I am a 67-year-old "work at home" grandfather of 8, cancer survivor, avid recreational dragonboat coach, paddler and amateur photographer, and enjoy doing volunteer work in my community. I walk several kilometres a day in the vain hope I will shed some of my excess pounds.

I am Californian born and bred, but moved north to Oregon in 1964, and Canada in 1967. I am a dual citizen, and I love living on Vancouver Island.

I have been networking since 1998, and own a successful Internet business, which gives me the freedom to spend more time with friends and family.

I enjoy cooking, particularly with Thai curry pastes (I like spicy food) and baking with exotic sourdough cultures.