I was born in McAllen, Texas, USA.
Grew up overseas in Nepal and Turkey.
Returned to Texas for University at TAMU. First Job was in Pakistan. Did my big OE, Visited Hawaii, Where i met Jackie and we were married in Honolulu in 1979. There we had two businesses, ANDERSUN SOLAR Co. and later ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECH OF HAWAII Inc and enjoyed Hawaii for 30 years.
We liked Hawaii but really liked New Zealand and wanted to move there. So we sold up and moved.
We've been in NZ for over ten years, enjoying a simpler less stressful life, where we could work together. We found Espresso To Go in Matamata and decided it would be fun and social.
We have had the Coffee Shop for over 7.5 years now. Unfortunately Jackie was diagnosed with a Neurodegenerative disease MSA/C three and a half years ago. MSA/C it is life shortening and keeps Jackie from helping us at the shop. You never know what life will through at you.
I am determined to help Jackie beat the MSA/C.
That is what I am raising funds for.