"If you like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain..." Okay, stop there. It's a great song, but I'm not dating anyone, and I certainly don't want to hook up with my ex. On the other hand, swap strawberry milkshakes for pina coladas, and ginger ale/ginger beer for champagne, and the song isn't far off. So how else to make my profile stand out without coming across too weird... So how about poetry? I grew up in Ottawa, then moved to B.C.; I went to UBC to earn my degree. I studied biology, but enjoy science of all kinds; Have a conversation with me, a wonderful meeting of minds. I have a refined sense of humour, I like British comedy best; I was raised on Monty Python, Blackadder, and the rest. I can ski on water or snow, play squash, and I fence; Volleyball, soccer, or a back massage if you’re tense. I’m a good cook, and my desserts are quite dandy; And for renos at home, I’m really quite handy. I’ve traveled to Australia, New Zealand, most of Europe and England; Most of the U.S., including Hawaii, Egypt, Scotland and Ireland. By day I teach science and math in high school; If you’ve seen my photos, performing magic part-time is cool. I’m a night person, and for pets I prefer cats; But many other animals are cute, though not always rats. I drive automatic and standard, drive boats, and can fish; But expanding my circle of close friends is my wish. I’m looking for someone nice, a friend who is loyal; Intelligent and attractive, but you don’t have to act like a royal. So if you’ve read this far, and found my rhymes funny; I hope you enjoyed it, I don’t do this for money. So send me a wink, and perhaps we’ll chat on the net; Perhaps we will click, like we’ve already met. Then what to do, perhaps go for a run; I hear doing that on the seawall is fun. Or play a game of squash, then go for a snack; Dinner and a movie, is another plan of attack. Perhaps I should warn you, I don’t drink and can only slow dance; But I’m a nice guy, so give me a chance. I do like Italian, Indian, and Thai (food); So if I’m to your taste, then give me a try. ” Note: 1. I haven't upgraded, so I can't see likes. 2. Feel free to message me, but be aware that I don't respond to messages from users with no photos. I would consider it too rude to request a photo from someone who sounds nice, then leave them knowing exactly why I lost interest after receiving one. I hope that wouldn't happen, but I don't want to risk it. 3. Which is worse: Not getting a response to a message you send, or getting a response saying they aren't interested? Personally I hate it when the new message in my inbox gets my hopes up, and then dashes them by saying they aren't interested. So I think I'll answer the latter to the question and behave accordingly.