Born in Minnesota but have moved extensively - Minnesota to upstate NY to Ohio to Texas (Houston and Austin) to Colorado to northern California.

IBMer for 25+ years. Moved into solar in 2007, and truly enjoy it.

Active - bike, hike, karate, ski, yoga...

Traveler - Most of the 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska as well as Puerto Rico, and numerous foreign countries as (partially) listed below.

Dog owner
- Indigo, Tri-Color Border Collie
- Kona, Border Collie / Golden Retriever mix, 2000 - 2014 (RIP)

Becoming a gardener - earth and hydroponics.

Weary of Democrats vs Republicans. Let's see SOLUTIONS!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to do more traveling, meet people, share ideas...

Interests

• dogs
• bike
• karate
• organic gardening
• ski
• solar energy
• hike

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm open to it all...

Most recent reading is around self-improvement, spiritualism, growth...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Awesome experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Solar Energy

Gardening including hydroponics.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Solar Energy tips and advice.

Gardening experiences.

Simple living.

Let me take you to dinner.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Italy, Japan, Laos, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States