First off,
If your're reading this, thanks for a least taking a look.

The bad thing with this profile thing, is how do I know whether you'll believe me or not? In this great internet dating world that become a part of us, anyone can say anything they want to. So, I 'm sure you're going to tell me you've heard it all before, and no doubt you have. So have I.

My question is, how do I get you to believe me? Of course, actions speak louder than words, but that requires us meeting first, for me to prove myself, which I don't have a problem doing. But, to get to that point?

If I told you what a great guy I was, would you take that at face value, or not. Who isn't a great guy? I'm funny, good natured, have a great sense of humor, and a fairly good wit. I know, who doesn't? Do you see my point?

I'd love to go into great detail about who I am, what I'm worth, but with the cynicism that goes with this site(and you know it does) will you believe me?

Such is the dilema, in writing a great profile. You say too much, your full of yourself, you don't say enough, he's not interesting enough.

So, I'm going to say it anyways. I like who I am, and I know there's someone out there, who just might share my opinion(and shame on you if you just said,"not likely")

The first thing I am, is a dedicate father of 2 of the most beautiful daughters a man could wish for. They're 18 & 24, and the joys of my life. I've very proudly raised them on my own since 1993. The oldest just got married August 9 this year, and the youngest just graduated high school, and is starting to spread her wings. Both girls are very acomlished, at what they're setting out to do in life.

I do have a great sense of humor(after all, I just finsihed raising 2 girls, you have to have a good sense of humor!!) I wasn't kidding about my wit, it's quite good. I'm very articulate, and I can spell properly too! I'm very secure in myself about being a man, but raising the girls, you have to find a softer side. I don't have a problem with my emotions, and I'm not one who bottles things up. The whole "touchy-feely" thing that most men aren't comfortable with, well I am okay with it.

I know about commitment, and dedication. The girls are my most shining example of what I know I can do in life. I've been with the same company for 25 years now, and am very good at what I do. On the plus side, I'm completely housebroken, and even leave the seat down! I love cooking, although dinner for one, just isn't what it's cracked up to be. I very much enjoying cooking dinner with someone, and it being the start of a great romantic evening. And no, a great romantic eveing doesn't always have to end in the bedroom, I know that. I have a very romantic streak in me, and I love showing the woman I care about how much she means to me.

Still with me?

I've always been active in my community. I believe in being a part of the neighbourhood, not just living there. I've spent the last 16 years volunteering with the largest youth organizaiton in the world, whose name I won't use, because I don't feel it belongs on a dating site. I love working with, and teaching kids, and of course, I love camping. I'm very family oriented, but I respect my daughter's space, and they respect mine.

Am I the one for you? Are you the one for me? How do we know? Right now, neither of us do. And, of course, there's only one way to find out.....

First date, depends on how the first meeting goes, and what we find in common with each other. I'm sure we'll come up with something we'll both enjoy, and be comfortable with.

Female
Age between 40 and 55
Live in Canada
Live within 75 miles.
Must not have messaged users looking for intimate encounters or sex.
Must not be looking for Talk/E-mail
Must not be married