User:Coureurd

Coureurd is the nom-de-net of a man born in 1941, who has worked in heavy industry, government, fisheries, highway maintenance and the hospitality industry. He has held a Public Vessel Master and Engineers License in the State of New York, as well as a NY guide's license.

Coureurd comes from "Coureur de bois" (See Wikipedia entry)He is a spiritual descendant of these early explorers and operates a Bayliner 2452 express cruiser of that name.

In past years, he enjoyed climbing New York's Adirondack Mountains and operating boats, from canoes to the 72 ft. MV Morgan on Lakes George and Champlain in NY and the St Johns River in Florida. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary until after 10 years time and distance issues forced him to resign. He has been a member of the Nature Conservancy and BOAT/US (The Boat Owners Association of the United States) for many years.

He grew up near a railroad yard, the beginning of a life long interest in railroads in general and the Pennsylvania Railroad in particular. He collects RR models and books.

An omnivorous bibliophile, he uses Wikipedia daily and wishes it continuing success. He participates only infrequently, when something arises of specific interest. He could not imaging life without Wikipedia, Google and books.

In recent years, he has volunteered time and money in support of certain 501(c)(3)organizations and local projects and is pursuing his literary interests. Coureurd (talk) 01:19, 23 February 2009 (UTC)Coureurd