Hi there. I am widowed, 6' 1', 185 lbs with a fit athletic build. My hair used to be black, but, much to my regret, is receding and greying. I buzz it now anyway. I have blue eyes. Most people think that I am much younger than I am. I like to do a variety of things. I run and lift to keep myself fit. Fun - I will go for a bike ride, swim, ride my motorcycle, work around my house. In general, I like being outdoors. If it is nice out - you likely will not find me indoors. In the winter months I like to ski. For relaxing, I like to BBQ in the summer, sit in front of my fireplace and read, watch a video, go out to dinner. I like to do work around my house - I've installed a fireplace and built a two car garage. I live in a small town in western Mass and I have a nice house in a good neighborhood with great neighbors. I also have a cat and no I am not gay. For work? I am in Info Technology. I take care of a large computer network. What else...hmmm. I have a good sense of humor, very easy going. I have seen my share of 'stuff' in my life - few things can ruffle my feathers. I tend to be somewhat shy 'til I feel comfortable with someone - then I am all good. I am intelligent, thoughtful, loyal, honest, compassionate, hard working person. I enjoy good conversation and openness. My 'baggage' is very small and tucked away in a closet and only comes out when I choose to bring it out. I love kids, eventhough I have none of my own (other than myself ;-) Thanks for reading and hope to hear from you.

What do I like? I like all kinds of activities. I am comfortable hiking, biking, running, swimming as I am kicking back in front of a fire with a good book, walking holding hands, watching a video, talking, hanging out, museums, intimacy with someone special. I work hard and like to reward myself with equal zeal when I play or relax. What am looking for? Someone to share good times, activities and, hopefully, life with. Someone who is easy going. Someone to lift my heart when I see them, someone that makes me smile when I hear their voice or feel electricity with their touch. Someone who's smile melts my heart. Someone who's eyes pierce my soul. Someone to travel through life, live, laugh with, my best friend and lover. Someone to grow old with as we grow together. I know that these things might sound vague, but I think that if there is chemistry - the rest follows very naturally. I realize that at this stage in most people's lives - they typically have some 'issues' or 'baggage'. If you know what they are, i.e. self-aware, that is half of the battle. If you seek to deal with them, that is pretty much the other half. Intelligent, easy going people with a good sense of humor appeal to me. A pretty smile goes along way too. I remain a 'romantic' at heart. I still hope to feel that 'click', that chemistry - it is so very rare, but when you feel it - it is so very wonderful. Thanx. p.s. age, distance, etc... are rough requisites - I would travel round the earth for the right person. :-) I am open and ready to dating, a relationship or friendship. Life is short!

RE: the 'bike' thing. Ladies - it is just a enjoyable 'hobby' and way to get around. Too, it gets 45 mpg!! I don't expect anyone/everyone to like/enjoy bikes (motorcycles). Enjoying a ride isn't a necessary requisite. Nor am I your stereotypical 'biker' - if there is such a thing. I don't necessarily hang out in those venues - however, from time to time, I will find myself in such places - charity rides, shows, etc.. and will not shy away from them because of the same. I do not live to ride, shine, work on, etc.... I live life for other reasons - and occasionally - the 'bike' takes me there. ;-)

UPDATE: This could well be a death knell so to speak for me online dating, but I do not want to waste your time nor mine. Winter 06-07 I was diagnosed with cancer. I have had surgery and treatments. So I am a ‘survivor’. To be certain, the surgery and treatments have left some pretty subtle traces and impact my life in very minor ways that I have adapted to. If you are thinking that I might not be able bodied – you would be very much mistaken. My oncologist tells me that this just makes me 'special'. LOL Some might feel that my having had cancer or being widowed would be negative things - to that I would reply - 'you don't get it then' Those two things/events in my life have made me more than I would have been otherwise - and all my friends that know me well know this to be so very true. Still, if this is something you are not comfortable with, that is fine. I wish the best to you and you finding what you seek. However, if you are still interested – I would like to hear from you.

I am a caring, compassionate and supportive friend.

Dinner, drinks, conversation - generally, over and above a profile - there isn't a much better way to find out more about someone than to see them, look in thier eyes and talk to them. :-) Most anything - I think I see golf in my future. LOL

p.s. wouldn’t mind finding a person that would be willing to take dance lessons/classes. I have sixteen nephews and nieces, so I have lots of weddings to go to in the future. ;-)