Ok here it goes, Im old. , I was born in San Francisco, California on May 1st 1965. That makes me a Taurus, so I understand the art of bull. I spent most of my adolescence growing up in the Bay Area, graduated high school from Pacific High in San Leandro "Now its a mall". The class of '83 was the last class to graduate there. At 18 my best friend and I joined the Marine Corps. Little to say he is not my best friend any more. No that's not right. Ron if you are out there drop me a line we have so much to catch up on. Shortly after I went to boot camp, I married. My marriage was a good one, but as most of you know sometimes people make mistakes that we will always regret. So after 10 years I got divorced. I have great three kids, a Daughter that is 15, a Son that is 10, and another Daughter that is 8. They all live in South Carolina with their Mom. I get to see them every summer and holidays. After my divorce I decided to get out of the Marine Corps. I was stayed for 14 years, I know why didn't I stay for retirement. Well I had several reasons, some personal and others ethical. My last tour of duty wasn't the best one. I was able to hone my computer skills, but I was exposed to a side of the Marine Corps I had never scene. Most of my time in the Marine Corps was spent as a "GRUNT" Infantry. Even though I was working on computers, combat units have a unique brother hood that is unexplainable. My last tour is what brought me to Virginia, I had been assigned to the computer support center for the whole Marine Corps. It was great to be at the leading edge of technology but like I said it wasn't the best unit. Instead of brotherhood there was backstabbing, instead of "all for one" there was "all for me". So that's when I decided to get out and take my computer skills and make a good living. My first civilian job was with a former Marine. He had started a business in Fredericksburg, VA. doing compter consulting and Internet services. So all excited about having a new life, I bought a house and started a new career. Unfortunately it didn't survive the bomb of technology here in northern VA. I found my self looking for a new job. I landed a brief position with Wang, that didn't last long because of the commute from Fredericksburg to D.C. I just don't see how people do it. Currently full time employed as a Program Manager for a company named Automation Technologies, Inc. I am on a government contract in Woodbridge, VA. for the Direct Program Manager Advanced Assault Vehicle (DRPM AAA) US. Marine Corps, " Go Figure". For more about my career and computer skills see my Resume which is always changing.

More about me and what I like to do. I enjoy a hearty conversation, the outdoors, hiking, running, not too much into the camping thing, the Marine Corps gave me plenty of that. My hobbies are computers, electronics, auto mechanics, lapidary, Just about anything to keep my hands busy. I enjoy astrology and science. I like to see action and Sci-Fi movies, a few of my favorite movies are "Full Metal Jacket", "Star Wars" all of them, "Army of Darkness", and "Twister". Physical characteristics are 5' 9", 220lbs, bulky build, dark brown hair (what's left of it), and hazel brown eyes. I'm a funny guy who loves a good practical joke, as long as no one gets hurt. I guess thats it. Im sure I will think of things later. To get a better idea of what im doing right now see my Whatz UP page.

Thanks for visiting.

Lou