User:Pralfred

= My Page =

About Me

 * I am from Pennsylvania, but I currently call Texas home. I have been in the United States Air Force for five years, four of which I have spent in Texas. Compliments of Uncle Sam, I have also spent a year in South Korea, and the last two months in Baghdad, Iraq.


 * I grew up loving the outdoors, and am happiest when I can spend time outside whether it is just an afternoon hiking, or a week long camping trip. I also love to go canoeing, and horseback riding.


 * Because of my job, and how much I travel, I do not get to spend as much time outside as I used to. I have taken up computer gaming in the absence of opportunities to be outdoors. I play World of Warcraft, Guild Wars (although I'm very new to this one), and the Half Life series.

My Hobbies

 * As I mentioned above, I love the outdoors. I also love to read, everything from classical literature to science fiction, historical novels to fantasy novels. Some of my favorite authors are:

* Charles Dickens * Jules Verne * Terry Goodking


 * I enjoy listening to music and although I will listen to almost any type of music, I prefer music of the Celtic genre. Some of my favorite Celtic bands and musicians are:

* The Chieftans * Gaelic Storm * Tom Clancy * Tommy Makem * Any combination of the Clancy Brothers and the Makem Brothers * Clannad


 * Because of my love of Celtic music, I have learned to play several Celtic instruments to include:

* The Irish Whistle * The Bodhran * The Great Highland Bagpipes (OK, I'm still learning these)


 * I play in a Celtic Band in San Antonio, Texas, called "Sally's Garden". I also hope to join the San Antonio Pipes and Drums once I am more proficient with the bagpipes.


 * My other favorite hobby is historical reenacting. I participate in reenacting events that range from the Medieval time period to World War Two. I also love to visit Renaissance Fairs, and am usually a regular at the Texas Renaissance Festival every year.