Well, looks like I'm back at the site and still fishing, so if yer “biting”, read on… I’ve updated my profile, and hopefully I’ve covered all the bases and provided as clear a picture of “Who I Is” as possible. So, grab a coffee (or whatever), get comfortable, and have at’er. I'm single, unattached, and financially and emotionally secure. My life to date has been an opportunity to immerse myself in different experiences. I’ve flown a plane, dove the ocean, crossed the continent on a bike (a big honkin Harley, thank you very much). I am an involved parent, and I can cook, clean, (well, to be brutally honest, not so much on the cleaning part) and I've even sewn on buttons. I’m great with my hands (really, it's not just a line, I do have credentials). I could be a pool shark (but I'll only play for “funzies”). I can golf (sure I’ll do it, but only to be polite), and I couldn't bowl to save my life. I can wire a house, fix a car, change a diaper (again, not so much on the changing a diaper thing) and by now I'm hoping you picture me as a fairly well rounded individual. I've been described as a renaissance man, a "jack of all trades", if you will. I don't care for watching TV sports (I can't remember the last time a football or hockey player came to watch me do my job). I prefer to do, rather than watch (although watching can be fun too...). I enjoy many things, ranging from activities like Skiing or exploring to un-activities like movies or a good read on the couch. I’m equally at ease in a fine dining experience, or knocking down a beer from a bottle at a bar. I can be witty, passionate and intense, or totally clueless, directionally “challenged” and politically incorrect, it all depends on the situation and where my head is at the time (which might include the rare “head up my bum” occasion). I love a good laugh, and have a bit of a "twisted" sense of humour. By now I hope you are picturing me as a relatively average and mostly normal human being (though some swear that I’m really a type AB normal). Though I might not look it, I’m fit, healthy (BP 128/79) and in good enough shape to curl a bonspiel or rappel down a cliff. I'm self aware enough to acknowledge that I’m overweight. Ya, I've got a spare tire (think monster truck), but I look on it as my current renovation project. I may not be a “looker”, but I can promise that at times I will make you look twice (Oh for heavens sake, I mean that in a good, romantic, take your breath away point of view, not in a "what the hell was that?", kind of thing). And, just to complete the picture, I'm currently working in a challenging position, bathe semi-annually, got most of my own teeth, and I'm good with children and small animals (I actually stole that last bit from W.C.Fields). If you’re looking for a George Clooney, “arm candy” kinda guy, I’m not your man. If you are open to a Jim Belushi, comfortable companionship, give me a try. I have a brain and I’m not afraid to use it. I have a great life, great outlook, and interesting plans. But, as with most things, it’s nicer when you have a companion to share the moments with. If you've read this far, take a break, refill your drink, have a pee, cause at this point I’m gonna add the “but…” part. First, I am on this site for a reason, to find a partner, companion, mate whatever. I’m not here to have my comments reviewed
critiqued or bashed, so however you feel after reviewing my profile, if you are not interested in meeting me, please let it go and don’t email me with your comments. Also, in my eyes you are either single or you are not, it’s kinda like being pregnant, there is no “almost” or “just about”. I have no interest in communicating with anyone who is not 100% unattached, 100% single and 100% interested in a new relationship. Life is too short, and my free time is way too precious to waste on head games or people looking to "trade up" or “test the water” while still maintaining their existing relationships, it's also not fair to the "other" guy. And finally, I positively do not want an email pal, a chat buddy, a person to e-share our virtual lives with, or anything else even remotely like that. If you're willing to share a picture, talk on the phone and meet I'm ready and waiting. When we do meet, if we click, and instantly fall in love/lust, fabulous, (unlikely, but fabulous). I'm enough of a realist to understand that sometimes it takes a while to get "beyond the shell" and even if the "burning flame" thing ain’t gonna happen, at my age I'd settle for a couple of little "sparks" or even just a new friendship, especially if you are open to experiencing new things and in need of an activity partner ('cause you can never have too many friends). I made a promise to myself to do more traveling around North America over the next couple of years. My plan is to do at least one interesting thing every couple of months on average. This year it was Key West, NFLD and Vegas. I just got a new car with exceptional gas mileage, so I’m open to exploring of the Atlantic area. I suppose, like most people, I'm ultimately looking for the “full meal deal”, everything in one wonderful perfect package, but I also buy lotto tickets cause I’m sure I’m due for a win. In the meantime, I still have a full time job with plans for retirement. So, while I can dream big, I'm willing to adjust. And finally, at this point my life, I’m not interested in meeting an “Out of town” person unless you do a fair bit of travel into the city. I live and work in Halifax, and I will not re-locate for reasons too numerous to mention here. I think it is unrealistic to attempt to develop the kind of relationship I am looking for without close and frequent personal contact (‘course, for the right person, ya never know). That’s it, what follows is just technical stuff. I'd like to meet sooner, rather that later, if there are any questions you might have, aside from “Am I a homicidal maniac?”, or whatever else it takes for you to feel comfortable meeting a stranger in a public place, they can most likely wait till we talk in person. Oh and finally (jeeze, I do tend to ramble on don’t I?), I’m an ex-Type A and I have issues with unresolved situations. . If you make me your favorite and don’t contact me in a couple of days, I’ll assume that you are “flirting” with me (kinda akin to dropping yer hankie like the ladies in older times did). I will then work under the assumption that you are expecting me to contact you. I’m ok with this. If that is the case, not to worry, I will take the first step and contact you. I’ve lived my life quite well to date, so that if I come across a little “crauchity” it’s more from spending too much time on my own rather that an irreversible attitude.
That’s it, your turn….
By the way, I changed my picture 'cause I was told the other one looked gay

O c'mon, I rambled on long enough in the first part so this will be short and sweet. To me, the first meeting is just to verify that we are both real, human and more or less as described (you are female and not in jail). No pressure, and not a job interview. If ya want to get together, either as an activity partner( by activity partner I mean someone interested in going to movies/shows/events and not the horizontal mambo) or with the possibility of something more (this is the horizontal mambo part), great, email me when you get home. If not, still let me know via e-mail as a courtesy.