Much like the streets of Chicagoland, my profile is "under construction". Slow down while reading. This is not my first foray in the wide world of internet dating. The folks here at POF make reference to women reading the profile of someone that contacts them before reading the email, and I'm wondering if that is true.

Many friends believe that incarceration in a mental institution would be in order for such actions, (internet dating) but there is an aura of excitement. I have tried many forms of introduction, among them being honest and using humor.

Where does one meet? Friends gather at bars is one thing, but not necessarily to meet perspective lovers, unless that is the chosen meeting place for a date. Friends setting up blind dates, please! There is a bad joke associated with blind dates, which we will allow to pass.

Although Internet dating has pit falls, people not being whom they say are, the integrity of the web site, and Internet Spam, it does provide an avenue for people to meet. Here is the part when I am required to talk about myself. Physical fitness has real high importance on the list, doing activities like golfing, bike riding, or any physical activity.

Do you want to cook a meal, see a movie or play, comedy clubs, I will go to the mall with you; hold your packages, maybe. Honesty, compassion, and treating others the way you would want to be treated. Wait isn't that the golden rule.

Knowing that profiles with photos receive more notice I have posted what I have; I simply feel I’m not photogenic, it’s like listening to a recording of people you know, everyone sounds like himself or herself accept yourself. Do you know what I mean?

I’ve been told that I am much better live and in person than on tape. Maybe we could talk on the phone sometime, and or exchange email address? Oh, one more thing, physical stats, five feet eight inches tall, and I weight one hundred seventy-five pounds, with more thinning than salt & pepper hair.

Where to meet on a first date? Meet at some place where she feels comfortable meeting; coffee shop, fine restaurant, where ever. Maybe we could meet at the health club? Workout, talk, get to know each other. Just having the first date is important.