Ontario, digging holes in the yard and barking at unsuspecting neighbours. I'm easy-going and always looking for some fun! Never lick a gift horse in the mouth. Hope to hear from you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Always looking to make a friend.

Interests

Covered primarily in the About Me section. Rare book stores, writing, art and design ideas, dilapidated or mysteriously abandoned urban areas with with shady histories or unique stories of traumatic by-gone events. Yay to sports and physical activity, also yay to sports with beer and no physical activity. Yay to wildlife, misconstrued cliches, great views, hidden courtyards and buildings that lean slightly in one direction.

• wildlife
• birds
• rabbits
• arts
• writing
• books
• design
• photography
• beer
• fitness
• gardening
• music
• outdoor activities
• spelunking
• scuba diving
• sports
• agriculture

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favourite characters are Andre 3000, Forrest Gump, Willie Beaman, Kristen Wiig, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Data, Louise Penny, Timon and Pumbaa, Gandalf the Grey, the Nappy Roots, Boston, Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy, the Zac Brown Band, John Luther Adams, Wilson the volleyball, The Dude, Pete Rock, Denzel Washington, R2-D2 and C-3P0 as a unit, Major Lazer, the Temptations and Morgan Freeman as narrator of Into the Wormhole. Oh, David Attenborough! I love Phil and Claire Dunphy, and I love to hate Frank and Claire Underwood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once jumped 3,264 consecutive times on a pogo stick. It took me almost half an hour. The world record is 88,047. I will never get that time back.

Teach, Learn, Share

Could lend a hand with English-language skills, basic music production, basic photography, writing, nutrition, sports/fitness, diving essentials and finding cool birds, among other things. I make a mean stir-fry or veggie nacho platter to name a couple of kitchen specialties. I can wash dishes, chop vegetables and I usually don't burn stuff. Handy for outdoor work. I'm looking to learn everything about something and something about everything. I'm handy around the house and I've been told I look good in an apron.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter and good times!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Honduras, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Honduras, Sweden