i grew up in large family, in the 50's seen some pretty hard times we grew most of what we eat' i got three bothers two sisters, i am second to oldest.but we had very good childhood, our parents were loving and cared a great deal about our well being. my dad passed away 3 yrs. ago, my mom is still with us, i don't get out to see her enough. i finished high school got a little college. spend 4 yrs. in navy, vietnam veteran worked in coal mines 18 yrs. worked in steel foundry about 8 yrs. and other jobs.
Interests i love riding my bike, i don't guess anything will stop me except death. i have some heavy toys a track loader, backhoe, lowboys, dump truck. like to fish, some hunting camping, just being out doors is what i like most.
Favorite Books don't read that much mostly shop manuals for anything i work on i am a good auto and heavy equipment mechanic.
Favorite Authors not much into reading and authors