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Date men and women from California, United States. I'm easy going, reliable, trustworthy and caring. Being a Taurus, I can also be stubborn but loyal to a fault to my friends and am also very passionate about the things that matter to me. No kids of my own but I do have a 3 year old granddaughter that means the world to me. I hate these profiles where it wants you to write about yourself but this is how alot of people judge you and the words may not apply in every situation. I'd rather just sit down and talk with someone.
I'm a sports fan, and my front room could be considered a "man cave" as I have my Raiders and SF Giants memorabilia on display right alongside family pictures. Music is also very important to me, and my office could be considered a Beatlemaniac's room. This is the extent of my "toys" as I'm not a guy that is in to possessions. There is the old saying "He who dies with the most toys wins", but in my outlook, you're still dead so what do the toys matter?
I currently work handling personnel for a business in Merced, but have been a radio dj and sheriff's deputy in the younger days.
I realize this is a lot to write but like everyone else, I have a history and that's made me who I am today. Whenif the time is right, it's open for discussion.
NON-SMOKER is THE most important trait as that killed both of my parents and almost took my younger brother too. If you smoke, please don't go any further as I will not even consider a smoker in my life.
Being 6-5, I am drawn to tall women (5-8 ) and you have to have a sense of humor or else there is no way you're going to be able to put up with me. I'm not looking for someone who wants to hang out in bars or clubs but on the other hand who also wouldnt mind a stop at one if we are out and the mood strikes.
I'm content to kick back at home and watch tv or a movie or take a walk around the neighborhood.
Some people may look at that as boring, but I did the nightly lounge hangout routine when I was younger and thankfully moved past it. You'll likely find me now in the recliner watching the Giants play, reading, or being a cushion for a feline.. Oh yes, she must love animals as I have two cats who are basically "my kids" and they're the ones who really run this house!
The key words at this point in my life are "Slow And Steady" as I'm in the process of ending an almost 9 year marriage and I'm not looking to dive back in to a serious relationship.. been there, done that.
I'm looking for someone to get to know on a slow basis and starting out as penpals or just an occasional dinner and movie date sounds good at this point as i'm sure nobody wants to feel pressure early on in a relationship. I know I'm certainly not ready for that and and thats not even in the cards right now. It has to be able to grow on its own rather than being steered in one direction or another.
Long distance doesn't work either. If you're not within about 40 miles of the Merced-Atwater area, I have to say no and I'm not looking to relocate either. I see where people from the East Coast are leaving messages but again, only those local to me will get any consideration as I don't believe in long distance relationships.

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