No, really...I'm not that hard to get along with.
If you're an upbeat, *open-minded* (please see addendum) person with a blend of realistic cynicism, we'll probably get along well. I enjoy good conversation and company as well as a willingness to communicate verbally... I'm multi-talented but mind-reading isn't in my resume. Understanding others makes for a smooth relationship...you can even disagree and its not a catastrophe. I'm an intelligent, educated person who prefers a casual lifestyle. You'll find me in flannel shirts for the winter, but I know enough to wear a tie to a funeral, and not to wear camo to a wedding. My life so far has shown me that there is so much about that journey to enjoy, but it can end tomorrow....act accordingly.
I'm an active person, but heavy in the middle. That means that I don't jog or mountain climb, but I can change a tire, tie my shoes, mow the lawn, and pursue my second favorite recreation, racing and riding motorcycles. I don't ask that you ride with me. It would be nice, but I'd settle for a good tennis backhand. My hair is salt and pepper, not black or grey, but there wasn't a choice for that. And I'm looking for "dating" because that's the only way I see to get to a satisfactory long-term relationship. One needs to enjoy the road to one's destination.
*open minded* --- I've been chided for this phrase, and referencing the forums, it would appear this implies in many circles, POF included, that I am in search of threesomes, bestiality, and a wild array of activities requiring rope and leather. Sorry to all of those whose primary exercise is that of leaping to conclusions, but that's not the case. Too many of us in the 40-50's age bracket are quite set in our ways, to the exclusion of any consideration that other ways might be as good, or better. I'm in search of a lady who can look at a situation and be willing to learn about it or examine it rather than pre-judge and move on, and perhaps even adapt their own thoughts to newly found insight. I've tried to do just that, and would like to find a person of similar bent. And if you've had a chuckle about any implied sexual content of that phrase, that's on the plus side. ;p
Coffee, lunch, or dinner....something to eat is a good distraction and the environment gives suggestions to conversation. I can't see candlelight dinner and a movie as a sensible first date...actually I just call them meetings. I enjoy getting to know people, and frequently meet and interact with people I don't know due to my work. First meetings are fun...you get to know someone better, and you have no commitment past that point. So where should we meet?
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