I am a 67 year old male, retired U. S. Navy, living in Mississippi. Currently I am retired. I have been using a computer over 12 years and do have more than a passing knowledge of windows-NT 4.0 & W2K. By trade I am a professional photographer with 50 years experience. I suffered a stroke (CVA) nearly 5 years ago & am now fully retired. I am a avid amateur botanist. My other interests include: paleoanthropology, Egyptology, science fiction, classical music (operatic, cantorial, (chazzanut) instrumental), camping and fishing. I have a BA degree in music. I am USN retired with 24 years of service. My member name is also my rank, HMCS. (Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman)
While I live some distance from the gulf coast, our area did suffer considerable damage from hurricane Katrina. Even this far north there are scars left here from this hurricane far greater than the 1969 hurricane Camille. It is hoped never to repeat this experience and that all persons affected by Katrina will be reunited with family, friends and have lasting peace and security.