[size="3"][font="Arial"]Born and raised in central Iowa. I currently live in Urbandale, IA, which is a suburb of Des Moines. I have a wonderful wife, 3 kids and 3 grandchildren. I am a computer programmer working for a small company in Des Moines.

I would love for this interest in bladesmithing to turn into a hobby and someday, Lord willing, a way for me to work for myself. <img src='http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> [/font][/size]