I think I just saw him on our local news here on the Central Coast. They interviewed him and said he was from WA State.
Inspectorette, Kirby is a big bear of a man, and a sweetie as well. He worked (I believe) in the Reagan administration for a while. He's been a good friend to the FReepers in Puget Sound. BTTT ASD, we'll decide upon a place to meet up in Bothell.