OldGuy46

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62, Male

Relationship status: Married

Member since July 24, 2007

Interested in meeting people for networking

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  • June 27
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    Places I've been
    NYC (Hometown), Garrison, NY resident for past 20 years. Business travel was worldwide and frequent. Monthly trips to London during 10 year period as business head. Domestically, visited more than 50 cities. I HATE flying now--avoid it like the plague. Same holds true for visiting NYC. Born and raised there, but hate the environment (noise, road congestion and crowds).
    Education
    • Queens College
    • NYU
    • Harvard Business School
    • Dutchess Community College
    Work
    • Price Waterhouse & Co.
    • Servomation Corp.
    • Bristol-Myers Co.
    • Jaeger North America

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    About me

    Born in 1946 and raised poor in Brooklyn, NY (no family car, railroad cold-water flat, no telephone until 16, no refigerator until I was 10--ice box).

    Found the love of my life in high-school (age 14), went to college together and married upon graduation. First and only child born when we were 23. We divorced :-(. We're still best of friends and she is an integral part of our extended family.

    Began a professional career at 20 for a major CPA firm. Was put on fast-track and left for bigger and better things in 1972. Career path was uphill.

    Fell prey to my genetic gene for alcoholism. Complete decline from grace in 1979 (28 years of sobriety now). Came back after the fall strong to regain my lofty status--it worked and I became a Division President when I was 40.

    Found my soul-mate in 1980, a year after going straight--we've had the most happy marriage for 28 years.

    Life was good until a sudden complete breakdown in 2000. Two years spent in a Black Hole, no light in sight. Bounced back once again after 3 more years of recovery.

    Retired and went back to school and obtained a Certificate in Counselling for Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Decided to create a blogsite: "Save Our Children--Adolescents at Risk"---120 posts and 1,000 hours of research.

    Joined Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in 2005 and took a volunteer position as an instructor in computer training for the over 50 crowd.

    I'm the happiest guy I know. Personal philosophy: When you reach serenity and complete happiness, realize that you wouldn't have reached that point unless you lived throuugh all the hard times. You truly appreciare life.

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    My Life--My Way
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    Questions & Answers

    What are you buying at the farmers market?

    Seasonal fruits & vegetables

    Who is the first person you would tell if you won $500?

    My partner

    Are you saving for retirement?

    Yes, regularly

    Do you own a cell phone? If yes, how long have you owned one?

    Never want one

    Who in your life is going back to school?

    My grandchildren

    If you were a contestant on Jeopardy what would be your dream trivia category?

    1950's Rock and Roll

    Are you looking for a new job?

    No, I'm retired

    What is your favorite family dinner?

    Pizza

    Who are your heroes?

    JFK, RFK, George Carlin, Willie Nelson

    What kind of trip would you love to take in Italy?

    Rent an Italian villa with my friends and/or family

    What is your marital status?

    Married

    Do you think it's a good idea to pay for a child's college education?

    Yes, it's part of a family's responsibility

    Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

    My wife

    What's your favorite game to play at home?

    Computer/electronic games

    Now that you are over 50, what are you doing that you never thought you would?

    Teaching

    How many children do you have?

    1

    What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

    Stay at home and watch TV

    What is your educational background?

    Graduate School

    What is your favorite type of music?

    Rock/pop

    What is your dream vacation?

    Two-month house rental overlooking Mansion Beach on Block Island, house with 360 degree windowed view with a huge supply of Davidoff Special R cigars and my iPod--SERENITY

    What organizations do you belong to?

    Final Exit Network, Compassion and Choices, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, AARP, AICPA, Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)

    How much are you paying for a gallon of gas this week?

    $3.26 - $3.50

    Where were you born?

    In a poor section of Brooklyn, NY. No family car, no telephone until I was 16; kerosene fuel for heating and cooking until 1955. NYC neighborhood mentality: No college, 5 bars within 5 minute walk, marriage within neighborhood--continued to live within neighborhood. The "g" was left out of every word ending in "ing".

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