I'm a SWM, 5'11", in good shape, but not perfect. I love sports, music, movies, working out, cars, etc. I make beer and wine. I play softball and golf. I love the Cards and Rams, SIU and Illinois basketball... I love to cause trouble. ;-) I like going out, but also nights watching movies with a bottle of wine and someone special. I'm a hopeless romantic. I'm also affectionate. I like to touch, kiss and hold the woman I'm with. Looks wise - You've seen the pics. My hair is gray and brown (yes, there's still some brown left ;-)). I've been described as the boy next door with a mischievous sparkle in my eye. I've had an ex-girlfriend tell me she looks for guys that treat her the way I did.

Who would I like to meet?

For Friends: Fun people with similar values.

For Dating: I want to find an amazing woman to share time with. She has to be honest, energetic, sweet and intelligent. I want to connect with her on an emotional and intellectual level. She must have a good sense of humor and love to laugh. She must be beautiful and in shape. Fitness should be important to her. She must be a good communicator, independent, and has her own goals. She must like sports (since there is often a game on in my house). I know we'll be great lovers and best friends. She must be emotionally, physically and financially in good shape. If you follow the book "The Rules", we won't be a good match. If you follow "The Secret", we will get along well. Are you her? I don't like smokers. I can't stand people who "flake" - promising to be somewhere at a specific time, then not showing up, or being late. I also don't like it when people don't return phone calls in a timely manner. If you have a history of this type of behavior, please don't write me - it would be a waste of my time or yours. I will also want to meet soon. I don't want to be your internet fantasy guy that you never intend to meet. I often get asked why I've never been married (or told it's a minus). My answer is simple. Most people marry someone they can live with. I won't get married until I find someone I can't live without.