Hello, my name is L.A.Smith. I grew up in a small town in Tennessee in the 1970's. Being reared mostly by my grandparents, I learned to live off the land and to waste very little. Bits and pieces of their teachings are scattered throughout this book. I graduated high school in the top 10% of my class. It's been years since I have written but chose to after a suggestion from a friend. Writing offered me an escape while grieving the loss of an adult child. With the encouragement of a loving husband I have completed this book, Island Jet 370. Please enjoy.