Date men from United States / California / Long Beach, 74 year old

Date someone special from Long Beach, United States. Attempting to live a balanced life. Committed to my family AND enjoy their company. Being able to laugh at myself. Connect with others through communicating about ourselves, our interests, including books, current events, the theatre and movies. Even going to the local spots for glass of wine and listening to live music. Enjoy a good meal with wine and interesting conversation. (even if we are cooking in my kitchen)
Looking for someone similar interests who has time to travel and who enjoys laughter, exploring and who we are. I would prefer an independent , self-supported professional who is goal oriented, caring and friendly who can laugh at and are comfortable with them self. Isn't the glass always half full?
AS A MATTER OF COURSE I DO NOT RESPOND TO WINKS. IF MY PROFILE SHOWS SOMETHING OF INTEREST TO YOU PLEASE EMAIL.
I WILL BE HAPPY TO RESPOND.

Meet a man from Long Beach, United States. I have started a new chapter in my life after the passing of my wife in 2010. I am discovering new beginnings and reacquainting myself with former pleasures and interests that were pretty much abandoned as I took care of her during her final days.
I have always enjoyed an active and healthy lifestyle. I appreciate activities such as basketball, bowling, fishing, and walking.
I believe in the spirit of happiness, joy, and laughter. Anything that makes me smile and makes my heart sing gets my attention. Bring on the jokes, the comedy shows, and the funny movies. You can never have too many smiles, and laughs in your life.
I traveled for business purposes and just up and down the coast and environs many times. Most of my family lives in the Pacific Northwest. I would love to experience more of the world. Have passport, will travel!
My favorite foods are all foods. I have an adventurous palate and many times enjoy someplace new and unique.
Retired since 1993, I worked for three decades at Hughes Aircraft Company where I worked as a writer/graphics coordinator on proposals for satellites.
Overall, I do present a rather quiet presence, paired with a dry sense of humor. Yes, I am the proverbial nice guy who will make you feel right at home when we are together. It's as if I have a “welcome” mat right at my feet.
And don't let my age fool you! I look and act years younger than the calendar says I am. The calendar just lets me know for how long I have been around, but it has no ability to measure my zest, and my enthusiasm for life. There's no stopping this “get up and go!”
In matters of the heart, I am a gentleman. I am a one-woman kind of guy. What I appreciate in a woman is one whose quick wit and curious intelligence lend themselves well to dialogues of substance and meaning, yet she still leaves room for that fun and playful banter that exists between two loving souls.
The dimple seems to be a trademark and most definitely a part of my overall charm and style. Besides, in the afternoon of my life, bearing this enthusiastic grin, it affords me the harmless opportunity to flirt when accepted! It's all in good fun!
Thanks for taking the time to read my Profile. If you like what you have read, just send me a message and maybe we can start a conversation toward a long and exciting relationship.

Date a soulmate from Long Beach, United States. I bet you cannot resist this warm and inviting smile. It’s my trademark and most definitely a part of my overall charm and style. Besides, in the afternoon of my life, bearing this enthusiastic grin, it affords me the harmless opportunity to flirt with women everywhere! It’s all in good fun!
Before I dive into this profile, I want to preface it by noting that my beautiful wife of 51 years passed away in September 2010 after a long battle with lung cancer. Those final years were challenging, but I would not trade them for anything.
I now stand at the threshold of a new chapter in my life, discovering new beginnings and reacquainting myself with former pleasures and interests that were temporarily abandoned as I took care of my wife in her final days.
I have always enjoyed an active and healthy lifestyle. I appreciate activities such as basketball, bowling, hiking, fishing, and walking. It would be great to find a special woman with whom to once again share in these endeavors.
I believe in the spirit of happiness, joy, and laughter. Anything that makes me smile and makes my heart sing gets my attention. Bring on the jokes, the comedy shows, and the funny movies. You can never have too many grins, smiles, giggles, and laughs in your life.
Overall, I do present with a rather quiet presence, paired with a dry sense of humor. Yes, I am the proverbial nice guy who will make you feel right at home when we are together. It’s as if I have a “welcome” mat right at my feet.
And don’t let the number 72 fool you! I look and act years younger than the calendar says I am. The calendar just lets me know for how long I have been around, but it has no ability to measure my zest, my vitality, and my enthusiasm for life. There’s no stopping this “get up and go!”
In matters of the heart, I am a gentleman. I am a one-woman kind of guy. What I appreciate in a woman is one whose quick wit and curious intelligence lend themselves well to dialogues of substance and meaning, yet she still leaves room for that fun and playful banter that exists between two loving souls.
A sense of humor is a definite must! And, if she is attractive (Read: sexy! I am 72. I am not dead!), that just sweetens the deal! I promise to return the favor in kind. Besides, one look at this cute dimple of mine, and how could she resist?

Meet single man from Long Beach, United States. My friends describe me as easy going, enjoying the simple pleasures in life. I can enjoy walking my dog, as I enjoy riding my Harley on a nice sunny day. I enjoy a nice candlelight dinner, as I can enjoy going out for a hamburger and fries. I became widowed 5 years ago, and am proud of my history of having been married for 45 years, and having raised 3 grown and accomplished children. I am a retired Welder, having retired from Boeing. I keep myself busy and involved with church activities, and have good friends and family. I have a good support system in family and friends, and they welcome to see me having a good time, and enjoying life with a good woman. Its not a complicated situation, but simply put, I would like to spend time with, and hang out, develop a friendship with a woman with a good heart and loving Spirit. One of the qualities I look for is someone who is kind, and considerate of other's feelings, who likes to have fun and laugh. I would like a woman not afraid to jump on the back of my harley, and take a ride with. I would like to call someone and say, "hey, lets join the church bus going on a 24 hour trip to Morrongo". Then there's the simpicity, where I enjoy going to movies and out for coffee and conversation. I also like going out to dances, and having social drinks and conversation. Not only what I want to do, but I am open to, and welcome new experiences too. Not manditory, but I would like a woman who knows what its like to have a family, and a good support system like myself. I exercise and take good care of myself, and would like to date a woman who takes pride in herself, and takes care of herself as well. My children and their families are important to me, I would love to bring a woman around my family, and my family would love to see me enjoying life with a nice person.