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Hometown

Northern NY state, MA now

Places I've been

Most US states, many Caribbean islands, Lots of Mediterranean countries, one south eastern Asian country and Canada!!!!

More about me

Born in 42, grew up in rural northern New York state. Love the outdoors, fresh air, water, mountains and most trees. Canoed, hiked, swam, camped, fished and hunted. Wandering the mountains with my redbone hound was pure joy. School was a necessity but looking out the homeroom window as the high peaks of the Adirondacks changed with the seasons was an irresistable siren call.

College took a couple of tries, received about $100K worth of travel and adventure from uncle Sam in mid 60's dollars.  I became an adult in the 60's and do remember those years.

I looked silly in a sailor suit in my 20's so got out after 4 with one wonderful year in the Nam.  Learned to appreciate peace.

I used to kid my uncle about his slavish devotion to his grandkids, now I understand.

Finally retired, next goal is to relax while driving and do a whole day drive without comparing some other driver's abilities to that of an unmentionable.   Cannot stand hot weather, will stay in north.

Hoping to have enough money and enough good health to survive retirement. Want to travel and enjoy the family.  Once Obama has solved the economic problems maybe the 401K and stock investments will be enablers rather than worries.

Activities

Travel. Time with grandchildren. Read. Write. Research and document genealogy. Surf the web to learn new things. Good food, good wine and great conversation.

Favorite Charities

altruistic ones.

Favorite Music

Jazz, acoustic music.

Favorite TV Shows

No favorites. Hooray for the DVD...

Favorite Movies

Second Hand Lions, Cold Mountain, Gettysburg, On Golden Pond, Platoon, Sunshine Girl.

Favorite Books

The Once and Future King, A River Runs Through it, The five stones.

Favorite Quotes

"All good things come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy." Norman MacLean ------------------

Favorite People

My wife, children and grand children.

Favorite Places

Where I am.

Favorite Animals

Muppets

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