I am a confident, happy, easy-going, intelligen man with a positive attitude about most of what life throws at me. Playful and fun-loving I like to laugh at a good joke; mostly at myself.

Been told that I am a good listener and will let you be heard. I feel that I don't have to solve your problems because I know you are capable.

I love travel and enjoy a good road trip through beautiful countryside with a stop here and there to smell the roses. Love to cook, barbeque or in the kitchen, and put a meal together either quick and easy or elegant. Enjoy the beach; hanging out with a good book, walking, or riding the bike path with a leisurly stop for lunch, brunch, or a cold one.

I think of myself as articulate, able to carry a conversation without being a brainiac (you know the kind, have to show you how smart they are). Don't mind an open and honest conversation either about what is going on with me, us or subjects of current interest including politics.

Originally from Nor Cal, I have been in So Cal for about 12 years. Dreams and goals include living at my Tuscan estate, on a hill, with large oaks for shade, walking paths and gardens of roses, gardinias, geraniums; lots of family and children running around and having fun.

My taste in music runs from classical to classic rock to reggae.

Honesty and integrity in relationships are a must, sharing goals, interests and values are important, but above all open, honest communication is most important.

That's about it for this, let's explore the rest, about you and me when we meet.

I don't mind chatting here a few times, but being a people person I would much rather see if there is a conversation about possibility in person.

Our first date should be a casual, meaningful time that allows each of us the chance to get to know one another. Something easy that allows us to talk. Romantic dinners, theatre, walks in the park, holding hands, PDA's to come later.