Date men and women from United States / California, 51 year old - page 4

Date men and women from California, United States. I would much prefer talking to you in person about “who I am” but here are of some the basics:
I was born and raised in Minneapolis and moved to CA over 8 years ago. I’m a warm weather guy! I’ve been described as being honest, confident, kind, smart, hard-working, sophisticated, very giving and totally loyal. I consider myself an optimist, who loves to laugh. I don’t take myself too seriously and I am not offended by a good laugh at my expense. I've learned that a few kind words and a smile can bring a little happiness to anyone's day. Can you say “Minnesota Nice”. I’m old fashion when it comes to chivalry. Yes, I’ll help you with your coat, open the door, give you my arm and pull your chair out for you. Warning: I’m a morning person. I’m up very early, 5AM, and ready to go. I guess we all have our faults. :)
What are you like? You are kind to everyone. That’s everyone! If you have that one quality, all the rest will be there.

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. Let me take a guess, you are seeking a man who looks like Richard Gere, has the money of a Rockefeller, speaks with the poetic soul of Neruda, and radiates the wisdom of the Dalai Lama. Unfortunately, that singularly amazing guy is not on Match.com anymore.
I love the lakes and mountains, but like what a big city has to offer; art, theater, museums, restaurants and foreign films. I’m drawn to substance and intrigued by style. I'd rather talk about deeply personal values and thoughts than make bland small talk. I have an artistic, romantic side as well as a logical, scientific side (occupational hazard). A quiet Sunday morning spent with the New York Times and Kona coffee is sweet, but a quiet Sunday morning on the Kona coast is even better.
I love to travel the non-tourist route, but can easily accommodate a more luxury-level voyage. I have journeyed around the world and have lived for extended periods in three foreign countries, not to mention several U.S. cities.
In general, I'm warm, affectionate, thoughtful and intermittently funny. Cats and dogs are unusually happy to see me. I'm passionate about food, wine and cooking (yes, I can), so to know me is to always eat well.
Getting to know someone new is a lot like opening an intricately wrapped gift. I’d rather be surprised, delighted and amazed, than seek specific, unequivocal qualities. However, in the broadest terms, you’re an intriguing combination of intelligence, beauty, and grace with a ready smile; intelligent enough to challenge me with perspectives and insights that don’t have to match mine; attractive enough to fulfill someone’s definition of unconventional beauty; warm enough to offer temporary shelter from life’s occasional storms; and possess an innate elegance that are equal parts stirring, tranquility, and passion.
Please no winks or one-line letters. I place a high premium on meeting a woman who can clearly express herself by pen, on the phone and in person. If I haven't found you first, I truly do appreciate you being interested enough and brave enough to write. Remember, this short note will be my first impression of you. Dating for a LTR/husband like me is a brutally competitive winner-take-all sport!
UPDATE 1: Do you have all four limbs and breathe without mechanical aide? As of today, this overly restrictive criteria has been liberalized to include a wooden leg and bottled oxygen.

Date single man from California, United States. Once upon a time there was a man and his 4 legged companion - Barney. They lived in their castle in Happy kingdom. All was well, but Barney began to worry and he talked to man, " I know you are content with me, but someday I will be gone and I fear you will be left alone, you must find woman.
So man and Barney ventured out to find woman. They spent years looking for woman. They traveled far north to the Bi-polar Caps and far west to the towns of Prozac and Riddling, but could not find happy women. They traveled through the Silicone Mountains and the Polygamy isles but again they could not find woman.
Finally, they decided to ask the wise old internet. "You must look to the Match.com Mountains" wise old internet told them. "The women there are beautiful and plenty some, they are well grounded, intelligent and happy".
So with optimism and excitement, man and Barney set forth to climb Match.com. What will they find, how would they deal with it, only time would tell .......... to be continued?

Meet a man from California, United States. Simple, easy, and fun. I look at the glass half full, I try to surround myself with positive friends. To be honest, not sure what I'm looking for. Searching for my best friend, I'm hoping this website will help me :=)) I almost forgot, I love to dance. If play you golf that's a plus, doesn't mean I'm not interested.

Date people from California, United States. Close friends have told me that I can be a beacon of light amongst other things.
I'm levis and v necked t-shirt,black boots,black leather jacket while riding the Glide.
Am not blue collar or white collar. Am ring around the collar. I do clean up well.
Am suit and tie, gq'd when the time is right.
Old and tattered sweats when going for a quick jog or walk.
Am a hard worker. Been working and building underground pipelines, bridges and freeways for over 20 years.
Less then four more years and hopefully will be able to retire. But there's a artistical side also.
Enjoy Balboa parks, NY's and Europes museums.
Photography is an important hobby and at times it has been on a professional level.
Resturant and cafe displays,galleries,"best black n white" award San Diego magazine, weddings,freelance and published for n by the U.S. Navy. At one time had a print in the W.H.
Recently have been working on hopefully establishing a photography business. W/S is in the works and on its way.
Acoustic guitar playing is another enjoyment and also the harmonica. At times both played at the same time. Am lately trying to teach myself to sing. Ugh!
I'm loyal with good friends, and much more with family and a love via actions and not just words.
Am looking for someone with deep integrities, good charachter.
I am focused but with flexibility.
I don't sweat the small stuff. I also can take suggestions well, and when need be can take hold of the reigns.
I enjoy opening doors, helping in the kitchen.
Arm through arm,hand on hand, head on shoulder. Ahhhhh!
Watching movies late in the night and into the morning is also a pleasure.
Am more than happy to listen about the day.
Am able to graciously and accept your help if given.
Yes I love to laugh,hold on,laugh.....
Admiring you while you float across the floor.
I do not appreciate cons,scams,pretentious,contentious, double minded, etc.types.
Travel is also a favorite of mine.
Have been to New York various times. Boston,Houston also.
Have ridden by motorcycle all over California and through Nevada,Utah,Idaho,Wyoming,South Dakota,Colorado,and Arizona twice.
Prague is also a favorite.
Have done the scuba,surfing,solo and tandem sky diving,martial "survival" arts,long distance bicycle racing.
Walking and light jogging, body surfing,semi long bicycle rides,and raquetball have taken presadence.
Am looking for someone who is emotionally free from prior relationship or marriage as I am. It's only fair for both of us. Am free of big debt at the time being and I hope it stays that way.
Am not into the bar or club scene.
More can be talked over and revealed in time.

Meet someone special from California, United States. Hmm, I think I'm difficult to define, but it's accurate to say I'm passionate about work, play, sports, movies, travel, dancing, romance, laughter and life. Did I leave anything out?:-) I would definitely like to meet someone who shares the same philosophy. No, really.:-) Okay, here's some intel on me. i work in the South Bay, but live in the City. I'm 6 feet tall (according to my driver's license and Match.com profile, but, the reality is 5'11.5" in bare feet). I have brown hair (with a dose of gray advancing at the temples) and blue eyes. When I'm not working, I love to go to concerts and musicals, try fun new restaurants, exercise (cycling and weights), hit the movies, go on spontaneous road trips along the coast and generally revel in everything life has to offer...because it's too fleeting!
You can often find me at the Olympic Club (Lakeside) working on my golf game. I have to warn you if you've actually read this far, I have a mistress. Her name is Golf. I must admit, I've grown weary of revealing that to prospective mates and watching their eyes either glaze over or narrow with suspicion. But, I love the game and I hope you currently do or would like to learn how to play. I'm a pretty good teacher. Are you ready?:-)
I've led a rich and varied life, having been a tennis instructor, tour guide in China, Alaska and Canada, defense attorney and prosecutor. I've traveled the world and will continue to do so. Like any good Cal grad, I'll end this (for better or worse) with a "Go Bears!"

Date men and women from United States. Inquisitive guy with a dry sense of humor, looking for sort of the same.
I am a part owner in my succesful business and have worked hard to get it there.
I believe the is a lot of life in front of me and I am looking for someone who can explore it with me.
The right women for me will first of all live her life with integrity. She will be active and have a good sense of humor. I hope she also enjoys traveling and golf as both are great ways to spend time together and a constant source of new adventures.

Meet a soulmate from United States. Looking for someone to hike, camp (RV) and Kayak this summer ... and maybe fall in love with too.
I know that there are guys on Match that may be easier on the eye. There are some guys more successful. Perhaps, even a few with better hair. If you want deep and meaningful, outdoorsy and indoorsy, fun and playful, funny and goofy, chivalrous and romantic, mature and moral, financially secure, attentive yet independent, then I am that guy. I am the guy who will never forget your birthday or any other of your special days. If something briefly catches your interest in June, don't be surprised to find it under the tree in December or perhaps we could just have Christmas in July. I do actually listen (and then actually respond.) I am the guy who will celebrate every important occasion in our lives and many that have little importance. I live the simple belief that every day should be savored and is best when shared. I love to share successes but I will always be there for the tough times. I am the guy who is both fun and forever. I am not looking for a hook-up. I am not looking for someone vastly younger. I am not looking for perfection. I am looking for a real relationship with a real person. I am looking for shared interests and a common direction. Passion, love, long walks, weekend getaways, hand holding today and ten years from today. I have the pedestal, I just need the person to put upon it. The only catch is that I am looking for someone who wants to put in the same effort and the same energy and who can cherish real love and a real life partner as much as I will. Not looking for shallow, superficial, or drama. Not looking for someone who puts materialism above things of real importance. Life is short. Let's find each other and make everyday fun and every night count (or at least watch a few good sit-coms together).
I am perpetually happy and yes, in life, I have been very lucky. I have more than I deserve, work less than many, am happier than most,and I am always a romantic optimist. To me life is an adventure to be savored and lived. I have a sense of humor that I promise will always make me seem stunningly handsome. Just in case you are not won over by my sense of humor, my goal has always been to earn enough to to be attractive. So far, I am doing OK but I am starting to have to work a little too hard. I hope to find someone to love me before I slip behind the curve.
I have always said that the best thing about being a guy is that we are blessed by not having to date our own kind. Whoever thought women should date men had a great sense of humor. If you are stuck dating my kind, then I am probably a better choice than most.
I do have some pretty high dating standards I should share:
First, if your IQ plus my IQ equals my IQ, then I will probably not date you. (Of course, you also would not be sure why.) Second, I absolutely only date women willing to go out with me. Also, I suppose that if you have a significant impact on the tides, we are probably not right for each other either. All kidding aside, I am most attracted to women who are intelligent, successful, and have lots of energy to enjoy life.
No matter what, I promise to amuse you and bring a smile to your life. I do promise to make you laugh, and even if you are laughing at me, you will be laughing...
Life is short (and always getting shorter). Lets hope the story of how we met will be the first of many wonderful shared memories and the last of being on Match.
Although I am looking for "the one", I always welcome the chance to make new friends (no double meaning at all). I love to go boating, kayaking, hiking and bike riding and I always enjoy sharing life's adventures. (I have had some pretty great adventures and I am always looking toward the next one.)
If you got this far, I hope you will take a chance on contacting me.

Date single man from United States. Hello and thanks for stopping by.
I'm confident, energetic, affectionate, fun-lovin, vibrant, optimistic, good-spiritted,down to earth and straight forward. Definitely not a self-centered person and usually am in a good mood. I'm the happiest guy around when the company is good. You will find a smile on my face most of the time :) I'm all about making myself better, but am not a self improvement freak! I always try to look on the bright side of life and enjoy bringing out the best in people and always look for ways to make the other person a winner. As I help others win, I win as well :) My most valuable asset is my sense of humor. When the going gets tough....you need to have a good laugh 8^) So, if you don't like to laugh, we are in trouble =) I can be a genuine gentleman true romantic or a naughty bad boy! Most men on this site just give you a list of facts about themselves (aka "laundry list") in the hopes that you may see something you like. My answer to that is: The proof in in pudding!
My life is good now and it would be cool to share it with someone who appreciates my qualities and has the same interests.
I prefer to keep my circle of friends a bit small; however if you are a woman with common sense, a great sense of humor and you view us as perhaps being compatible, then we should talk. I am a busy guy, so **IF** you are not interested in personal meeting, your profile has no pictures, you are separated and looking for a rebound relationship, you have no idea what you want out of life and are still trying to "find yourself" please do not waste my time. The same applies if you are not energetic or active.
By the way, the other guy's profile that you looked at... I saw him at America's Most Wanted .
"If I never meet you in this life, let me feel the lack; a glance from your eyes, and my life will be yours."
P.S. No crazy women/drama queens.

Meet a man from United States. I work hard and am a work in progress. I respect women who respect a nice gentleman. I have a tendency for a comedic disposition caused from years of dramatic phone calls from my sexually repressive mother while I'm on dates. My idea of a perfect first date would be to go to the beach and get drunk and sunstroke, wander around into bars trashing them and doing all kinds of crazy photos to put on the internet for publicity monger TV/ Film stars looking for ideas...NOT... Just kidding there. I don't drink and hope you don't date or drink like that. I'm just checking your sense of humor and if you have a pulse. How bout we just talk somewhere where we can get to know eachother...if you are looking to be loved as smart, beautiful and lovely as it says you are on here.
About me... I have an older football player athletes body, drive a nice convertible car with no dents and I'm blonde. I have all my fake teeth and I like to laugh and enjoy a sense of humor. I'm mr. ripped abs not and I like to rip the golf ball 300 yards. I like the nicer things in life like going to decent restaurants, smoking a fine cigar outside, playing good golf courses, and traveling with friends. I'm no Rhode Island scholar but I have put a few books on the shelf in funny looking piles and sections. I have interests socially and in business with people around me who understand and care about me and I care about them.
I'm honest and loyal, have many accomplishments, been around the same company for years. I'm grateful for my friends and family, my Christian religion which keeps me grounded and working on being a good person.
You should message me...
...if you like to have fun and you're intelligent, financially stable, healthy and always working on it
...you have a good moral compass
...you have a cool sense of humor
...you are socially skilled enough to understand it's inappropriate to grope a complete stranger
...you know what it means when they say "the show must go on" and are cool with that,
...and you are a beautiful woman inside and out who wants to enjoy life along the way lovingly and romantically as friends and see about going towards having a mutually exclusive relationship.

Date people from United States. Like you, I have many more dimensions than I can possibly describe. It's hard to pinpoint my "type", but as I think about it I suppose I do like a bit of an edge, maybe a little silly sometimes. I like passion. I like curiosity. Cool. Calm. Balance. Creativity. Lead. Follow. I like someone who occasionally helps contrive the circumstances to reach a higher plane of consciousness together. It takes time and surroundings. Effort. Attitude. Play. Humor. Embrace irony. Accept contradictions. Imperfections. Absudity happens. I also like someone who swears every now and then, as it seems human to me. I like a critical but realistic view of society. And a compassionate view, too. I like to learn from you. I like to share with you. I like you if you don't like the din of self-promotion in our culture. And now I must self-promote. ----- But first, full disclosure that I'm going through a divorce after a bona fide separation of several, actually many, years. Clean mature reasonable split. All in all, as healthy as can be. Working through the MSA now. Timing so that everything wraps up as my oldest daughter leaves for college this fall. ----- Okay, some of what I’ve done: I've been "educated". Have taken some risks just for the fun of it (like roadracing for a decade, sky-diving, SCUBA), hiked the John Muir Trail a few times, hiked a lot in the Alps, played some college football, lived in places like Zambia, Belgium and NYC, vacationed in Italy maybe 15 times, helped to generate two beautiful, talented, worldly, and interesting daughters (17 and 13) who I love tremendously, made some good choices, and some stupid ones, and lots more. ----- And some things about me: I tend to be intensely focused and on, or switched off and relaxed. Although more on the relaxed side now. Learning to better live in the moment, without physical risks to force that. Would like to discover yoga. Would like to paint or sculpt. Equally drawn to old heavy industry sites, pristine wilderness, urban decay, sacred spots near water. I'm a freethinker, and think forms of thought control or brainwashing are really messed up. Have a strong interest in metaphysical topics, cosmology, and in physics, from a lay perspective. Beauty! Can feel at special times an energy in the universe. Liberal on social matters, but temper that with economic reality. Progressive. Have views on the balance between government-provision of solutions and private, market-based ones. I'd like to think that dogs smile at me. No, I'm convinced dogs smile at me! I could never be a politician. No desire. Not threatened by your success. More consumed with Eros than power and status. Admire bonobos? "Quality-over-quantity". I'm very social, especially in smaller groups. Oh, I love to study and connect history-politics-economics-culture-sociology-biolo
gy-anthropology-conflict-geology-you get it. ---- Some things I have: humor, shoulders, tools, glutes, 50gbs of music (love anything that grooves, love Indian and middle eastern, love sitar, also western alternative, classic rock, classical, and other...), about 15 pairs of sunglasses. ---- Some things I don't have: I sold all my race bikes (and miss racing very much), health issues, piercings, much baggage, much hair. ---- The last several years have been all about my daughters as well as reviving my career. Racing had distracted me from the huge deficit in my life, but now that absence of deep connection and basic fun companionship is glaring. I'm excited about maybe finding someone special. I'm not in a rush, though, and you’ll find a very easygoing approach. The "One" might happen someday.

Meet someone special from United States. Hello ladies,
Being brand new to this whole “match” gig I went on a quest to seek out some guidance on the etiquette of these online sites. My friend is a female and we have been pals for years so I really do respect her option on this matter.
Firstly, I understand you get hundreds of emails. I don’t personally feel any rejection from not hearing back. With that kind of volume (I wish I had that problem) I completely understand your frustration in weeding out the kooks, liars, players and men that are just plain disingenuous in general. I will never be listed as any of those types of men.
Well, if you got through all this and your still interested please read on about me and what I enjoy and keep in mind it’s the truth and not a bunch of B.S.
I guess it’s time to finally put some gray matter towards this whole online experience huh? Well, as hard as it might be to spill my guts to potentially thousands of women out there here goes nothing.
To start, I’m a single dad and have enjoyed 90% custody of both kids for the past 12 years or so. My daughter is 23 and just graduated from Sac State. My son is now in the 10th grade and playes football for Mission Hills. Which is really no surprise since he’s fifteen, 6’4” and still growing like a weed? Yes, Albertsons, Costco and the football coach love me!!!
What’s important in my life? Family and friends are always number one. Matter of fact we still have family dinner every Sunday and attendance can range from 4 to 14 on any given Sunday. It’s really for our mom and all the kids but the food and the company can’t be beat. Yes, we are very close family and without any of that family drama that some families seem to experience from time to time.
I have a great career that even after 20 years I still love going to work every day. I’m at a point now that I don’t have to put in 80 hours a week so I do have more free time than I ever had in the past. I now have the time to find that special someone which is why we’re all here right? I was very skeptical of this whole online stuff at first but my sister talked me in to doing a profile and it’s been very enjoyable for the most part.
My pictures are all pretty recent. Yes, I know your thinking to yourself, geez this guy doesn’t look 50 at all. He can’t be a day over 40 but as hard as it to believe, it’s true. I don’t consider myself 50 either. I can still rip on a dirt bike and smoke most of the hot shot kids in the desert. Which by the way really pisses them off when we stop, I take my helmet off and they see I’m not 20ish with spiked hair and pants down past my butt with my hat on sideways.
What am I looking for here on Match? Someone that has a great sense of humor, secure, loves kids, dogs, and pets in general. Someone who treats people the way they would like to be treated and an all around nice person. I recently got two lab pups that are truly the best and actually smart. Sometimes I think they are actually smarter than I am.
Hockey lovers please apply..I work, travel and live for the Red Wings and will travel just about anywhere to catch a game.
Thanks for rerading this far and I hope to hear back from someone nice..