I had a huge self-summary but really even I was overwhelmed by it and didn't bother to read it ;)

So - the abridged version.

I have a Computer Science background and I work for a large engineering company - but - I'm a country/outdoors person at heart. While I do enjoy working on computers, at the end of the day/week I want to relax.

Lately that has meant spending most of the weekend outside, as it has been an aspect of my life that I have neglected. It is too easy to get wrapped up in work, school, 'life' and suddenly realize you've shut the door on some of the things you enjoy and value the most.

I enjoy sports - and still play recreational hockey weekly. I grew up on a farm and have ridden horses nearly all my life. I also like to ride motorcycles. I've done a fair bit of touring on my bike, and like to see new places (It is defiantly something I'd like to share - there have been so many times that I've wanted to share the experience).

Camping and travelling are also high on my list - and again something I've neglected lately. Having someone to share the experience would be great.

This season I've started to get into motorcycle racing. This year I completed the high performance riding school and have got my race licence. I spent quite a few weekends learning the track and working on improving. Next year I hope to compete in amateur 600 locally.

Realizing the above is all quite superficial and not particularly telling, I'll say that the balance between enjoying a nice home cooked meal on a friday night and going on an all out party has tipped significantly towards the cozy and more intimate setting. I'm looking to enjoy life, and share the ride... camping, travelling, companionship, shared experiences and so on.

I was working at a University until recently. I'm a curious person, and I like to learn new things. I was doing risk assessments for several government agencies, writing reports, developing software... and generally playing with maritime things.

I am now working for a big engineering company, doing some interesting programming work.

Otherwise - life goes on day by day. I try to find ways to do the things that I think I'm missing... trying new things because one never knows :D

Tinkering - I like to take things apart and see how they work.

That includes computers, but its more fun to take apart something like a motorcycle. I'm not afraid of dirty...

Quite often friends will swing by with their broken stuff to let me have a go at it... recently that was a motorcycle with a blown engine, and a friend who wanted to learn how to do his own oil changes.

With the right attitude the work is pretty fun... hang out with a friend, get the job done... share a few amusing stories. Voilà, c’est fini.

That I'm a guy? ;) I don't think I ever have really thought about this question... I'm kinda stocky at 6' - average build I guess... hundreds of little scars from various accidents in the workshop, on bikes, playing about, falling off horses and a couple from a motorcycle accident - they all tell a story, and I love telling stories.

I guess the other thing is that I'm a pretty diverse mix. I do like getting dirty, camping, playing with motorcycles... but I also like to have a nice evening relaxing and just talking. I can cook fairly well, and enjoy going out for a nice fancy meal once in awhile. I work at a desk all day at a computer - but I'm just as happy plumbing a house. I fit into both worlds... and I don't think many see the virtues of the 'other side'.

To put it in overly simplistic terms... I can point my finger with tea, but would rather drink from a camping mug. I can get covered in oil and muck, but would rather enjoy the ride.

Books? I read a mix of fiction and non-fiction - Catch-22, Three Day Road, any adventure travel book like Long Way Around, and military/world history.

Movies? Shawshank Redemption, Jackie Brown, Top Gun, Tombstone...

Music? The cliche - a bit of everything. I go through phases from metal, to really moody blues, jazz, and some of the original rap (mostly to listen for samples, as the original rap sampled everyone - heavy parliament and funk influences)... and funk. Current play list has citizen cope, prodigy, blue rodeo, metallica, iron maiden, guns and roses, bon jovi, parliament, nirvana, pearl jam, rage against the machine, and cold play

Food? I like to cook. I try a bit from every culture I can get my hands on. Lately a lot of Chinese and Indian interpretations. On a hot summers day a big homemade burger and a beer please.

1) Motorcycle
2) Computer
3) Camping Gear
4) Tools
5) The sky at night
6) Road trips

planning - I like to feel in control of my life

Thinking about things I enjoy doing - camping, motorcycle touring, and hobby/projects.

Home - often working on a side project.

I like going out - but I'm not into the bar/dance scene. I'd rather have a nice evening with a few people than get loaded on the dance floor.

I think sweat pants are sexy. Dressing up is fun and you'd look stunning... and for special occasions it is great BUT I still think sweat pants are sexy.

I can't decide between popcorn and a movie at home OR watching a fire. I think fire.

I hold my emotions in check... I don't really let many people know how I feel, but rather how I think. I know this to be a fault, and I work on it... but sometimes I need a kick in the pants ;)

I guess if I've said anything that interests you and you want to chat?