Date men from United States / California, 53 year old - page 8

Date someone special from California, United States. Right now I'm at the stage in my career that I'm preparing for retirement, so trying to look ahead where I will be. I Spend a lot of time with my adult kids and grandchild. I'm pretty much a Do it your selfer that works on anything from houses to cars. Also help out local chairites and animal rescue centers. All of my kids have dogs that I helped rescue. I think I'm a great partner because of my sense of humor and independance.
I would like to find someone who is smart and funny and not dependant on someone for their happiness. Hopefully the person would like camping on the beach and traveling too.

Meet a man from California, United States. i have a big haert to share, i am a romantic, i like to camp and fish and hunt,looking for a gal to grow old with,acttive after hours. i am from a big family and we have big gatherrings,i like to dance and to dinner, i am a chritain ways kind of guy,

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I'm English and still have retained most of my accent. I'm in the post production biz but secretly would love to leave LA and live in the wilderness....I would hunt for my woman and cook it too! ...and clean up..REALLY!!
I love dry humor. I looking to find someone that I could have adventures with. Some fun and cozy let strong. I'm very affectionate..it's just the way I am, not to be interpreted as needy.
It's seems hard to find this and I'm not sure why..maybe it's me??

Meet single man from California, United States. Ask me and i'll tell you,....i'll ask you and you tell me..communication by words, body language, with you eyes..must love to be spoiled, meeting of the minds, opposites attract...clean, healthy, honest..humorous..

Date someone special from United States. I must say that I never thought I would use this type of service to meet people. But I have enjoyed some of the emails so far. I never did the bar scene well and church (when I go) has its limitations. So what’s left but the gym and coffee shops? So here I am! I am looking to become friends initially and then if the chemistry works, we’ll see what happens! The whole “wink thing” takes some getting used to but I guess it’s not much different than a “like”. And like most, physical attraction is important - .I am not sure why some post without pictures.
I have four girls, one just became “an adult” and then there’s the teenager, and twin 8-year olds. When I am with them (about half the time), they are an absolute joy (well the teenager is difficult, but I still love her). The closest I have come to a boy was a fabulous yellow lab and he was fixed, so this didn’t even count. Girls are awesome - all ages. I do have my “man friends” but they get boring fast.
I am lucky to have a low-stress low-hours job (the beauty of working for a European company) that pays well and I work at home, so I have a lot of time to do other stuff. I have dabbled in other business ventures and am always looking for the next great idea. There is so much out there we have yet to mine! I am sooo glad Gore invented the Internet!
I am pretty “laid back” (such as many Californian’s are) and have a very good sense of humor, I love to laugh, but get a little deep sometimes. I am an ultimate optimist, and get along with most people. If I can make one person laugh every day, or otherwise feel good about themselves, I have had a good day. I enjoy sitting on a beach or at a park watching people. I refer to myself as socially awkward (aka shy) but most people don’t agree - go figure.
I love the outdoors and spend a lot of time in the gym (both weights and aerobics), running, or riding my mountain bike up hills and mountains. I enjoy playing most sports though don’t golf and can’t dribble a ball and move at the same time (it is the genes). I love movies but watch very little television. I love the local sports teams (well the 49ers and A’s anyway) and listen to a lot of music (concerts, mp3, XM’s Alt. Nation, KFOG). I am looking forward to the next Outside Lands festival (in San Francisco)! I love all food. Life is good.
Once friends, I hope to find that special person, the elusive “soul mate”, that someone where there is a "natural" connection with, someone who I like to be with (at least most of the time), high emotional compatibility levels, spirituality is important, intimacy must be strong. All of this should be present to a certain degree. I do believe that a "perfect match" is an ideal that can not always be met but with effort, you can get close. Yes, I have been told that we must “work” at relationships but I have also rebutted this “theory” partly. I strongly believe that there must be some innate, natural attraction for long term success in a relationship.

Meet a man from United States. When you first meet me, you’re definitely going to notice a smile on my face and probably me trying to make those around me have a laugh too. I’m a friendly, warm, man who was raised with manners and integrity, so I treat everyone with respect and know how to treat a woman like the lady she is.
I’m in a wonderful place in my life right now. I’m surrounded by incredible people who I love and love me back, have the greatest kids in the world who make me more and more proud each day and am going back to school to fulfill my dream that was put on momentary hold for several years. So, I have absolutely nothing to complain about. The only thing I could see making it all even more spectacular is sharing my life with that special woman who will not only be my partner, but also my best friend.
And as a partner, I have a lot to offer my match. I’m a man who’s down-to-earth, kind-hearted and lives life to the fullest. I truly love my life and am passionate about the things I care about and always make time for them. I’m someone who respects and strongly adheres to traditional values such as honesty, sincerity, integrity and compassion for others. I believe in always doing the right thing and am looking for a woman who shares this outlook.
My ideal match will be someone who’s family-oriented like me. I have three grown children with whom I share a very close relationship even though they live in northern california. And while I’m looking for friendship first, eventually I want to find the one to share my life with and who I can introduce to my family, so that will always be somewhere in the back of my head.
Initial chemistry and attraction is of course important, but what’s more important is how beautiful someone is on the inside. I want to meet a partner I connect with on all levels, so we can share life-long adventures together. I want to meet a woman who is responsible with a good head on her shoulders, but still knows how to have fun. She’ll be loving, honest, intelligent, and carry herself with a quiet, sexy confidence—never arrogance. Most of all, she’ll be in a good place in her life where she’s ready to open her heart to a man who will appreciate her for the incredible person she is.
If you think we may hit it off, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email and let’s see where it goes from there!

Date a soulmate from United States. Who am I? Seriously, I'm supposed to spill all the beans just like that? Ok, I'm a tiny speck in a vast universe trying to nurture the greatest expression of love I can. Besides for that, I am a widowed father of two boys, one of whom still lives at home and is finishing up high school. I mention this mainly because my kids are very important to me, and in that regard, I have been spending a lot of time with my younger son in Southern California of late to help him pursue his dreams.
Besides looking for the ever elusive 'chemistry', I am looking for someone who tries to engage their world as it presents itself and is interested in examining this wonder we call life on earth. In other words, I am looking for someone with an eye for the drama that life naturally creates, not in the sense of creating unnecessary complications but rather in observing the grandeur that unfolds continuously. People and circumstances can change so quickly that I am not looking for someone who shares all of my hobbies, but a love of nature is pretty basic.
I have to admit to being skeptical about on line dating, so imagine my suirprise and wonder when within the first week of signing up I had found not one but three soul mates! Never mind the fact that we had never met, things just move fast on the internet these days i guess! i also found it stange that all of my 'soulmates' claimed to live in africa and needed my immediate financial assistance to get out!
However, now that I have been on this site for awhile, I realize that the skepticism was well placed. It's difficult, though very rewarding, to make good connections with people met on-line. Maybe because it's so easy to walk away when things get confusing or maybe because it promotes 'window shopping'? Then there are always the issues of rediscovering oneself after years in a relationship.
As for details on me, I am looking forward to increasing amounts of travel as my childrens' independence continues to grow. Ultimately, I'd like to see the entire world, but we'll see how far I get. One thing I have found, joy comes from being in the present, and not from external events. That being the case, there are loads of exciting places and events in the world. One of my favorite events happens anew on each breath!
Want to explore?
Enjoy the day!

Meet single man from United States. Chasing after my aspirations, and ignoring my physical limitations..... always the eternal optimist! Always the Adventurist! A Hopeless Romantic! Seeking a new love, a new partner in life, one who will share my adventure.

. This is my first time trying online dating. I'd resisted the idea up to now, but I'm glad I've tried b/c I now realize there are many interesting women in my age range who are open to new relationships. That's something I began to question the few years after my divorce.
Here's a bit of practical info about me: I stay active - hiking, running, scrabble-ing, going to the gym and a little yoga. I ran competitively in college. I still run but not as long or fast as I used to. I visit the gym more than I practice yoga. I respect yoga. It's a challenge b/c I'm not super flexible (except in thought). I'm making progress in "happy-baby" steps. I like my work and working on/through big ideas; it's challenging. I keep up with current events and enjoy good conversation (yada-yada-yada), especially with people who like to get the whole story. I enjoy writing though I understand it's not for everyone and, after an initial email (or however many you'd like), there's no substitute for a face-to-face meet over a cup of coffee or whatever. On the new media side, it took me a while before I parted company with my flip-phone. I now own an iBrick which I recently liberated it from its protective case...I'm living on the edge!
I'm pretty sure there's more but this will have to do for now. To be continued over latte's...I'm not opposed to confession, but I'm not big on e-fession.

. Sometimes the things you want the most don't happen and what you least expect happens. I don't know - you meet thousands of people and none of them really touch you. And then you meet one person and your life is changed forever."
My Pictures are current...What you see is what you get!
My hair might be a little grayer, but that's a man's prerogative. (I do have my own hair)
NOTE: IF YOU PREFER TO COLOR YOUR HAIR BLUE, PLEASE PASS ME BY
How do you describe yourself without coming off as narcissistic? I don't know, but here goes.
I am NOT a player / I am not a serial dater / killer / or eater
No lunatic ex-girlfriends / illegitimate kids / No bitter ex-wives looking for me
Looking for a soul mate / my last first date (I know, how cliche??)
Smiles a lot / Happy / Smart / Witty / Wise / Romantic / Caring / Home Owner / Landlord / Honest / Trustworthy / Loveable (hopefully) / Loves animals & kids / Best friend / True friend / Reliable / Protector / Likes to touch and be touched / Great Kisser (so I have been told) / Good listener / Hand holder / never needed rehab
Strong family / moral values / excellent up bringing by my parents (both of them, in the same house) Thank You
IF YOU BUY TODAY, I WILL ALSO THROW IN:
Showers weather needed or not / Squeegee doors daily, after use (It would be silly to do it before)
Like to wear manly fragrances / Brushes teeth at least twice daily / Puts cap back on toothpaste
I am not dead / still breathing / I do not walk with a limp / NO high blood pressure medicine needed.
Employed with the same company for 18 yrs. (2 more yrs. get toaster) / I have income
Knows how to load & empty dishwasher, same goes for washer and dryer
I know to open a door for a my lady & to pull out her chair
I also know to walk beside you, behind you, but never in front of you
Well educated / San Diego Public Schools (nuf said) / San Diego State
Puts down toilet seat after use (I always try to remember to pick it up before use too)
The walrus was Paul!..... Elvis is dead… The earth is round… The Raiders suck.. Just a little history lesson..(always here to help)
Out on parole after doing time (NOT REALLY, just seeing if you're paying attention or awake)
Fit / Athletic / Loves sports / snow skiing / water skiing / just floating on a raft
I am your Night in shining armor (armor could use a little polish, just an observation)
Lazy nights at home / Rainy days at home (Not a Bee Gee’s song)
BUT WAIT THERE IS STILL MORE: ALL YOU DO IS PAY FOR SHIPPING
Plays well with others / no need for restraints (restraints always an option)
Kickin' it in the hot tub (missing a partner)
I make my bed daily (except on the weekdays and weekends)
The Sun / the Stairs / the Moon / Sunsets or Sunrises' (a glass of vino, toes in the sand)AHHHHHHHHHH
Can be taken out in public / Meet your mom and dad all without leash (NOTE: Treats are a plus)
Despises liars and cheats / NO BS’ers / ugly mean people
Concerts (especially outdoors) / Dancing / Movies (home and at theater)
I do not drink out of the carton in front of the fridge or eat standing over the kitchen sink
I love public affection (not gross, get a room type, just steam up the windows type)
I keep a clean house (I am neither gay nor neurotic)
NOW FOR YOU!!!
Happy / Cute / Sexy / Fit / White teeth / nice smile / you care about herself
Can let her hair down / get silly / dance as if you don’t have a care in the world
Be yourself / have your own life / have your own friends
You want to have fun with a nice guy with a good heart
Likes / Loves me (it’s only fair if I feel that way about you)
You like to cook / I'll do the dishes
Loves my dog, my fish and my two-headed goat
Ok I am almost done. Nope on second thought I am done. Pretty much that’s it. I am very easy to please
Hope that I have made you smile. If I sparked your interest

. ello!
I never thought I'd sign up for an on-line dating site, but some friends thought I should try it, so here I am.
My family and friends would say that I am bubbly and that I have an outgoing, fun personality. I love to laugh and it doesn't take much to accomplish that feat, hahaha...SEE? I try not to take life (or myself) too seriously. I am an avid sports fan. I prefer to attend games in person, whenever possible. I love music, especially classic rock and metal music from the '70s and '80s. I love (and miss) the beach. I love the rain. I love moonlit nights and being in front of a roaring fire (being intimate with my man.) I'm spontaneous and I love to surprise people. I have an awesome family back in California that I miss terribly; they mean the world to me.I'm looking for a good friendship that can grow into something deeper and more permanent. I'm not looking for a one-night-stand. I'm looking for a woman who has similar interests to mine and he MUST have a great sense of humor, as mine is pretty wicked! (It takes a lot to offend me. lol) I'm looking for a woman who is honest, has integrity, who can be trusted and is very sexy. I want her to make me feel safe and secure and in turn, I will make her feel the same way. (An awesome smile and piercing eyes gets you BONUS points!)

. I'm at a really great place in my life and would like to find the right woman to share it with. I'm looking for a partner, an equal. Someone that I can lean on and that can lean on me. I am attracted to strong and independent people. I would like to meet someone that knows who they are and what they want in life. Someone that wants someone special to share their life with. I was raised with manners and what some would call "old fashioned" values. I like to open doors and pull out chairs for a lady, so if you are offended by that we would not be a good match. I believe in respect and am always honest and upfront with the people in my life. While I have never been married, I did have a long term relationship (22 years), and I have a daughter that lives with me. I value my family and friends above all else.
I like spending time outdoors, and love walks at the beach. I am very attentive and affectionate and enjoy holding hands. I am financially and emotionally stable, and would like you to be also. At this point in life we all have some bagage, just please no extreme drama.