Hi,

I got involved in VW's much later in life than most enthusiasts.  I always
liked VW campers when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's, but for one
reason or another never owned one.  Finally in 1990 I got my first Westy as
an early 40th birthday present and have been hooked ever since.  

I was born in California in 1951 and my family moved back and forth between
there and Arkansas.  I ended up with degrees (in chemistry) from the
University of Ark. and U. of Calif., Berkeley.  With a background like
this, it should come as no surprise that I have eclectic interests.  More
than anything else, I love to travel, preferably by Bus, of course.  My
favorite travel destination for many years has been Alaska, where I hope to
live at least part-year when I retire. I also enjoy restoring old houses,
old Corvettes (I've been working on a frame off restoration of a 59 for a
few years now), camping, photography, movies, and  reading.  

Despite the Berkeley background, I probably never would have qualified as a
hippie-maybe just a little left of center.   I've worked as a researcher
for a pharmaceutical company since college graduation.  I'm divorced (my ex
never did like a driveway full of VW's...) with 2 kids in college.  REALLY
looking forward to having 2 employed kids in the near future...wonder what
my chances are? :-)  

Currently I'm working on a Westy syncro and a 2WD Westy  but always looking
for a new challenge.  My home page is nearing completion at
www.geocities.com/yosemite/gorge/1706-check out my newly completed VW page.
 

Bill