Date men and women from United States / Colorado / Fort Collins, 42 year old

Date a man from Fort Collins, United States. So what is more important than the family and friends that you have in your life? Although it is easy to get pulled in a lot of different directions, there is simply nothing more important than the relationships that we have that define us. With that being said, finding the right person to share a beautiful life with is the most important thing to me!
I moved to Fort Collins in ’95 from California and most of my family has moved here since then. I originally moved here to be closer to great skiing, hiking and rivers. I have fallen in love with the fishing, rock climbing, river rafting, pottery, hiking, great people and everything else that this fun college town has to offer.
It is always hard to find the right balance between work and play as I am goal oriented and am looking for someone that is also driven and passionate about achieving goals. I’m not just referring to work but rather the fun stuff in life too like a project around the house such as planting a garden, learning a new hobby, taking cooking classes, etc…. I find it interesting that many of the profiles say, “I’m happy” as if to say that they are just as happy in or out of relationship. I’m happy too. I just think that sharing these experiences with someone that you really care about just makes them that much sweeter.
I am passionate about travelling so usually take several long vacations a year. I most recently went to Costa Rica and on a catamaran trip in the British Virgin Islands. There are so many amazing places that I have been to and can’t wait to plan my next adventure. I enjoy cooking a nice meal at home but also like to have a fun night on the town. I love a good concert or even going to the Denver Center of Performing Arts for a show. I enjoy going to Eagles games and enjoy sports but I’m not one of those guys who locks themselves indoors every Sunday during football season. I enjoy the simple things in life such as playing games and love cuddling on the couch watching movies.
I am looking for a woman who is strong willed, passionate, goal oriented, knows what she wants and how to express it. My ideal partner would be family oriented, a good communicator and be able to have a good relationship based on respect. I love to be silly and desire someone with a good sense of humor. I always like to be improving myself and hope to find someone who I can inspire as well as inspires and challenges me to be a better person.
So there ya are… Let’s see if there is some connection and attraction.

Meet a soulmate from Fort Collins, United States. I am a Jokesster, I love to make people Laugh! I'm smart, loving, affectionate, determined, & hard working. Sitting here thinking about what to say to get your attention. I don't care for all the attention just yours. @ this stage of life I understand its about sharing. Sharing a life together, sharing family together. Having Faith that no matter what life throughs @ us we are there for each other. I know this sounds really suave, but I am not a player. I am a one women man. I am well educated & spoken dispite my appreance. I have played sports all my life and I am looking for someone who would like to be on my team.

Date someone special from Fort Collins, United States. Yes, the photo in my profile is recent. I come from a long line of baby faces.
There are many facets to my personality and I've been been many things:
Film Composer
Published Author
Lumberjack
Gardener
Computer Programmer Web Developer
Auto Mechanic
Mentor
Protector of Children
Stand-Up Comedian
But in the interest of full disclosure....I'm a total Geek and proud of it. I make my living off being one. I'm a bit socially awkward but once I get to know someone I'm the life of the party. I joke around a lot and make obscure movie references....which brings me back to Geek-pride...If you don't like Sci-Fi entertainment we may not get along but if you know why nameless people in red shirts die too often there is hope!
But don't let all this discourage you. I'm very intelligent and can hold a conversation on almost any topic, except traffic lights and the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow. I know how to have fun and keep things light. I live by the glass being half full and make the best of any situation.
While I'm a kid at heart, I'm very responsible and independent. That's because in between being a total Geek and getting my rocks off on all things Sci-Fi... I'm an entrepreneur and love what I do. I build things that make society a better place and I couldn't ask for a better prime directive.
I'm looking for someone that has a mind of her own, who is goal oriented, positive, intelligent, warm, spontaneous (i.e. doesn't mind a surprise location or event for our date every now and then), sociable and loves to laugh. If this is you....
Talk with you soon!

Meet men and women from Fort Collins, United States. My friends would describe me as a nerd with strong passions and interests. I've lived in Colorado most of my life and can't imagine living anywhere else. Not only do I teach about astronomy and geology. I actually love the Earth Sciences and am lucky to teach them.
My daughter (6) makes me smile. She has an outlook and perspective that keeps me grounded.
I'm grateful she's a part of my life, but I would like to do more to enrich hers. I have good friends, a good job, and lots of goals for the future.
I'm hoping to attact a partner...someone who wants to at least share a little of the journey of life and is open to new adventures.
I hate to admit I'm a little introverted and shy. My daughter is the opposite.
Socially, I enjoy live music, movies, plays, etc. Anything outdoors is great. I'm not the best cook, but I love to barbeque. I'm better at individual sports than team sports.
I laugh out loud at the unpredictable spontanaeity of my students. Seinfeld, Big Bang Theory and Kathleen Madigan kill me.
I'm looking for a companion. Just someone to share the experience of life. I would like someone to support my goals and posessing a global awareness.
I'm most passionate about my daughter and her future. I feel strongly about the value of education and protecting our natural resources, including dark skies. I feel education is the tool that will eventually bring people of different beliefs together. Ignorance is not bliss! It's the basis of conflict.

Date single man from Fort Collins, United States. You are Catholic (and not the type that has had the label stamped on your foot at birth, but a woman who enjoys going to Mass too, Smart, Fun, Optimistic, Great Listener. Bonus points if you speak/understand other languages like French.
I really really love to sail, so that would be a fun activity to share with a dynamite woman who isn't afraid to explore and have fun out on the water. I am extremely busy right now, but love an opportunity to go to fun dates when I can get away.

Meet people from Fort Collins, United States. I have come across a number of profiles where individuals are seeking only those who are "about average" or "athletic & toned." This is somewhat perplexing because many of these same profiles talk about how they're open to finding true love, etc., yet evidently true love comes in a specific package. I am NOT perfect by any means, but I do have depth of character and I am genuinely a sincere and compassionate person. In the same respect, I am 100% unique because I am me - I don't fit any molds or conform to any norms that others may think that their soulmate should fit into. I admit, there are women I am attracted to based on their appearance, but in terms of basic attraction, either I am attracted to facial features and the eyes or I'm not. If I observe a woman who has facial features that are appealing, then obviously I am curious about the next part, which is representative of their characteristics, persona, etc., and measuring if we have a chemistry. In terms of bodies, yes, I have a certain figure that I am consistently attracted to, but I am also not going to hold this as a standard that I must have. Seems silly to try and find someone who fits a physical mold when it is their heart that will remain constant all of the days of our lives.
Okay, I'll step down from my soap-box...
I have a very eclectic background which included a very adventurous side. However, where I am at today is a result of being a little too much of an adrenaline junky. For example, I used to be a bodybuilder but had to quit when I herniated a disc. However, subsequent to this injury I learned from my neurosurgeon that my back was actually a mess to begin with. Seems a parachuting accident while I was in the Army started an irreversible chain-of-events. Nevertheless, with one disc blown, another torn and two compressed, I pressed on - this included working as a volunteer firefighter. However, I had to retire a few years ago after approx. 5 years of service due to herniating a second disc. Ironically, this did not occur while firefighting but rather while I was attempting to detain an offender who was resisting arrest (I was a probation & parole officer for nearly 11 years). Long story short, I can still SCUBA dive but really need a dive buddy! ;o)
My primary purpose on match.com is to discover insightful, intelligent, independent and inspiring women that I can get to know better; I am unequivocally seeking friendship first. I am attracted to ladies who are rich in spirit and have character. I also sincerely believe in the philosophy that “a person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person” (Dave Barry); I am never rude to the waiter - never have been, never will be.
Rest assured I possess a very insatiable sense of humor and it tends to be very dry and especially sarcastic. In the course of my life, I have never had a problem making people laugh. I am also fairly straightforward and tend to tell people exactly what I'm thinking. I do not lie (excluding Santa, Easter bunny, surprises et al.) and I am 100% faithful to those I love.
Finally, it also bears to mention that I am a father first and foremost, and this responsibility is above all else in my life.

Date a man from Colorado, United States. . Do not want somone to take care of me but rather someone to enjoy life with. Lots of time spent with my kids and their events but I realize they will not be around forever. Love to travel, go and do. Very busy lifestyle.

Meet a soulmate from Colorado, United States. Some of the most important things I've learned are from my daughter. She taught me what it takes to put someone else's needs ahead of my own (I'm honest enough to admit that was not always the case). I was lucky enough to be a stay home dad for 9 years of her life, and in many ways those were the best years of my life. I came back to the same career (same place same people) after a decade away, and I'm so happy to have a job that I love with people I love. Daily, I take some time to be thankful for my career, especially these days.
Getting outside on my days off is so important to me. I spend a lot of time with people at work, and sometimes its very stressful. Its nice to get a break from the chaos by hiking, camping or skiing. I'd love to find a partner to share those hobbies with.
One of my strengths is an ability to interact and connect with people from all walks of life, and in many different situations. A good friend calls it my "super power!" I certainly don't see it that way... but its something I'm proud of. I hope that I can bring a little happiness to the people I cross paths with, and if I can do that, then I'm doing something right in life.
I'm definitely looking for a someone to build a relationship with. Probably everyone says that... spending time with someone who I think is special and who thinks I'm special is as good as it gets. I want to meet someone that is ready to take a leap of faith, and let someone into their life, just as I'm ready to let someone into mine.

Date someone special from Colorado, United States. "Simple" is the the best way I can describe myself. I don't require a lot. What makes who I am is the ability to live a life full of different adventures. It's as easy as getting on the mountain bike or taking a hike. Playing softball during the week or sand volleyball on the weekends. I love hanging around the house working in the yard and garden. I enjoy cooking and craft beer...even a glass of wine. Dinner and drinks with friends, movies are good too but would much rather stay in and watch at home. I enjoy water, being around and in it. The beach or pool, even the lake. I like to travel and should more. I have tattoo's and guns and enjoy shooting. I have a small business in landscaping (design & buildmaintenance).
What I'm hoping to get from a site like this is to meet someone I find attractive, fit and active. I'd like to think she would be fun, caring with a great sense of humor. I want to have fun, nothing serious right off the start. I want it to make sense and then at some point share my life.

Meet men and women from Colorado, United States. I enjoy just about any activity that can get me outside where that fresh pine scent comes from real pine trees. I have a mountain bike and I like to ride it in the mountains. I hike slow because I'm usually carrying 10 pounds of camera with me, stopping to take pictures of little brown birds (LBBs). I roast my own coffee. I make stuff. I'm a DIYer. I've got an orange belt in Kodokan Judo, been doing that for about year now. I'm prepped for zombies or whatever kind of bad stuff happens, but I'm hopeful for good stuff in the future..
Let's go play outside!

Date single man from Colorado, United States. I would describe myself as a healthy, balanced and fun person to be around. I enjoy the full gamut of life, from sports to politics and revel in long, deep discussions about anything under the sun. I consider myself to be intellectually curious about pretty much everything and love to learn and do new things. My hobbies include climbing, cooking, gardening, my motorcycle, and music. I believe that truth can be found in rhetoric, emotions sometimes trump logic, one plus one can equal one and living by the eighty/twenty rule. I also love sleeping under the stars, live music at small venues and road trips.
It is hard for me to describe what I am looking for, mostly because I haven’t met you yet, also because I have no expectations. Instead of what you look like or what you do or don’t do, I am more interested in someone who is authentic, comfortable with themselves, and knows that happiness is found within, someone who wants to be perfectly flawed and is willing to let the past be the past.

Meet people from Colorado, United States. i am honest,loyal,good friend,very laid back, like to laugh,like to have fun, been in printing industry for 13 years, love family and friends. I don't know what else to say........I am a good person......thx