Hello Larry,
Please forgive my presumption that you were Irish, with a name like you have I was sure you were from the old country. You do live in a very beautiful part of the world, I have a dear friend in Michigan, she would love me to visit but I have many health complications that make flying a very hard thing for me to do.
I have never been to Ireland, I should have gone when I was younger, age has left me with a severe Arthritis and spine and hip injuries that would make travel very difficult. If I ever come into a LOT of money I would go First Class.
Yes I have always been an Aussie, I was born in Sydney and we have spent most of our married life on Sydney's Northern Beaches. I think I am very fortunate to live in Sydney, as I said we are on the Northern Beaches which is a super special place.
If you have a look at 'Webshots' I have an Album with Pictures of my part of the World as well as some of my Camera work - http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/560091726qRXyXq ... ....
I don't spend a lot of time here, I come here mainly to get inspiration for my Artwork. A lot of the work here is not the Original work of the person who uploads it. I think it's called plagiarism, Webshots on the other hand is a great site if you want to see Professional Artists and others like me who are learning the craft. My current Camera is a SONY DSC-HX1 it's a 9.1 mega pixel, 20 x Optical Zoom.
Sorry for the long Message, I hope I have not taken up too much of your time.
Cheers, Helen

Good Afternoon Helen,
It's great heaing from you. I've never been to the old country unfortunately, hope to someday though. I have been close though. I'll look forward to that adventure....I love Celtic Woman and Irish Roses they're fantastic music moves me........Have you been a Ausie all your life? My sister married a Kiwi and lived in Christchurch until she passed in 2004. You live in a beautiful part of the world, thanks for talking. Bye

Hello Larry, it's nice to meet you, I see we have a number of common interests. My Maternal Grandmother was Irish from County Cork, so I have Irish Blood in my veins. Have a great week, Helen ... ... P.S. I'll look for you on Facebook!