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A little joke to set the mood...

What's the difference between a golfer and a skydiver?

The golfer goes: *Whack*..."Sh!t".

The skydiver goes: "Sh!t"...*Whack*.

Thankfully, the golfer broke my fall.


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Ambitiously bold, creatively deviant, evolving freely, and genuinely honorable, I just keep living@large. My naturally optimistic personality questions reality, survives tragedy, and ultimately vanquishes weakness.

X-tend your zest.

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You've never met another JohnE like me. Re-read the 'Short Version' above. See the twist? Good...I like to be upfront about my twisted nature without having to spell it out. I'm not everyone's cup of tea, and I don't write this with the intention of appealing to the masses.

For starters, let me admit that I don't have a 'job'. Over the years, my quest for a calling has taken me in some odd directions: I've hunted Russian submarines, enjoyed a fair bit of schoolin', taught fledgling skydivers how to fall down (All survived, though not all walked away), and finally found my niche as a custom, creative metalsmith. It's been a twisted path to get here, but I'm pretty darn pleased with the result. In my shop, I'm free to create at will, and I couldn't imagine a more fulfilling pursuit. Sparks literally fly when I'm in my groove, and it can be hard to determine if I'm working or playing.

While I may not be Mensa material, I find myself walking a thin line between 'nerd' and 'too smart for my own good'. Basically that means if you take a ride in the Cash Cab, you want me along for the ride. Or at least on speed-dial. On the other hand, I'm pretty handy to have around in the back-country, too...I'll GET a fire going, trust me. Personal experience is my school of choice, but books have always been my vicarious introduction to new worlds.

Most attractive to me are women with an edge...any edge. Those that are passionate about something that stirs their souls. Artistic, creative types especially intrigue me. Creative expression is a big part of my life. Indeed, I believe Life itself is an artform. I seek nothing less than a fullblown Muse to join me, to create a masterpiece together.

The Dude abides.

PS I lied...I don't have a car. I do have a rusty Chevy pickup, battered Ford Bronco, and ancient Honda dirtbike, but my Stiletto parachute is in near-mint condition, and worth more to me than all 3 combined. Priorities.


In the rare event that I add you to favorites without writing first, it's because your email restrictions don't allow me to. Please write back, or remove thyself if you wish...no harm done. Very few profiles appeal to me, so when I can't reach out to someone directly, I will take this approach. Sure, I could make a new profile to bypass your restrictions, but I prefer to not start a relationship as a fraud. If you add me to your faves, I suggest you back that up with an email if you're actually interested in me. It takes guts to write, and I respond to that.

The extreme end of the female spectrum would insist on jumpin' with me, but I'm well-aware that not many would commit their lives on a first date. Any takers for some wind-tunnel action? On the other hand, it might be fun to go to the zoo in order to provoke the monkeys into flinging poo. Better dress for any and all contingencies.