Date men and women from United States / California / Hollister, 55 year old

Date single man from United States. So a little rewrite,
I am Californian born here and raised. I am a very responsible and old fashion man, yes I open doors. I have many interest and have done some wonderful things so far and want to continue. My travel has been limited but I have been to Copenhagen, Cancun, Aruba and the Dominican Republic. I love a good cigar a nice drink and a view of the ocean with warm trade wind while watching the sun set or on a boat feeling the gentle roll as the sun slips away.
I was a horse owner and enjoyed the competitive side of Team Roping and Sorting, and yes Trail riding and sunset rides out at Moss Landing are also quite nice. OK Boating, I have been skiing the rivers and lakes of California since I was a child, grew up on the Delta, and enjoyed weeks of house boating on Shasta. I want to restore an old 1970 V-drive so I can get back out on the water, a true labor of love. I have also spent time working on drag boats back in the early 80's part of my love of speed and wrenching.
What I am looking for is someone with a wide range of experiences and loves. Not just the ones I love but new ones that turn into adventures.
So locally I love the coast from Half Moon Bay south of Big Sur, a lot of nice places to get a good meal and gaze out at the ocean.
I have been working the the development of Medical devices for the last 13 years and enjoy what I do.
Well enough about me, I hope this catches your eye and your imagination.
Talk to you soon.......

Meet people from United States. I find the world an endlessly fascinating place of discovery & adventure. There is simply not enough time in life to pursue various interests! Do you likewise love adventure, learning, curiosity, and stimulating conversation? Are you a lover of music and the humanities? If so, you are a refreshing kindred spirit!
I consider myself romantic and somewhat old-fashioned. I value regular acts of affection, kindness, and celebrations of love; and I highly value respect, honor, faithfulness, and commitment . I've learned the importance of being slow to speak, slow to anger, quick to forgive (before the sun goes down!) and to communicate frequently and openly. At first, I seem pretty quiet and shy (and I value a quiet and stable lifestyle), but I open up quickly, especially around friendly and inquisitive people whom I might share things in common with. I am easy-going and easy to please. I am fully engaged in my children's lives, most of whom are now adults but who still need a little encouragement and pushing to fly to coop!
An extra blessing would be a partner who shares my passion for music and especially who could make music with me! (My instruments are oboe, sax, recorder, pennywhistle. Also, as a "basso profundo" vocalist, I was once told I could make a career in opera.) I currently belong to a 50's doo-wop band, a woodwind quintet, and a jazz band.
I would hope for a partner who is equally at home spending a quiet evening sharing cooking, a book, a movie, music, or going places to soak up nature and the arts. I enjoy being physically active (run 4 miles a day) and eating lightly. All this keeps me under 140 lbs. I would also hope for a partner who shares a Christian worldview. I have been active in church all my life although don't belong to one at present.
Professionally, I work as a content editor in educational assessment in Monterey (yes, blame me for some of those darned tests!). Prior to that, I spent 15 years as a college teacher of English-second-language and a couple years as a technical writer in the software industry. I am financially stable and own my home in Hollister.
I look forward to opening a dialog with you, and this adventure of discovery!

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