I would like to start first with the fact that I feel a bit confined by the question "What am I looking for?" The ultimate would be to find the lady who I'd ride off into the sunset with and live happily ever after. It begins by Email/Talking. We do have to date, hang out, become friends and hopefully participate in some activities together. If the planets and stars all are in correct alignment, the prior "What am I looking for" things have gone well, and we have been blessed by the POF gods, I hope an Intimate Encounters would happen. Lot's of them!
Regarding the question asking if I want children. I answered "No". I would accept the children if she had them . I just don't want to create new ones. We could always practice though!
I don't smoke but do on rare occasion enjoy a cigar with a nice Port or XO Cognac. Sometimes on the golf course or with the boys during a Friday night poker game together. Finally, whats up with the question of "Do I have a car?" I guess some lady was taken on a date by DART. With all of that hopefully clarified here is a bit about myself.......
I consider myself sophisticated, well traveled, intelligent, successful, romantic, adventurous, open minded, kind and giving. I have a wicked sense of humor ranging from plain goofy to witty banter. I'm genuine and down to earth. I can enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life. Pretentiousness is one of my biggest pet peeves.
I enjoy travel, cooking, wine, and many things outdoors. I am a self learned gourmet Italian cook. I speak near fluent Italian, Spanish and Pillow Talk ;). I can be mischievous and appreciate a well planned and executed prank or joke and can laugh at myself.
I have learned that my mind requires as much stimulation as my other parts. Physical chemistry and attraction are absolute musts but I know it is certainly not the deal maker. A lady who has intelligence, a sense of humor, who can be spontaneous, charming, sexy, dependable, honest, adventurous, caring, kind hearted, and open minded. I believe that in a relationship both partners must "bring something to the party". Both will be open to sharing and exploring each others likes and interests but yet also retain certain individual interests as well.
I have a 9 year old daughter who is my absolute joy in life and I am very involved in her life. I share custody of her with her mom. She has a great mom so I'm not looking for a mother for her. Should our relationship develop, I would like somebody who would not be opposed to spending occasional time together if/when the time is appropriate.
Regarding "Game Playing", I do enjoy a good knock down drag out game of Monopoly on occasion but only if I get to be the car!
One tidbit of info that I feel I must divulge from the get go here is that I was recently released early after serving three years of an eight year state prison sentence and I am currently on parole. My parole officer has said that I am adjusting to life on the outside extremely well. I do however really miss that guy who called me sugar britches. KIDDING!
NOTE: I'm amazed at the number of replies that I've received from those who have taken my Sugar britches story seriously.So, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
I don't believe that I can generically "cookie cutter" a first date. It requires some thought and a bit of knowledge about my date. After all, what works for one may not another.
I don't like the first meeting at Starbucks thing. To be penciled in your daytime schedule between your late morning conference call and your early afternoon meeting just doesn't seem like a real date but more of an interview.
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