Date someone special from Santa Cruz, United States. I've been retired now for over 6 yrs (have time). I've been married (twice) for 39 yrs, all together (steady). I've been amicably separated for 5 yrs (we're good friends), though still married for health insurance/pension reasons (nice guy too). I've raised 5 kids (loved and loving), all now adult (21-37) and out of the house (phew) and have two grandchildren, plus one on the way too!!! I'm a home and rental property owner (accountable), travel trailer, camper, and motorcycle owner (adventurous). A longtime surfer who started at age 12 (risk-taker), was hardcore until I became disabled ('slightly'), and not yet ready to give it up (a little nuts?). I'm intelligent, fit, hard working, dedicated, honest and loyal (unabashed). After having been married practically two-thirds of my life (very lovable) and raising kids for more than half of that (dedicated), I'm looking for a friend/partner that I can get along with (agreeable), and maybe to travel some with... (I love camping too!).
I'd like to find someone to be able to spend time with, cook for and with, go out to movies/events with, go camping/travel/explore new places together, or visit friends and family with; to just be able to share good times together... to share this gift of life; its so very precious and magical (and I'm so very grateful).
I'm liberal politically (very) and humorous too (at least I think so). I enjoy discussions of politics, science, spirituality, sports, travel, and self discovery (talks alot, [but a good listener too!]). I'm spiritual, yet not religious (new age). I enjoy quiet time and do meditate (reflective). I like to garden/work in the yard and on projects around my house (handy), read the morning paper and mostly non-fictions (well informed), take walks w. my dog (animal lover), and even watch some TV to relax (movies, Democracy Now, Link TV, Daly/Colbert, SNL, Nature/Discovery, Giants/Niners...). I'm in pretty good shape and stay relatively active (this could be stretching it). I quit ( /-) drinking liquor (and more) this past summer but don't begrudge others theirs (this is true). I sometimes eat meat but otherwise try to eat healthy, home-cooked food (enjoy cooking). I've traveled a fair amount (incl. overseas) and would like to do more... (only this time... with someone).
Meet a man from Santa Cruz, United States. I really dislike blowing my own horn. So let's do it this way:Others have described me as kind, smart, and dedicated to my work in court as a prosecutor. My kids have described me as kind, smart, and obsessed with my work in court. It'd be easy to disregard their opinion. Neither one of them have had a full time job yet. But there may be a little truth in their assessment. Once they were out of the house I let my social life wither and concentrated on work. I do have outside interests, including fine dining, backpacking, and flying. I'd like to do all of them a lot more often. Ultimately, I'm hoping for a long term relationship.
Date single man from Santa Cruz, United States. I find most of life pretty exciting, Dedicated writer. Known for compassion. Have traveled most of Asia, Europe, and U.S. Lead me to a museum, and I'm lost for two hours. I take portrait photos, and still have friends from high school.
Meet a soulmate from Santa Cruz, United States. I'm a California boy born and raised a redneck (Bakersfield), but have graduated to a more conducive lifestyle in Santa Cruz. Not a bad area to be if you enjoy the beach, the redwoods, farmers markets, and great local wine. Might not be for everybody.
I'm a sustainable builder committed to creating safe, comfortable, resource efficient homes for everyone. Just trying to save the world, one house at a time. Nice to have found my life's work.
I'm a fairly creative guy, can build furniture and cabinets and houses, pretend to cook, and am very interested in alternative viewpoints that add something positive to the conversation.
I've got the rather predictable list of interests, including: dining, hiking, biking, golfing, beaching, smooching, etc. I gave up TV a few years ago, and can't quite remember how I ever found time for one. I read Anne Landers daily, but only the questions. I own books, and know how to use them, and am fairly liberal politically, except when I'm not. I've got a great sense of humor even if, occasionally, I'm the only one getting the joke.
I'm looking for a life partner I can't get enough of and who, for some reason, just can't get enough of me. She's creative, enjoys conversation, has found passion and purpose in her life, and tolerates the random, silly things life throws her way. She'll smile when I dance like nobody's watching. I'll be her puppy dog when she does that special thing she does just because she knows I like it. It's time to enjoy a few of the things we've been missing.
With all due respect, winks are boring, and profiles without photos just aren't very compelling. I'd prefer starting a conversation with someone I've at least had a glimpse of.
Date someone special from California, United States. Born and raised in San Diego, I've been in Santa Cruz since 1970. I've had my own business since 1983, and raised three great sons here. I'm a proud papa, and "Nanu" to eight grandchildren.
I work out a couple of times a week, love to golf, and volunteer at the local homeless shelter, where I indulge my love of cooking by making approximately 250 meals a week, using whatever the food bank provides. But at home I'm all about Italian cooking. I learned from my mom and grandmother -- although my dad's pretty good in the kitchen, too.
I like a woman with a good sense of humor, and a strong sense of family -- someone who's active, and would play a few rounds with me at any of the local links. (Any bad day at the golf course is better than a good day at work, I always say!).
I'm ready for a committed relationship -- looking for that special woman to share my life with.
Meet a man from California, United States. I am mostly a fun loving guy who has time and the where-with-all to enjoy life. I love whitewater rafting and kayaking, surfing, biking, and hiking/walking a lot. I am working a little still, just to keep it interesting. I have a curious mind and am interested in local to international politics, science, culture, environment, religions, music, post-modernism etc., but I actually relate best to simple working type people and I'm always trying to keep things light and laugh a LOT (did you notice that I capitalized a" LOT"?). I try to live love, understanding and respect. I think human's greatest challenge is to communicate well with each other. It should be a lovely ride. Laughing all the way!
Date single man from California, United States. I am looking for: a woman who can be my playmate, shares my insatiable curiosity, with a wide variety of interests. A warm, stylish, easygoing woman who is spontaneous, fun, romantic, sensual, loving & exciting to be around. An independent woman with intelligence who is not afraid to take a few chances
I love to give & receive affection, caresses, comfort, embraces, passionate kisses, heartfelt hugs & … My sex life will never be boring again. I know what it’s like to emotionally connect & truly make love (vs. just having sex). I have discovered that with open, honest discussions of desires & wishes a couple can get everything they need in a committed relationship."If you don't ask for what you want, you may never get it" "We are all just an adjustment away from exactly what we want out of life"
I wasn’t always this way, being a very insecure young man. I like myself a lot now, but it’s not love. There is something to be said about maturity although I still am adolescent in many ways, which might explain my speeding tickets.Tomgains borough 33 at gmaild otcom I sometimes get on my high soapbox when I get fired up about politics & world issues. I try to balance an objective view with compassion.
I don’t take anyone for granted. It seems that I was born with all of my senses turned on high. I am a very expressive, visual, touching, feeling, independent, cowboy. I’m only co-dependent on life.
Meet a soulmate from California, United States. About me: I am a hard working, self-reliant person and enjoy all things outdoors. My favorite place is the beach and I usually have a good tan. I am a McGyver type, jack of all trades, can fix almost anything, love to remodel houses and build things. Not one to sit inside and play chess or work crossword puzzles.
My idle time is spent watching the Discovery or History channels, or news analysis shows. I exercise 5-6 days a week, working hard to stay in shape and look good, and love to dress up and go out. Really enjoy music, both contemporary and oldies, and like to dance, country and western dancing, and I am learning salsa. When traveling abroad, I like to go to pubs or shops and talk with the locals, debating politics or learning about the nature of their country. Not one to go to touristy areas. Not a gambler or a big drinker, two beers is normally my max.
I am very sincere, kind-hearted and friendly, caring and generous, and very passionate about the things I care about. Love to laugh and joke around and find humor in everything, and don't take life very seriously at all. I am a very affectionate person, like to hold hands, hug, and cuddle. I am always the gentleman and like ladies who like that. I am part kid, and I love kids and young adults, and love to go to Disneyland.
About You: I hope to find a woman I can spend the rest of my life with. I find that I am most attracted to women who work out regularly and are in great shape, and lead a healthy, natural lifestyle. Other qualities I admire are disciplined, hard-working, financially independent, easy going, low maintenance, low drama, and roll with the punches. I also like women who are affectionate and loving.
Date someone special from United States. I love to make things happen.Being spontaneous and staying in the moment are what helps me through the day.I've been single a while and although it's a simple life I miss sharing and caring.I have a challenging career that requires a lot of energy, so keeping a balance in the rest of life is important.Sailing,cooking,wine tasting, Mexico in the winter,Joe Campbell, and travel are some of my favorites.
My match would be easy going,soft and loves good conversation.She could enjoy the wonders of nature and just as easily dress up and go out for a evening on the town.Drama is for the theatre .Developing a true friendship is basic to survival!