Thanks for stopping by and checking my profile. After a brief hiatus, I'm back hoping to find friendship, long-lasting happiness, romance, passion, companionship, love,etc... Maybe the second time will be the charm.
I'd like to meet an honest, exciting, dynamic, passionate, classy, caring, sensual, sexy, warm, gentle, fun-loving, interesting, intelligent,(Phew!) independent, non-smoking, tough, confident, "good-hearted" woman. I'm hoping to meet a woman who "gets" me, gets my sense of humour, can rock my world and vice versa, is open and communicates!!. Is that so much to ask, really?? Of course, she must possess a sense of humour and love to laugh.I wouldn't even mind if she was a little quirky. She loves holding my hand, or locking arms when we go for walks, and will unabashedly slide her hand into my back pocket, not so much to grab my butt, but because it's her way of saying: "you're mine!". I'm intelligent, honest,sensitive, funny, kind, generous, patient, romantic and I've been told, grounded. I'm no George Clooney or Brad Pitt, but to my knowledge, there haven't been any women running and screaming out of a restaurant or coffee shop when they meet me. I try not to sweat the small stuff and don't take myself too seriously. When I'm in a relationship I'm devoted and committed to that person. I'm monogamous and expect you to be as well. If you're not, then please don't waste both our time and move on. I've also come to the realization that I don't like being alone. I truly miss the company of a good and decent woman, and that it would be great to have someone in my life to share common interests, the highs and the lows. I also realize that it takes those important steps,(dating, friendship, compatibility, etc..) to get there.

If you're still reading, I'm not much of a camper, mountain-climber, skydiver, etc...I'm a strong believer that the Great Outdoors should be left outdoors (I doubt I could start a campfire even if I was given a book of matches, can of gasoline, instructions and a Boy Scout troop coaching me). But ask me to make dinner reservations or book a romantic weekend at a mountain retreat and watch out! It's doubtful you'll find me on the cover of GQ showing off my six-pack or my picture in those "I Got Ripped in 4 Weeks" ads any time soon, but I do try to eat healthy and take care of myself, I have more than one suit hanging in my closet and I can make a decent tie knot on the first attempt. I may not be 100% house-trained but I do own my own home. I'm a "retired" plumbing contractor, so I think I'm pretty handy. As a matter of fact, just the other day, I changed a lightbulb all by myself! I like to believe that I'm living proof of the adage: There's a small boy in every grown man wanting to get out! I certainly have a serious side, but I also like to enjoy myself and have fun whenever the opportunity presents itself. I was introduced to Blues on Whyte some time ago and now I'm hooked! So, if you're looking for a man who enjoys listening to the Blues AND can dance, look no further!! I don't own a Harley, but I have a beautiful 1999 Volvo convertible which I love to drive (and is probably a lot more fun than a bike, anyways!)
Sorry, I haven't read "The Secret", so please don't ask me what I think of it. I'm not interested in head games or dealing with emotional baggage. Please leave all ex-husbands, ex-boyfriends,ex-lovers, ex-physcopaths, etc... in the past. I may not have seen or heard it all, but at 53 Y.O., I've been "around the block" a few times, and I definitely don't need a lot of drama at this stage of my life. Is it just me, but whenever I hear Susan Boyle's rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream", I always get a lump in my throat, as I find it totally uplifting!. Conversely, the tragic events of September 11 has had a deep and profound effect on me to this day.
Being able to recite the starting lineup of the 1985 Oiler Hockey team from memory will get you extra bonus points. My taste in music runs the entire spectrum from Lyle Lovett to Van Morrison to Gypsy Kings to Michael Buble. No headbanger or rap for this man! At 5'-4", I realize I'm not the tallest tree in the forest but neither am I a garden gnome, so if you're looking for someone taller, sorry I can't help you and good luck. But before you click onto that next profile, just remember that old saying: "Good things come in small packages". But a friendly warning: You will immediately fall under the spell of my charm, wit, and intelligent repartee. You'll soon realize that the world as you know it cannot continue without me in your life. Your entire family absolutely adores me and even your dog whines incessantly when I'm not around . Only your cat, Snowflake (whom nobody really likes) treats me in total disdain. Stupid cat. Anyways, despite her, We fall madly in love. Unexplainedly, a door is left open (dog paw prints are found on the doorknob, with a trail of catnip leading out onto the lawn), Snowflake runs away and is never seen or heard from again... not even a postcard. The dog is happy again, stops whining and we live happily ever after. The End

Well, if you've made it to this point, congratulations!!! I apologize for the length of my profile (and to cat lovers everywhere), but it gives you a lot of information about myself. So if I've tweaked your interest and you want to know more about me, then please send me an email telling me something about yourself. I always reply to an email. A recent photo of yourself would also be greatly appreciated! And, although I'm truly flattered when I'm placed on your favorite list, is it too much to ask to have you send a short note to say hello?!! Again, thanks for stopping by!

Coffee???? Well...that just it: it's coffee!!!(UGH) I'd prefer meeting over a lunch or dinner. Interesting conversation over a relaxing meal, maybe a walk (women on this site seem to have this preoccupation about walking along Whyte Avenue) or if the weather is cooperating a drive with the top down( The car I mean,not...oh, never mind...)