Pat and I met at a showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and started dating a few months later.  Well, actually that is not true.  Pat and I have known each other for over 25 years, but until 1994 we were not in touch.  So, saying that we met at RHPS is technically true.  Pat and I were married in Crystal Lake, IL on October 13th, 1996. 

I am a U.S. Navy veteran having spent 6 years in the service.  I was stationed on the USS Virginia (CGN-38) and at Assault Craft Unit TWO as well as other various TAD shore commands.  (Click here for some pictures of when I was in)  I left the service in 1992 and headed back to Illinois where I currently live.  I'm currently a member of the American Legion, IL Post 1231 and am the webmaster and newsletter editor for the post.

Check out "The 14 Rules to Live By", these are great guidelines to every day situations we all come across during our daily lives both at the work place and at home.

My 2002 Kawasaki Nomad 1500FI

 I am an avid motorcyclist, I have two versions of two wheeled hell.  I have a 2002 Kawasaki Nomad (The Red Dog) and a 1990 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (Black Betty).  Check out my bike page for more information and pictures of my scoots.  See the box below for the motorcycle club I belong to.  

I was until recently, an active member of ABATE of Illinois and held the positions of Legislative Director, IT Director and Vice-President for my chapter.  But it is my opinion that the direction of ABATE of Illinois has changed to where I do not believe that they work for the best interests of Illinois motorcyclists and are no longer an effective force to protect the rights of the people they support.  Unfortunately, the chapter that I put so much energy into has turned into a total joke and is run by a clown crew that does not even know the issues let alone being able to to fight for your rights.

My hobbies include working on my motorcycle, metalworking, ice skating, kick boxing,  reading, spending time with my family and computers.  I design and maintain web pages in my spare time.  See the various web-pages below for examples of my work. 

I am a devoted beer drinker.  While I do not drink much, when I do pop the cap off of a beer, it is GOOD BEER.  You will never see me order MGD or Budweiser if I have a choice.  I prefer Samuel Adams, Goose Island or Guinness Stout.  My motto is "Life is too short to drink Bad Beer!!!"  It is more of a way of life than a saying.  If I have a choice, I will never drink the same beer twice in a row.  It is a great time to be a beer drinker in America.  With all of the brew pubs in the area and quality beers for sale at the store, drinking kettle slop like Miller Lite, Busch or Old Style is just plain ignorant.  Check out the Illinois Breweries guide.  

My current favorite beer is Samuel Adams Black Lager

Life is too short to drink Bad Beer!!!