Years ago, I was sitting fishing a little cove on Table Rock Lake, MO with a friend, sort of lost in my own thoughts, when he says to me, "d*mn fine day to be a alive." If you knew my friend...endless jokes. I would not have considered him to possess a single profound thought. Wow, it really put me to thinking though. Over the years since, those words have sounded in my head often. I am generally a happy person and always try to live for the moment and enjoy life because you never know when things can change. Life is so good, and yeah, ...any day is a "d*mn fine day to be a alive."

My name is Dale. I am a very loyal and trusting person as long as I feel that loyalty and trustworthiness is reciprocated. I keep a lot to myself, and it takes time to gain my trust and come to really know me. I do not nose into other's business that is not my own, but I am there for anyone needing a listening ear. I hate drama so I steer clear of those that seem to thrive off of it. I believe Karma always prevails.

I will not be walked on and I am sensitive to perceived slights. The golden rule applies. My principles and beliefs are deeply synced with my own sense of right and wrong. Somewhere along the course of becoming an adult I adopted an old world gentlemanly sense of pride, honor, and self-respect. I try really hard to be a good man. And there have been the numerous occasions, I just straight out failed. I am not even close to being that perfect ideal man. Yet, friends and loved ones do not doubt my heart is true and my intentions good.

My sensibilities are morally offended by the abuse of innocents and the undeserving, particularly, woman and children. Inside I feel an overwhelming empathy for people in general and find myself extending a hand and aiding a needy person when I can. I have been there myself I have a few righteous friends I can never thank enough in words or deeds.

Spontaneous and adventurous, romantic and passionate; meeting new people and seeing new places is exciting for me. Most of all, I have learned that I am not content to just sit and let life pass me by. Life is too short for regrets.

I have a devilish sense of humor. Very playful and amused. Full of love and laughter.

In a romantic relationship, I want to stroll side by side a woman to whom I look to and feel respect and adoration for, a woman to whom I can reach out to and trust without any reservations to always have my back, a woman that selflessly inspires and enriches our relationship with her strength of will and perpetual optimism, a woman whose love and affection brings me solace and happiness.

No denying I flourish in love, becoming a more sensuous, understanding and feeling soul. And because I am ambitious with high expectations, I need an equally self possessed love interest who will challenge us to greater heights, both mental and physical. A woman who exhibits intelligence, confidence, and competence, is so appealing.

My idyllic love interest is a spontaneous and adventurous, passionate and sensual soul, to match my own nature. She is career oriented. Her compelling personality is irresistible --a master conciliator. She is a force to be reckoned with when challenged on something she believes strongly about. Not the least afraid to stand her ground, spirited and courageous, all heart. A true romantic that loves giving as well as receiving, passionate and uninhibited, sweet; a relaxed and confident soul with a streak of wildness; ultra-cool on the outside and on the inside smoldering red hot...potent charm...erotica under wraps.

Set my sights on a lofty desire for the kind of woman I am wanting to meet. Maybe so, and maybe not. I know very well what stirs my heart and the kind of woman who can actually touch my soul. I am just kind of laying back , curious to meet new people and make friends. She’ll happen into my life, when she does

First date with a individual I have not met previously, I think a simply lunch would be appropriate. I would really like an opportunity to introduce myself, get better acquainted and perhaps make a new friend, as we enjoy a sandwich and ice tea together. No pressure to make an over the top impression. Just a non-committal, pleasant conversation between to nice people interested in befriending someone new.