Eric Ransone:  

Life Spent almost two years in Los Angeles, CA right out of college. Loved it, but really missed the east coast. Lived la vida loca in the sunny vactionland of Florida for 15 years. Too many pale tourists, retirees, hurricanes, gators, and mosquito's, but the caribbean lifestyle made it all worth it. I've been in Florida over ten years now, and I doubt I'll ever live in snowy areas again. I'm making it my life goal to see all of the Caribbean islands and their coral reefs. Moved out of Florida and to South Carolina in 2012, and been there ever since. The move was a blessing in disguise because I love it here. I've been married since 2005 and have 2 sons, ages 11 and soon-to-be 14. They definitely keep me busy. Life is good. School daze memories...... * Never forget being sick and puking on the floor by my desk during first period one year while at Henrico High. Anyone who was there will probably remember vividly. It was like a scene from the Excorcist, except for my puke wasn't quite as green. It was still industrial strength though. Hey, I always said, if you're going to do something, do it all the way or not at all. * Mr. Reynolds in Brookland Middle always smelled of "Sea Breeze" skin cleaner/astringent. He used it like after shave. I still cringe when I smell it. * Now that I think of it, there were several students at all of my schools that could've practiced better personal hygiene. Were you a smelly student? * Due to the fact that it was used so widespread and in massive amounts during high school (maybe to cover up the bad hygiene?)......I cannot stand the smell of Polo cologne anymore. * Don't step on my Nike's dammit!!! * The fact that I didn't do so well in my driver's ed class while at Henrico shows. I'm a [not so] Sharper driver. Do not ride with me. Lead foot and agressive is an understatement. I drive like a NASCAR fireballer, and rubbing is racing. I eventually learned the right way - ...Expand for more