Born in Portsmouth Ohio, grew up in Cincinnati. Moved to West Palm Beach Florida in  '93, moved up to Ocala National Forest In early 2005. Worked in restaurants for 24 yrs, electrician for 4.5 yrs, Retired in 2004, due to COPD. My Yard ,Garden and Koi Pond Keep me busy. Collect antique oil paintings,Satsuma pottery,and a few other things. But am about out of room to add anything more, but still fun to look.My back property line joins the forest,nice large Oak trees and Spanish Moss.