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Meet men and women from Ventura, United States. So, obviously, I'm not quite ready yet to go totally live, to post pictures or to start communicating. This (like me and all of the rest of us, if I may say so) is a work in progress - the early stages is how I'm feeling about it right now.
Then, I decided, why not post right here, out in the open, the stuff that I'm writing/the drafts that I'm working with as I try to figure out how best to express myself here. Sound a little obcessive or perfectionistic? Well, maybe it is. Or maybe it's just the way I'm going to enjoy the early part of this process.
In the interest of perspective please keep in mind everything I'm writing in these sections is true at least it's true at the moment that I write it. But, this is not like Venus being born fully adult and beautiful from the head of Zeus. If only, right? Also, some of the basic/statistical/personal ID info is a little off the mark; it will be corrected when I'm ready to post pictures and start communicating.
That all having been said and on the perhaps unlikely assumption that you even care anymore, here we go.
The Bsd - Things are not always as they seem. An observation that probably goes without saying on a dating site. On the other hand, I tend to treat what we could easily call the disappointments as if they were entertaining surprises - little vignettes that are really harmless and which give us glimpses of (sometimes omitted from our profiles) aspects of the human condition.
The Good - It’s way too easy to forget that “things aren’t always as they seem” has plenty of room for the delightfully surprising, too. The stuff about each other that we would never have guessed and which we find out only when we meet or after a few face-to-face conversations. Somewhere along the line (we all hope) there will be the surprise that will make us want to come back for more. And more.
Might I be that kind of surprise for you? And you for me?
I talk too much.
I hope that at least some of the time you will think that I have interesting things to say.
I am an excellent listener.
I strive to understand.
I weigh too much. Ooops! Wasn't planning on saying that. Promise that all of the pictures that I post will accurately show how I look now as opposed to 10 years ago.
I have lived with Golden Retrievers, usually 2 at a time, for so long (since 1960) that in many ways, I think I may have become one, myself. This is a good thing. Plus, I don't shed.
I had a 25 year long career/avocation/love affair with flying that was almost beyond magical. I don’t concede much and not very easily to the consequences of aging but, over the course of a couple of years, I found that I was loosing some of the edge, mental sharpness, intense and unremitting focus that I want the pilot of any aircraft I’m traveling in to have. FAA said that I was good to go and so did my doc. But, I knew better and so, I made the call because I have only one *.
I have big time needs to give and to receive loving - to listen and to understand, to be heard and to be understood.

Date a man from Ventura, United States. I'm most passionate about: Finding a Life Partner to share my life and have Children with, as our real Legacy is our children, all else is meaningless! Pheromones Chemistry is the Key - meaningful connection! Also, just enjoying what the Gift of Life has to offer, while we are still here! P.S: A 39 yr. old Women is NO Spring Chicken!
The qualities that I am most looking for in a Life Mate are as follows: A Woman who is a Good Listener with Good Common Sense, who knows her own mind; goes after it! Trusts her gut feelings; does not allow herself to be influenced by Friends or Family! A Women who considers any Mans Age just a number; not important, because she can always consider other aspects; other qualities that a Man has to offer, which over shadows his age! A Woman, who wants to have Children, is young enough; healthy enough to have them! A Woman who wants to share her Life, Love, Happiness with a Good Man - like ME!
In addition: It seems that the majority of Women, state that they want honesty from Men! Yet, it seems that the majority of the Men out there will just tell you what you all want to hear, so that they can get what they want! With me, what you see is what you get – no Game Playing!
My leisure time is spent as follows: Gardening, Refurbishing my 4 BR/2.5 Bath, 2 Story Ventura Beach Home, Master BR has View of the Anacapa Islands and Ocean (My Ventura Beach Home is approx. 450 Feet above Sea Level - near Ventura College).
I have taken the year 2012 off from my normal Profession, so I can concentrate on refurbishing; updating my Home in Ventura – as it is very time consuming! In addition, three quarters of the work on my Home, I am doing myself. I enjoy working with my hands, as I do an excellent job – even if I do say so myself! I have always been quite proficient at refurbishing and updating Real Estate!
I enjoy the following: Cooking, Dancing, Traveling, Cruise Ships, Investing, Movies, Plays, Seminars, Lectures, Etc. Besides, spending quality time with the future one I love!
I have a lot to offer my Future Wife - besides laughter, so all She needs to figure out, is what She has to offer Me in return!
Added information: Accept for my Wisdom Teeth, (removed due to not enough room) I have all my original Teeth and never experienced any Cavities! That should tell you something about my Health for my Age, which I have already stated is just a number!
The Program Nature on P.B.S – TV: shows that the African Female Elephant will only Mate with the Oldest Male Bull Elephants, because they have already proven themselves capable of Survival (Genetics) – that is how Mother Nature works! In addition, Children born to Older Fathers have increased Telomere Lengths on their Genes - and an increased Lifespan!
To be honest with you, I am personally looking for Beauty on the inside as well as Beauty on the outside. In My lifetime of experiences with Women, I have come across many Beautiful Shells with no substance, and that is definitely, what I am "NOT looking for!" This is why I decided to try Match.com, to see if I might have better luck in finding My Soul Mate! By the way, I am NOT a Player, I have just been picky all my life, and I only want to be married once, with NO Divorce!
Statistically: Women have a higher divorce rate with Taller Men, than with average Height Men! Sorry Women, but approximately only 10% of Men are over 5’ 9” tall! Women who marry Older Men have fewer divorces, than Women who marry Younger Men!
If Mr. Donald Trump can marry a Women 30 yrs. younger than he is and have Children with her, than I see no reason why I can't do the same, or younger with an older mentality!
P.S: My Primary Picture is recent! I am Loc. approx. 56 miles from W.B. Studios in Burbank, Calif. I am also a Member of SAG - AFTRA ONE UNION, which keeps me busy, with a change of pace in my life. Income is to Lifestyle, as Wealth is to Balance Sheets! Required Prenuptial! I'm NOT a Member yet!

Meet people from Ventura, United States. Why does anyone ever sign up for this crap. I just want to see if there is anyone interesting in my area and they ask me a million questions. Total BS. Lets see. It's 62 degrees, 4:40 AM, I am bored.

Date a soulmate from Ventura, United States. want to hang out or have with!
Someone not boring!
The homes I've desgned and built and my art work!
My life and the blissings that go withit!
Someone who likes people!
I have a great # of friends!
A good comedy!
Someone I want to wake up to the next morning!
My best friend and the rest will fall in place!
Life with family events growing together as a couple and lifes challenges.

Meet single man from Ventura, United States. I am a thoughtful and caring person with an eccentric sense of humor and cerebral/serious when the situation calls for it.
Enjoy all sorts of activities including live music, reading, dining, business, movies, dancing, travel, theater, nature, great conversations, have very high energy, and enjoy almost every sport.
I'm always willing to try new things.
Looking for someone who is loving, considerate, and caring who wants to share the activities or be supportive of them.

Date someone special from United States. I would say that I've got a good mind, a good heart and a good sense of humor. I'm athletic and like competition. My sports use to be surfing, basketball, baseball and tennis but are now mostly racquetball and golf. I'm very easy to get along with. I've lived in Ventura most of my life except for college in San Diego. Since a picture is worth a 1000 words, I posted mine. My look-a-like? Maybe Grizzly Adams... remember him ? I'm like most of the people using this system, I'm single after a long marriage (25 years) and now looking for a compatible companion, an activity buddy if you will...someone to have fun with... that right fit that makes anything you do together great fun. I think that judging everyone in this system as a possible life long mate puts too much pressure on everyone envolved.My ideal match would have a nice way about them. That is they would really care about others and their feeling. They would find the fun and pleasure in a simple life and not need expensive things to make them happy. People are what count not things.

Meet men and women from United States. I treasure my privacy and naturally, It’s tough for me to expose myself to the judgment of strangers. I’ve tried the monastic way for many years and have realized that I am not a hermit, that days could be brighter if I could find “that special somebody.” So, I’m giving this my best shot.
Who am I? Physically, a petite, trim and fit, elegant and still attractive, somewhat exotic young-looking mature lady. A healthy lifestyle, daily exercise, positive thinking, little make up are apparent in my light brown, unblemished skin. My almond shaped eyes are bright and IРІР‚в„ўve been told that my full lips are ... pretty... pretty sexy?
Intellectually IРІР‚в„ўm a perpetual seeker of answers to the mysteries that surround us. Reading and research are great tools to decode some of those mysteries, and thank God for google and wikipedia!
My soul is young and at the same time, wiser. I have made my fair share of mistakes but am always trying to learn from them, and also, to forgive myself and others. The last few years have been really tough; a bad marriage was devastating and when I managed to free myself, I promissed to learn to live alone. The result? IРІР‚в„ўm a social entity and I need affection, a tender touch, passion. I yearn to dress up for a special person and to relish happy moments of kindness, tenderness and mutual respect. To feel that there is somebody who thinks about me -- and for me to think about him lovingly. To enjoy a walk holding hands, laughing, sharing a meal... ordinary things turned extraordinary because a mutual harmony makes such moments special.
What have I done with my life, other than making mistakes? IРІР‚в„ўve taught languages, literature, film and continue to do so. Sometimes an ex-student makes my day by telling me that I was a terrific influence in his/her life. To facilitate my teaching, IРІР‚в„ўve authored books, I have lectured extensively to teachers throughout California and have attempted to become a positive role model. In my golden years I surprise people with my ability to keep my sense of humor, optimism and to be in reasonably good shape by teaching fitness and dance aerobics and simply by having a very young attitude towards life.
Have also been a globe trotter. And if “he” wants a multi-lingual guide with an uncanny ability to find the best bakeries, well, here I am!
Some of my best qualities are: I’m not a gold-digger and have no respect for people who are “users” of others. Kindness, directness, acceptance, honesty and a bright outlook on life, laughing, smiling are part of my philosophy.
About him: Pluses: politeness, compassion, self-reliance and a kind, non-judgemental attitude. Cleanliness, good taste in attire; a great sense of humor, work ethics, willingness to compromise and experience new things (perhaps even dancing a little?) and the ability to laugh at oneself. If heРІР‚в„ўs handy around the house, heРІР‚в„ўll get superb dinners.
Minuses: a person who is in a terrible financial mess, substance abuser, violent, intolerant, free-loader, mean-spirited, couch potato... you get my drift. And definitely married guys who pass themselves as single should go to a different match site.

Date a woman from United States. Am a practical, down-to-earth, easy-going, flexible and honest person, but would like to be pampered with surprises as well. I enjoy doing/teaching liturgical dances. Though am getting up in years, am still limber and in shape enough to do it. I'd like to volunteer in my Methodist church as well as the local Chinese church. I'd like to give in whatever areas am able to give, never expecting a return of gifts. I hope to find someone who has the time, $ and desire for domestic and international travels, as well as get along with me! Am told I look younger than my age, but I hope you'll look not just at the outside appearance of me, but inside my heart as well

Meet a soulmate from United States. I think I am a very strong, organized person. I am not necessarily looking for marriage but someone to share fun, laughter, and more. I am most proud of my family, i.e., son, daughter, and four granddaughters. My social life, at present, revolves around my family and work.

Date people from California, United States. I am retired from 28 years working in the legal system. I am easy going, quick witted with a wicked sense of humor. I care about the world we live in, help those in need both human and animals. Also my faith in God is very important to me and plays a constant role in my perspective on life.
My ideal match, would be a good listener, accept me for who I am and not try to change me to what they want, a good conversationalist, aware of the world and events,

Meet someone special from California, United States. I am very enthusiastic about life, and hate to waste a precious moment. I realized long ago that I always have to be somewhere, so I may as well enjoy it. That is so easy to do once I discovered what I like and surround myself with it. Music while stuck in freeway traffic, reading a good book or learning something new about my computer while stuck on an airplane - you get the idea. I have traveled extensively, and would love to share more travel experiences with the right person. I do not like camping or fishing, but I love beautiful scenery as long as I can view it in comfort. Good grooming, attention to clothing and self-esteem are very important attributes. I like people who want the finest of everything and are willing to work for it and understand that some people do not have the same standards. I allow my friends the dignity to be who they are, without restraints, but demand the same in return. I believe that family and unconditional love are the basis of a strong person. My family is important to me, although they are many miles away, and I would love to be accepted as a part of a new family, too! (Especially at holiday times!)