I'm intelligent, wise, more than generous and one of the best listeners around. I have a high level of integrity and honesty and I DON'T play games. A little gun-shy due to past relationships, but still willing to open my heart for that someone special. I'm confident in who I am and what I can do. I also don't try to pretend to be something other than what I really am.

I'm fun and funny sometimes a little sarcastic, which I'm trying to tone down. I am always willing to try new things because you only get one shot at life. That's I've taken my kids skydiving at Lake Elsinore twice.

I am also a single dad, or as Dr. Laura states "My Daughters Father", of a 14 year old girl. She is quite a handful and loves to challenge everyone and everything. She keeps me on my toes and forces me to stay as young as I can possibly be.

I do miss in my life though "Adult time". All of my friends and family are either married or in serious relationships. And I've always been one who really doesn't like to do things out on his own. For some people that's fine, but not for me. I just can't see going up to Cambria for wine tasting for the weekend by myself. Or taking a singles cruise, just not my style. I'm better one on one. It's not that I NEED someone, its just that I would LIKE someone in my life. Otherwise, what are we all doing here on this "Dating" site?

I normally attracted to women who are shorter and a little younger than me as I'm very active and expect my date to be active also. No moss under these feet, life is just too short. It's also crucial that she still has some of her "little girl" left in her. Some people just don't know how to have fun and they take life WAY to serious. I also like a woman who takes the reins and goes after what she wants. I have NO problems with a woman who wants to take the first step (hint - hint).

Hopefully this introduction wasn't TOO revealing about myself, but its the real me and hopefully that's what this internet dating is all about. We'll see.

By the way . . . . my daughter met her husband on a dating site, so I know it can happen.

Best of luck to you all.

First date could consist of meeting for lunch or drinks after work.

If we hit it off the the date could continue by spending more time together walking and talking and/or maybe doing some activity like miniature golfing or jumping out of a plane. ;-)

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INTERNET DATING FOR WOMEN - 101

1). “No Baggage” . . . What the hell does that mean? I’m 50+ years old, I’ve lived and the last time I looked J.C. hasn’t made that second trip yet. Personally, I’d be a little worried if the person I’m dating didn’t have a little baggage unless she’s been in frozen storage. And by the way, Men do have kids. And the good ones spend time with them. Deal with it.

2). …”Honest Men” . . . Isn’t that one of those logic puzzles? If your NOT honest you’ll say you’re honest, and if your ARE honest . . . . Well you get my drift.

3). “No Photo”. . . . If you’re not putting a photo on your profile until you “know” the person then don’t be surprised that when you finally send the photo he might not continue emailing. Here’s a secret . . . Men are VISUAL. We like to see the person. The first thing we do is LOOK at the photo. Three or four emails are not going to overcome the fact that we might not find you attractive. But, if it makes you feel better to say . . “And I thought you were a nice guy”, then so be it.

4). “Glamor Photo” . . . . Most guys are wise to the fact that with lens, filters, and software, they can make anyone look like Miss America/Pinup of the Year. If you’re adamant about showing Glamor Photos, at least have a few regular photos on there too.

5). "Wench Photos (cleavage shots)" . . . . will definitely get you lots of emails, just don't be surprised if many of those comments are on those photos. Also, the amounts of "favorites" you have is relative to the amount of cleavage shown. Us guys can be such pigs. ;-)

6). “Age” . . . Don’t lie about your age, Sooner or later we’ll figure it out and then we’ll be pissed. I especially love those women who say age=39, but later in their profile they say, “I’m really 50, but I feel like 39”. Huh????????? Hey if that’s OK, then let me state here and now . . . . “I look like me, but I feel like George Clooney”. (according to some website I ACTUALLY do look slightly like him) ;-)

7). “Must Love Dogs/Cats/Animals” . . . . See number 2.

8). “Active” . . . . When a guys says that he’s looking for an active women it means someone who likes to go out and do sports, run, boating, skiing, etc. Shopping does not qualify for this category.

9). "Favorites" . . . . No, I am not stalking you. I think some guys (including me) simply add women to their favorites list because; a). They want that person to know they are attracted to them and/or b). They plan on emailing at some point.