ABOUT ME...I was born Alfred David Purdy, in 1929, the 2nd oldest of 6 boys, 5 of whom are still living. In 1950 I entered the U.S. Air Force, and in 1956, was married to Patricia Jo Reid, whom I had known since she was 13. We retired from the Air Force in 1970, as a Master Sergeant, with 2 small sons ages 5 and 7. In 1975 another son came along unexpectedly but was welcomed. From 1970 until 1994 I was employed by Montgomery Ward in Fayetteville Arkansas, as an appliance service tech, retiring there at the age of 65. In March 2000 I lost Pat, the result of a massive stroke. Her remains were cremated and her ashes scattered on a hilltop overlooking Beaver Lake and the White River here in the Ozarks. A wild rose marks her resting place. Sarah, Sally and I have the house to ourselves now and are managing pretty well. Part of my time is occupied with keepng the house up and trying to grow a few roses. I like Razorback football and basketball, fried catfish, homemade bread, country music, turnip greens, mexican food, roses, and pretty girls. What else in life is there............?