I'm going to be a little different and outline a few bad things about me first so that I don't waste your time or mine! First I'm a recovering alcoholic who recently made his ninth month of sobriety (day one was Dec. 26,2008).
I realize many of you won't read any further and that's cool but I feel it's necessary to get it out there. No more skeletons allowed in my closet if I wish to remain sober.
So, it's all about truth for me and hopefully truth from a potential partner/mate or however you would like to define it. Lets see... I can be a little stubborn at times and I'll be the first to admit that I'm not spontaneous dammit! I like a plan, so sue me < insert smiley face >.

If you're still reading, on to the good stuff! I've been working for the same company for 20 years next February. I'm a computer/hardware technician working in the banking industry. I own my own home, well... the mortgage company does but you know what I mean.
I have one daughter who is a sophomore in college. She loves me despite my past and she is the love of my life.
I was originally going to wait for the one year mark of being sober to do the whole internet dating thing. I didn't want any additional variables to potentially screw up the path that I'm on. But I feel confident and in charge of my life for the first time in years and dare I say it? Happy.

The one missing piece is a woman to share my life with. I don't know what that means for the future exactly. Friendship, casual dating, serious dating, marriage, sex buddies? I really don't know.

So here I am, jumping into the great unknown! To those of you who show interest I shall try my best to answer any question you may have about me honestly.
Thanks for reading.

Mainly delving into new or neglected hobbies. I'm into landscaping/gardening. A new one I started recently is tropical fish. It's a fun hobby but a little more work than I thought. They're my only pets though so I take good care of them.

Punctuality. I'm always on time.
I have a large vocabulary from reading. Not so much books anymore but mainly through articles on the internet and various message boards.

Most people say my eyes. Second I guess would be my shoulders, they are fairly broad.

You won't see any "deep" literature on my list. I read to relax and to relax I like easy reading, something to get lost in for a few hours. This usually goes for movies as well.
Books: Stephen King - The Stand, It, The Dead Zone, and almost all of his short stories.
Tom Clancy - The Hunt for Red October, Red Storm Rising, Debt of Honor.
Movies: Silence of the Lambs, Aliens, American History X, V for Vendetta, Glory, Airplane!, Young Fankenstein, Terms of Endearment - that is one movie that always makes me cry...but only when no one is looking.
Music: I'm not a huge audiophile, I'm mostly a talk radio guy such as NPR.
I do like Classic Rock if I'm in the mood. ( I just got burned out badly from it in the 70's ). The Doors, Jimi, Stones, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd.
Nowadays I like a lot of Alternative rock but I can listen to country or contemporary without cringing. What I'm saying is, is that music in no way is a deal breaker for me.
Food: Pretty much anything but I'm really not into Seafood much, but I'll eat it. Also just say no to potato salad. Blech.
Steak: Medium rare baby! If you like your steak well done....hmm, that could be a deal breaker. Not really but I may make fun of you.

My goose down pillow, privacy on occasion, salt and pepper, a hot shower, my sense of smell, the belief in love.

I don't really know how to answer that without it sounding contrived. Everyday things I guess, the economy, my future, my daughter, my family, pursuit of happiness.

At home mostly. I'll sometimes cook something a little more adventurous since I have more time. Mainly just reading or maybe play a game of chess on the computer. I'm also into online spades once in awhile.
Sorry, I know that sounds boring but at this moment in time it suits me.

I scratch myself when nobody is watching. ;)

Well, if you've read this far and still have some interest that probably means you are a fairly secure and confident woman who is willing to take a chance but would dump me in a heartbeat if I were to bs you about what I have written in my profile. And that is cool by me. I'm normally attracted to type A personalities in women. That doesn't mean bitch of course, it means assertive. I have no problem making the decision on where to go on a date for example but a completely passive woman is a turn off for me.

I should say that I'm picky about what I like in a woman, appearance wise. Even though I shouldn't be, I can't help it. ( I've waited this long..)
I do prefer slender women around 5'4"- 5'-6" and around 110-125lbs. Hair color isn't really important, nor is eye color. I know what I'm attracted to but it's hard to quantify.
At the risk of sounding like a perv, I'm a backside/leg man. Breasts are always nice as well but are secondary.
Age... I'm flexible on that. Probably between 40-48 give or take a year or two on either side.
That's about it! Now that I've scared all women in a 100 mile radius away, let the fun begin!

Thanks,
Gravcrash