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Nope... too far back. |
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Still too far. |
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Ahhh... there we go.
This is how I was known at SHS. My trustee Cushman
"Box". I was a Nerd long before it became in vogue. If
you can read the Bill of Sale I paid $115. Some
bargain, huh? |
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a... well, the photo speaks for itself. (I really,
really enjoyed Sailor Circus.) |
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I was pretty bored
after graduation so after a year I joined the Navy and
really did see the world. It was a wonderful time and
after my 6 year hitch I returned to Sarasota. |
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| My business career
was varied and interesting. I never had a job I didn't
like but found myself looking for something I liked
more. I started out with EMR in the Production
Department. At the same time I worked a night shift
with the South Trail Area Fire Control District. |
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Opportunities took me
into special purpose vehicle manufacturing, retail
grocery, association management, aluminum windows and
finally in 1984 I founded my own little computer
company. |
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joy of owning my own business, I met and married my best
friend and soul-mate. You'll recall I spoke of
adventure? She is it! (And she's qualified for
sainthood for marrying me) |
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| I began by writing
custom software as the company evolved into a niche...
serving very small businesses. I was "the IT Guy" for
many Mom 'N Pop shops. Great clients and great fun. I
could hardly wait to go to work every day. |
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In 2005, after 22
wonderful years, I retired in order to devote time to
family and special projects I longed to do. I love
reunions and I spend a lot of time organizing them. |
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do around the house and I try to get them done quickly. |
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Oh yeah, the Navy
thing.
I'm very active in my Navy ship's association. We have
annual reunions and it's a joy to get to see many
of the guys I served with.
Each Fall, 20 or so of us travel
to Charleston, SC to volunteer aboard the USS LAFFEY (DD
724), a museum ship that is very much like the ship we
served on. We eat and sleep aboard, do maintenance and
gawk at the ladies. Pretty much what we did when we
were actually in the Navy. |
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I can hardly wait for
the next adventure to begin! And... I look forward to
seeing you at our 50 year reunion. I'll be the guy
wearing the sailor hat.
My Best to each of you!
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