My friends call me an extremely good person, I'm a fun-loving divorced father of two. I've been divorced since 2001.

I love anything that has to do with the outdoors, all sports, hiking, fishing, camping, and boating.
When I'm not outdoors, and when my children are with their mother, (which is about half the time), I keep busy reading or working on something.

The most important thing in my life is my family, my kids mean the world to me and I'm very much involved in their lives. They bring meaning in my life.

Some of my favorite t.v. programs are The Food Network, Animal Planet, Discovery, most anything on CBS, (I'm getting real sick of those reality shows!), and all Chicago sports. I also like watching Mixed Martial Arts.

I really enjoy going to sporting events, the Bulls, Bears, Hawks, Cubs, and Sox.

I love all types of animals, and have owned dogs for most of my life. Right now I own a brand new male Vizsla pup, (who really keeps me on my toes!), and I also have some aquarium fish.

I'm looking for someone who also shares my values, someone who is serious and not playin' games relationshipwise, who is kind and understanding, is open and honest, and just plain fun to be around. I'm very serious in my search for that person.
I believe that with strong bonds with family and friends you can get through anything in life.

I always try to get the most out of everyday. There is no substitue for LIVING life!!!

Spending a lot of quality time with my children always comes first. I am very close with them. I came from a really close knit family, (my parents were the greatest), and I try to teach my children the same way that I was taught.

LISTENING. You can't have any relationship that is all one sided, I always try to give more than I take.

I'm also really good at having fun, because without fun life becomes dull.

My ear to ear smile is what people notice about me first, and that I always like to lighten the mood.

I'm into all types of movies, some of my favs are The Matrix,
American Pie, and No Reservations.

I can listen to most types of music, but right now DANCE, 80'S, and CLASIC ROCK top my list. A couple of types of music that I'm not really into right now are old country and opera. My favorite band has always been Van Halen. I really like going to live music events, especially small venues, like The House of Blues.

My favorite foods are ITALIAN, MEXICAN, CHINESE, and all kinds of SEAFOOD.

I also love most anything grilled, it's so cool to cook outside, I use the grill year round. Grilled salmon is my favorite.

I couldn't do without:
GOD
Family
Friends
Love(Family and Friend wise)
Music
Nature

Finishing anything I started, I don't like leaving anything unfinished. I also spend time thinking a lot about what I can accomplish next.

My kids are growing up too fast, I frequently think about their future and how I can prepare them for what lies ahead.

Either going out or staying home, when my children are with me, we are always having fun.

When my kids aren't with me, I'm usually working on something, or maybe just hanging out with my friends. Sometimes I just stay at home, and play with the dog.

Now how could it be private, if I'm willing to admit it here? Guess you'll just have to ask.

You can contact me if:

You think that you might be interested in me.
You like to have fun.
You like animals.
You share some of my interests.