It's been about time, but health problems are licked and I'm back to take another kick at the can...but don't kick me too hard as I am just starting out...lol
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I'm basically a closet romantic and a little shy at first, but I warm up fast.
Just an average hard working guy with simple tastes. I put my daughter first in my life. I've been on my own for ten years and am comfortable in my own skin. As the line goes...I am what I am and that's all that I am.
I've been off and on this site for awhile, and if there's one thing I know for sure is that I won't settle. If you're just looking for someone to pass the time...move on. I'm looking for the real deal and I'll know it when I see it.
And yes, the pictures are current, I do look younger than I am. I've managed to keep myself in reasonable shape(isn't oval a shape...just kidding) and expect the same in a partner.

In the words of my favourite author:
"When I was a young man, carving my name in the world,well, then I liked my women red-haired and fiery. And then I grew a little older and for preference I looked for a woman with blonde hair and a glint of the world in her eye. But then I grew older again and I came to see the point of dark women of a sultry nature. And now I've reached a stage in my life where the best quality to look for is patience."



These are the reasons that you should date me....(as I think of more, I'll add them )
I hope you get a laugh from them, but if you look close enough, you'll find the real me in there.

1. I manage to lower the toilet seat all the time(I have a daughter)
2. I can cook and the smoke alarm doesn't always go off.
3. I can do my own laundry(and separate the colours)
4. I'll always hold the door for you
5. I can watch horror movies by myself
6. I'll even watch chick flicks with you....just don't broadcast it
7. I've learned not to sweat the small stuff
8. I've been known to purchase female hygiene products by myself
9. I won't laugh at you when you're having a bad hair day(not out loud anyway)
10. I'm not afraid to ask for directions, I just rarely bother to do so.
11. I'm not a sports junkie
12. I like the comedy channels on my satellite radio the best
13. My daughter wants me to go to a rock concert with her
14. I won't play practical jokes on you if you don't like them, at least not twice
15. I'll let you hold the remote(damn did I say that)
16. I'll run the bath for you
17. I'll sleep in the wet spot
18. I won't stop for a drink on the way home from work
19. I actually read for fun
20. I go clothes shopping with my daughter
21. My daughter says I make the best pancakes on the planet
22. I like watching thunderstorms
23. I bake my own bread
24. I really am just a social drinker
25. Red wine makes me talk too much(at least I blame the wine)
26. I'm as loyal as a German Shepard(and house broken)
27. I don't smoke
28. I'm not the jealous, possessive type(unless you don't let me have the remote)
29. I don't play golf I play whack, crap
30. I'll shovel your laneway in the wintertime without being asked to
31. I like Family Guy....ok..that may not be a plus
32. I can still relate to the child in me (which translates to I like playing video games)
33. I'll let you eat the food I ordered if you let me poke you with my fork.
34. I baked 3 apple pies the other day...really, I did, all by myself too
35. I'll squash the spiders for you (but then I'll probably make you look at it)
36. I actually do the housework
37. I'll cuddle and talk after sex (Well I don't smoke and I don't watch any sports so what else is there to do?)
38. My daughter thinks I'm still cool(and she doesn't even get an allowance)
39. I won't throw popcorn at you if you don't ask questions during the movie
40. If you don't ask me if your butt looks big, I won't ask you to pull my finger
41. I won't make fun of you if you screw up the punchline of a joke.
42. I sing in the car....much to my daughters embarassment.
43. I won't go shoe shopping with you....mainly because I'll probably be busy building a bigger closet.
44. I can beat my daughter on guitar hero III(most times)
45. I won't make you watch the History channel if you don't make me watch "reality" shows
46. I'm willing to try rollerblading only if I can strap a pillow to my butt.
47. I like woodcarving though I may be more autistic than artistic at it.
48. Okay..I have to change #44...she's been practicing behind my back.
49. I love the smell of fresh cut grass and how clean the air smells after a nice rain shower in the summer.
50. I'll be the first up on Christmas morning.
51. I won't bug you to play video games if you don't bug me to go square dancing.
52. My daughter's boyfriends are all scarred of me....and that's a VERY good thing.
53. But all my daughter's girlfriends think I'm a teddy bear(this site won't let you say ****cat...did you know that?)...damn there goes my tough guy image.
54. I missed out on the mid life crisis thing...I ride my bike instead of a sports car.
55. I took a memory course, so now I'll remember all the important dates, like your birthday....at least I think I took one...let me think
56. I'm not ticklish....except for my feet
57. I can't be held responsible for your safety if you tickle my feet.
58. I'm not afraid to try new foods.
59. I don't include raw fish, escargot, or any kind of shell fish food(yuchhh)
60. I've learned that there are many more important things than money.
61. I can admit when I'm wrong, I just rarely am...no wait....that's wrong
62. It's now official...my head is definitely not up my ass....I just had a colonoscopy and all was clear
63. Though I have the trophies to prove it, I don't cling to the glory days
64. I have just started to volunteer my time to become an adult tutor(now I have to leasn to spell)
65. I ride an electric scooter.
66. I'm downsizing my library of well over 1,000 hardcovers (my friends demand it if I ever move again) and am using e-books instead
67. Okay..I can now change 48 back to where it was....I kicked her butt(don't tell her I was practicing)
68. My daughter says it's about time I dated again...gee that makes me feel better(suspicious is more like it)

Ohhh, the stressful first date, but maybe not too stressful. The date would depend on the person and timing. Why don't we just play it by ear and have a good time.