OK, I'm no Spaniard (see pics), but everyone knows this dude, his famous line in the movie ("My name is IndEEgo....."), and he is a great character (unassuming hero, handy with a sword, very passionate, loved his dad, etc), so I brazenly stole his name for my own purposes (even though someone else on the planet is using the correctly spelled version). That's my disclaimer, and that's all the confessing I'm going to do about that.

I should probably also mention this right up front too: my mom says I'm a real catch; so I have that going for me.

Overall, I have it really good. I have a great kid, a great job, a lot of friends, I appreciate the simple things, and I know what's important, really; I figured it out.

So, in the interest of somewhat fuller disclosure, I'll admit that I can be as shallow and oblivious as the next guy, but on most days I am too complicated to be average. I am resourceful, versatile, fun, real open, a good dad, kind and thoughtful, a contributor, not too hard on the eyes, musically inclined, and empathetic to a fault, among other things. I have no vast wealth in anything other than character, experience, mileage, friends, loved ones, and a few guitars and half-read books. I smugly drive a little car that gets 42 mpg (i.e., my protest car); I work too much (I'm a Wildlife Biologist); I'm crazy about my kid; I am a disgruntled Mariners fan; and all my bills are paid. And all that might seem interesting (or not) but to me it lacks something really important: an incredibly special woman to share it with.

So, I am writing a few things about me just in case she happens along and bumps into me here, right here, and something incredible and magical ensues. I figure if you're gonna wish, you might as well wish big. Hope this works.

BTW, I am not afraid to drive a little ways to spend time with someone.

Shifting gears and looking to make some adjustments to a pretty good life. Spent too long in school and too much time at work and want to find some new things to do and a great person to do them with.

Picking up on what people think/want/like; bantering; singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" with wreckless abandon in a car or shower (sometimes in tune); having a good conversation with a dog (if somewhat one-sided); swing dancing; finding fun in almost any situation; being a dad; making breakfast; enjoying a soak in a good hot spring

Is this a trick question? I assume that they would notice that I am incredibly charming, terribly witty, and smart as a whip. Or perhaps they would just notice the appearance stuff: clothes, height, build, face, and hair (too bad for them). Wish I knew the answer to this question. I am going to go with "D", all of the above.

Books: Undaunted Courage (Stephen Ambrose), Travels with Charlie (John Steinbeck), The River Why (David James Duncan). Movies: Red October, High Fidelity, Philadelphia Story, Outlaw Josey Wales, Twister, National Treasure, Bull Durham, Lonesome Dove. Music: Most rock (e.g., Zeppelin, Beatles, Who, Stones, Ramones, Aerosmith, Bad Co, Queen, to Green Day to White Stripes, the Strokes, Neon Trees), classical, roots, Motown, blues, ragtime, rockabilly, folk, bluegrass, cowpunk and country. Food: Chocolate milk, crab, home made salsa (extra cilantro), my smoked salmon, cranberry scones, and curry anything.

My kid; friends; hope that I might find a wonderful, incredible and amazing woman; having something great to look forward to; really good sourdough bread and butter; and the ability to make a meaningful contribution. Perhaps air, water, food, a roof, and a bed might be nice too.

Should I write sex, or can that just be a given? My kid, work, fishing, music, fun things to do, meeting a great gal, things I want to do in a week, a month or a year from now. Seems a little too predictable but there you have it.

Either doing something with my kid, playing guitar, working, or watching a movie at home.

Perhaps I'll just admit that privately. Ok, I lived in Texas for a year, and I've never, ever had a corn dog (never seemed like a good idea). Both true.

You thought you might never find a great guy, but you really hoped you would anyway.