First off my real name is Chuck. I got the nickname Sparticus from a friend at work. Just one day he started calling me that for no reason. At first it was not that interesting to me. But as time went on it did grow on me. At the time I was just getting into ATV riding. The forums I belonged to I went by ChesterD. But I soon realized that my new nickname just sounded better. Towards the end of 2006 I started Geocaching. I needed a username. And decided Sparticus would be it. Since that name was already taken I had to find something else. I figured since I started ATVing and Geocaching and got married in 2006 that 06 would work just fine. Through out the past few years it has taken off to be something I enjoy having as a nickname. Because of geocaching, Sparticus has taken on a new whole identity. It has brought me out of my shell. Back in school I was quiet and kept to my self. I did not have many friends and did not belong to any of the crowds. I was almost a loner, except for the few friends I did have. While in school I loved to draw. I am no artist by any means. I drew a badass looking sword and later a shield to go with it. Shortly after I started caching that image fell into place as my signature image.
Recently I started kayaking. The day I bought my kayak I decided it would be known as the S.S. Chariot. My friends laughed but all with me. I am not a swimmer and at times am still afraid of the water. I sink like a rock. But being out on a river in the kayak has slowly been helping me over that fear. I love to float and enjoy the scenery I get to see.
Back in 2010 I saw a pic of a recumbent bicycle and loved what I saw. After much research I knew buying one would be out of the question. A little more searching and I found a site that had plans on how to build your own. I decided to buy these plans and give it a try. Since I have taught my self to weld and have gotten decent at it. Today it is almost in it's finishing stage and then I can ride it. I can no longer ride a regular 2 wheeled upright because of the pain it causes me at times. With the recumbent it is a less painful ride and I feel will be more enjoyable.
I love to weld and have been trying to get better at it. I have built 2 ATV trailers and a few other odds and ends. I could never do it as a job though. It just would not be fun anymore.
I have started to read books again. Mainly into fantasy and sci fi books. I used to love reading Stephen King, but started to shy away from it as I felt that I needed some more than horror. I picked up Eragon one day and from there it has grown to reading the Dresden Files (Jim Butcher) and others alike. I am in no means a speed reader though, but that makes the books more enjoyable. I get into what I am reading, picturing everything that is going on. With my imagination it is not hard.
I think for now I will stop here. But I will have more soon. There is more to me that I want to write about but I feel sorry for you and will cut you a break.
To be continued...
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