CURRENT MISSION

To host people who may one day become friends and make the world a smaller place.

ABOUT ME

I spend my days at home either taking care of the place or doing research into old games. I also make game boards, pieces, etc that I then use to demonstrate and teach both adults and children at schools, libraries, collegiums, etc.
I read, enjoy movies, world music, good food, good company, my garden, pets, and multiple crafts. I have recently become quite proficient at Trichinopoly chainwork and have taught a few classes.
I volunteer at a local Middle School, both in the classroom and in the school's Olive Orchard.
I have traveled extensively and enjoy visiting museums and historic places, and of course meeting people. Now that it is a little harder for me to travel I enjoy hosting people from all over the world.
My daughter Lizz who now lives in Austin also couchsurfs.

PHILOSOPHY

Practical person, but believe also that life should be lived.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted over 20 people now including 2 bands, which was really interesting. When I have free time, and the weather isn't too hot,I enjoy showing visitors some of the reasons Texas is a special place to live.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

As a surfer none officially, but used friends, and friends of friends to travel before the internet age. Enjoyed meeting up with couchsurfers in Budapest and going on a great pub crawl. Have hosted over 20 people and hope to host more.

Interests

Travel. History. Games. Art. Books. Music. Gardening. Cultural differences. Food. Wire weaving. Fiber arts (I naalbind, Inkle loom weave, do finger loop braiding etc)
Always interested in learning new things.

• pets
• arts
• books
• dining
• running
• pub crawls
• crafts
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• world music
• history
• volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Almost got run over by Hugh Grant in London, snuck into Wimbledon, rang the bells of a medieval church.....

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Period games, Viking wire weaving,
Inkle loom weaving, naalbinding etc.

Interested in learning more about old folk and regional games.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Saint Lucia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cyprus, Germany, United Kingdom, United States