70, retired in 1999 after 40 years in retail management. Live in Walsall with my wife, Sally. I volunteer with Walsall Countryside Services on their nature reserves. Interests include bird watching, photography, postcard collecting, local history, and the history of astronomy. A PC user since the late '80s with an internet connection since 1994. Social media user, mainly Facebook and Twitter. Latest gadget ... Nexus 7 tablet.