I've had too many bad experiences to believe I'll ever find anything like the movies or storybooks. A good, casual, relationship where we see each other frequently and enjoy a good time together will be good enough. Kindness, a positive attitude, a nice smile that also shows in the eyes, and an easygoing manner are very attractive qualities to me. It would also help if you genuinely like Monty Python! :-) While I know there are lots of ladies all over the country (even the world) that would be a great fit for me, I can't see myself ever engaging in another long distance relationship. I've done it before, and it never seems to turn out well. Please be close enough to visit on a regular basis. I'm a bit shy at first, but I warm up quickly to someone who is able to carry a conversation. At first glance, you might figure me for a bit of a rocker, but I'm actually a very sweet, caring, understanding, and loving guy once you get to know me. I am a single parent of two great kids, a 21 year old girl that lives on her own, and a 10 year old boy that lives with me part time. My tastes in music are rather extreme: Slipknot, Slayer, and Sepultura are the bands that are in my Ipod most of the time. I enjoy nature, hiking, camping, days at the beach, walks in the part. Things that I enjoy include auto racing, playing guitar, movies, and reading.