I Grew-up in the wilds of Alaska (my father was a mining engineer) with school in winters on Puget Sound WA. Studied architecture and 'apprenticed' with a former student and associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Passed journeyman carpenter exams in 1970. Worked for Lou Watson and Martin Irons at Fibersteel Corp. building Valeo 55' laminated ferrocement sailboats. Later designed and built several homes for myself and others. Worked many winters in the Ski industry from lift crew to ski patrol to area manager. Lived aboard and owned various boats and have owned several trailer-sailers. Served in the Army in the Vietnam era. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with majors areas Technology Education and Vocational, Technical, Trade & Industrial adult education. Taught high school vocational technology. Traveled widely.