I grew up in England and have a somewhat dry sense of humor - which is occassionally lost on its recipients ;)
I’m looking for a partner to first and foremost be my best friend, to share a loving, caring, supportive, and mutually synergistic relationship, built on a foundation of honesty and mutual respect.
We treasure each other’s company, enjoy stimulating heart-to heart conversations, share a similar sense of humor and have a good laugh. Sometimes we just glance at each other and know what we are both thinking, as if our brains are on the same wavelength.
We are mature, but young at heart
We are down to earth and casual, dress up for occasional special events, but are not pretentious.
We are blissfully content with each other’s company.
I’m looking for a soul mate to fill a void in my life – are you?
Good luck in your search for happiness! I believe it’s out there for all of us to find…eventually :)

I manage a semiconductor operation: I work hard and take my job seriously, but all work and no play is not fun!
I’m somewhat uncomfortable with the salary question - both for myself, and expectations from a potential partner. This seems terribly materialistic. When evaluating the merits of a potential partner, salary is insignificant compared to chemistry, and I hope the same would be true for someone evaluating me.

Not bragging??
Now if this section was titled “Interests” I’d answer differently:
I like to keep active; I jog a few times a week, and enjoy hiking in Rancho San Antonio, or walking along the prom in Santa Cruz on the weekends.
I love to ski, and wish I was able to escape more weekends than I seem to be able to during the winter.
I play a little tennis, (but my favored sport was squash), and I love to follow Wimbledon.
One of the things I particularly enjoy these days is checking out microbreweries.
I also enjoy baking bread and brewing beer.

My accent.
I am originally from England, but have lived here for more than 20 years now, (so I’m bilingual in English and American!)

Recently read “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, Dale Carnegie. (How am I doing?)
My favorite film genre is spy movies, but I also like thrillers, or comedies.
My all-time favorite musician is Leonard Cohen, but I enjoy a broad range of music. Pink Floyd is currently playing in the background, soothing me as I agonizingly persevere with this daunting task. But it must be done – how else would I have a chance to meet you?
I think Cheese is one of the most evil things on earth. I adore it, but it’s so unhealthy. A nice chunk of Stilton or wedge of Camembert with a slice of sourdough bread is so decadent; my mouth is watering just thinking about it – yum!
I enjoy sampling Microbrews, and particularly like hoppy IPAs, like Russian River’s “Pliny the Elder”. I also like wine tasting, especially red wines, and am rather partial to nice oaky Cabs.

1. Family
2. Friends
3. Music
4. Enough money to get by on
5. Collar stays, (jk!), and finally………
6. OK, I have to admit it – I’d hate to be without a good microbrew!

Work, the future, and fantasizing about a happy relationship

With friends, but would rather be there with a partner.
It’s nice to eat out occasionally, but not too often; I can’t help being concerned about all the unhealthy ingredients restaurants use to make the food taste better. Besides, it can be fun to cook at home. I enjoy cooking with wine, (sometimes I even put some in the food). But cooking is so much more fun with, and for, company.

I like to brew beer - but don't tell anyone!

You are single, separated, or divorced - with or without children, and are interested in exploring the potential for a friendship that may develop into a long-term relationship.