I am appreciative, fun-loving, dedicated, honest and easy going. I work hard and play hard. I like the finer things in life but am content with the simple things. I want to smile, laugh, work hard and be proud of the kind of person I am. I want my children to be proud of who their Daddy is and was when I'm gone. I would like a person who thinks the same. Not too much to ask, is it? I love anything outdoors. Boating, fishing, camping. I love traveling and meeting new people. I want to try all that life has to offer. I really enjoy variety. I can be in a museum or winery one day and be out on the boat or 4 wheeler the next. I am a Battalion Chief with a local Fire Rescue District. I regularly attend a Baptist Church. Again, variety is key. I love visiting interesting places and I can find interest in many things. I really enjoy Italian food and a good glass of wine. I like book stores with a mocha. I love going to a great restaurant by boat and eating outside. I really just love life!!!!

Update:
In reading different profiles, there are a lot of opinionated people on here. That's ok I suppose....right? Consequently, I have decided to have my own little blog of my observations or just random thoughts on any host of subjects in the interest of "getting it off my chest" or just giving insight in to how my very active brain works. :o) I will just start with some and add as the nuggets just bubble to the surface. Here goes:

* Why do women on here put sexy or provocative pics up? I know the obvious reason but here's the rub.....making a guy sexually stimulated is fairly simple. So, why would a woman degrade herself on the internet by "fishing" using that "lure." No decent guy is going to want to be with someone that had to attract a mate by being in their underlovlies in front of the whole world. I could go on but that is literally one of the biggest turn offs to me on here. It's sad actually.

* Why do women on here put pictures on that have them with a bunch of other girls, but never tell you which one they are? Every pic on the profile will be that way; you don't know who they are and I just shake my head and wonder.

* Why would a woman put just one or two pics on here and have them all in black and white? Not withstanding the fact that black and white does have a certain nostalgic and perhaps artistic feel to it, however, this is a dating site that people would like to get a fairly acurate facsimile of a possible mate!

* Why do so many women put the phrase, "Just me" over their pictures? It makes them sound so unconfident and almost apologetic. Ladies, remember, you are the ones in control. Be confident and proud! Instead say, "Check me out! That's right, I'm bad!)

* Do you know what grosses me out? (Course you don't.) Have you ever ordered an ice cold beer in a frosty mug that is so frosty that there is actually slushy ice on top for the first couple of sips? Delicious, right? Until one ponders, "Why is there so much frost on this mug? Is the humidity that high in here that a layer of ice forms when they put it in the freezer? No, it's not humidity. It's that nasty, over-used soapy, whatever water that the bartenders briefly thrust the mugs into after the last person french kissed their beer down and prior to quickly placing them in the freezer. That's right, the mug doesn't even remotely have a chance to dry before it's placed in the freezer. Consequently, that nasty water freezes on the glass. Now, I am somewhat of a germ-a-phob, however, I try to be reasonable. My answer? Drink the first mug and suffer through the mop water slushie; then just insist that the bartender reuse the same glass! Thus, reducing the amount of sludgewater one drinks and reducing the glasses the bartender has to wash. WIN WIN!!!! :)

* Why do people on here take things soooooo seriously? I had someone write to me with answers to each of my little comments. When I wrote back questioning her responses, (I thought it was just friendly bantor) she wrote this:

I will explain it this way to you. Women know men better than men know themslevs. Women learn the basic traits and behaviours of men when they were little girls. They have also learned to play the mans game. They took what men do, modified it somewhat, and now do the same things. Essentially, men taught women. Women captilized on it. The issue, men are now at a loss. They do not know how to deal with that.

The one advantage to women on a dating site. The woman CONTROLS her envisonment and every aspect of it. Men also have trouble dealing with that. The woman can shut the man down very easily.

Now it does not apply to every situation, Every woman or every man. But it is the norm.

The last apsect men forget, very few women come here alone. They know someone who may have been on here or are now. There is a black list. When a man over steps his bounds, that information is taken and passed around. At some point the man may as well leave the site. They buried themselves. No woman he contacts will have anything to do with him. Ask yourself why are there so many men who complain they get no responses. Well there are several reasons, that is a major one. Advantage of a dating site to women. Technology is such a wonderful tool.

Do you think she is: A. Off her meds, B. Jaded from a lifetime of being disappointed by men. C. Didn't get enough hugs when she was a kid. D. Coo-coo for cocoa puffs? This will no doubt get me on that "Blacklist."

* Ok, this is silly but, why oh why do women put just "Florida" under city? Can we narrow it down just a smidge? Is it a security thing? Don't want to give out such personal information as to be able to narrow it down to a CITY? A CITY?!?! Dating is tough enough without the propect of dating someone you have to drive 4 hours to see. It's kinda important to know isn't it? Uhg!

* I absolutely love to sing. I can't sing everything but what I do sing actually is good. Just ask me. :) I enjoy going to karaoke with friends to have some beers and laughs.

* I never really liked Mexican food but find myself loving over the last couple of years. Italian food still is #1 with a nice glass of Pinot Noir.

* I think arrogance, pride and conceit are some of the worst human characteristics. I feel if you are great.......fantastic. Just be great and we will all know and see it.

* I think humility is one of the greatest attributes of a true leader.

* Service to others is what it's all about. My dad taught me, "Screw them before they screw you." Luckily I didn't agree. I feel that the condition of my heart is what matters and if they screw me....it's their problem.

* I have literally ran out of space. Tried to put more in but it won't save. I have so much more to say!!!! :o(

Whatever! It will be fun no matter what. I promise!!!