As the Life Pirate, I've always been drawn to the risks and adventures that life has to offer. I've always been exploring, creating, and discovering new treasures. Join me as we sail into this exciting journey together!
Who (what) I am:

I am:

  • an older dude

  • male (I was born with, and continue to have a penis)

  • a Navy Veteran

  • an amputee (no left arm at all - no prosthesis)

  • an adventurer

  • a bass guitar player

  • a motorcyclist

  • a pilot

  • a cook

  • an electronics technician

  • an OK fisherman

  • a general "fix-it" guy

  • often fearless

  • stupidly optimistic

  • always looking for new friends

  • embarrassing

  • a video gamer

  • a bad hunter

  • a really bad dancer

Who wouldn't want to hang out with someone like that?

camera, pair of brown shoes, white ceramic mug, grey and black pen, brown smoking pipe
camera, pair of brown shoes, white ceramic mug, grey and black pen, brown smoking pipe

I am rapidly closing in on 60 and I crave to get more out of life. I lost my left arm in a motorcycle accident in 2000 and I thought it was the end of the world. I was angry and suicidal and was prescribed some very heavy drugs for about 10 years. When a spinal cord surgery temporarily relieved me of all that pain, I decided that my life wasn't over and I started jumping in and living it again! I studying flying and got trained as a pilot. I learned to play the bass guitar one handed and jam at least one per week with friends. I'm rebuilding a 1973 VW Karmann Ghia engine and doing the body and suspension work to prep it for off road adventures. I'm building a 2-seat airplane in my garage. I'm building a cheap Chinese motorcycle from a semi-kit. I camp, hike, woodwork, weld, sew, cook, mechanic, fish, and anything else that scrambles into my head that might be fun or useful. My philosophy is to be the eternal student - always learning. The more I know, the more things I can do. The more things I can do, the more satisfying of a life I can live. One last thing: NONE of this would be possible without the grace of Jesus. He's the only reason I'm here.

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