Steve Shandrow was born in Ilwaco, Washington, to an 18 year old mother, grew up in Tacoma, WA. For twenty years sailed the world in the US Navy. Married a wonderful British lady and has two sons, and five grandchildren. In 2008 retired as a senior Engineer. Now residing in Buena Park, Ca. Steve and his family have lived all over the US and world. Now, stays put and writes and plays golf.