who is this guy?

I've been teaching science at Miller Jr. High for 17 years. Many call me a "fishing bum" who only teaches to support his fishing habit. I'd be lying if there wasn't some truth to that statement but the fact is, I do enjoy teaching a great deal. I've built some great friendships over the years.

I grew up in Tumwater, got my teaching degree from Oregon State University

(Go Beaves!!!) and did my master's degree from City University in Seattle.

Most of my free time is spent outdoors.........lot's of fishing (salmon & steelhead) year-around.

Having a little fun in the driftboat

Here's what it's all about!!!!

Wonder what this is?........look at the bottom of the page and you'll see me standing against the outside of it.

riding dirtbikes in the spring and summer (woods riding, poker runs and enduros mainly) and other various activities ranging from photography to snow skiing to clam digging to camping to.......well, you get the idea!

Friends I ride with

Some E. Washington scenery around Wenatchee.

Your's truly posing with Mt Rainier in the background

One of the viewpoints on a ride we did down by Mt. St. Helens

Good times and good friends!

Hang'in out for a minute with extreme sports superstar Travis Pastrana during the 07' Olympus Rally

Do you see any wildlife in the photo?

Here they are! A mother mountain goat and her calf. What a pleasant surprise.

The picture near the top of the page is the inside of this tree......One of the largest Western Red Cedars in the world up at Lake Quinalt. As near as I could tell the tree is no longer living but it will remain standing for another 50-100 years..........a testament to the resistance of cedar to rot and decay! That's why you see it on so many roofs.