Date men and women from United States / California / San Marcos, 51 year old

Date people from San Marcos, United States. Hello ladies,
Being brand new to this whole “match” gig I went on a quest to seek out some guidance on the etiquette of these online sites. My friend is a female and we have been pals for years so I really do respect her option on this matter.
Firstly, I understand you get hundreds of emails. I don’t personally feel any rejection from not hearing back. With that kind of volume (I wish I had that problem) I completely understand your frustration in weeding out the kooks, liars, players and men that are just plain disingenuous in general. I will never be listed as any of those types of men.
Well, if you got through all this and your still interested please read on about me and what I enjoy and keep in mind it’s the truth and not a bunch of B.S.
I guess it’s time to finally put some gray matter towards this whole online experience huh? Well, as hard as it might be to spill my guts to potentially thousands of women out there here goes nothing.
To start, I’m a single dad and have enjoyed 90% custody of both kids for the past 12 years or so. My daughter is 23 and just graduated from Sac State. My son is now in the 10th grade and playes football for Mission Hills. Which is really no surprise since he’s fifteen, 6’4” and still growing like a weed? Yes, Albertsons, Costco and the football coach love me!!!
What’s important in my life? Family and friends are always number one. Matter of fact we still have family dinner every Sunday and attendance can range from 4 to 14 on any given Sunday. It’s really for our mom and all the kids but the food and the company can’t be beat. Yes, we are very close family and without any of that family drama that some families seem to experience from time to time.
I have a great career that even after 20 years I still love going to work every day. I’m at a point now that I don’t have to put in 80 hours a week so I do have more free time than I ever had in the past. I now have the time to find that special someone which is why we’re all here right? I was very skeptical of this whole online stuff at first but my sister talked me in to doing a profile and it’s been very enjoyable for the most part.
My pictures are all pretty recent. Yes, I know your thinking to yourself, geez this guy doesn’t look 50 at all. He can’t be a day over 40 but as hard as it to believe, it’s true. I don’t consider myself 50 either. I can still rip on a dirt bike and smoke most of the hot shot kids in the desert. Which by the way really pisses them off when we stop, I take my helmet off and they see I’m not 20ish with spiked hair and pants down past my butt with my hat on sideways.
What am I looking for here on Match? Someone that has a great sense of humor, secure, loves kids, dogs, and pets in general. Someone who treats people the way they would like to be treated and an all around nice person. I recently got two lab pups that are truly the best and actually smart. Sometimes I think they are actually smarter than I am.
Hockey lovers please apply..I work, travel and live for the Red Wings and will travel just about anywhere to catch a game.
Thanks for rerading this far and I hope to hear back from someone nice..

Meet someone special from San Marcos, United States. Ideally I would like to meet that special someone by chance encounter, but as you might agree it is quite challenging, so I am going to give this a try.
I consider myself a person who is friendly, caring, compassionate, romantic, and loving. I am fun, athletic, creative, smart, confident and still yet humble. I try to treat people the way I want to be treated. My priorities are my faith, family, and friends. I would love to meet a woman who not only consists of outward beauty, but inward beauty as well. Who is financially stable, but likes to be taken care of, has a good sense of humor, and is motivated to live life to the fullest each day.
I love the beach life. Surfing is my passion. I enjoy the mountains as well. Keeping physically fit is very important to me. Surfing, running, swimming, the gym, bike riding, and long walks are just some of the activities I enjoy. I also love weekend get-a-ways and travel, watch movies and sports. I attend Church. I enjoy good music, good friends, good food, a cold beer, good wine, and a nice margarita. I love exploring new places, seeking new adventures, and experiencing new things; especially with someone special.
I also feel an obligation to help others who are less fortunate. I know I have been blessed richly, and it is my hope that I can be a blessing to others too.
I would like to meet a woman that has similar characteristics and wants to share all that life has to offer. I am seeking a woman who is a lady and wants to be treated like one. A lady that is mentally, physically, and financially stable. Someone who is committed to making each others life exciting and special. Someone who loves romance and surprises?
If you would like to get to know me better let’s talk. Wish you the best.

Date men and women from San Marcos, United States. This is the hard bit, describing myself!
I was born and lived in England and came to sunny California in 2002. WOW! what a contrast in the weather! I love the sunny warm days. But I must admit, I do miss the cold frosty mornings and snow (what I call the snuggle up together weather!). I love watching the rain fall and the smell of it in the air and a wild thunderstorm!
I think you get to know a person once you have met them.I believe that there are so many characteristics and qualities that make each person special and learning those unique things make meeting someone new who could be that special person so much fun.
If we meet I think you will feel comfortable with me right away. I'm a friendly, easy going and happy person. I can usually find the sunshine on a rainy day and I enjoy most of everything that I do. I am honest, fun loving, and sincere. I take relationships seriously and will always put in effort and time that is needed to help it thrive, I don't play games.I am a good listener and a true friend. I believe in family values and children from a previous marriage are not baggage. I have two wonderful grown up daughters, A big fat dopey golden retriever who retrieves and drops nothing! And a fat black and white cat who retrieves everything!
I like to socialize and entertain, especially if it means having friends over and cooking for them whether it is a bbq or a nice dinner, I haven't mastered steaks on the bbq yet but can cook a mean one in the kitchen! If you know your way around a kitchen and offer to help cook dinner a piece of my heart is already yours! I enjoy going to movies, restaurants, panio bars, watching live bands and dancing to the best of my ability! I enjoy all types of foods my favourite is Italian and I am really getting into Sushi, but dark chocolate and Red wine have that special place in my heart! I enjoy hiking, walking, and swimming. I love lazy Sunday mornings, days out sightseeing and playing tourist. Drinking coffee and people watching is always a fun and intersting way to pass some time. When it comes to fun, I'm open minded to trying mostly anything (bungee jumping.....No!!) and look forward to learning from my partner and sharing his intersets. I am still planning on that ride in a hot air balloon!
I love to cook and bake, I was a chef in a restaurant in the town where I lived in England and loved it. Don't believe all the gossip about how bad English food is...well not all of it anyway!
I enjoy listening to most music, especially Soul, Jazz, Blues, 70's and 80's-I can easily turn a deaf ear to rap though. Can't sing for the life of me but I sing my heart out when no one is in hearing range! OH, I could slow dance all night long!.
I like considerate men who know what it means to be a gentleman and treat a lady with respect. My ideal match is kind, thoughtful, honest and happy with a sense of humour. I am looking for someone who has room in his heart to love and care for a woman and accept that same love and care and respect in return. He has standards and takes care of himself. I am drawn in by a man's eyes and smile as I feel they tell a lot about him. But I also value personality and character. I love holding hands, snuggling up together, having fun and laughing. I love a lit fireplace on a chilly evening, there is just something romantic about a real cozy fire to snuggle up by! I love cuddling up and kisses!
I am looking for the one I can spend the rest of my life with and feel that spark and magic for years to come. If you think we may make a perfect match, I would love to hear from you.

Meet people from San Marcos, United States. I am a self employed independent person looking for the same. My work is my passion and my family is my love. My job is not mainframe so an open mind is required. I believe relationships are for sharing experiences and dreams.

Date someone special from San Marcos, United States. I struggled with the Online Dating thing for so long, I guess I'm a bit old-fashioned! I kept telling myself I'll meet someone soon enough, but it's just not happening. So........ here goes! California has been my home most of the past 20 years, but I'm originally from New England. My family still lives on the East Coast and I try to see them as often as possible. Luckily I have very good friends from NE close by and they've become my second family. I'd really love to meet someone to hang out, spend time, and enjoy life with.
My perfect match shares common values...doing the right thing when no one is looking. I'm looking for a loyal and honorable person, fairly open, honest, someone who I can count on and trust. Works hard, but plays hard too. Stays active and keeps physically fit. Enjoys a good meal and bottle of wine as a reward! Spends Sunday mornings listening to quite background music or NPR, while reading the latest news. (still in bed in jammies,?) Keeps up with current events and has an interest in politics and the world at large. Enjoys traveling to unique places, and seeing more than the tourist spots. Most importantly, my perfect match has a strong desire to find someone to share a lifetime. Someone who is looking for a best friend first.
I get along real well with kids, but never wanted any of my own. My nieces and nephews have told me I'm the worlds best aunt! I Don't mind if my partner has children, (preferably grown) but can't imagine at this point in my life being a full time Step-Mom. My cats have been my children and have kept me great company. No, I'm not a crazy cat lady, I never expected to have three cats! (long story over a glass of wine, maybe?)
Although I haven't done much traveling in the last couple of years, it's my true passion. I lived overseas a total of 8 years and loved every minute of it. Learning a new language and really getting to know the people and culture of a foreign country is challenging but a BLAST! I almost didn't come back! If it wasn't for jobs and mortgages, I'd be looking for my next adventure.
I work in both San Diego and Orange Counties, so I'm pretty flexible as far as meeting someone goes. Thanks for reading!

Meet a soulmate from United States. I am a friendly, fun-loving and family-oriented person that loves to laugh! I am a single parent to two great kids - 15 y/o son and 12 y/o daughter (widowed in 2007) Life has thrown me some curves, but I was able to get through and it has made me realize even more what's really important: love of family, good friends and living your life with no regrets. I want to spend the second half of my life being grateful for what I have. The glass is half full!
Like to start out as friends sharing fun experiences (dutch treat works for me, lol) and if something develops, great, if not, one can never have too many friends! I am looking for a man who is easy going, likes to have fun and to laugh, because laughter is food for the soul.! A man who is compassionate and generous. Honesty goes hand in hand with integrity. I would like to meet someone who doesn't take life too serious because I've learned that life is too short to sweat the small stuff. I want my partner to be my best friend, someone to share the good times with and to support each other through the not so good. Someone who is comfortable in a crowd and can be happy being by themselves, who can be adventurous and spontaneous at times, but who doesn't have to fill every second of the day with activity.
I love to dance, sing karaoke, spend time with family having BBQs and watching football games (San Diego Chargers), go to the beach and have bonfires or just walk I like going camping in the desert and the mountains (yes, even in a tent!) and to the Colorado River where we go tubing, boating and ride Waverunners. I enjoy spending time with friends, hanging out and talking. I'm pretty much up for most things! Oh, did I mention that I love to cook?
My idea of a romantic : a candlelit dinner with quiet conversation, a walk on the beach, snuggling together in front of the fireplace watching a movie, a long walk in the mountains on a crisp fall day.

Date a woman from United States. I care some what friends and people think!I dont let them run my mind or my life!I love it when some can make me smile&laugh no matter who or where!I'm proud,of things,I'v accomlished,for who I AM!I'M very grateul for my health,it could be better,I NEED TOMAKE IT HAPPEN?SOMEONE ALITTLE MORE LIKE MYSELF!

Meet men and women from United States. Im looking for someone who gets me, who can appreciate my good and bad traits and not want to control me or change me. I'm looking for someone to share time with maybe I might even cook for him. ( that's how you'll know if I like you)