I am a 70 year old retired Navy Chief, retired 30 years now. I served from 1971 til1994. I was stationed in 5 states, but served in 8. I have been to 10 foreign countries. I was married for 49 years to my high school sweetheart. Unfortunately she passed in July 2023. She was my best friend. I have 2 children; Micheal born in Philadelphia in 1976 and Nicole born in Long Beach in 1978. Michael lives in Michigan with his wife Michele, no children. Nicole lives in Jacksonville Florida with her husband and three children. I live with them, Nicole is my caregiver. We have 30 chickens, 4 dogs, 3 cats, a bearded dragon and a whole bunch of rabbits.