Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, I have been living in a small town in the remote mountains of BC for the past 25+ years.

I run a small IT support company and I have a myriad of professional side projects, all digitally-based.

The main thing that brings me joy in life is music. I play a little guitar, collect vinyl LP's and generally spend a lot of time consuming great music.

I also enjoy beaching, biking, hiking, boating and my amazing female German Shepherd, Kia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Having a proper New Orleans visit has main thing on my bucket list for a long time, but I have always resisted going for a week or two and having a typical tourist-like experience.

But now I am planning my 3rd mid-life crisis. I need to mix things up.

I am fixing on taking a road trip to New Orleans for 6+ weeks.

At the risk of sounding like a cliche, I am looking for a authentic NOLA experience.

I do not like hotels. Not only are AirBnB listings to fancy/ expensive for what I want, but I hate the idea that my visit would contribute to making the area unaffordable for local people. Gentrification due to AirBnB rentals is becoming an issue in my small town and I know it is already a huge issue in LA. :(

Thus... I'm hoping to find a host or two through Couchsurfing.

Interests

• boating
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• beaches
• travel
• vinyl records

Music, Movies, and Books

The Color Purple, The Grapes of Wrath, The Shining

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once made Minute Rice in 58 seconds!

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada