Biographic Profile

Greensburg, PA 15601

Male.

54 years old.

Caucasian.

No living children.

Healthy and strong. Does not smoke (never did).

Height: 5 ft. 9 in.

Brown Eyes.

Grey Hair (Salt and Pepper).

Wears eyeglasses all the time.

Religious - Christian. Honesty is the best policy.

Personal Introduction:

I work on the computer 40 hours a week. I need physical activity after work.

 Takes a little while to get comfortable with.

Basically a shy guy at first.

Enjoys a quiet dinner, seeing a movie,

seeing a music or theater performance,

going bowling or miniature golfing, going dancing,

curling up on the couch with a video, anything.

Likes people who are Willing To Do Anything !

Best (or ideal) date: "Limo ride with a champagne to a

candlelight dinner at a 5 star restaurant. Then a limo ride with a

champagne to a dancehall with a top notch live

band. Then bar hopping until dawn ending with

breakfast at a 50's style diner."

Worst date: "Being with someone you can't stand and no means of escape."

Education

Has completed some college

Thinks the best reason to pursue an education is to acquire skills

Has not taught, but would like to

Not in school now

Favorite teacher: "Mary Ann taught me French in college. She was just a

little older than me and we liked each other. She was cute with black hair

in long pig tails. I liked her strong white teeth and nice smile. I still

can recite "Maitre Corbeau". We read "Les Miserables" totally in French."

Most important lesson learned in school: "Reading. We had to read a book a

week in College."

Having Fun

Enjoys eating out, going to the movies, seeing sporting events, going

dancing, engaging in hobbies or pastimes, "Walk in the park."

Might need to be convinced to try something adventurous

Likes activities which are physically active

Mostly enjoys large group activities, small group activities, activities

with just one other person, solo activities

Sets aside all time for fun (#1 priority)

Most fun-loving person (and what makes them fun): "Jamie Lee Curtis - she

seems willing to do anything physically active."

A recent fun experience: "Learning to line dance."

Health and Fitness

Enjoys walking, weight training

Exercises with no one else

Stays healthy by eating a healthy diet, taking herb or vitamin

supplements, using complementary forms of healing, living a balanced lifestyle

Goals for keeping fit: long-term health, balance and peace of mind,

spending time with friends while staying healthy

Does fitness activities a few times a week

Specific health and fitness activities: "Mostly walk in the park and lift weights at home."

Movies

Likes comedies, dramas, romances, mystery/suspense, action/adventure,

science fiction, foreign films, horror, films, classics, adult.

Would go to see a movie if it's gotten great reviews, friends have

recommended it, it stars a favorite actor or actress, it has great special

effects, the plot sounds intriguing, everybody else is seeing it

Tries to catch any interesting films in the theaters

Watches movies at home with that special someone, after missing them in

the theater, when they broadcast something interesting

Feels movies are just one of many fun things to do

Favorite movies: "Newer movies; Erin Brockovitch, The Green Mile,

Gladiator. Older movies; American Graffiti, Flash dance, Saturday Night Fever."

Likes listening to classical music, rock, country, ethnic, traditional, or

folk music, "50's & 60's Oldies"

Listens to music for pleasure, to learn more about it, to learn more about

a culture, to dance, for relaxation, for company

Feels that music is important to daily life

Listens to music in the car, at home, at music events

Enjoys just listening to music

Favorite musical artist: "Eugene Pitt (The Jive Five), the range of his

voice and the emotion that he puts into his singing. His high notes."

Favorite song (and why): "Bench In The Park, What Time Is It, My True

Story. Eugene Pitt (The Jive Five), the range of his voice and the emotion

that he puts into his singing. His high notes."

My Family

Family could be described as normal, traditional, 'just a family'

Came from a small family

Keeps in contact with family

Now part of a large, extended family

Extended family is very large (more than 50 people)

Most talked-about member of family: "My Father and my Aunt are the foundation."

Ideal family life: "Big meals with everyone on special occasions."

Differences between self and rest of family: "Active with my Christian faith."

Closest family member: "My Aunt and Her Father (my Grandfather)."

Favorite spot for a special meal is a small restaurant

Good occasions for going out to eat are anytime

Prefers traditional payment (gentleman pays)

That special restaurant has a good atmosphere, good food quality, good

service, reasonable prices, music and dancing

Most interesting or unusual meal: "Floating restaurant in Hong Kong."

Has a pet

Has (or would like to have): dog(s), bird(s), fish

Pet is mostly a companion at home

Considers self to be a people person

I have 4 birds now (had Cocker Spaniels).

Social and economic conservative

Most concerned with national politics

Political affiliation: Republican

Feels the most important social issues are poverty, crime, family values, political corruption

Feels the most important political issues today are taxation policy

Passionate political issues: "Let's talk serious later."

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs

Role of religion/spirituality in daily life: "The foundation of everything."

Generally observant of own religion

Beliefs are moderately important in everyday life

Feels that shared beliefs are "Not sure."

Person, time, or event that most affected beliefs: "Very different dream

of a friends visiting me after her death."

Smoking and Drinking

Doesn't smoke

Attitude about smoking: "Don't care unless it gets too thick & burns my

eyes or makes me cough."

Drinks socially - Likes drinking anything

Attitude about drinking: "It is good for you in moderation & it is even OK

to get bombed once in a while."

Thoughts on laws against other recreational drugs: "It's probably not too

bad in moderation & it might even be OK to get bombed once in a while."

Sports Fans

Likes to watch football, baseball, hockey, motor sports, wrestling, the Olympics

Watches sports live at the venue, on cable TV, at a sports bar or restaurant

Loyal to Pittsburgh teams.

Likes to watch sports because of a favorite team, of an appreciation for

the skill and talent, it's great entertainment, it's fun to watch sports

you play, it's a great way to have fun with other fans, it was part of growing up

Favorite teams or athletes: "Pittsburgh, my home town."

Sports and Games

Enjoys walking

Likes to play "Pool"

Likes to play with team or club members, office workers or colleagues,

friends, a romantic partner, whoever is available, solo

Plays twice a week - Not very competitive

Plays to improve abilities, because it's a great way to spend time with

friends, because it's a good way to keep fit, it's a lot of fun

Ideal sports challenge: "Staying fit and loosing weight."

The Great Outdoors

Enjoys walking, hiking, nature watching

Enjoys the outdoors because it's a great change of pace, of the beauty and

diversity of nature, of the birds and wildlife, of particular locations or

landmarks, it's a peaceful way to spend time, it's a romantic way to spend

time with a partner, it's the perfect place to spend time with friends

Likes to be outdoors alone (it's a Zen thing), with a romantic partner,

with friends or family, with others as part of an organized activity

Likes lakes or rivers, forests, hills and valleys, wherever it's warm and sunny

Spends times outdoors every day

Ideal outdoor experience: "Walking along nature preserve trails or in parks."

Travel

Most wants to take an elegant train tour, visit great cities, go to

Disneyland, see a new culture, hop from small inn to inn

Interested in short trips, weekend getaways, day or overnight trips,

impulsive, planned escapes

While traveling, likes to absorb the local lifestyle, sample the cuisine,

try the nightlife, sightsee, relax, visit friends or relatives

Likes some traveling now and then

Thinks a trip should be reasonable, with occasional extravagances

Doesn't travel for business

Has never been, but would love to go to: "Rio, Mardi Gras, Vegas, the

Grand Canyon, Paris, and more."

Only works to pay the bills

Type of work: "I am an Engineer/Programmer. I am on the computer most of

the time. I work full time, 40 hours a week."

Rarely sees co-workers socially.

Only likes to talk about work when forced to. "It's boring."

Possible future occupations: "dancer, escort, disk jockey, or massage therapist."

(Last edited: June 4, 2001)