A Little AboutMe...

Image of Scott, as shown in the New York Times.      I grew up in Pasadena, TX and graduated from high school in 1986.  I joined the U.S. Coast Guard during the same summer.  I've always tinkered with electronics and audio equipement.  Therefore, I went to a U.S. Navy technical school to become an electronics technician in 1987.  With my new training, I expanded to radar, industrial computers, and synchro/servo subsystems.  Once I bought my first new car, I started doing some of my own maintenance and learned the basics about automotive systems.  Later, I became involved with Amateur Radio and computers.  Eventually, many of my hobbies started tying together.  For example, both my bicycle and my car are outfitted with an Amateur Radio.  The explosion of technology has made my job and several of my hobbies a lot of fun.

      I married a wonderful woman in 1991.  Our daughter was born in 2000.  Their pages are password protected to preserve their privacy.

      Other hobbies include Volkswagens (to include racing them), diesel technology, bicycling, web management, and reptiles.  A VERY large portion of this website is dedicated to my enthusiasm for Volkswagen's turbodiesel engine, the TDI.  I'm still in the Coast Guard.  I'm a Chief Warrant Officer beyond the 20 year retirement point.  After considering my options, I found the benefits of staying for 30 years very attractive.  

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