Date men from United States / California / Santa Cruz, 55 year old

Date someone special from California, United States. Well, let's see..I'm pretty sure my friends would say I'm easy going, smart, funny, kind, generous and fair. I would add I'm fun, considerate, romantic, honest with a strong moral sense. I still believe in romance, and as I get older, I more and more convinced how important it is to follow your heart. Above all, I'm Positive, Optimistic and I'm sure I'm having the best years of my life, right now. I wake up every morning happy and exited about the new day, and I've learned how to go through life without a rear-view mirror. I love music, (music major in college, but don't ask me to play anything now :-) art, theater, working with my hands, children, animals,good food good wine and good company. Although I'm not one to hang out in a gym, I'm no couch potato either. I bicycle every day, rain or shine, and I love to go dancing I'm looking for someone who's smart, happy, funny, fun, flexible and independant. Someone with a strong sense of self,who is happy and secure with who she is. I'm a low mainenance (and zero drama) guy looking for a low-maintenance (and zero drama) woman. I also realize that "Low" Maintenence doesn't mean "No" Maintenence. If you have children, that's great, I expect you to put them first. I don't think we need to have all the same interests. I like to learn new things, and I want to learn from you. I think people's compatibility is based more on life's outlook,how you see youself and others, morals and values.
I've learned that you can't tell much from these profiles and pictures, you think you can...but you cant. You just never know 'til you meet. So even if you don't think I'm "Mr.Right", even if I'm "Mr.Gee, I don't know", or how about "Mr Hmmmmm...". Send me a note..take a little chance...'cause you just never know about this stuff!

Meet a man from California, United States. I love how beautiful Santa Cruz is and like to share that experience. I like hiking and mountain biking at Wilder Ranch and catching waves at 26 Avenue beach and Rockview and walking West Cliff drive. Biking up the Great Meadow at UCSC and walking aroung the flowers, trees, hummingbirds at the Garden, Farm and Arboretum. I like dance classes, the Palomar, music, art, frisbee, massage, sailing, identifying plants and organic food. Love to go to the farmers' market a make a nice dinner together, surfing or snorkeling in the morning, snowboarding Bear Valley and swimming in Lake Tahoe.
I seek a positive, compassionate, patient beautiful woman to be with.

Date single man from California, United States. hello
here we go...
me
I'm funny, smart, active, good listener, compassionate, honest, aware, drama-free, liberal, intimate and open. I like to travel, see movies, live music, play guitar, kiteboard, mountain bike. I don't get high and I'm disease free. I endeavor to learn to cook and dance more. I like to go to burning man.
I've lead an interesting life and know many interesting people. I have many friends.
I'm retired and spend a lot of time chasing wind in order to kiteboard. Waddell , la ventana, nitinaht lake, maui.
I don't spend much time indoors.
I really don't know exactly who I'm looking for. Everyone is so different. I'm always surprised, which is a good thing.
Someone kind who is on the same page as me. Who wants to make a relationship work. Who would rather talk things out verses arguing.
Someone amazed by the world...in a good way.
good luck to you with your search!

Meet a soulmate from California, United States. I'm a hopeless romantic that thinks it's possible to love someone your whole life, through thick and thin, and with passion until death do us part. That being said, I'm still looking for that person and know it takes time.
Eclectic is a good word for me. I love the big, the small, and everything in between. The best compliment I ever received was "You seem like this normal guy, but you know how the universe works". That's a bit of an exaggeration because I really don't know how the universe works, but I know how parts of it work. I can change a tire or a car engine; I can cook, well; I can frame a wall, fix plumbing, paint, build a cabinet, design a secure satellite communications network, sew on a button, write a poem, and do laundry. I learned to clean bathrooms in my dad's gas-station.
I had kids later in life, as did my parents not surprisingly. Having kids around really does keep all your faculties running at top capacity (if you fall, they will get you). I have a daughter who is ten and a son who's seven. They are bright, happy, mostly well-mannered children who are a delight to be around. They have a mother so I'm not looking for a replacement there, but they are a big part of my life so anyone I get involved with must like kids.
I am in the process of finalizing my divorce and no divorce is pretty. I am divorced, i.e. no longer married, but we haven't finished the property agreement yet. I am greatly looking forward to this new chapter in my life and finding someone who is really "right" for me.
As of late, a lot of my time and finances have been spent on the divorce, but as luck would have it Karma does exist. I just got paid back with the dream job of my lifetime. This is absolutely fascinating stuff, working with some of the smartest people on the planet (no kidding), and a joy to engage every morning. This validation is very nice indeed after running the gauntlet of the California Family Law system.
With regard to monogamy, which I require and offer in return, I have never cheated on anyone and I will not ever. As Paul Newman said, why have hamburger out when you've got steak at home? One of the key words I value is integrity.
I woke up one morning and realized that a life of bloat and sloth (inspired by work) was gonna kill me and that if this happened my ex would raise my kids without a moral/ethical counterpoint. I turned vegan, though grant myself a variation about once a month; you can eat whatever you want. I'm not against killing animals, I just don't want them killing me by clogging up my arteries. I also like cycling, lifting weights, and swimming. I was certified as a SCUBA diver back in the days when you had to swim a 1000 yards just to get in the class.
Mentally, I am very open and have done a lot of work on figuring out how to be a better man. I've done a lot of psych seminars and classes. This doesn't mean I am screwed up less than anybody else, but I have a pretty good idea of where I'm screwed up and why. Bottom line is that I am not going to think me being screwed up is your fault or anybody else's but my own. Based on my attempts at awakening, I am an optimist and I think the world is a fascinating place to dive into with both feet.
I'm looking for someone honest, loyal, compassionate, interesting, and of course, sexy is always a plus! If you look fantastic in shorts and ride 10-15% faster than me on a bike, this would work well with my fitness program.

Date someone special from United States. I used to write mediocre novels for a living. The story of my adult life reads like one of them. The telling of all the details would take a REALLY long walk on the beach or along your favorite foothills trail. Many involvements and one love that set the bar higher than I imagined it could be set. High energy doer, blunt to a fault, brutally honest at times, but also a solid, generous friend.
I split my week between Nevada County and Santa Cruz (4 days in foothills, long weekends in SC) where I design, build and consult on alternative organic growing techniques. Married for 20 years and divorced for ten, so I really AM over it. No kids, few cares. Trying to make a difference in the world. Some days it feels like raking leaves in a hurricane. I’m really good at listening, talking through problems, working with my hands, fixing things, making things, getting things done, cooking elaborate meals and sharing them. The first things people usually notice about me are my energy and passion for the things I decide are really worthwhile.
You? You're smart and pretty but not full of yourself, compassionate and caring but with a spark of mischief in your eye. You don't list trips to Las Vegas and shopping as two of your favorite activities. You are a "be here" person rather than a "go there" (go camping, go kayaking, go hiking, go biking, go shopping, go go). Not to say that I don't like doing some of these things (hate shopping for anything but building materials, groceries and antiques), but all of them in moderation, with lots of time built into those experiences to stop and appreciate the moment. You have fierce pride of ownership; of your body, of your place in the world. You know you are flawed and have made a million mistakes in this life and are also determined to have learned from them. I have and I am, too.

Meet a man from United States. I'm checking out of Match for the moment however my profile must be at least two hundred letters or more so let me just go on a bit . The computer tells me I haven't reached two hundred letters yet, so lets just try one more time.

Date single man from United States. I'm a single dad with four kids.
Are you still there?......
Actually, the kids are grown and all but one have flown the coop.
I would describe myself as down to earth and very happy with simple pleasures. I enjoy having a big garden and eating a plant based diet. I'm mostly vegan, although I'm not strict. I like spending time with family and friends
I love live music, going to the movies, reading a good book, water sports, hiking, sex, working out, yoga, zazen meditation, cooking,and gardening.....(Not necessarily in that order...)
I would like to get into white water kayaking this summer. I have a two week trip planned on the Salmon in Northern California.... Interested?
You should have an upbeat personality, fun, and up for anything. I'm the type who on a whim will want to go down to Big Sur and soak in the hot tubs at Esalen or go camping up on the Trinity River or fly to Maui/Kauai......I want to have fun

Meet a soulmate from United States. Let's see... What to say. I am a 5th generation Californian, raised overseas in Asia. I went to Stanford undergrad. Got married. Had 3 children. They are the best thing that ever happened to me. Got divorced after 15 years. Went to business school at NYU. At age 40, went back to school to obtain a BSEE. I work in high tech. Was recently GM of a start up I put together for a large company. Have enjoyed life and since I can't, I wouldn't have done it any other way. While I have had regrets, I look at them as growing experiences which have served to make me a better, wiser more mature person.
I like my family. I enjoy work. I'm a bit travelled out. I did enough when I was young and work has taken me all over as well. The last of my children is in college. So I feel its time to find a partner who I can bond with. Share and share alike whatever form that tends to take these days.
What am I looking for? Well, an attractive woman inside and out, who probably tries to live by the axiom "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I'd like to find somebody who is intelligent. Likes to work. Isn't lazy, though we all have our times in equal shares. Is financially responsible and reasonably active. I love to play tennis and love the water. I like to snow and water ski. If you could drive my ski boat and pull me up, I'd be ecstatic. This is tough to do single and the kids have flown the coup. LoL.

Date someone special from Santa Cruz, United States. I am youthful looking passionate God loving guy who loves life and all that it brings..id like to think im all about learning growing giving and loving. I love to experince new things, love to travel and really value relationships.
I recently opened my own business doing sales and leadership training and consulting for businesses. I am passionette about public speaking and am expanding my audiences as much as I can.
My Kids range from 21 year old twins to a 26 year old son and a 27 year old daughter. I try to spend as much time with them as I can. Three are in college and one is pursuing his dream in San Diego, Two of them live in town here and one in Az.
I really value my relationship with God. I am a Christian and I am on a journey of discovery so I can be the best I can be for God
I really am looking for a great friend first. I want a lady who is sexy and sweet. When she walks in the room she takes my breath away not just because of how she looks but who she is on the inside.. I am looking for a partner who has my same beliefs, loves God and life and is easy going , loves to laugh and travel and go out or stay home on the couch.
I believe being transparent is huge in a relationship. Knowing each other, being true to each other and communication are paramount.
I love to travel. In the last few years I have been to the Venice, London, Paris, Sydney, Grand Cayman, Cozumel , Mexico and all points domesticd. I travel alot in this country for business and pleasure. I moved back to Santa Cruz about a year ago from Phoenix. I love the desert and have amazing friends and relationships there. I moved back to Cali because I wanted to be closer to my kids.. 6 months later one of them moves to Az.. I have lived in Seattle and Florida and Ohio as well as Cali for 20years.

Meet a man from Santa Cruz, United States. I am a buisness man who retired early to enjoy life and travel. I consider myself to be intelligent .funny, smart and easy to get along with. I am not in search of a date . Looking for life time partner wko is sincere ,loving,faithful and honest as i beleive that is what makes a relationship long lasting.I am looking for someone to share my time with. Go to the beach, lay out in the sun, go to the theater and restaraunts and be best friend and lover. I am looking for the one and have alot to share.

Date single man from Santa Cruz, United States. I like learning foreign languages before traveling to the countries. When I travel I just play it by ear except for the day I land and the day before I take off. Staying flexible and traveling lightly makes the trip less stressful and more adventurous, IMO.

Meet a soulmate from Santa Cruz, United States. Alive and inquisitive, active yet able to veg when its needed. Intelligent and yet nurturing of instinctual side and with a bit of an irreverent streak. Believer that being gentle is a strength that enhances rather than weakens ones core(and does not conflict with my love of competition :) ) . Believing in a loving partner to do things with including, sometimes, nothing :). Fitting with a partner to love and smile because of. One who has her own desires and hobbies and drives and also bits which, with me, flourish and blossom even further. I retired from corporate path early 08 yet can see possibilities with either a person out of the fray or in the midst of corporate or other professions. I do not need to be the alpha dog :)
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