Wow, these are always hard for me... I'd like to think that who I am is defined mostly by my faith in Christ and my very imperfect attempts to be like him. I try to really live my Christian faith, but struggle with it daily.

Like most men who have made it to my age of 52, I have experienced many things in my life that have shaped me and hopefully have built character in me. There have been times when I have been very successful financially and those times when I didn't know how I would meet my obligations. I've experienced great joy--like the births of my three kids, when I was sailing on a summer day, and when I have been deeply in love. And there has been great sorrow-- divorce, being away from my kids & losing my Dad to cancer. Through all of it I was learning many lessons about what was really important in life, slowly understanding and growing.

Then in February 2008, I nearly died of a heart attack at age 50. Emergency surgery saved my life... and changed it forever. My priorities changed as I realized that the reason God put all of us here is for one reason-- relationships! He wants us to learn how to love him and how to love one another. Now, that is my goal... not accumulating things or letting the quest for money drive my decisions, but rather, seeking the will of God for my life and being open to following his leading. I have learned that there is tremendous peace in placing my total trust and dependence on God. He is a lot better at providing for me than I ever was!

Now, if you have read this far, you either think I'm a very strange guy, a fanatic (I'm not) or maybe a real guy who is just being honest here. I hope you're finding that is refreshing when most men just say what they think women want to hear. I also want you to know that I'm fun, spontaneous, humorous, and very affectionate. I enjoy old fashioned things like holding hands, snuggling together, kissing, and opening doors for you. I like being active and doing things but I also like just being around each other. Sometimes, it is the little things that matter most.... :-) If you contact me we can go from there. You will find that there is a lot more to this man as you get to know me!

The past 18 months I have been restoring and updating my sailboat "Selah Way" a labor of love. In September I returned to college to fulfill a life long dream of earning my USCG certified Captain's license. It is a lot of fun... more like summer camp than college for me :)

(But there is a lot more to it than I realized...)

Sailing, fixing things, restoring and refinishing wood, loving and learning.

I'm also pretty good at giving massages! :)

A few others:
Salt Water Fishing, Golf, Tennis, Bike Riding, Hiking, Cooking, Scuba, Fitness, Computers.

Are that I'm tall...6'2", and that I am very approachable & easy to get along with. I've been told I'm easy on the eyes too. The funny thing is that several times I've been told I look like Tom Selleck (when I have my thick mustache)! Obviously, they have never met Tom in person... He is a friend of my Sister and Brother-in-law and is about 6'7" and a lot better looking! But, it is still flattering to be told that :)

I like reading of all kinds. I read the Bible daily and lately "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. I also enjoyed "The Shack".

I enjoy all types of music except Rap. Most of the time I will be listening to contemporary Christian music in the background on K-Love. Other favorite artist include James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Eagles, Rascal Flats, and a lot of other 70's era groups. Depending on my mood it could also be country or classical.

My tastes in movies range from Science Fiction to Romantic Comedies. I like some Action movies and Suspense. Yes, I will even let you pick out a "Chick Flick" and we can share the Kleenex together. :) I don't like Horror or really violent films. Also, foul language in films will turn me off. I've gotten up and left theaters more than once because the language was so bad.

As for food.. YUM! Favorites are Thai, Mexican, and even Indian once in a while. Polish food is awesome. I'm more of a seafood lover than beef. But, I enjoy "comfort foods" like meatloaf, chicken, pot roast, stew, chile & homemade soups. I love good red wines and it is fun to find them. I really enjoy cooking (especially together) and BBQ in the summertime. If you like to bake, then you had me at "Desert".

1. God's mercy, grace, and love.
2. The love of my family and friends.
3. Being near the Ocean.
4. Starbuck's French Roast in the morning
5. Music in my life
6. The special woman that God has set apart just for me (You?)

How I depend upon God for everything in my life.
How grateful I am for all the blessings I have in my life.
My studies.
The upcoming projects to do on "Selah Way" (sailboat)
How I can help other people around me.
How nice it will be to have a mate to share it all with!

There hasn't been a "Typical" Friday night for a long time, so it is hard to say. I would hope a typical Friday night would be a time to relax after a week of school. Maybe go out for a little dinner, a beer and some live music with friends.

Is that I'm really a soft hearted sensitive man, a deep thinker, and someone who loves very deeply when I open up my heart...

I sound like the type of man you have been looking for. Let's get to know one another, explore friendship and do some things together. There are some fun places we can travel to here in the NW within reach on a weekend trip, or just come up to Astoria and we can walk on the beach or head over to Canon Beach or Seaside for some window shopping :) Selah Way has a nice guest stateroom and is warm and cozy.

If there is chemistry, we'll both know what to do... :)

Write me... I don't bite! Want to know more? Just ask.