I have a real affinity for the outdoors. I take great pleasure in camping or just driving out into the forest to find an alpine lake. Fly fishing anyone? It is a dream of mine to ride the Pacific Crest Trail on horseback or at least walk some of it. I think it would be nice to travel the US & Canada in a motor home; what a great way to see this beautiful country when retired. I enjoy learning new things and tend to to be very curious about many subjects.

I love to go hiking (although it has been a few years) and really enjoy cooking new dishes together with great conversation & good music...Quality time! I also like art & music festivals, going out to dinner, dancing (it's been a while, but hold onto your socks), motorcycle rides on my KLR 650, getting on-line and more. I have a real interest in doing welded metal art work at some point. I am also interested in learning photography to capture wildlife & nature in general.

I am easy going, down to earth, intelligent and level headed... silly and animated at times, but very well balanced overall. I certainly have a healthy sense of humor and consider myself sensitive but not emotionally fragile. I tend to be logical and analytical; When presented with a new problem, I look at all the angles, gather as much info as possible and make a decision. I do not care much for the majority of traditional televised sports, however I do like watching some of the Olympics. I really have a love for dogs... so "must love dogs" is pretty important. I enjoy all types of music, but the Beatles are my favorite; scored in the 90's for the Beatles lyrics test. I have been known to bring flowers just because and I strongly believe in showing that someone special that they are appreciated.

So there's a quick snapshot of who I am.

Just moved back to Redding due to a ailing parent, but was living in Washington.

I would say, and others have as well, that I have outstanding communication skills.

They would say.. I am friendly and enjoy good conversations. At times however I can be reserved, but this because I am listening and observing. I tend to hear more than what people say; I get all the words, but I also sense the feelings of which they may be unaware.

Books: The Secret. No, not Victoria's, but the book. It was old news for me, but good. Shhhhush, don't tell anyone! ;) Typically I enjoy books that inspire me for personal growth. I have also enjoyed Tom Brown's guide to wilderness survival, You can't afford the luxury of a negative thought and other books from authors Dale Carnegie & Joseph Campbell.

Movies: I recently have cut the majority of regular TV out of my life to be more productive...however, I do love movies. I usually watch one movie a night. I enjoy action, drama, sci-fi, horror, independent films and foreign. Ah, but the best DVD's that I have are on wilderness survival...a 24 dvd set. Awesome! Excellent! I would hope that my future partner would be interested in this. With that said, I will pose a question to you. If many of your conveniences ( electric, food stores..etc) to everyday life where to leave, would you survive? Take the test I wrote on OKCupid.."Survival Test" and let me know how you did. (it is the one with two backpackers w/ hiking staffs..clip art)

Music: I enjoy a variety of music. In order of preference...classic rock, blues, country, jazz...then others. I am not into rap.

Food: Mmmmm! Mexican is my favorite. I also enjoy Asian cuisine, Italian, Seafood, Creole, and East Indian. And let me not forget good ole down home southern food of fried chicken, black eyed peas, okra and iced tea. Overall, I eat on the healthy side and keep the southern type dishes for an occasional treat.

Human interaction & touch; without it we die inside.
Nature in all her beauty and magnificence; amazing.
Music and it's ability to lift your spirits.
Learning new things each day.
Dogs and the joy they bring to me every day.
The air in my lungs, the shirt on my back and coffee in the morning.

Personal growth, communications, intimacy, spiritual growth, what makes people tick, nature and what's for dinner?

I usually will have a blockbuster movie of some sort to watch, maybe BBQ a steak or cook up something new. On occasion I will go out to listen to some live music & dance if the music is a swing type, meet a friend for dinner or have a good conversation over the phone.

Duke gave me the secret recipe to Bush's baked beans and threw in the the private recipe to a successful green eggs and ham; a Dr Seuss family treasure. In addition, I also know where the Pot O Gold is at the end of the rainbow. Email me for details. ;)

Email me if:
You are kind & honest... Not only with others, but with yourself. This is paramount. Other qualities are being genuine, open minded, optimistic, confident (not arrogant), romantic, emotionally balanced and down to earth. These are qualities I possess, so bring the same to the table.