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I am a California native, the father of 3 teenage boys. I have 1 dog. Sometimes the dog is my favorite, but I never tell him that. I do tell the boys that.

Job: Like most of you I have a very busy life. I work in the software industry. I just got done with the Project From Hell managed by the Boss from Hell and am happy to be on another team where my new manager appears human, as do my co-workers. Work/Life balance restored. They now recognize me in the gym again.

Music : I have taught guitar for many years. If you want to learn some chords, or a scale, or the lead to Kid Charlamagne, hit me up. I am currently getting a brand new band off the ground (extra points if you play bass, I need a bassist). We should be ready to play by the beginning of next year. These band projects take time - talent, set lists, equipment, practice space, pictures and demo. I'm putting my MBA to use here.

Ladies: I'm really looking for friends first here. What is it with asking for commitments by date 2 or 3? I'm looking for people to have fun with - wine tasting, hiking, checking out bands and restaurants. Why do people have to act like wireless phone carriers asking for a 2 year contract? Ok, I'm committed to Verizon but beyond that....

We fly to Paris for the weekend! Ok, seriously, we'll probably be at Cafe Starbucks. Or at a bar for a drink. That way we both have our "quick exit" strategy in place to escape lol. I typically fake a seizure though to end a date - works every time. I try not to date nurses - nothing is worse than faking a seizure and getting zapped by defibrillators.