Date men and women from United States / California, 56 year old - page 4

Date men and women from California, United States. I'm posting a profile on this site because my late wife taught me the value of love in its many forms. Now widowed, I was happily married for close to 28 years and would do it again because of many happy moments shared during that time. The tribute I pay to my special, caring lady, is my willingness to give myself to another special person.
First, I am in no way perfect, nor close to being perfect. I consider myself a work in progress and hope that you do too. Just think of how we might grow together! What I am is a down to earth, easy going guy. A little rough around the edges maybe, but with the right touch from that special lady the edges smooth out. I may appear to be a little shy at first. I haven't dated in over 28 years. I'm more spiritual than religous, but do believe there is a greater power watching over and guiding our lives. I don't play games, don't like dramma and I am a one woman man.
Material things don't mean alot to me at this time in my life. Married life taught me the ups and downs of getting through days together and I found the richness in that learning more precious than "things." I would like to think we had a good marriage. There's good and bad in all marriages, but we were together and loved each other to the end. I left work and cared for her the last couple months of our life together. We had the unique, unforgetable opportunity to hug, kiss, say I love you and farewell just before she passed and went on to her new home. She was my life partner and soulmate, someone who was there for me as I was for her.
Through that experience, I saw what really matters in life at a deeper level -- it's the loving, caring feelings between two people in a relationship and time spent together doing things both partners enjoy together or seperately. I learned that there are many dimensions to love. Some of it's deep, some rests at friends. All of it is what makes life grand. Life is short and I think it's important to focus on what's important.
My ideal partner is passionate and compassionate, loving, trusting and caring. You'll want to hold my hand, hug me, walk beside me and laugh with me. I like to laugh and will see if I can get you to do the same. I'll protect your heart and try to be your best friend. I'll tenderly kiss you and touch you with my whole self. I'm not afraid to show my undivided love for you and only you. I'm looking for someone with similar qualities, needs and wants. A long-term relationship or marriage is ideal for me as I'd like my next relationship to be my last.
If what I've described sounds good to you and we hit it off, I'll send you flowers and depending on the situation, maybe sexy but tasteful clothes. I like to travel (10,000 miles in 30 days) and would love it if you wanted to come with me. Short and long car trips give us a chance to build special memories and write our own story about the future. That's hard to do from a plane or train. I've seen alot of pretty places that would have been even prettier with someone special.
Contact me if you'd like to walk on the beach hand in hand and listen to the waves, watch a sunset or take a stroll on moon lit night. Or maybe a trip into the mountians to cuddle by a camp fire while we look at the stars and listen to a creek or river flowing nearby. Snow in the mountains is nice also if we're still together when summer passes. I never learned to ski or snowboard, but would do that with you if that makes you happy.
Now it's time to tell me about you. Where do your dreams live?

Meet a man from California, United States. Recently comfortably retired from my own business. Love to play golf, boat on Folsom, watch baseball, cook at home, take care of the yard, take a dip, have a sip, plan vacations, etc. Pretty easy, do you want to travel, head to the mountain house, hang out on the lake or just keep each other company? No games, stress or drama. If not now, when?

Date people from California, United States. Normal, decent, fun and engaging. I love to travel. My ideal Saturday is exploring a new area, shopping, junk stores, watching a movie I love companionship, definitely not made to be alone. I'm 56 but feel 30.

Meet someone special from California, United States. LOOKING FOR SINGLE MOM THAT UNDERSTANDS AND WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SINGLE PARENT AND HOW AWSOME AND REWARDING IT IS TO RAISE KIDS. I HAVE MY SON ( 9YR)EVERY OTHER WEEK AND WE LIKE TO HAVE FUN AND HAVE A GREAT TIME AND NEED SOMEONE TO SHARE IT WITH. WE LIKE THE OUTDOORS AND PETS SPORTS THE DESERT MAYBE TAKE THE QUADS OR THE BOAT TO HAVASU OR LAUGHLIN.
MUST PLAY AS HARD AS YOU WORK AND NOT A COUCH POTATO... AND LIKE THE OUTDOORS AND BE ACTIVE.
MOST LADIES ON THIS SITE SAY THEY LIKE THE OUTDOORS BUT THEY REALLY DONT AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THAT MIGHT NOT BE THE CASE EVERYTIME, BUT I FIND IT VERY ATTRACTIVE AND SEXY IN A LADY THAT LIKES TO HAVE FUN AND BOND WITH THIER PARTNERS I CAN REALLY FALL FOR SOME LADY LIKE THAT AND WHEN I DO... I WILL DO EVERYTHING TO MAKE HER FEEL LOVED, PROTECTED AND RESPECTED... AND THINK ABOUT WAYS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE AND NEVER TAKE YOU FOR GRANTED,AND IF SHE HAS KIDS OF HER OWN I WOULD DO THE SAME FOR THEM.
DON'T TAKE ME WRONG I ALSO LIKE TO STAY HOME SOMETIMES AND ENJOY A GOOD VIDEO,MOVIES, BBQ, GARNDING AND WORKING AROUND THE HOUSE AND JUST RELAX ANY ENJOY MY PARTNER ALOT OF CUDDLING AND HOLDING HANDS AND KISSING. BUT IT SEEMS THAT ALOT OF LADIES WANT A
" BAD BOY" WITH ALL THE DRAMA AND LOUDNESS, MAKING EXUSES NO FOLLOW THRU,NOT DEPENDABLE NOT DOING WHAT THEY SAY THEY ARE GOING TO DO... THIER WORD MEANS NOTHING, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A '' BAD BOY'' ...THAT IS NOT ME, MY WORD IS MY HONOR.
BYE FOR NOW

Date single man from California, United States. I am an easy going hard working guy with a positive outlook on life. I am originally from Holland but have lived here for the last 26 years or so. I grew up in the flower bulb trade and that’s what brought me to California. What was ones a romantic and wonderful business to be in has become another corporate monster and therefore five years ago I decided to make a career change. I quit and started my own little home improvement service. Together with my son we go to work each day and when it’s all done our customers are happy. Doing more than what you promise and show up on time are two factors in making it all work and that’s what I expect from people around me. Something kind of hard to find here in California
Currently I am looking into buying a sail boat. Growing up in Holland that’s what I used to do and now that the kids are grown sailing is one of the things on my bucket list.
Besides hiking my roots always go back to growing stuff so I love to come home and puddle around my garden. Or I just take my bicycle around town and on my way home I grab a beer at my favorite waterhole down the street.
First date? No pressure- a simple dinner or lunch. Attraction is immediate or not, so the date can have a life of its own and continue or we can shake hands and call it a day after the first hour. I'm not big on month long e-mailing to get to know someone- I prefer face to face contact. Words and nuances can be misconstrued so I believe seeing and hearing a person is the most important step to getting to know them.

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. Like travel, go to movires, dine out, bowling, enjoy going to watching sports. Visit family and friends. Like cuddle and romance. Listen to music and go out dancing. Go to fairs. Go for walks, sight seeing.

Date men and women from United States. Guy who likes 2 have fun, play games(not mind), spend wkends exploring & dancing. Seeking a partner who likes 2 smile, is a good kisser, conversationalist(not @ the same time, although it could be fun depending on what we r talking about). Hopefully she would rather be outdoors than in. Let's see if there are any sparks that could start a never-ending fire.

Meet a man from United States. I've loved well and committedly. It's been rich and I've learned a lot about how to make myself compatible, about what's compatible for me and perhaps most importantly how to make my own goals compatible so I'm not demanding that my partner be impossibly opposite things.
Conversationally, I'm not everyone's cup of tea. I can do small talk but don't want to. I love thinking collaboratively, playfully, rigorously, and irreverently with a smart articulate woman.
To want the likes of me, I’m looking for someone who is like me in the following ways. You would be someone who:
Wants a partner who lives close so we don’t burn time and tons of greenhouse gas coming to and fro.
Is brazen, bold enough to speak her mind.
Is considerate, receptive and thoughtful, a phenomenal listener so we can trust each other.
Knows, monitors and curbs, your inner-weasel. We all have one. Even the sweetest gentlest women. If we mind our own inner-weasels we won’t end up chasing each other’s down.
Is still learning, not dogmatic but pragmatic.
Is verbal as by our age, rich inventive conversation will keep our love alive.
Is conversationally skilled, articulate, good at tracking conversation threads.
Is less interested in telling stories at each other than jamming, exploring and inventing ideas together.
Connects her intellect and life. Ivory tower and rarified isn’t the point. Thinking about what to do and how to live is the use of a good intellect.
Is introspective.
Has a feeling heart and a sharp mind.
Is philosophically and psychologically inquiring and playful, curious about how people work and how to work with them.
Has work you love.
Is cozy and sensual.
Is irreverent and not just about other people’s folly but her own.
Is self-effacing, since nothing lubricates partnership’s give and take quite like it.
Is politically interested, pragmatic and progressive.
Is beyond religion and even conventional "spirituality" since far more often than not it becomes a no-tag-backs hiding place for undue self-certainty.
Is far less interested in wine, cooking, sports or travel than in language, ideas and science.
Isn't quick to translate "I'm disappointed" into "You're mean," "I want" into "You owe," or employ unrestrainedly those ploys by which we try to pretend our guts always know what's right.
Is drawn to practical philosophy, interested in life's tough judgment calls and how to make them as well as possible.
I’ve got a lot to give. I own my own five bedroom home, have a fine income, my health, work I adore and solid avocation playing and singing RB and jazz. I’m good at cleaning and am no MCP. I have no paunch or wattle. I work out, eat clean, drink socially, stay fit, smoke a bowl occasionally, enjoy my own company, have the bright eyes of youth, have a quick sense of ironic humor and have demonstrated that when I fall in love I fall faithfully and well.
If you write me, I can point out a web site where a quick scan would give you a good sense of what interests me and whether we're compatible. I read like an open book there.

Date people from United States. Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm new to all this so grin and bear with me, please. I'm putting myself "out there" after the end of a 20 year relationship- I am still a romantic and wide-eyed about what I offer and what kind of woman would make a good match. A few things that you may need: a fire extinguisher for my kitchen experiments, boat shoes for sailing on my goodship lollygag, and earplugs for listening to the band I play in.
My values are grounded from growing up and being schooled in the Midwest but with 30 years of being in the Bay area. My #1 job is striving (and mostly succeeding) to being a good Dad to my 2 teenage kids (boy and girl). They're great kids and easily go between my house and my ex's house. Having teens, I look forward to my intellect evolving from near idiot to fairly wise as they reach 21 over the next few years. Recently, I have been back to graduate school and have transitioned my work and volunteerism to sustainability, environmental and social cause ventures. I sit on some non-profit boards and am active in guest speaking and organizing events at several colleges. I am grateful for the the good health of my family, my kids, the activist community of the Bay area, the most beautiful Marin County where I live, and the opportunity to play outside throughout the year.
I have been described as a serial entrepreneur (started 7 companies), active outdoors-man, sailor, Dad, curious, fun seeking, friendly, with a dry sense of humor. I like hosting small parties and having a full house, and making new friends. I am inspired by courage, thought leadership, serving the common good and by people who feed their souls even at the expense of sometimes not feeding their wallets. My smile comes easily in the company of a listening, caring friend, natural beauty, intellect, sailing the Bay, live jazz, playing music with my band, the performing arts, and in meeting a physical sports challenge (although it's not as easy as it used to be!)
What fires me up in a woman? An active, sporty, curious type. High on positivism and praise and low on critiques. A good listener. Challenges me with facts and passion, especially about social causes and public policy, making a difference in the world. Likes to entertain. Likes to travel, to explore and to be on the water. cooking together. Affectionate, available, not over-scheduled.
I don't have any checklists, but I do know that we could have some fun together and enjoy each other's company. We'll take our time, explore, discover and see where the journey takes us.
Please email me and let's give it a shot!

Meet someone special from United States. I grew up in Ohio, in a small rural town with mid-western values. Music was an important part of my childhood, playing in many bands as a drummer and jazz percussionist. I started my first business while still in High School and have been an entrepreneur ever since.
I have a professional hypnotherapy practice, give lectures and seminars, just wrote a book being published, presently helping a swimmer prepare for the London Olympics.
I am a DIE HARD ROMANTIC, Pics are current. You can count-on any commitment I make. I believe that the key to a LTR is great communication with lots of affection..
Looking for an attractive, intelligent and confident woman, that wants a long term relationship. It would be wonderful to meet someone with whom that I can share ideas, great and not so great moments, discoveries in cuisine, movies, music, art, exploring new places.

Date single man from United States. Appearance Update: Never had a shaved head before; tried it; don't like it; returning to original haired format!
So far in my short life, I have traveled to 20 countries and lived in three of them. Can stumble thru french (if I have to LOL), have been skydiving (7 times and never again thank you), been deep diving in the Philippines, Nanaimo, Bahamas etc., and been chased by everything from a homicidal elephant to a tiny grass viper none of which have managed to catch me or I wouldn't be writing this now.
I love woodwork, puttering around the house and (when the occasion calls for it), baking bread. While there are huge challenges, at the end of the day I must say I have a lucky life and try to enjoy the daily adventures it brings. Diving and playing my guitar (not at the same time), reading history, canoeing, a good Gewurztraminer, bruschetta, watching baseball (go A's), mocha almond fudge, sunshine, the sound of water, tropical foliage, and humidity. I have a curious, seeking mind and am drawn to people with the same. BUT, the thing that I enjoy most in the entire world is being Dad to my 17 year old son. For my parenting style, I couldn't ask for a better young man.
I'm looking for a beautiful woman happy with her life that is communicative, physically and emotionally affectionate that can make love to me across the room with a glance. Someone that loves to touch and be touched and doesn't intend to ever change that. I am very direct, intelligent, well educated and am told quite humorous. Also told I'm easy on the eyes, but yours will have to be the judge of that. I'll say what I want and expect you to do the same.
Status Note: She left in Jan 2011, divorce will be complete by beginning of Aug.
And coffee of course. Ya gotta have coffee!

Meet a soulmate from United States. Even though I have my frustrating moments (I am only human), I try to work them out before moving on. Upon first meeting someone, I tend to be shy, but once you get to know me, you’ll wonder where that quiet guy went. I can be a bit stubborn but I'm loyal, funny and have a great sense of humor. I consider myself to be a compassionate, caring soul who won't tune you out. It would be unbiased considering myself as a honest and good friend to many, but expect the same in return. Despite I am happy with where I am in life, I don't want to feel as if I may have missed out on something.