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Ricks_the_write

67 / M / Straight / Single

Mercedes, Texas

His Details

Last Online
Jun 10
Ethnicity
White
Height
5′ 8″ (1.73m).
Body Type
Average
Diet
Mostly anything
Smokes
No
Drinks
Not at all
Drugs
Never
Religion
Christianity but not too serious about it
Sign
Leo and it’s fun to think about
Education
Graduated from masters program
Job
Science / Tech / Engineering
Income
Rather not say
Offspring
Has kids
Pets
Likes dogs
Speaks
English (Fluently), Spanish (Poorly)

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My self-summary
WILLING TO LIE ABOUT HOW WE MET!!!!

Don't like telling family/friends we met on the internet? Here are some great alternatives:

1. We met in the produce section next to the melons
2. We met in church. The minister hardly let us get a word in!
3. We met in the library. We were both reaching for "Relationships for Dummies!" Or "Sex For Dummies," but, really, should "Dummies" even bother???
4. We met in a bar...after each drink, everyones' score increases on the "looks-o-meter!" OK, quite frankly? I'd much rather admit to meeting on the internet! Besides...why would I go to a bar? I am a non-drinker!!
4. We met in (fill in the blank) . . .

Some things that I often ponder
1. Instead of the glass being half full or empty, I wonder why they didn't use a smaller glass!!
2. If it ain't broke, find out why!!
3. I am in shape - round IS a shape!
4. I won't go walking with you on the beach at sunset because the beach is too crowded with people from these sites.

Winter is back despite all my praying, chanting, talking to dieties I didn't even know existed and nothing worked. Like death and taxes - winter comes with an vengeance.

I am still stuck in the northland (Chicago) but have begun my search for a home in south Texas. I plan to relocate in 2013, any time between February and August. I have also begun my packing, so, Texas, here I come - again!

As a frequent traveller, I have witnessed 24 hours of daylight near the Arctic Circle, ate Kimchi with the locals, had bizarre adventures in Russia (even met the real Boris and Natasha), drove along Lake Geneva (and NOT the one in Wisconsin), snorkeled where the fresh water meets the ocean in Xcaret (and Xel-ha) and even took a road trip just to visit Fargo, ND. I have now explored every state in the contiguous US.

To plagiarize from another profile, I have also lived on the five borders of the US. Maine, California, and Texas. These border Canada, Mexico, the "Left Coast" (Pacific), the "Right Coast" (Atlantic), and the "Third Coast" (Gulf of Mexico). Maybe add to that Zion, Illinois (near Chicago) which is right ON Lake Michigan. That is also like a coast.
What I’m doing with my life
I am attacking my bucket list - and adding to it!!
The first things people usually notice about me
I don't know!! But I do see people whispering and pointing at me!! :-)
Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and food
Too many to mention.

However, the Millenium Trilogy ("Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," "The Girl Who Played With Fire," and "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets' Nest") was pretty awesome. You HAVE to see the original, expanded Swedish versions (subtitled). They are each about 3 hours long. I have the books on my Kindle but have not read them as of now.

Give me a live performance and I will be there (concerts, theatre, comedy clubs, . . .)

Food? EVERYTHING is good when looking out over the Gulf - or any lake or ocean! OK, delete kimchi and calimari from that list!!
The six things I could never do without
1. Duct (or Duck) tape
2. WD-40
3. A hammer
4. More duct tape
5. More WD-40
6. Another hammer

OK, that's the entire list. Remember, if it moves and it shouldn't, duct tape it! If it doesn't move but it should, WD-40 it!! If it is stuck, hammer it!!!!
Life doesn't need to be any more complicated than that!!!
I spend a lot of time thinking about
...planning my next great venture! The sea-waves are calling my name!!!!!
On a typical Friday night I am
Depends! I spend some time during the week to see if there is anything going on. I sure would hate to miss put on something!!
The most private thing I’m willing to admit
Trying to prove that there are more than 101 uses for duct tape!
I’m looking for
  • Girls who like guys
  • Ages 50–100
  • Near me
  • Who are single
  • For new friends, long-term dating, activity partners
You should message me if
. . . you are the slightest bit curious! After all, it is good to be curious!!!! Ignore that "curiousity killing the cat" thing!!