Hmmm... what do you say to a bunch of people you've never met before, but want to somehow impress them enough to show and interest, but without too many details, but with enough so that emailing isnt totally awkward, but not give away any of the terrible things about oneself, but be honest enough that yu don't scare people on first meeting... I could go on... damn, just gave away first fault, seriously boring when I get on a subject as nebulous as what to say in a personals ad...
Single Dad with daughter ready to fly the coop seeks smart, interesting, good humored woman who is ready to seek out what life has to offer beyond the southern Illinois-Bootheel area (I'm sure it's a lot, but my few forays into the world outside haven't allowed for much exploring). Work is stable, no more school to attend- though I have been thinking about taking classes just for the general knowledge (yeah, kinda bored over here), would like to find someone with a little spare time and an active imagination to share some conversation and maybe an adventure or two. Small children and animals generally like me, so I can't be all bad!

A WARM SUMMER BREEZE AND FRESH SEAFOOD AND A COLD BEER AND A CONVERSATION THAT COMES NATURAL AND LASTS INTO THE NIGHT, LEAVING ME WANTING TO TALK TO THIS PERSON FOREVER AND TIME FLYING BY.