Darrell Barber:  

There is a saying about missile systems that is sometimes analagous to people. "All velocity and no direction". Its when you run like hell and have no idea where you're going. That was me after high school. By the time the fog lifted many of my bridges were in ashes. I married a wonderful woman, joined the Air Force, and left to see the world. We had two beautiful sons that helped me fight dragons and rescue damsels in distress at castles and dungeons across most of Europe and Scandinavia. It was great! After the military I went to work with the Electronics Integration Division of Northrop-Grumman Aerospace. I was able to work with some of the best airborne weapons systems in the world. It was all hush-hush; cloak and dagger stuff. I loved it. About ten years ago I left NG for a manufacturing manager position with Frito Lay and I'm still there. Brenda finished her degree and built a great career with USDA. Then about 6 yrs ago her family was devistated with health problems and she left her job. She has been amazing in her support for them. I still love to "tinker". I oversee alot of robotics and optical sensory-dependent manufacturing functions. We are the most technologically advanced mega-site facility in the world. But what I really enjoy is restoring a 1969 Camaro SS/RS 396 with my sons, Zachary and Adam. Its an original big block with hide-away lights, cowl induction (and all of that cool teenage boy stuff). We also put a 27hp Kawasaki lawnmower engine and a constant-velocity transmission (out of an Ez-Go golf cart)into a 1978 MG Midget convertible th...Expand for more