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PhilShayne

68, Male - Eons member since Aug 17, 2008

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Hometown: Des Plaines, Illinois
Places I've been: Have lived in many suburbs of Chicago and in the city itself. Right now in Berwyn Also have lied in Springfield, Illinois Grand Junction, Colorado Gunnison, Colorado Yerington, Nevada Reno, Nevada Travel to Las vegas at least once a year. Travel to Washington DC at least once a year.
More about me: I am retired and reside with a daughter and a son.. Have 2 other kids and 6 grandkids.

Enjoy many different things but fine dining and good wine are near the top of the list.

Discussing politics may be second on the list.

Love live theater of most varieties

Like to ride roller coasters

Like to travel. Enjoy Vegas as much for the walking and checking out new properties and the food and dining as for the gambling. I gamble but it is low stakes video poker

Enjoy Arlington Race Track. Wonderful way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon.

Used to play bridge and other card games. Find duplicate more competitive than I care to be.
Activities: See about me section
Favorite Charities: I have a social worker degree and worked with youth for many years. My favorite charities are youth oriented ones. Prevention programs primarily. The night ministry is one of my favorites.
Favorite Music: I like the old blues Billie Holiday, Ella, Sarah Vaughn etc Also like classic jazz
Favorite TV Shows: Weeds, Monk, Psych, Top Chef when it is on, Dexter
Favorite Movies: Equs was probably my favorite of all times. See very few movies and although I have lots of movie channels watch very few.
Favorite Books: Like reading but tastes change not sure I can name favorites
Favorite Quotes: why would anyone care about this?
Favorite People: my family.
Favorite Places: Downtown Chicago, Washington DC, Vegas, Toronto
Favorite Animals: Not much for animals.. have a couple of cats.