Computers: I am a retired Software Design Engineer from Microsoft Corporation. I worked in the Visual Studio Group on a product called Visual SourceSafe. SourceSafe, a version control package, ships standalone, or integrates with Developer Studio. For more information on SourceSafe click here.

Music: I have played the violin since I was 8. I have been involved with many music groups in the Seattle area (such as Thalia Eastside Youth Symphonies) and am currently first violin with the Microsoft Quartet. This group plays at local Hospices, the occasional wedding and a few public performances near Christmas. Email me if you are interested in attending a concert.
 

Sports: I am an huge Sonics and Seahawks fan and join the bandwagon when the Mariners are doing well...which ain't happening this year. Hockey I can do without. In the Fall I play on a flag football team in the MSFL (Microsoft Flag Football League).

Camping and Hiking: Living in the Pacific Northwest provides plenty of opportunities for hiking and camping. One of my favorite hikes is the Ape Caves at Mt. St. Helens. Click here for a trip report of a past trip.

Travel: Lynda and I love to travel. We have been blessed over the past several years having had the opportunity to enjoy a lot of exciting trips both domestic and abroad. Some of our trips have included Orlando, Redlands CA., San Francisco, Los Angeles. Big Bear Lake CA., Palm Springs, Mexico, Phoenix, Hawaii and Europe. My brother lives in Bonn Germany which gives us an excellent excuse to go overseas.