I'm just a regular guy trying to get through life without hurting anyone or anything. I enjoy collecting coins, vintage glassware and colored gemstones. Every now and again, I drag out all my equipment a cut a few. I am a Native Mainer, who moved to Southern CT in the late 70's and to FL in the late 80's. I just moved back to the Greater New Haven area (this is my second winter) to be closer to my family for awhile. I enjoy being involved in open forum discussions because I almost never accept any one persons opinion about anything. I prefer to learn as much as I can, from as many sources as I can, about everything. Then I form my own opinions. I look foward to interacting with you all, and I thank you for welcoming me to your group. I have my notifications set to let me know when anyone posts on one of my threads, but I can also be contacted at l.barry.king@comcast.net. Peace, Barry