I am one of those rare people who isn't going waste time (mine or yours) rating photos, adding folks I have no intention of contacting to favorite lists, or copying and pasting 100 emails a day and bulk mailing them out to women I have nothing in common with, or have no chance of ever meeting let alone developing a relationship with, friends or otherwise. If and when I send an email out to a lady, I spend time reading her profile and putting together a note that was well thought out and hopefully showed that I was geniunely interested in what she had to say, because if I go that far, I am interested. I actually thought people who joined a dating site wanted to date. Whatever happened to giving someone a chance. My grandmother said when she first met my grandfather she wouldn't give him the time of day for 3 months because she and everyone else thought she was too good for him. After giving in and dating him a few times, she fell in love and they stayed married for the rest of their lives. Isn't anyone out willing to take a shot at that? I know I am.

I am far from a person whose ego runs wild but I am not at all unhappy with myself. I think I am a nice guy who treats people with respect, albeit I can be a bit sarcastic at times, but never to intentionally hurt anyone. I am by no means Brad Pitt (or insert whoever makes you goosepimply there), but (although my pictures must make me look like Quasimoto's brother) I am far from hideous. I'm an average guy living an above average life who likes to have a little adventure from time to time. I spent the last 9 years of my life totally devoted to my 3 kids, and I raised them by myself. I'm not bragging about that, I am just stating that fact to give a little insight into the person I am. I truly care about people and when someone is a friend (or more than a friend) they will be treated with the utmost respect and whatever level of loyalty and devotion they wish to receive. I am not the smothering type nor do I want to be smothered. I have a pretty nice life, and I would like to find someone to enhance it, not rearrange it. Just because I choose to be a gentleman doesn't mean I'm not strong. Again, it's all about respect. If you want a man who controls your every move and pushes you around, we won't get very far.

Speaking of far, if anyone has gotten this far, and you think I might be worth a shot, don't be afraid to drop me an email. I will answer them, no matter what, because I know how it feels to see a read/delete. But please, read my interests and see if we have anything in common. Because if you're a NASCAR fan, or a country music fan, we may not click. However if you drive like a NASCAR racer, or like hikes in the country we may have some fun together.

Til the next rewrite..............if there is one. This profile is one thing I wouldn't mind deleting.

I think a first date, unless we have chatted for any length of time, should be a "get to know each other" type of thing. Somewhere where we could both be comfortable and able to relax and talk. Maybe a dinner or quiet nightclub.

Or if you like we can go to a secluded parking lot and do burnouts and doughnuts until the police make us stop or the tires on the car burst. Or something just as crazy, I'm open to suggestions!