Born in to a family of nine children, I was soon thrown into the deep end of providing 'value for money' for my parents by growing our own vegetables - along with keeping chickens, geese, turkeys and everything else associated with a small farm. A builder/joiner to trade, I have also studied for the ministry through Bible College in England, and been involved in "Christian things" for many years. My hobbies include Fly fishing (which I love but don't get to do much these days), growing vegetables, playing guitar and D.I.Y. Oh of course, and how could I forget...writing! Writing has become my m...