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My online experience begins way back in the early 1990's. I now run several blog sites in my spare time as well as here on here on squidoo and work as a baker. I'm also a father, husband and grandfather. I was given "Giant" status here on Squidoo on 1st July 2011.

I live in Australia which you can probably tell from the number of my "Aussie" lenses. I was born in the city of Wagga Wagga in New South Wales. I've moved away from there but I still live in the same general region with my wife and family.

In the offline world I work as the Assistant Manager of a busy bakery. Most of my spare time is spent online.

Ever since my high school days I've been somewhat of a nerd. My first experience with a computer was using a Canola 1614p in high school (google that and have a laugh, yes that is a card reader on the top).

Once personal computers (not the IBM kind, they came later) started to make their way into stores I would spend my afternoons in the local Tandy testing programs on the TRS-80. I couldn't afford my own computer but the store didn't mind me demonstrating the machine for them, they didn't have to pay me. lol

Eventually of course I was able to start buying my own computers and worked my way through most of the Commodore range, C-64, C-16, C-128 and Amiga before eventually buying my first PC. In the 1990's I operated a BBS system. After that along came this internet thing. The past few years I've been exploring online business ideas with a goal to setting up a retirement income. The sooner I can retire the better.

Somehow I also found time to have a family. My wife and I have been together over 25 years now. We have six kids of our own and 2 grandchildren. The family is starting to spread out now but of course we all have our own PC's and net connections so it's easy to keep in touch. The wife and I even communicate via Facebook even though she's only in the room next door. lol

I am also somewhat of a knowledge sponge. I love to research, read and soak up new information. One day I might actually put some of it to good use. :)

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Yeast Free Bread Recipe: This simple yeast free bread recipe is ideal for anybody who needs to be on a yeast free diet. Sufferers of candida and tinea who have been avoiding bread products...; Updated 21 days ago | yeast free › batter
Bread Making Tips: Are you looking for answers to your breadmaking problems? Is your bread too slow to rise, or maybe it's too fast? Is your bread too crumbly? Does it taste too...; Updated 38 days ago | tips › baking
What is Bread Improver: Broadly speaking anything added to a bread recipe that improves the bread could be called a "bread improver". The term is commonly used to describe a range of...; Updated 21 days ago | bread › amylase
How to Make Ciabatta Bread: This Ciabatta Bread recipe ("slipper bread") is bread in one of it's most simple forms. Some traditional recipes for Ciabatta can take days to make but this...; Updated 22 days ago | ciabatta › baking ciabatta bread
Simple Gluten Free Bread Recipe: This simple gluten free bread recipe is ideal for people who suffer from wheat allergies, coeliac disorder or other gluten related problems. This basic mix will...; Updated 21 days ago | gluten-free › bake
Basic White Bread Recipe - Simple Homemade Bread: This recipe for homemade crusty white bread is one of the simplest methods to enjoy fresh bread straight from your own oven. Making bread at home is a lot easier...; Updated 21 days ago | basic white bread recipe › bake
Cheddar Cheese Bread Recipe: This cheese bread recipe is simply the easiest why to make delicious cheddar bread at home. Bread always seems to taste better when you make it yourself and...; Updated 19 days ago | bread › bake
Greek Salad Dressing: What makes a great greek salad? It's a question that popped up while I was actually eating a lunch salad. I figured it had to be the dressing. Lets face it,...; Updated 19 days ago | salad dressing › dressing
Fun Facts About Australia: There's a lot more to Australia than just beaches, emus, koalas and boomerangs. These fun facts about Australia show a little more about the unique geography,...; Updated today | fun facts about australia › australia
Rare Australian Coins Values and History: Rare Australian coins have increased in value up to 200 times in the last 50 years. Some Australian Commonwealth coins are among the most valuable and highly...; Updated 19 days ago | coin › australia
How To Speak Australian Slang: G'day mate! Now if you don't want to look like a bit of a galah when you visit Australia you'd better take a Captain's Cook at this guide to Australian slang....; Updated 21 days ago | australian › aussie
Basic Batter Bread Recipes - No Kneading: If you like the aroma and flavour of fresh baked bread but don't want to do all that kneading then these Batter Bread Recipes are perfect for you. You can use...; Updated 19 days ago | batter bread › basic batter bread
The Zen Alarm Clock - for peaceful progressive awakening: A Zen alarm clock is designed to wake you peacefully from even a deep slumber. Wake up to the soothing sounds of Tibetan chimes. A genuine Zen alarm clock is...; Updated 120 days ago | zen › alarm
Easy Whole Wheat Bread Recipe: This whole wheat bread recipe is the simplest way to make 100% whole wheat bread at home. Homemade bread is a lot easier than most people realise and also produces...; Updated 120 days ago | whole wheat › baking
Australian Coin Collection Value: What is the real value of your Australian coin collection? When you started out collecting you might not be overly concerned about the value of your coins. Over...; Updated 118 days ago | auction
Jazz In The 1920's: Jazz music may have it's roots in the late 1800's but it's the 1920's that are commonly referred to as "The Jazz Age". It was a time when technology such as...; Updated 117 days ago | jazz › 1920
Origin of Jazz Music: The term "Jazz" was first associated with a music style in 1915 but the Jazz music genre has origins much older than that. The roots of Jazz can actually be...; Updated 113 days ago | jazz › armstrong
Easy Hot Cross Bun Recipe: This delicious Hot Cross Bun Recipe is loaded with fruit and has just the right amount of sugar and spice. Enjoy homemade buns straight from your own oven this...; Updated 112 days ago | easter › baking
Vegemite History - All One Billion Jars of It: The billionth jar of the famous Australian spread rolled off the production line in October 2008. The Vegemite history begins in 1922 when it was first produced...; Updated 118 days ago | Vegemite › buy
Simple No-Knead Hot Cross Bun Recipe: This no-knead simple Hot Cross Bun recipe is ideal for making buns at Easter or to enjoy at any other time of year. You don't need a bread machine and because...; Updated 103 days ago | hot cross bun › baking

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timini Jan 27, 2012 @ 4:57 pm | delete

I am still a squidoo newbie, haven't created many lenses yet.. looking at yours I really learned a lot! :)

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Tipi Sep 27, 2011 @ 10:48 am | delete

Hello there Giant Squid, congratulations!

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Thanks for visiting my pug lens!

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I really appreciate your visit to my LOTD (Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles). Thanks for your support and for being part of a very special day. It means a great deal to me. :-)

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Welcome, young Giant!
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