From: scary@ix.netcom.com (Gary Burns ) Well why not, I'm Gary - Scary was an old nickname - Scottish by birth, I'll have been living in the Bay Area for a year come the 28th of this month. My wife, Leigh Ann, grew up in this area - we met in London, lived in Britain for a while, then made the move back here. Altough its has its ups and downs, I've never regretted it. Strangely enough, I've been subscribed to this list (on and off) for a good few years now - I remember old rave reports - people talk about the past, and even though I never experienced it, I can relate to names and events. At that time, I rarely, if ever posted. After all, I was several thousand miles away, and had no idea I'd ever end up living in this part of the world. My first rave must have been about six years ago, though for the couple of years before coming here, I rarely went out. Coming to the bay area has been a revelation of sorts, or perhaps a rebirth. Altough I'm not quite the weekend warrior, I head out more often. The scene here in the Bay Area is something very, very special. I've worked in the software industry for the last six years, doing lots of things - I like computers and the things people do with them. Lookswise, I'm 6'2, blonde (though shaved), and talk in a manner that seems, from experience, very hard for people over here to understand. If you see me, say hello. Love, Gary