Date single man from Scotts Valley, United States. I am a happy, content guy who is passionate about living life. I like trying new things. But for all the “things” I have and do, it is people who make my life good. I love my career and have made an impact in everyday products, something I wanted to do since I was a kid. I grew up in a blue collar family in blue collar town in Ohio. I’ve come far from there, mostly for better, but my roots are in those mid-western values.
One of my passions is my work and I lead a small group of researchers for a large, well known company. I have a sailboat in Santa Cruz Harbor and love to sail. I like to travel and hope to do much more one day. I have spent a lot of time in Asia on business, but I want to spend more time in Europe. I also hope to spend an extended time sailing somewhere. I like to bike, hike and camp. I like to snow ski. I have a motorcycle just for fun. I like to run several times a week. I’m fit and I keep in reasonable shape. I just enjoy doing things and getting my whole arms all around them.
I don’t think anyone would say I’m dull. I doubt I’d be accused of being insensitive or cold. I’d say I’m funny; I’m hardly a serious person. I see beauty in all sorts of places… sunsets, songs, people, food, smells, quiet, even physics. I love artists. I crave creativity. I’m not really a sports guy. I like to go to a sports games occasionally but I don’t follow any particular sport. I like music. I teach and like teaching. I like to fix things. I love chocolate. I like movies that make you feel and think. I need to think. I like outdoors. I like to eat on my deck. I like a good glass of wine. I like rain. I like Grand Marnier. I like good cheese. I like spicy food. I'm starting to enjoy cooking. I like seafood. I like the beach. I like ribs. I like parties. I love sitting by the fire. I like to talk. I like to listen even more. I’m fair. I think touch is the most important sense (really). I am complex and not one dimensional.
I know we all have a story, mine is that until about three years ago our family was doing really well. But my ex-wife met a gay lover at work and there was no going back. None of us saw that coming, not even in hindsight. I’m so Californian now…
I don’t let any one thing define me but if I did, Dad to my four kids, one grown and three at home (8, 11 and 14) would be it. It is what I feel is the most important part of me. My children and I are very close even if we are together only half the week. Anyway, I’m hoping to meet someone, spend some time getting to know each other, enjoying conversations, fun dates, laughs, dinners, meeting each other’s friends and maybe we’ll become closer and closer friends ourselves and maybe someday we’ll fall madly in love with each other. I need someone who is bright, warm, caring, giving, nurturing, playful and passionate. I’m looking for that kind of friend, lover… life partner. I know dating is different now that we’re all grown up. There’s more to each us than just ourselves, there’s our whole lives we bring with us now. Sincerity is our best hope I think. Humor’s a good second.
I know I have a few passions. I don’t think we have to like the same things, just each other.
Meet someone special from Scotts Valley, United States. My name is Alan. Single White male, 5' 9"", 165 lb., silver hair, green eyes, attractive, very romantic, have varied interest, country home owner, self employed, investor and artist.
My Ideal Person:
I am open to all religions and race. Seeking a female, age 40 to 55, slim to medium built, pretty, affectionate, for a long-term relationship. Take a chance.