This is a first for me. I have never used an online dating service before, so here it goes!


I consider myself a true romantic. I believe that women should recieve flowers frequently & I still open doors. I do not have any problem dating someone with children, as long as she doesn't put me above her relationship with her kids. I had that happen to me as a child & I NEVER want to be the man who comes between a mother & her children. Even though I have no children of my own I do enjoy them, I have a 6 year old Goddaughter that I adore. I enjoy dancing a couple times a week(the old fashioned, lead & follow partner dancing). If you don't dance & would like to that's OK, I have taught as a dance instructor on the side for almost 10 years now. I also enjoy sailing & fine wine. I am self employed & have been for about 15 years. I am 6'1" & wear size XL. My body type is somewhere between average & a few extra pounds. I swim laps 4-5 times a week & do my best to eat right, I am slowly losing the few (& I stress few)extra pounds I carry. I have Brown Hair & Eyes. My friends tell me I am good looking, I consider myself just average (I think they are being nice). I am all about having fun! Just try to keep me away from a water park! I am a gentleman & always treat women properly, I actually have remained good friends with a couple former girlfriends. I try to live by the golden rule which makes for good friendships.

I am looking for someone to be a friend first. I can be a kid at heart & anyone I date needs to be OK with that. I am not looking for an instant relationship. I would be interseted in friendly dating at first. I believe one can never have too many friends!

Quotes that have made an impact on my life;
"The only way to have a friend is to be one" Emerson
"That which does not kill me makes me stronger" Nietzsche
"Out on the ocean of life my love, there are so many storms we must rise above" Moody Blues-The Voice

I think there is a difference between a first meeting & a first date. I think the irst meeting should be something casual, like a cup of coffee or a soda somewhere. A first date might include dinner followed by some dancing & good conversation. I think it would be important to do something that would allow time to talk & get to know eachother. Meeting out at a social dance might work as well. Whatever we agree upon that makes us both comfortable.