PROFILE
Full Name - Raymond Churchill Bangs III
aka - Ray, Rayms, Ramon, Raymundo, Mr. Ray, Leon, or Bangs
| Height - Approx 6-feet, 2-inches / 187 cm |
Weight - 225 lbs / 102 kg |
| Sex - Male |
Birthday - January 7, 1975 |
Marital Status - Single, no kids, two dogs |
| Zodiac sign - Capricorn |
Chinese sign - Tiger |
Chinese element - Wood |
| Home State - Wisconsin |
Current Residence - Phoenix, Arizona |
| Where I See Myself in 2 Years - Rural living |
Where I See Myself in 10-15 Years - Cruising on a bluewater sailboat |
Primary School - Phelps High School, WI / Salutatorian Grad; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Golf; Badger Boys State
Secondary Schools
Lawrence University (Appleton, WI) / Writing + Ecology; Varsity Golf (NCAA III); Delta Tau Delta
Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) / B.A. Political Science / Global Environmental Politics
Scottsdale Community College (Scottsdale, AZ) / Business Writing coursework
Other Schools
US Army Combat Engineer School, Ft. Leonardwood, MO - Boot Camp + AIT
US Army Airborne School, Ft Benning, GA - Operations Cadre, Color Guard
US Army Pathfinder School, Ft Benning, GA - Instructor Assistant
US Army Jumpmaster School, Ft Benning, GA - Testing Assistant
PADI - Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, EFR Provider, Rescue Diver, Enriched Air/Nitrox, Divemaster
Kokikai Aikido International - Soto Deshi
Primary Language - English
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Other Languages - Spanish, German, French, Thai, Mandarin
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Predominant Economic Views
Pro Cooperation Globalist
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Predominant Political Views
Optimistic Libertarian Pacifist
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Predominant Religious Views
Compassionate Zen Taoist |
Predominant Ecological Views
Pro Technology Preservationist |
Basic Life Philosophy
Keep an Open Mind, Live by the Golden Rule, Do Things Well, Enjoy the Ride, Be Cool
Hobbies & Interests
Art, Travel, Fitness, Hiking & Camping, Scuba Diving, Paragliding, Alpine Skiing, Sailing, Fishing, Organic Foods & Gardening, Chickens, Woodworking, Music, Reading, Fine Cannabis, Craft Brewing, Vegetarian Cooking, Participatory Sports, and old Volkswagens
Countries Visited (25+)
USA (49/50 states), Canada (6/10 provinces), Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, England, Ireland, Belgium, Greece, Holland, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Tunisia, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, India...
Places I'd Like to Visit Next
New Zealand, Oz, Okinawa, Peru, Brazil, China, Nepal, or just about any Caribbean island
Upcoming Bouts of Vagabonding
Summer 2010 VW Bus Roadtrip; Alaska Fishing; Thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, Georgia to Maine; Canoe the Mississippi River, Minnesota to New Orleans; Wilderness EMT certification; Law School; Canada Fishing |
