I would comment here that the older we get, the harder it will be to find someone that is still a virgin. I'm not saying those people aren't out there - but I'm am being realistic.

I wish you well in finding such a woman though.

LOL - I work in South Everett - but don't care to live there if I can help it. One co-worker lives on Casino Road - aka "The Hood". I did live in Everett years ago - and what a boring place to be. Everything shuts down at 5 p.m. Not that I go do stuff a lot now - but at least I'm not in "The Hood" - or around a lot of hoodlums. But every neighborhood has some bad points. I have some neighbors that are just poor examples of human beans.

Good luck selling the house :-)

I made a few minor changes. Comments?

I think it looks good but definitely get the new pic up soon. And avoid the ones of you in the bathroom mirror - or anything with a lot of clutter behind you.

One suggestion. Delete the picture of you with your cluttered room behind you.

In my fantasy of "Prince Charming" he does not have a giant pile of laundry in his bedroom. I don't care if you DO have a giant pile of laundry - I just don't need to know about it right away.

Yeah - there is a person on here with a picture of a sasquatch in their picture. I am betting that isn't real either.

Your profile doesn't say a lot about you. Rather than put up such a defensive profile put up what you do like and what you are looking for. Instead of "don't be a phony" say something like "I am looking for a low-maintenance girl-next-door type with a great personality".

I guess I didn't phrase that right. Perhaps a better phrasing would be: I hope your spark finds someone to ignite.

Your profile sounds very nice. And good pictures. Too bad you're so far away

Good luck finding someone wonderful to ignite your spark again.

First - I would suggest new pictures. Have a friend take pics of you. Not you in the mirror with your cluttered bathroom!

And - what message are you trying to send with the open shirt and then the last pic? Just wondering as it seems to conflict a bit with the Christian statements. Just my two cents.

Mountlake Terrace - and work in South Everett. I was born in Los Angeles but we moved to Granite Falls when I was about 9. Granite Falls was boring. But I guess that's because I wasn't into drinking or drugs.

I am different from anyone else I know. I am a Christian with a dark side. I like a lot of different kinds of music - not reggae or real twangy country - and not real into rap - but I listen to a lot of stuff. I've been a widow for many years and I guess because I had a great husband I haven't been in a huge rush to get married again - but I will when I meet someone truly amazing. As stated I am a Christian - but I know that we all are sinful beings and even the "best Christian" struggles with those desires. I am aware of my own shortcomings and seek to be a better person but I don't disrespect people that fall into those sins because we all do from time to time. I would rather help someone up and help them to keep going rather than look down on them. I want to be the "good Samaritan" and strive to be "Christ-like" even though I know Jesus would not go see Underworld and such movies.

Oh... and I tend to be verbose. :lol:

I wanted to say that depending on the ages of the kids that you will be taking care of there is a LOT to do. At the Seattle Center there is a "Children's Museum" that is a lot of fun. The Seattle Aquarium at the waterfront is also fun. I have not been to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium but I've heard good things about it. The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is nice. Also, for a BIG day out during the summer you'll want to go to Enchanted Village / Wild Waves in Federal Way. It is a LOT of fun. And there is almost always something to do around the Puget Sound area - just check out the internet for ideas. Lots of parks and places to go camping, fishing, hiking and more.

Good luck on the move. And... if you get depressed from not seeing sunshine for a while - check into "light therapy". It can be an issue for some folks when they move here.

lol - actually I finally over the "low self-image" thing and am pretty happy with myself. I was just saying that as a "for instance". If I see someone's profile saying they are looking for "petite or slender" female - I would not bother to respond because I am not that and my body type will make that impossible. As in I will never be a size 6 and I accept myself the way that I am although I would like to lose weight but that is for almost anyone. In other words I am not a "victim" of my step-father's shortcomings but I am a beloved child of my Father in Heaven. :-)

LOL - Actually I think Skad is on the same page I am. You've said pretty much the same things I would. It is not that I think someone of the Catholic faith is not a "real believer" - but that I don't believe the same things they do. I have looked into what the Catholic church teaches and I disagree with some of the teachings. That does not mean I agree with my OWN church 100% all the time. But it is a church where I enjoy the teaching, fellowship and worship. Those things are important to me and I don't think it is wrong to say so. But I want to be with someone that wants to share that time with me. Not someone that goes to a different church on Sunday than I do. I experienced that as part of my life when I was married and I have missed that all these years (widow 14+ years now).

Other than that I don't think I'm very picky. Height, weight, hair (or lack thereof) and nationality are all pretty open. I did think of something to add. A guy should have "guy friends" - and hang out with them at least once a month. I think that is important? Comments?

Skad kind of summed up why I would say that about getting involved with someone of another "faith". While I respect someone's right to believe as they choose - I may not agree with them. Why get into a relationship with someone that you will not agree with on a fundamental part of your life? I guess I should say I also don't want to be around someone who smokes. If that is narrow-minded too, then I guess I am. But I think smoking is a gross habit that stinks - tastes bad (I've kissed a smoker) - and will probably kill you in the end (my Dad died from cancer because of smoking).

Would you criticize me if I said no smokers? I am curious.

Also - a few beers is okay - but someone that drinks often or a lot... no. Again - am I being too judgemental? Oh, maybe it helps to know my step-father was a mean alcoholic.

I guess I would say my choices are not made lightly even if they may seem narrow minded to some. Is it any different than a guy that only wants to date skinny blondes? I dunno.

I like the picture of the dog amongst the chairs - nice composition. The pictures of you... um, do you smile? I will say that is one thing a lot of people seem to look for is a "winning smile".

I am new here and wonder if people have suggestions for my profile or what they think. I guess I'm looking for some feedback. Is there something else I should include? Too much of something?