About Walter Flood

Nickname

Walt

About Me

I'm an engineer and live in Chicago, watching the weather and waiting for waves so that I can surf. I love traveling and experiencing different places and cultures more than anything else.

Occupation

Civil Engineer

Likes

The outdoors, happiness, treating every day like you're still in kindergarten, Flying Spaghetti Monsterism, Talking like a Pirate

Dislikes

Taking oneself too seriously, Drama

Why I Joined

Looking for adventure and something different. Both accomplished. Now I'd like to help TW change the world.

Hobbies

Skiing, surfing, mountaineering, ice hockey, canoeing, camping, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, snorkeling, pretty much adventuring in general

Books I Love

Harry Potter series (so sad it is done...), LoTR series, Aubrey-Maturin series, lots of series I guess... plus Dark Star Safari by Theroux, and hundreds of others

Music I Love

Bob Marley, Sublime, everything from hiphop to 30's swing

Films I Love

Many and varied. Namely, American Beauty, and Little Miss Sunshine as faves

Party Trick

I start out pretty shy, but once I get comfortable, it's all over.

Why Me?

Cause I'm a fun guy and have decided that I must leave the world a better place. I have the skills to do just that.

Tribal Skills

Backcountry Guide, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineering Minor, Work in construction industry, Good teacher, the ability to spear fish

My Favourite Quote

Go big or go home. You sleep when you're dead.

Website

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyflood/sets/