1. Country of origin / before coming to switzerland
USA, Germany (with half a year in the sands of Saudi), Switzerland

2. Place where you live in switzerland
Buchs, Rheintal, St. Gallen (stones throw from Liechtenstein)

3. How long you have been here
In Europe since 1984, Switzerland since 1993

4. Occupation
Self-employed:
A. Photographer (schmithdigital.ch)
B. Webshop with digital photography products (ch-foto.com)
C. Large-Format-Print-Service (xxlprint.ch)
... but pay my bills with:
D. Technical Training - Consulting, Development & Performing

5. Do you intend to stay here.
Forever and a day

6. Any other comments you wish to make. eg hobbies, favourite things.
Self-employment does not allow for hobbies or free time

7. Think of your time in switzerland. tell us the first thing that comes to mind.
"Wouldn't want to trade places with anybody in the world"
"Not the cheapest corner of the world"
"Swiss Mafia = Insurance companies of Switzerland"