MK33154

I was born in Great Britain, Wales, came to the United States when I was 25.

The first couple of years were challenging. NY is not an easy place when you don't have a lot of money. After a few years I started my own business, I am a computer guy, and with hard work and long hours I became successful.

I married and have 2 children. After 8 years of marriage I caught my wife cheating and walked away. I have a great relationship with both children. They are both married and both have 2 children of their own. My son lives in California, Manhattan Beach, and my daughter lives in New York.

I retired for the first time when I was 48. Left New York on my boat and spent a couple of years cruising the islands.

I went back to New York and resumed running my computer business. After another 5 years I retired again and moved to Miami Beach. The second retirement only lasted a few months. A good friend of mine was running the retail banking systems for Citibank. Citibank bought California Federal, a huge bank with over 900 branches, and he asked me to play a key role in converting their systems to theirs. That process took over 4 years. I retired for the third and final time 12 years ago.

When working it was usually 12 to 16 hour days. At least 5 days a week, usually 6 and sometimes 7. Golden handcuffs!

I invested well and have substantial bond portfolios. They provide me with more money than I need so why work if I don't have to?

Regarding my other interests, I was an enthusiastic exerciser. 15 years of long distance running followed by 25 years of step aerobics and hi-lo. This took its toll on my joints so that was the end of that.

I love to cook, I enjoy the whole process from buying good food, preparing it and eating it. I hope you like salmon 😊. I eat healthy have a good salad with every dinner.

I sat in front of a computer screen for 40 years solving problems. I have an insanely complicated game that I love. Each game, and it is always different, takes 8 to 16 hours to play. I love music, I have over 5,000 recordings. My favorites are motown, 60's and 70's. I also love opera.