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First of all, let me commend all you brave women out there willing to post here. I admire you for your courage and guts. Best wishes in your search. Seriously. (I know I'm a big brave guy and yet I'm finding this very difficult. But hey, if you don't try . . .) I notice a lot of you actually write your story like an Ad. 'Selling' yourself, so to speak, with all your good points and qualities. I'm not good at that, and I really don't even like doing that as necessary as it may be. So, my approach is more "stream of consciousness", or as some of my friends it -- "rambling". What am I looking for? Any or all of the following: * A friend to talk with and do things with. * Soul mate. * Best friend (right now, it's my dog :-) * Lover * Fun Turnoffs: * Excessive drama. We all have some, but I prefer mine to be on stage. * Dishonesty if any form. Yes, that includes lying. Some Likes, in no particular order. (Some I actually do, others I would like to do -- you would have to figure out which is which): * Any outdoor activity -- walking the dog, hiking, camping, gardening, mountain biking, boating. * Music -- late sixties, and seventies, so rock n roll, jazz, R B, blues, some country, some pop. Portuguese Fado (ha, you'll have to look that one up) (Bragging rights: Saw the following artists live, in concert: Hendrix (twice), Joplin, . And, there's a as to my age.) * Going out on the town -- casual dining, drinking, , concerts, stage, events, dancing. More snippets about myself: Divorced, over 60, many have told me that I look mid-50ish. Are they just being polite? Hmmm. USED to be very athletic and into various sports. Now, trying to loose weight and get back into it. 2 grown are the pride of my life. Funny how they turn out just like you raised them. ;-) Professional techie been in it too long, but hey, it's what I know how to do. Think of myself as more of a creative, artistic type, but that doesn't seem to be what the corporate world wants. 'Closet' artist, /landscape designer. If I had to do it over again, that's what I'd do. Or anything but the corporate world. (It took me awhile to get it, but now firmly believe that when it comes to businesses, bigger is not better. And I don't believe corporations have the same rights as people, which, however, is the current . But, I digress. ) I grew up near big bodies of water, so I love any water activity. Excellent waterman -- surfing, sailing, swimming (of course), skiing, fishing, rafting, soaking in the hot tub, walking on the beach, watching sunsets, etc. fresh trout for breakfast. Sometimes I feel like I've "done that, been there." But of course that's ridiculous. There is SO much more to do. But having a hard time getting motivated. Much more fun to share experiences with someone. Can be cynical and sarcastic, but still consider myself an optimist. I am an independent thinker and have definite opinions about much everything, but I don't come across as 'opinionated' because I don't push or preach my opinions. Usually content with letting others think what they want and letting them be. Country boy at heart that up nicely. Can wear a tux (but don't own one), or ride a (don't own one of those either). Basiy shy and introverted, but can also "work the crowd", but that is actually work for me. Ok, there I go again. Rambling. Said too much already. Suffice it to say, my divorce (which was a long time ago) took a toll on me. Been out of the dating scene for awhile. Finally feel like I'm "emotionally available". Hope it's not too late. Most important thing to me: Honesty. Everything else is negotiable. Hope you have a wonderful day.