I.G. Snyder is a scientist, a business executive and an avid athlete, a father of six children, seven grandchildren, and even one great granddaughter. He has written several technical articles for ...view moreI.G. Snyder is a scientist, a business executive and an avid athlete, a father of six children, seven grandchildren, and even one great granddaughter. He has written several technical articles for a number of journals and authored chapters in technical books. After retiring in 1995, he and his wife Jan decided to move from the cold of Michigan to the temperate climate in the Northwest. They wanted a place where they could enjoy the outdoors and the myriad of athletic adventures available in the Northwest. They found a stone cottage on the banks of the Columbia River and instantly fell in love with the property. Shortly after settling in, they decided a dog would be a necessary addition to their family. They selected a unique Labrador retriever and named it Diamond, since diamonds are a woman’s best friend. The author and Diamond had very similar personalities, which certainly made it interesting for Jan. The family experienced many wonderful adventures and would now like to share them with you.view less