Chris Romberg is one of the most laid back people you will ever meet; aka the self proclaimed “International Man of Leisure.” He enjoys listening to bands like the The Decemberist. Chris was born and raised in Gainesville.
Romberg also is the man you need to ask about any outing on Lake Lanier. Growing up on Lanier, he knows all the secret spots, such as “Ernie’s Pipe.” He knows just about everything one needs to know about paddling, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, flatwater, whitewater, etc. He has a passion for paddling and for building boats. His latest creation, that is currently in the works, is a hand-built paddle board.
Recently, we caught up with Chris to ask him a few questions about himself and Hall County, the place he calls home.
Question: What is your profession?
Answer: Boat craftsmen
Q: What is your favorite activity:
A: Paddling on Lake Lanier.
Q: What place in Hall County makes you feel the most nostalgic?
A: Ernie’s Pipe on Lake Lanier (which is the pipes over the coves between Dixon Drive and Mountainview Drive in Gainesville).
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “Oh Brother Where Art Thou”
Q: Who are the top five musicians you would like to hear, dead or alive?
A: Neil Young, JJ Kale, The Feelies, Dinosaur Jr. and Bruce Cockburn.
Q: If you could give a crowd of people a piece of advice right now, what would you say?
A: “Quit worrying about money so much, living life chasing money isn’t where it’s at,” he said
Q: At what point in your life have you felt the most satisfied?
A: “When my girls, Emma and Mary Griffin, were born.”
Q: If you could go on a trip anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
A: New Zealand
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