I have lived in CA since '70 but relocated to this area in '12 to be closer to my kids who live in Tracy and Modesto. I was born and raised in the upper mid-west and I made my escape from the miserable weather with the assistance of the Army in '67. I consider Northern California my home now and I have lived or visited most every place north of the Grapevine. I have eclectic interest most of which involve being connected with the earth, water and air. I harbor no serious (my opinion) mental or physical ailments nor abnormalities that are not age and gender appropriate. Walking/hiking is my second most favorite sport and I especially enjoy leaving the festering masses of self-absorbed people far far behind.