Douglas Harmer:  

CLASS OF 1975
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Schurz High SchoolClass of 1975
Chicago, IL
Shawnee mission, KS
Chicago, IL
Yates High SchoolClass of 1971
Chicago, IL

Douglas's Story

Went to MANY schools. Started in Chicago at 3 grade schools, went to Kansas to 1 grade school and 1 Junior high, then ended up back in Chicago for High School... I entered my profile in SMW High school in Kansas because I went to Broadmoor junior High. I would have gone there if I stayed.. Graduated Schurz high School in 1975. Graduated DeVry in Chicago in 1977. I've kept busy for many years... To make ends meat I have worked at a Gas Station and learned mechanics hands on training, filing taxes at a Tax Office, worked for a Landscaper and also did alot of Snow Plowing.... My professional career started at Ametek Panalarm (81'-86') as a Sales Engineer for Annunciators and also Show Coordinator. I learned a lot about business at Panalarm and most importantly, learned how to play golf. I also got to travel the country!! I got married in 1981 and Divorced in 1986. (Interesting that it was the Panalarm years.. hmm..). Owned a Restaurant ("The Doug-Out") in Chicago til 1989. Did Desktop Publishing and operated a small business called "Computer ON-SITE Service" for Home Computer Training (90'-93'). Got married again in 1992. (and I am presently still married!!!!) In 1994 I started and grew an Environmental Product Distributorship in which today, is one of the largest, and one of the leaders on the internet being there since 1997. I am presently the Owner and CEO of Natural Solutions Environmental, Inc. Since 1994 representing over 14 manufacturers and over 250 products. (94'-Present). I have NO children but have two American Golden Cocker Spaniels. Oldest named Harley ( After the Motor Cycle) and the youngest named Elvis (after the King!) They are pictured below.... Not bad for a long haired hippy freak from the 70's! Now, I'm bald and in my 50's and people call me Sir..... (I'd go bac...Expand for more
k to the 70's in a heart beat... I really would.... Peace, Luv and the parties.... OH YEAH, THE PARTIES....... Life seemed so free and peaceful back then!) Many say I don't work at all anymore. I say, "OK", I think I earned the right not to BUT I still sign the checks!! What I tell everybody is: "Get Educated, Take RISKS!, Continue to strive forward, Learn from and don't forget your mistakes, AND DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU YOU CAN'T DO SOMETHING! - Don't Give Up - DO IT! But no mater where I have lived, or what I was doing for a living, music and writing and playing guitar has always been my passion, relaxation and pleasure since my first crapy black guitar back in 1970. Almost 40 years of playing! I always have a guitar close to me. Watching TV means me playing during commercials. Growing up playing guitar and music was an escape from reality. Completely self taught and I learned to play by ear, the only thing I wish is that I had learned to read music. Today, unfortunately, playing guitar has become a therapy for me as well as a pleasure because of nerve damage in my left arm due to an injury to my neck. I can't play for as long as I used to nor as well as I used to BUT, I am thankful that I can still play at all. I listen to all sorts of music but mainly music from the 70's and 80's... I also listen to Old Time Radio shows from the 20's, 30's and 40's. I am an avid XBOX 360 Gamer (GamerTag: DJ Guitarman56) . I am a on-line player of many games but you'll find me at my best doing Tiger Woods Golf. I am a long time member of Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo and their conservation efforts. If you remember me... Drop me a line!! Quote (Me): "Don't act your age... act how you feel... or you will become as old as you are." blah blah woof woof... and so the story goes on........
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My Boys...
The "Doug-Out"
1972 Broadmoor Jr. Hgh
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Me and Fred Flintstone
Me and one of my Cocker Spaniels named Harley!
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