Date men and women from United States / California / La Quinta, 66 year old

Date people from California, United States. According to others, I am stylish, educated, energetic, romantic, confident, driven, optimistic, a gentleman, very humorous, passionate, and one who lives life to the fullest. References available upon request, as they say in the corporate world. FYI: I am almost 6 foot tall and weigh 167 pounds.
In golf parlance: "I do not want to leave anything in the bag". As one member put it so well: "How long do we have to live live to the fullest and be the best we can be?". I also make Norman Vincent Peale look like a 'glass half empty' guy.
I was a 'rocket scientist' (really) for several years, and then I retired as CIO from a top learning company 14 years ago. I then dedicated myself to learning everything about improving one's golf performance. I am the current Golf Performance Specialist for the 2012 JC State Champion COD men's golf team.
I am affiliated with the PGA and have been mentored by PGA Tour pros and PGA-level golf instructors/trainers. I now own and operate the Zone Golf Performance Academy. In my spare time, I have been writting four books.
An ideal match for me would be a fitness devote' who continues to improve her conditioning. A sense a humor is a must. And of course the usual personal attributes: respectful, considerate, self-confident, ambitious, positive in nature, can-do mindset, mindful, aware, and driven.
A plus would be an interest in rollerblading, SUP, tennis, volleyball, biking, golf, and/or swimming.
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Meet a man from California, United States. Where did all the time go? Have had the fun, while working and exploring the world. I love my family and 2 remarkable boys. I am a true gentleman and life's adventurer. Traveling and meeting people of knowledge while having fun and still learning is in my blood. I truly understand that a woman belongs at my side, or I, at her side.
Love going to a great or "small" winery. Love seafood in Barcelona with an excellent "chilled" white cava wine, and a great smile across the table. Love tasting the great foods of the world, but the food in Barcelona and Tuscany are my favorites. And yes, love all the great wines, even from the "new world", but the old world continues to provide the comfort, for my tastes.
Love walking in the same area of civilizations long gone, and viewing their successes, and of course, the cause of their downfall. I also love/love museums and history. But, new adventures in this ever changing world are also stimulating.
I have traveled to 50 countries, some of them no longer exist. Found out that most people are the same, the world over, with the same basic concerns. But, certain stimuli results in confusion and chaos, that cannot exist in my life. But, for the most part, hopefully, but not in my lifetime, it will evolve to kindness and success for the Human condition.
Also, I still, even at my age, volunteer to help the elderly/elderly. It was funny, about a year ago, that I realized, that I was old too! But, I'm far from it, both physically and mentally.
By the way, if you think that Barack Obama is a good President, I am not for you.
For me, it is simply a great love. Yes, there have been many, married once. But, I have not been perfect, sad to say. If only.. .................But, "youth" is wasted on the young, as I have found out. I do have the ability to understand a "good" person. I do understand that some of us are not perfect, but will be, if not, we tried!
But, I have reached one final conclusion on love; A great love, regardless of the time, is well worth the effort! Is it not great to have a final love, or is it asking tooooooooooooooooooooooooo much?
By the way, there are two (2) things that will not make me trust people; To Wit---People that don't like chocolate or ZZ Top.

Date men and women from California, United States. Recently retired and now living the desert life (still not sure if this is my final destination; I'm leaving my options open until I meet you). I'm active, fit (workout weekly), inquisitive, financially secure, adventurous and enjoy the never ending humor (and contradictions) of life. I like traveling, especially to tropical locations, cruises and learning the history offered by some destinations. I enjoy dining out, concerts, dancing, movies and plays. Of course, there's also cooking, playing and relaxing at home. Golf is my outdoor sport of choice, but I'm open to others.
I'm looking for a relationship that will lead to a lifelong monogamous, stable and mutually rewarding relationship. Humor, intellect, honesty, respect (for others, as well as each other) loyalty and trust are a must. Conversation would be open and easy between us. I look forward to sharing our mutual interests, values and unique individual qualities. I hope to find a woman that would become my best friend, confidant, partner, companion and lover. I know such a relationship takes a lot of time and effort to develop - I'm willing to invest plenty of both from the start and would want the same from you.
There's so much more to say, but that can wait until our first encounter - the best is yet to come....

Meet single man from California, United States. I am the sort of person who has trouble sitting still, I have to be accomplishing something, reading, golf, exercise, x-words, something! I am happiest when I am doing something or planning to do something. I live on a golf course and play golf regularly, the strongest part of my game seems to be perseverance. I bicycle, swim (actually I run laps in the pool), go to the gym, hike, jog, paint, read, follow the Lakers, the Dodgers, college football (I played small college football). I am a member of the Sierra Club and go on outings with them. I want to go places I’ve read about and see places I’ve never seen. I hope to climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and would like to climb (hike) to the top of some mountain, maybe Mt. Baldy near Ontario, California, my old hometown. I am curious to see what’s in the museums I have not visited. I would like to take a walking tour across Scotland or Wales, much more appealing to me than a luxury cruise. I have not had the opportunity to travel much over the last few years and am anxious to make up for that.
If my friends, colleagues, and family were asked to come up with ten words/terms to describe me I believe they would say I was; loyal; honest, kind, generous; polite; tasteful and creative; polite; hardworking; a wonderful father; intelligent; athletic; someone able to able to see the humor in his mistakes. Or they might say; standoffish; reserved, maybe a little distant; guarded; competitive; sometimes impatient; a man of interesting but different tastes.
I would like to be more adventuresome (for which I need a partner) thus a little less restless. I have never really had my own pets, but seem drawn to those who are pet lovers. I would like to do a little good in this world.
An ideal woman for me would be one who finds virtue in how I see myself and accepts me with a kindly laugh, a smile, and maybe a little shrug. She would have to appreciate the physical side of life, someone who likes sports, games, and doing things outside. I would like someone who could teach me things I don’t know.
It is very, very important for me to be with someone who laughs quietly with me and smiles at me often, because I always smile back.

Date a soulmate from California, United States. Hello LII711,
I'm new to the area, La Quinta. Bought a house about a year ago and I've been working on it. I'm a former actor and I'm a golf teaching professional. I've been writing for the past couple of years. Two novels and several screenplays and many other short stories. I'm interested working with a lovely lady as you. I'm anxious to learn more about editing and photoshop on my computer. If you're into that it would be fun to work together.

Meet someone special from California, United States. I am a retired army colonel. My background is motion picture production. I am a pilot that flys W.W.II airplanes to airshows. I teach W.W. II history to high school and college students.
I'm looking for a spirited adventurous women who loves adventure, flying and pleasure riding quarter horses.
I'm a real cowboy at heart. Love romance.

Date someone special from United States. I am considered attractive..bright...fun and very good company when inspired...looking for a Partner that would describe Himself in the same way...enjoying outside interests and physical activity (no pun intended) is a must..My Profile pretty much gives an accurate idea of who I am..Very even disposition but not a push-over...Hate Drama Queens..or Drama Kings..!! .My pictures are recent..three taken in the last two weeks..three within the past 18 mos.I,m a transplant form the East Coast..One long marriage to a Corporate Guy..(How I ended up in Calif)..three great adult Daughters..At this moment.all are happy.!!..Looking for a Man that feels sucessful at whatever He has done and not regretting the Past..ready to kick back and explore our own backyard..if not further afield..It doesn,t get any better than California.but I am fortunate enough to have traveled and seen a lot of the World before moving to the Desert a few years ago....A strong Personality..great Smile..and Someone who makes Me laugh...Hmmmmm...anybody out there?.!! Chemistry to me is not just about how you look but.who you really are and the fun that you have together...Most men describe me as "Classy" ...but.Beware...I throw a Baseball cap on in the am to walk my Dog, sans makeup..but shine up very well when off to greet the World...another beware....I take care of myself financially but if you are looking for a World traveler to share expenses with..it won,t be me...that all being said.....At the end of the Day I think we all want the same thing as Men and Women (but a man that was in my Life corrected me on that one)...Hopefully there is someone out there that is a little better than just "good enough".......

Meet people from United States. I have many talents and interests. I play dupicate bridge, play tennis and am a potter with my own studio. I love people and laughter. I am affectionate, honest, fun, adventurous with a great sense of humor
I am a world traveller. I just resently spent a month on Safari in Africa. It was a trip of a lifetime. I enjoy life to the fullest. I am very social and have many friends and I am close to my family.I am tall, attractive and independent. I also enjoy quiet times watching TV and reading a good book. I love to cook and considered very good.
I am looking for that person that can share and live life to the fullest. That would include traveling, concerts, sport events and must love dogs and have a great sense of humor, integrity and warmth. That someone should be someone that I can make laugh and make me laugh.

Date a woman from United States. I am attractive, fit, fun woman and my friends would describe me as dynamic and engaging. I want to share my life with a man who is confident with himself and with others; who is genuine and caring.
I am fortunate to have many lifelong friends, a twin sister and numerous successful outcomes in life.

Meet men and women from United States. Friends would describe me as caring, fun, thoughtful & definately a person who laughs alot.
Children make me smile & I'm grateful for my daughters & grandchildren & my very best friend of 62 years. I'd like to meet men who enjoy life as it is & love to laugh. They must love children & understand the fun & joy kids bring to your life & how fun it is to teach them everything you know. I don't want 60 decades of fun & knowledge to disappear. I enjoy random encounters & I talk to most everyone - people are interesting & fun. I'd like to have someone to go to dinner with, a movie, an art show, or go for a swim, walk or bicycle ride. I love convertibles!

Date a soulmate from La Quinta, United States. I am an emotionally well-balanced, smart woman with a vibrant personality (according to my friends) and have many interests, ranging from sports to politics. I love to laugh and tease but am not a great joke teller. However, my laughter encourages others to tell jokes. I am an avid golfer and tennis player and love discussing the economic and political climate. I am widely traveled, enjoy meeting new people, and love to dance. I enjoy listening to jazz and classical music, attending plays, the symphony, and opera. Quiet dinners and dinners for larger parties are equally interesting to me as both can lead to great exchanges in conversations.
The man I would be attracted to would have generosity of spirit, intelligence, and a great sense of humor. He would be well read and have a range of geopolitical as well as spiritual interests. He would be as comfortable in a tuxedo as in jeans and would enjoy romantic dinners as well as playing a round of golf or laughing at the results of playing a really bad game of tennis. A man who has constructively reflected on his mistakes in life and has learned from them, has strong values, and the ability to give and receive will appreciate my substance. He enjoys his own company but also knows how to interact positively with others. Last but not least, character, chemistry, and monogamy are high on my list.

Meet someone special from La Quinta, United States. I became a Desert Person in 12/09. I grew up & went to school in Michigan; moved to the East Bay Area in Northern CA in early 70's.
Let me interject here just in case it matters. I am looking for friends in the desert; I'd love to go to dinner, a movie, or just have coffee with a real friend. I'm not on a Prince Charming & Marriage Quest. If you've got The Ring & Venue picked out, you're a better man than I am Charlie Brown, I just want to find real friends like I had in College & while I was working. I moved to the Desert & guess I just expected life to be the same. People don't just walk up & say "hey let's be friends" & that's sad because I really am amazing Friend. (I have references : ) I do find desert folk very friendly.
I love to laugh and see humor in almost everything. I also love to relax and talk with friends and so we relax, talk and laugh alot. I like to be treated with respect and do the same in return; I love to be treated like a lady by a gentleman. I really dislike tasteless jokes and all the double meaning stuff some men love to toss out; sorry I have known the wrong ones. I cannot stand jokes forwarded to a list of 25 people that end up just being a picture of a butt, or some dumb tasteless joke - what is the point? I do like to communicate thru email or "texting" because I love to write and think of great things that I feel should be shared immediately. I should clarify "great things that need to be shared" is, of course, according to my idea of what is important and fun.
I enjoy reading, mostly mystery, page turning books that one can't put down. I love Art Festivals, the theatre, usually that means the Movie Theatre. I do love live theatre, I love the Living Desert and The Zoo. I have begun writing a book about growing up and all the children in my life. I see more and learn more every time I play with my grandchildren - they're funny, amazing, smart and have sponges for brains....having a part in filling those "sponges" is such a blast.
I'm looking for honest and real friendship without all the "mating games" people play. You'll know who and what I am pretty much right away and I would be most comfortable with the same.
I think I'm shy which makes everyone guffaw because I can talk to a wall. How that fits in with all I've said about myself, I haven't a clue!
I have found living in the Desert and meeting friends quite a challenge because I just don't know anyone here, Most people I've met that are my age are Political Conservatives & for some reason many of these folks smoke. I am definately a Liberal & I can't stand smoking. The Desert seems to be home to lots Conservatives as well as a lot of Smokers. Lol.......
I imagine my last comments narrow the "Playing Field" to about 3 people. Can't wait to meet the 3 of you - we could play Tennis! Doubles anyone? (although I haven't played in years, but did start when I was 4 if that counts for anything). As I mentioned, I'm not desperate to fall in love & live happily ever after with my Prince. I am happy already & I would love to have a friend or friends with which to go to dinner, a movie, coffee. I don't know how to meet people here. Any ideas?