I'm self employed, outgoing, articulate, easy going, fit,

and active. Like most, I am certainly not without my

faults, and I try to stay away from them as much as

possible. I like to work out daily, and believe that despite

life's ups and downs, it's a waste not to make the most of

each and every day. I figure there's someone out there

for just about every personality type, it's a matter of

taking the time to find someone that appeals to you on

many levels. I like to be outdoors, boating in the summer

or working around my home in the winter. Long walks are

relaxing, as is reading the newspaper with some music on.

I enjoy preparing food, although my culinary expertise

needs some work. I'm comfortable in most social settings,

and feel as good in shorts and a t-shirt, as a suit. I have

homes in So. California, and also Southern New England,

where I also have a circle of friends in both areas, and

own several varied businesses. I own (or should I say, am

owned by), an older Basset Hound, that is a joy to have

around. I have always had bulldog, because they are

loyal and are great to take on long walks. Plus, they can't

outrun me. Over the many years of dog ownership, I have

concluded that we could learn alot about loyalty and

being unprentencious from the behavior of dogs. (Sounds

strange, but just an observation). I am also active in Bull

dog adoption. Dogs can't always chose their owners or

living situation, unlike humans, so it makes me feel good

to save the life of one very unhappy dog and get them

placed permanently in a good, permanent, and stable

living situation. Having a long term relationship with

someone that is based on commitment, loyalty, and

compassion would be great, but I'm not really prepared

at this stage in my life to try and fit a square object

through a round hole. Been there done that! So if you

have an interest after reading this profile, I'd love to

hear back from you.Hopefully I'll meet someone who is

eager to grow and develop a great relationship. I'm

looking to spend time with someone that I can be a good

friend with first, a woman who possesses any

combination of the following characteristics: she should

be kind, somewhat interesting, fairly articulate,

attractive to me, self assured, (not cocky or rude) with a

certain level of confidence. Someone that can discuss an

array of topics, and feel as comfortable at a cocktail

party or other social setting either standing alone or

nearby me or at a pub having a drink or so. I'm probably

asking for the too much here from one person, but maybe

just a few of the above characteristics would be great.

It seems with age that people become more skeptical.

Consequently, generous gentlemen hunters beware, I can

spot you a mile away, and while I'll give you the shirt off

my back during the course of a relationship, I dislike

women who's sole item on their agenda is to find a guy

with some loot! Age is unimportant, but willingness to

grow in a relationship while having fun should be a

priority. She may have children, or not, but hopefully she

is ready to really grow in a healthy long term

relationship. I'm hoping that you like to travel, especially

to Florida, or vice a versa to Southern New England, as

the spirit moves you.