Date men and women from United States / Arizona / Scottsdale, 57 year old

Date single man from Arizona, United States. Hi, I have relocated to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and just arrived 3/1. I am moving from the Bay area where I lived an out door lifestyle hiking biking, running and spending time at the beach. You would find me warm and friendly with an easy smile. I try not to take myself too seriously although I can pull out the "tend to business" side when required. I don't live in the past and look forward to eventually meeting someone to spend these great years with. I don't want to move too fast nor do I want a relationphobic. I enjoy movies, the arts, pro and college sports, dining, wine tasting and enteretaining. I am romantic, loving, supporting and talk less than I listen. I have never been accused of looking or acting my age and am told I am easy on the eyes. Looks are important to me but it has to come with some great stuff on the inside. As I read some profiles I thought some to be a little rough in what they were not looking for. After dating for some months on this service I think I understand that people don't want to waste their time with those that are clearly not a fit. So, with that in mind, if you are looking for the perfect man and date looking for reasons to exclude a man, then I am not your man. But, if you are looking for a special man who knows how to treat a lady, is open and available, is truthful to a fault, is honest, and caring then I just might be your man.

Meet people from Arizona, United States. I am a mature individual looking for someone with common interests to share time and have fun with. I enjoy sports especially playing golf. College sports are more entertaining than professionals, just because they are there for an education first and the sport second, supposedly??? I enjoy reading self improvement books and also a good mystery novel. I really enjoy the arts and try to support and enjoy them as much as my busy schedule allows. I also have my own business so i do keep busy and travel a lot.

Date men and women from Arizona, United States. My experience is that friendship can bloom at first sight but that love takes time to cultivate. That said, I prefer to write the next chapters of my life with a loving co-author... someone whose experience stretches mine and mine hers, someone who can move travel around in a conversation, even when there is no destination, someone who is still curious and is occasionally awed by the wonder of it all. Whew! As I said, that takes some time :) But it doesn't mean I can't have some fun in the interim!
Recent movies: 'Intouchables', 'Bernie' and "First Position'. Saw Kooza - WOW. Often go to the Scottsdale and Herberger art venues for plays/shows.
Love to exercise and do so almost daily. Run, spin, hike and yoga. Have had some great hikes lately - both close by and outside PHX. Yoga increasingly appeals to me... If you aren't into pretty serious exercise, we may not sync up well.
Love to read (have a Kindle Fire for that) and love to discuss books, articles, politics, etc... Play guitar, write songs (guitar is this man's best friend, although a good dog is hard to beat). Great restaurants, weekend trips, outdoor trips (camping - or hoteling it :)), volunteer work with Habitat sometimes, etc....
I want to share: Good conversation, good silence. Good silliness, good seriousness. Good heart, good soul.
I've indicated some areas of importance to me so if you see an intersection of interests, let me know - If there is mutual interest, let's talk or get a cup of coffee... If not, thanks for stopping by and good luck!

Meet someone special from Arizona, United States. Wow – this nest sure got roomy all of a sudden. The last of my three children is now a student at the University of Arizona, so after 12 years of being a single parent I am now responsible for my own well-being. I am fiscally, emotionally and spiritually balanced – and ready to find the woman who complements an already complete package.
My work as a financial advisor allows me to offer my analytical, left-brained skills to others. In my free time, however, I let my right brain rule! I enjoy seeing movies, finding that perfect antique to add to my household, or try out new ethnic restaurants. I’d love to find a partner for an occasional tennis game. New York City is one of my favorite spots to visit – I never run out of things to do there! But I would rather make future travel memories with the perfect companion.
I am a true gentleman and treat others with respect; and I can be nothing but honest. I own my own business and know the value of hard work and determination; I hold myself to high moral and ethical standards, both at work and in my personal life. I am compassionate, sensitive and love to have a good time!
My ideal mate is similar in interests and goals. She has a strong character and lives with integrity. I have no notions of my match’s appearance; but she is likely fit and health-conscious, intelligent but with a sense of wonder about the world. She is independent and self-reliant, but she craves companionship and the comfort of a monogamous relationship. She believes that love begins with friendship and can never be rushed. Like a bird, it grows at the proper pace and when ready – it spreads its wings and flies!

Date a man from Arizona, United States. I may be your guy, if you're looking for a man who is intelligent, successful, active, fun-loving, honest, supportive and affectionate...a classy guy who still opens the doors for you, treats you like a lady, and understands that communication is essential to every great relationship. I'm an old-fashioned guy with Midwest values, who believes in paying it forward, and that the love you give, is the love you get in return. I am guy who has always kept in great shape, loves to travel, is down-to-earth, honest (yes, I'm really 57 years old, 5'9" tall and have lived in AZ for 10 years), and appreciates life every single day.
My passion and good fortune during my business career allowed me to help create a successful international consulting firm, which upon its sale, enabled me to retire. You already know some of the work I did...you just don't know that I'm the one who did it. My friends tell me how lucky I've been in my life, but I tend to agree with the Roman philosopher, Seneca, who said, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." Since I retired, I've been trying to use my life experiences to create a program which will enable others to realize their dreams, as well.
Now my passion is to find that one special lady to share life's pleasures with me, and I'm hoping Match will be my good fortune. If you are the special lady I'm looking for, I already know you are also a down-to-earth, hard working, caring woman who loves to spend time with family and friends, enjoys trying new adventures, and makes the most out of each day. You are a woman who knows who she is, and doesn't have to pretend to be someone she's not. You understand that honesty and communication are essential to a loving relationship. You've already achieved success and are perfectly happy on your own, but would prefer to share your life with the right man. You are a woman who takes care of herself, can enjoy doing anything and going anywhere, especially when you're with the right guy...and maybe I'm just that guy!
Life is short, but has so much to offer! Good luck finding that one special guy...and if you think it might be me, let me know so we can start enjoying life's exciting journey together!

Meet a soulmate from Arizona, United States. Here's what I don't like, because that's a much quicker way to determine compatibility in most cases. Rudeness, pretending to know things you don't actually know anything about, sloppy drunks (tidy drunks on the other hand can be quite charming and entertaining), people who live as if it is some sort of competition to be: the prettiest, the fastest, the fittest, the boldest, the trendiest, the wealthiest, the best dressed, the most well traveled, the best at anything...etc. People who refer to them as "films" even when talking about an action sequel. People who can read yet don't. Motorsports. People who evaluate art according to retail price. People who talk on the phone while driving (unless I have to, at which point I dislike myself). Bad cooking (no excuse). Sleeping on the ground (this is simply a failure to make it home).
I like cats a lot but don't really want to have anymore. I like most dogs but clearly owning one is a full time job and one might as well have an entire dairy herd, (except when they do that thing where they put their chin on your knee and look all cute and soulful, cows can't pull that one off at all). I have an agreement with the horse universe that I don't sit on them if they don't stand on or too near me. I like any and all museums as long as they are air conditioned and have cool stuff at the gift shop. I like cowboy boots (I'm from the 1970's I just do). I like restaurants, and drive-ins, cocktail lounges and dive bars. I like to drink but hate being drunk. I probably like you unless you are in violation of the first half of this whole thing.

Date single man from United States. My friends say I don't get out enough. I enjoy outdoor activities, hiking, biking,camping and fishing. Competitive indoor racquetball.
If you are looking for moonlight walks on the beach... take your dog and don't get sand in your crack.
Dog owner, I have two, both male.
Enough about me I want to know more about you.

Meet people from United States. I moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2008. Before that I had lived all over North Carolina and the Atlanta metro area. I am a college graduate and I work as a pension consultant. I am originally from the eastern swamp area of North Carolina. North Carolina has the eastern swampy area, the middle Piedmont rolling hills area and then the Appalachian mountains. The Outer Banks are part of the eastern swampy area. I am proud to be from North Carolina.
When I was growing up I worked on fishing and shrimp boats out of Harker's Island on the Outer Banks. This was how I paid for my college education.
Arizona is home now. I did not know until I got here that Arizona has the northern and eastern mountains area and then the southern desert area. I thought Arizona was all desert.
I have to admit, I do not like to have my picture taken, ever. This picture was taken so that a friend had a picture of me when she moved back to Tennessee. Otherwise, I would not have a picture. My nose is not really that big! I have my father's nose. I most definitely look like my ancestry of Norwejian and highland Scot.
I have difficulty describing myself to someone. I know that there is more to me than a first impression. First impressions are very misleading and someone should not base their opinion on a first impression. I have made that mistake myself.
I am a rock hound. A rock hound is a gemstone finder, collector, miner. I have mined gold, emeralds, sapphires, beryl, aquamarine, topaz, rubies, peridot and more back in North Carolina. Arizona has gold and peridot. California has gold and pink tourmaline.
I wish I knew what I am looking for. I do know I need honesty, dependability and someone who can laugh with me and at herself. Life is too hard and too short to be serious all the time.
I know what the most wonderful sound in the world is. I heard it a few months ago in my Fry's. This baby's laughter could be heard all over the Fry's. I finally saw the source of this sound when I headed to the check out area. People were standing around him and marvelling at his happiness. I was not the only person affected by him. This is what makes life precious and we should enjoy every second we have.

Date men and women from United States. I would like to find somebody "perfect"
Just like me!
Kidding
Someone with a sense of humor.
Honesty would be nice.
Intelligence also would be attractive.
But not more intelligent than me, kidding.
An affectionate partner-confidant and best friend who is also a hand holder.
a lover of sock monkeys
Someone who makes an attempt to be punctual
and is considerate of others.
Someone not on antidepressants who does not have problems being a close partner.
I get lots of people viewing my profile. Often the same person for several times. They rarely email or wink. Many of which I'd like to know more about. If you'd like to know more about me, drop me a line. If the chemistry is there, we'll know it. If it's not, no big deal. Life is short, right? I'm on this site because I do want to remarry one day. I have a good life but I know I want to find someone to share my life with. :-)

Meet someone special from United States. I have an outgoing personality and laugh often. Love learning about new people.Looking for a fun, humorous, honest woman with a good personality. A woman who enjoys learning, travel, the outdoors and conversation.

Date a man from United States. Update: I'm in the process of relocating from out of town so I'm not quite all here yet, but I'm here often.
I'm California raised so my persona is rather laid back though socially engaging. I live clean and eat healthy so that either means I’m wise or incredibly boring. My photos are fast becoming dated so I'll update them shortly. Not much has changed although I have a few more wrinkles. As it is, I never know if I'll stay on here or not.
What I’m looking for in a relationship is perhaps no different from anyone else. Seemingly, true friendship and trust is more difficult to find these days. Anyway, if I were to narrow the field I'd say that I'm more attracted to the girl next door vs. the overly provocative. I’m not looking for some throwback from my youth although there isn’t anything more appealing than a woman with a natural smile and positive attitude. Unlike my former days I'm more interested in substance over matter. Someone more grounded, smart and somewhat physically toned. Sounds reasonable, right?
I enjoy being active and there is no way I could ever be called a couch potato. I travel when I can justify it and clearly, I love the coast so that's a given. That smile on my face comes quite natural anytime I'm on the beach. My favorite pass-time is photography and I love attending seminars and weekend shoots with the pros. Traveling to Italy about twice a year is an added perk to the hobby. Overall, I'm comfortable whether it's lunch at a bistro, seeing a film or simply kicking back with someone special, it’s all good.
For now this is pretty much a wrap so if you would like to know more then just ask. In any event I wish you the best as it isn't easy to find that special someone in an off-the-rack world.
Dan

Meet a soulmate from United States. Who am I? I am a generous, caring and loving guy, who is loved by my family and friends.
I am old-fashioned. I open doors, I hold chairs, I address people older than me as "sir" and "ma'am", at least until they tell me otherwise.
I am outgoing, balanced with a touch of shyness. I am serious when necessary but usually lighthearted and looking for the humor in life, because usually it should be laughed at. I can be sarcastic when observing the antics of politicians and others who take themselves too seriously.
I love the outdoors, being near water or the mountains, but also love the desert. I am a native of the state and enjoy the rural areas, especially to get away for a fun grown-up weekend.
I have very wide tastes in food and music, enjoy cultural events and going to see live music. I also enjoy being at home with family, whether it's with my kids (16 and 21), or snuggled with that special someone.
I dress casually, but nicely, and enjoy dressing up to go out. My goal when we are out is to look good for, and to, you; I like looking classy and sexy for my partner and like and appreciate when she does that for me. I've been asked a couple times before if I model -- no, I don't -- perhaps it's my pensive, pouty look and... oh heck no!
As far as foods go, my favorites are sushi/Japanese, Indian/Thai curries, seafood, and anything on the menu of my favorite restaurant. I enjoy cooking and helping prep, and gladly help clean-up afterwards. Anyone who wants to be with me will have to deal with my enjoying cooking and occasional dinners ready when you get home or on the weekend.
My friends tell me I look nothing like my age, and, am more active than most people ten years younger. I blame that partly on having two awesome kids who keep me young. I have had to produce my license a couple times to prove I'm really as old as I am, because people don't believe me.
I have many dear friends, and they tell me that someone is going to be a very lucky and happy woman and as I said, they have all agreed to be my references, and I will gladly put someone in contact with them after a date or two, or at a group gathering, just to let you get their opinions. They have permission to discuss anything and everything about me, so be prepared to hold onto your hat if you go there. I've already resigned myself to at least one evening with the women's heads being together, laughing, then periodically looking at me and laughing again. I am unique and they'll love to tell you so.
I have a wonderful, supportive, close family. There were times it wasn't so, but we have wonderful times together. They are very open to meeting my friends and look forward to meeting someone who makes me smile.
I speak my mind, after listening and thinking. I will occasionally say more than you might want to hear, but that's because I try to be an open book, and live my life, rather than hide who I am and avoid life, emotions, and feelings. I'm open about what affects me, and the woman who is in my life will learn my soft-spots -- those places that are guaranteed to get me sniffing, cussing under my breath, then a quiet request for a tissue.
I love kissing; A good kiss will turn off my brain and make me forget what I was going to say. And, that is what I try to do with mine -- turn off your brain and make you forget what you were doing.
You will occasionally find me out hanging with friends at a quiet bar laughing and making each other say "OMG!!!".
I am looking for someone who enjoys her life, has kids in the same age range and wants to meet a guy who is like me, to knock each others socks off. I want friendship first, because that is where we build the foundation of all things. From there we see where life leads.