Born in Melbourne, grew up here and did degree (Science) here. Spent a year in Canada (lake louise and Waterton national park) as a ski bum, moved back to finish degree, off to Canberra for a Ph.D., Wageningen (holland) for a research job, left when contract finished and relationship broke down. Moved to london for another research contract before retraining as a teacher (longer holiday, much more fun and explosions). After 8 years in London moved back about 30 minutes from where I grew up, dragging my english wife and kids back here. Teaching at a school where mates went when I was young. Living by the river with lots of good riding nearby.