There are actually people who come on here looking for a ride? What a stupid question, "Do you have a car?" I almost said 'no', but there was no space for "I have an SUV...that's not a car." - okay, * end rant *

Skilled photographer and aritst always self-challenged with left and right brain tasks. I try to fill each day with at least one learning experience, regardless of how small it may be, and I have always found that when meeting new people those learning experiences are always easier to find. I'm more of a watcher, an introvert - yet not reclusive. I am generally a little shy at first, but open up easily. Where am I unique? Many areas, but most notably in that I have very diverse tastes - I can fit in well with many crowds, from bankers to bikers. I wear nice clothes to church and change into jeans, t-shirt, and leather to ride my Harley.

I want to meet people who live close-by (within 20 miles of the Battlefield mall) who know what they want in life, know how to communicate clearly in writing and conversation, and aren't getting over another relationship. Basically, no over-emotional constantly confused drama cases who never paid attention in school and need someone to supplement their inability to earn an income. I'm not a therapist and don't pretend to be one. Although I am from the country, I don't - that is DO NOT - listen to country music and find it utterly appalling. If you are looking for a Bronco-Billy Skoal spitting cowboy, I am not your guy - there are plenty of rednecks around, and I'm not one of them. My perfect match is emotionally stable, has a sense of family, and has a strong sex drive. No libido = no relationship.

Okay, so someone asked me to 'define libido'...so for those who don't know what it means and don't know how to use a dictionary, I've done the work here for you. According to Mr. Webster, the definition for 'libido' is:

1 : instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
2 : sexual drive

To add, I do my own cooking and cleaning. I even do my own windows! I take care of my challenging honor student teenage son on my own and don't really NEED help from anyone. What I would prefer to have is someone with whom I can share my time who brings something positive into our lives. So...no drugs, no kids who do drugs, and no clingy stupid people who need attention constantly. Did you READ that last part??

I hope I haven't come across as gruff. I just know what I want and believe it's better to make it clear in the beginning so there are no misunderstandings.

And so my rather twisted sense of humor continues for your reading pleasure...

INTERESTS: Underwater pole vaulting; driving on the interstate - in reverse; finding that the impossible isn't really possible. Why should I believe it is "just because"? Daydreaming. Telling jokes in an empty room just to hear myself crack up laughing. Daydreaming. Inventing the wheel - again...Chevy never got it right. Did I mention daydreaming?

ACTIVITIES:
- Being at the right end of the snake when I grab it. Now, which is the right end?
- Cooking stuff that tastes great but looks like crap. Trust is a wonderful thing!
- Finding myself in a position to be able to capture people's undivided attention for long periods of time for no reason whatsoever.
- Making jokes out of the little things while gracefully handling the big things.
- Keeping my son interested in me. Nuff said.

FAVORITE MUSIC: Banjo music while paddling REALLY fast down the rapids out in the middle of nowhere.

FAVORITE BOOKS: Oh, those things with pages in them? I'll pass...but thanks.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: I don't watch TV any more. The networks took all the decent shows off the air years ago.

Umm, okay...a first date. A really corny question that everyone seems to answer in more or less an identical manner, but I'll bite and take up space on POF's server so you'll have more entertaining stuff to read before you contact me *smile*

I believe the only way people can get to know one another is through talking, listening, and learning. I prefer a walk in traffic (just making sure you're paying attention) followed by a decent meal with chocolate at the end. Everything is better with chocolate at the end. Yes, everything. uhh-huh...that too.

Heck, if you made it this far through my manifesto, why not just clicky on that little button under my mug and give me a shout. Little do you know you've been hypnotized by my blather for at least ten minutes, what's another five to say hello?