Well, let's talk. I'm looking for a pal to hang with during this time of year. I live almost 1000 miles away from my nearest family member and I'm not seeing anyone special now. That's not a good combo for the holidays :>(
I'm also going to be, in a sense, "new" to Seattle. I've lived up here before and know the area ok, but that was last in early 2001.
Just really looking for a friend who is honest and does not B.S. If it leads to anything more, like say after the new year for example, that would be great. If not, well, as long as you have class and don't act like an ass, that's fine too. I've seen enough of it this year thank you. I know what I wrote in the rest of my profile, which seems to want something serious, however, I don't need a perfect match, just having a new friend to mutually hang with this season, I will be glad to reciprocate. While I admit I have some baggage and a lot going on, I think I have enough to give, at least to keep a nice, sweet gal around as a friend and maybe more down the road.

Some things about me.
Activities: Ice hockey, golf, bowling, traveling, anything with a sense of adventure that is safe
Interests: Politics, sports and social justice (and women, LOL)
Favorite Music: Anything except acid rock or classical music
Favorite TV Shows: Sanford and Son, Pardon the Interruption, Sports Center, Countdown, Are you smarter than a fifth grader and others.
Favorite Movies: Old time, Slapshot. 80's, Mississippi Burning, 90's Dumb and Dumber, 2000- present, Maurice Richard.
Favorite Books: World Almanac. Stupid White Men, Armed Madhouse.
Favorite Quotes: "Too many OBYGN's are, unable to practice their love with women all across this country", by Bush Jr.
About Me: Where would I start?!

What I want:
Honestly, I'm just a well traveled guy who, one could probably say is a, diamond in the rough. I just really believe in the golden rule. It's pretty simple, I would not (at least intentionally) do something to someone if I would feel negative if the same thing was done to me. I honor loyalty, patience and perseverance.
Please, I'm not interested in a committed relationship (if it went that far, but pals first however) with one who lives more than an hour from me (except maybe Portland or Vancouver, BC). Also, I prefer women who are HWP, overweight is something that I may be able to work with. Obesity though is not. I am in above average shape (maybe slightly) compared to most men in their early 40's and would prefer someone that is not very different from the same body type as me, for any chance for romance.

What you see in the pic is pretty much me, I weigh a little less though.
Love this quote and this is so me......or at least I try to live like this.
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh
uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.

I don't really have a set thing that I do, however, I try to avoid noisy places for first dates since it cuts down on the opportunity to effectively talk and get to know each other.