An educated 39 year old Libran, I'm a good communicator; confident, comfortable and effective in a social environment. I'm interested in meeting a woman who takes care of herself, a lady who enjoys having fun but appreciates moderation and balance in her life. A few of my preferences include Red wine over White, draft beer over bottle and business over coach.

I enjoy going out for quiet evening dinners and late night walks. I walk between 5 and 8 kms a day, it keeps me loose and light on my feet. My fave season is the fall. With the right woman I'm my flirtatious, cheeky self and have a serious romantic side. I believe in the concept of 'your time', 'my time' and 'our time'. A relationship ought to spur growth for both, together.

Please note: At this time, December 2009, I'm handling some foreign work out of Canada and are looking to chat and meet new friends online. Return date? Hard to say, these days.

Musical preferences include old country, classic rock, jazz & blues and the late night soft stuff on mellow music radio. Songs like "We Have All the Time in The World" by Louis Armstrong, "The Tracks of my Tears" by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles or several Sam Cooke, Dean Martin, Tom Jones or Frank Sinatra selections can be heard in my house.

A few things you should know:
-I'm looking for a 'nice girl' with a 'bad girl' side to her; NOT a convicted offender, regardless of if she's 'gone straight' or not;
-I have a couple of discreetly-placed tattoos that have special meaning to me, and NO, I didn't get them in prison;
-my view of life is through the eyes of an 'optimistic realist';
-I'm a sucker for a great smile; I don't shy away from eye contact unless you're a stalker;
-its not that I don't like your cat, I just don't like it as much as it likes itself;
-I'm working on a degree part time, it keeps me busy and is something I really enjoy;
-Are deliberately wearing shirts in ALL my pics to avoid offending women in the "No Bare Chests on PoF" lobby group;
-Tolerance of whining, complaining or any other ear pollution is set to 'LOW' on me;
-I'm an upbeat and positive guy, I'm here to enjoy life-aren't you? and
-Negative women need not apply, thank you.

"Woman over 40" by Andy Rooney...

A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. A woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her ;-)

Andy had it right; nothing's more attractive than a confident woman who has her sh*t together.

Thanks for taking the time to read my ad. I hope it made you grin and told you a bit about me.

*I have several pictures of myself on here. Please if responding, have a couple of yourself. Blind dating just isn't safe these days.

**I do not date women who smoke, period. Cigarettes, cigars, banana peels, heroin, crack or weed; this is entirely non-negotiable. For those whom prefer the interpretive-versus-literal translation, 'quitting' is still 'smoking'. Yes, I'm SUCH a prude; forgive me.

***If I don't respond, please don't be offended. It means I've read your ad and felt we're not well-suited; it's strictly a time thing. Best of luck to you all :)

First dates CAN be fun; I've experienced it. Chill out, it's just two people meeting to talk. If it works it does; if it doesn't be honest, express yourself, shake hands and wish each other good luck. Cordial, polite and honest isn't too hard to do. For anyone.

We could sit on a park bench in the sun and talk or do a decent place for dinner, like The Keg or something on par.

The Infamous Bottom Line: I'm far more interested in hearing what you have to say, than whatever it is we choose to do.