Gary Hellmers:  

Life Well, let's see. Born in Idaho but never lived there. Grew up all over the country, attended 8 different schools in 5 states (WA, MN, VA, AL, AK). Settled in MN at 21, got married, had two great children, learned to go camping, gave that up for RV'ing (way better than the tent!). Marriage ended after 20 years and we're all doing much better now. Been with the same company for 21 years, although maybe not much longer (Kmart). Started with computers at Huntsville Tech and they became my career (damn, dumb computers, anyway). Oh well, it pays for the truck, RV, kids (oh yeah, and the ex). Both kids will be out of school in 3 years, and everything else paid off in 5. Then it's off to fulfill my dream of travelling campground work. Someplace WARM in the winter. I just purchased my dream RV, 35' 5th-wheel trailer with 3 slide outs and all the comforts of home. Plenty of space, which is good since it will eventually become my only home. I've spent the last 7 summers at a local campground, and tried managing it for couple years. Decided this year that I won't try that again, I enjoy meeting and knowing the regulars as friends, and can't do that and enforce the rules at the same time. Last year, I was just Camper Gary and had all kinds of fun. Stop in to Fish Lake Campground in Prior Lake, MN (it's in the book) and have a drink on me. School Kindergarden through 2nd (65-67) at Skyway Elementary, Skyway Washington. My favorite teacher (only one, actually) was Mrs. Loveland (no, NOT Lovelace, Loveland!) 3rd into 6th (67-72) at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington. OK, no jokes about God. Finished 6th (72) at Our Saviour Lutheran School in Arlington, Virginia. OK, just one. Did you hear the one about Jesus and the three wise men from Washington D.C.? Of course not, there are no wise men in Washington D.C.! 7th into 9th (72-74) at Kenmore Junior...Expand for more