Gruggers' profile

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Relationship

Married

Hometown

Born in Great Falls Montana, USA.

Places I've been

I've lived in Vaughn, MT (1951-1956); Everett, WA; Spokane, WA; Norfolk, VA; Jacksonville, FL; Beeville, TX; San Diego, CA (17 years); Rapid City, SD; Colorado Springs, CO; and Missoula, MT. I visted several countries while in the Navy including France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Malta, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Guam and the Philippines.

Education

• University of Montana, Missoula, Political Science-History - 1972 to 1975
• University of Great Falls (Montana), Social Studies - 1969 to 1971
• Great Falls High School, Great Falls, Montana, Academic - 1962 to 1965

Work

• Radio and Television (college years), Program Director, Sports Editor, Play-by-play. - 1969 to 1974
• City of Missoula (Eleven years), Construction Projects Coordinator, Engineering Div - 1996 to 2007

Military

• U.S. Navy (1st tour) - 1965 to 1969
  Rank: Personnelman Second Class Petty Officer
• U.S. Navy (Career tour) - 1975 to 1995
  Rank: Chief Warrant Officer 3
• U.S. Naval Reserve - 1964 to 1965
  Division: High School Years
  Rank: Seaman

More about me

Hello and welcome. My nickname, "Gruggers," was coined by a two-year-old granddaughter about nine years ago. We think it was her combination of "Grandpa" and "Doug."  It really stuck, and I am "Gruggers" for the rest of my life. 

My wife Sharon and I live along the Bitterroot River just south of Missoula, Montana. I have five children from a previous marriage and five grandchildren. Sharon has two adult sons and seven grandchildren. 

I have a couple of blog sites and have been encouraged to list them here.  If  you are interested, I hope you enjoy.

 Retired and Restless  Doug's Missoula | Healthy Living  

I retired from the U.S. Navy in 1995. Then, after eleven years with the Missoula City Engineering Office, I again "retired" in March 2007. I am currently doing a lot of housework, yardwork, gardening, writing, and playing on Eons.

I completed 50,000 words on a novel during National Novel Writing Month (November 2007).  I am also writing a memoir (perhaps a highly fictionalized version) that has been a goal for a long time.  I also really enjoy photography and hope to become proficient enough to enter something in next year's County Fair!  Whoopa dee doo.  What a hick!

Doug

Favorite Movies

I rarely see a movie more than once. I am kind of embarassed to mention some that I have seen more than once and this doesn't necessarily mean these are "all-time" favorites: Michael with John Travolta; Overboard with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell; Miss Congeniality with Sandra Bullock; The Family Stone with Sara Jessica Parker and all-star cast. Nothing heavy--just fun and entertaining.

Favorite TV Shows

Currently: Boston Legal, Grey's Anatomy. Old days: Maverick, Rin Tin Tin, M*A*S*H, L.A. Law, Seinfeld

Activities

Flyfishing, camping and hiking, some golf, writing, reading, playing Texas Holdem, african drumming, photography, home improvement projects

Favorite Charities

Missoula Youth Homes, Animeals, Watson Children's Shelter, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Goodwill.

Favorite Music

Jimmy Buffet, Eva Cassidy, Harry Connick, Jr., Chicago, Classical (romance period)

Favorite Books

Shadow of the Wind by Ruiz Zafron, The Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte, Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. I am a fairly big reader of books and keep a list of "have read" "in progress" and "to read."

Favorite Quotes

"If you are lucky enough to live in Montana, then you are lucky enough."

Favorite People

I admire Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Douglas McArthur, Harry Truman, and quite a few other historical leaders.

Favorite Places

Glacier National Park, Bannack Ghost Town, Flathead Lake (all in Montana)

Favorite Animals

Wolf, Elk, Dog, Grizzly Bear, Mountain Lion, Moose, and of course, our pets, Pouie, Coby, Cheesy, Max and Oscar.

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