I'm a metal tiger and have a perennial thirst for learning about and experiencing new things. There is so much to see and do, it almost seems unfair we only have so few years to do it all. I have been a rock climber and mountaineer for more than 20 years, and have climb
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[More]ed as high as 18.800 Ft. (5730M) on the volcanoes in Mexico. I designed and build my own 1927 Ford Roadster street rod, and want to build another as money and time allow. In my desire to stay physically fit, and because of my long time interest in martial arts and historical combat, I became interested in Japanese swordsmanship. I began my study of Shinkendo, and after years of work managed to earn my Hyaku-e (black belt level) rank, and was an instructor for several years. Although I'm more introspective than I used to be, I am always on the lookout for the next great adventure. My recent personal history has given me new depth, and I take my job as a husband, father, and fellow custodian of this earth just a little more to heart than I used to. With good fortune at my side, I hope to have plenty of years ahead to enhance these skills. Time will tell.
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