Occupation: Retired Navy/ Current Telescope Operator (bsharp@gb.nrao.edu)
School(s): Advanced Electronics
About Me: Born In Washington DC, Walter Reed Army Hospital. Joined navy in 1974 and retired in 1994. State Certified Electrician, Operate Green Bank Telescopes. Veterans hats include:
Life Member American legion Post 29 Elkins WV
VFW Post 4595 Quartermaster
VFW District 7 Quartermaster
VFW State Disaster Relief Coordinator
VFW National Aide De Camp
Life Member DAV Chapter 35
Member Vietnam Vets of America Chapter 812
State VFW Cootie State Commander
National 4th Supreme VFW Cootie Council Member
Commander Pcahontas County veterans Honor Corps
State Commander National Cruiser Sailors Association
Pup Tent 7 VFW Cooties Quartermaster
Hobbies and Interests: Collect and Restore Antique cars, tractors, and trucks. Enjoy Boating, Camping, Hunting and Fishing.
Favorite Music: Lead guitarist and singer for "Silver Eagle Express". Owner of Lonesome Cowboy productions Karaoke/ DJ. Instruments I play include Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica, Trumpet, Baritone, Tuba, Keyboards, Bass, Dobro, Drums, Mandolin, Sax
Favorite Books: Lord of the Rings series/ Navy Submarine warfare novels / Love reference and history books
Favorite TV Shows: News, American Idol, Nashville Star, CMT, GAC
Favorite Vacation Spot: Camping in the RV on lakes where I can launch my boat
The camera(s) I use: Canon AE1 with extra wide angle lens and 250m Zoom lens. Digital Kodak DX7440 with regular and electronic zoom
Most of my photos are of: 35mm or Digital. Use more Digital than 35mm, More photos at, www.myspace.com/classicauto, and www.tagworld.com/BarrySharp