Hi. My name is Bill and I live in Berkeley. I am 50 years old and live part time with my wonderful 17 year old daughter. She is incredibly special to me and I am very much a doting dad. I work in a biotech company, but, importantly, always find time for my hobbies, friends and dating. A couple of years ago I took a 1 year sabbatical. Best thing I've done in years. I got to spend a lot of time with my daughter, work around my home, and induldge in a lot of pleasure reading. What a treat! I play guitar and sing, enjoy reading in coffee shops, hike, tidepool (I love being at the beach), go to movies and plays, hang out with friends, work out at the gym and garden. I enjoy baseball and football, but am not obsessed with them. I would rather be outside than watch TV. Folk and rock music are a big part of my life. Some of my favorite movies are The Zodiac, An Inconvenient Truth, The Illusionist, Walk the Line, Schindler's List, Forrest Gump, Ray, Being There, Rent, The Da Vinci Code, Fargo, Crash, Capote, Pulp Fiction, The Godfather, Citizen Kane, Casablanca, It's a Wonderful Life, Shakespear in Love, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Rear Window and Spinal Tap. What great movies! I tend to read mostly non-fiction, but promise to not hold your reading tastes against you. Who am I hoping to meet? She will be a warm, reasonably sensitive, gentle, honest and compassionate lady. I love animals and have a cat and a dog. If my daughter had her way, I would own the Oakland Zoo. First and foremost I am attracted to honesty and gentleness. It is critical that anyone I am involved with understands that there will always be another lady in my life (my beautiful daughter) and will not be threatened by her. In fact, I hope that you will want to be involved in her life and have something to add to it. I appreciate confidence and a strong sense of self worth in others. I prefer casual clothing, but have been told that "I clean up nicely." I also like someone who can be silly or serious depending on the needs of the moment. I hope to meet someone who will teach me new things about life and to whom I may offer the same. I want to know about your hobbies and passions. I may find some new obsession this way. Very cool indeed. There is more to tell you, but that will have to wait for a follow-up message. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a fantastic day (or night). Bill

I generally try to ascertain what the lady would like. Is she comfortable with going to dinner with someone she barely knows or is a coffee shop environment more to her liking. I look for a mutually acceptable situation so that we're both as comfortable as possible. E-dating is an unusual situation so whatever can be done to make it less stressfull is a good idea.