So here I am: Just opened the treadmill box and finished my first mile at 2:30am. Looking for a lady who wants to get more physical in the new year.. remember I was talking about a treadmill. We both love the church and want unity between all people. You appreciate the outdoors; classic rock; little country (very little) and dogs. Must be able to tolerate cat..at least in ethnic restaurants. It would be extra nice if you are a liberal conservative who respects life, has strong opinions but can negotiate - but then, I know I ask too much.

The fantasy First Date: I arrive in a limo at your place at 6:45pm, dressed to the Ts, giving you a single white rose. James (our driver) take us to a close-by New Orleans style restuarant. On the way, we share dreams, and laugh about how our normal life is soo different than tonight. When we arrive at the restaurant, we see/hear Eddie Brickell singing a jazzy tune in the main dining room. Seated next to the bayou, we watch a wonderful view of the setting sun. The food is just as good as the sights and sounds; and, our service is good but not overdone, giving us plenty of time to talk and share who we really are. After dinner, James (remember him ?) takes us over to a Habitat For Humanity silent auction. We jokingly place a bid on a trip to Jamaica and vow to go together when we win - knowing that somebody will outbid us. With a Cinderella-type stroke of luck, we win; both knowing the trip will be fantastic beacuse we have hit it off so wonderfully. The evening ends with a kiss and a light hug that lingers just long enough for you to know I am for real and would never let you down. Twenty minutes after leaving your house, I call and ask you for a second date to plan our Jamaican travel. You feel your heart skip a beat as I tell you how special I think you are.

Date Closer To Reality: I meet you on Panama City beach in a tanktop/shorts/tennis shoes. We walk west, catching an amazing sunset. Just as the sun goes into the water, we arrive at Sharkys, listen to some acoustical blues and share some great seafood. After dinner you order an Irish Coffee and "force" me to try some. Even though I'm not drinking, I try it and agree it is the best I have ever had. I order a second, and with this one, we solve most of the world's problems, bringing about World Peace.

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