Curling up with a good book, Having lunch with a friend, Playing with my pet, Shopping, Visiting a museum or gallery, Catching up on household chores, Taking a class, Pursuing a hobby, Watching TV or a movie, Taking a walk, Among friends, In nature, Playing on the computer, Browsing the Internet
Board games, Concerts, Fine dining, Movies, Museum/arts, Classical music, Rock music, Reading, Surfing the web, Video games
Other hobbies or interests
Cars, computers, crafts, dogs, home improvement, motorcycles, shopping, travelling
Responses to some questions
How would you describe yourself?
I would observe that we are not who we think we are. We are who other people see us. If I had to tell you who I think I am, I would say kind, witty, intelligent, perceptive, wise, strong, romantic, sweet... Considering all of that, I would suggest that I am perfect I have been told I am a competent man, and a "nice guy" (much to my detriment it seems, but to know me better is to know I am not always nice). I am ambitious, and driven to follow and complete my pursuits and interests.
How would you describe your ideal partner?
She does not look like a pin cushion. Or a doodle pad. I do not know when women decided looking like a Merchant Marine sailor was attractive, but I do not find it so. She has her goals and ambitions and she can appreciate having a partner who also has goals and ambitions and does not expect him to change his for hers, and will not change hers for his. She is psychologically stable. She respects herself. She does not sit on the front porch in a bath robe yelling at people on the street (yeah, "I know, huh?").
If you knew the world was going to end in 30 days, what would you do?
I would save it.
You are welcome
If you had 10 million dollars to spare, what would you do with it?
Open a service to find homes for unwanted pets.
How often, and from whom do you ask advice?
It depends. If it is work or project (hobby) related, on occasion. If it is personal choices, never. I follow my own lead and accept responsibility for who I am.
What is a recent prominent event in your life, and how has it affected you?
There is not a single one that stands out. Every event in my life has made me who I am.
The last books that you read?
Atlas Shrugged
What are your goals now?
Restore my antique car. Build my house.
Do you have a lot of friends?
Just enough.
What qualities do you dislike most in those of your gender?
Slovenly behavior.
What qualities do you dislike most in the people of the opposite sex?
Masculinity.
What are your weaknesses?
Brunettes. Translating my words into a foreign language. If something I have said seems peculiar or "odd", feel free to ask. It may have been lost in translation.
What are your strengths ?
Patience.
How do friends view you?
The competent man. The self made man. Sophisticated.
How do acquaintances view you?
Quiet.
What are your favourite games?
I play computer games on occasion, but I do not play on line. I prefer strategy games and am currently playing Anno 1404 Venice. I do not have a lot of time for it.
Who are your favourite writers and poets?
Dickens. Dumas. Doyle. Tolstoy. King (my guilty pleasure).
What kinds of music do you like?
No reggae, no "new country". I am an old school "metal head" who has an appreciation for all good music. I listen to classical music when I sleep and quite often, Motown classics during the day.
What is your favourite food?
Italian.
What are your favourite films?
Comedy. Drama. War.
What is your favourite activity or hobby?
Scale modeling. Woodwork. Restoring old cars.
What is your dream job?
I have it.
Tell us about your dream partner.
Instead of a direct answer to this question, I will be specific about why I am here. I am here to assess the suitability of a woman for an intimate long term relationship. I do not feel a need to be in a relationship. I want to find the woman I can be with for the rest of my life. I avoid getting involved with women who need a man. Need as opposed to want. It usually means they need more than just a relationship and I want to find a woman who wants a man to complement her. To bring her life and her world full circle and complete as she would do mine. I took some time away from relationships because I was using more of my time to make her happy and not enough of my time being happy myself. I have my goals and they do not get accomplished when I am with a woman who needs me to stop pursuing them to accomplish hers. Finding a woman who is exactly like me is not ideal to me. I would like to find enough similarities to keep us sharing and together and enough differences to keep things interesting. It is difficult to describe, so I can only hope you "get it". With all that said, I am very particular about who I choose to get involved with. I am not a serial dater-someone who dates for the sake of dating and chooses not to get serious about anyone.
I will be completely honest here. I work for a living, as I am sure most of you do. I have a good solid job that I can work until I choose to retire, if I wish. I also work two part time jobs; one for fun and one of necessity. I am doing well. Well enough to live a good life and put money away. I am not rich or wealthy by any means but I am financially secure. I would suggest that people who are wealthy do not really have use for a website like this. They have the means to meet women without the internet. This means that I will not go flying half way around the world to meet a woman on a whim or out of curiosity. I have my goals and ambitions and if I choose to make a trip to a land far away where I do not know the language or customs, I will not only be really sure the woman I am going to meet is the one I am looking for, but I had also better be the man she is looking for. Because I appreciate that it is a far more difficult decision for her as she will be leaving her home to live in a land where she does not know the language or customs. Also, I do not prioritize being in a relationship ("solitude is wrong, so say the herd"), but if I should meet the woman who I share a mutual attraction and interest with I would indeed make her a priority.
And to finish, yes I do read the profiles. I do not pursue anyone who is not looking for someone like me so if your criteria does not match mine I will not pursue. But I must say, some of you are quite clever
Where do you want to live?
Just below the snowline (snow line).
Awards
Medal for Tenacity
Master of virtue
Master of Activity
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