Think I told all of you long ago that I grew up in a small town in the mountains of NE Oregon. I was the prototypical young lad ... played sports, disliked girls (just on the outside) ... man that was tough to keep up appearances! My dad was an avid sportsman and took us fishing, hunting and camping. That area has the most beautiful scenery I have witnessed in my life. I had an older brother (1 1/2 years older) who was my best friend and my staunchest competition. He was better in most things (except school) than I was and it was the basis for the competitive nature I retain today. It was always who could catch the biggest fish, run the fastest, throw the farthest, or get into the most mischief! More on that later.