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Single. Interested in meeting women for dating and meeting women for a serious relationship and meeting women for friendship and meeting people for networking

Hometown

Philadelphia, PA

Places I've been

I was born and raised in Philly. Got drafted into the military at 19, did a bit in Vietnam and honorably discharged at 22. I got tired of the cold weather and snow of the east coast and moved to Oakland, California in 1973 and lived there until 2004, when I moved to VA to take care of my Mom. Since I've lived in CA most of my life, I consider myself more of a west coast person than an east coast person. I've also done a little traveling, which I love. I've been to Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rico, Mexico, Bangkok, Vancouver, Canada, Hawaii and Panama. I've never been to Europe and hope to make a trip there soon. Taveling is a good way of learning about other cultures, which I have a fascination for. If the U.S. ever opens relationships with Cuba, I'd love to take a trip there one day too.

Military

• U.S.Army - 1966 to 1968
  Division: 285th Transportation, Quin Nhon, Vietnam
  Rank: PFC - E3

More about me

I'm a single african-american male who currently resides in Fredericksburg, VA. I moved here from Oakland, CA in 2004 to take care of my 87 year old Mom. Anyone out there who has taken care of an elderly relative knows who stressful it can be, especially while working also.....but it's worth it....Knowing that you're helping someone extend their life and live it out as healthy and comfortable as possible.

I grew up in Philly and moved to CA in '73 because I got tired of the snow and cold weather. I love California and miss it a lot. Music, especially jazz and latin, is my passion and way to relax....going to live performances whenever my pockets allow me to...outdoor concerts and street festivals. All of my close friends are in California and I haven't had much time to make many friends since I've been in VA but would like to. I've been single all of my life...never married and no kids....although I have 4 godkids who I'm very close to and was involved somewhat in helping raise one of my godsons. When I tell people I've never been married I usually get some strange looks and if the person I tell is female, they sometimes run away screaming...lol...The first thing most people will say is...."uh oh, he's afraid of committment".....or they might say...."uh oh, he must be gay"....or they might say....uh oh, he's crazy".......I'm not afraid of committment.....and I'm not gay.....but I think the jury is still out on the other one. Politically I'm a crazy California liberal and proud of it. Religiously, I don't belong to any religion or church and have no plans to do so, even though I grew up in the baptist church, belonging to a specific religion is not my interest and never will be....but I do consider myself a spiritual person.

I enjoy all types of cultural events and meeting people from all types of cultures and ethnic groups. I'm in good health, eat healthy and try to stay in good shape......I've also been house trained, so I know how to put down the lid when finished........

Favorite TV Shows

Nip/Tuck, The Riches, Dirt, Mad Men

Activities

Work out 2-3 times a week.

Favorite Charities

Favorite Music

Jazz and Latin.....but also like blues and R&B.

Favorite Movies

Once Upon A Time In The West, Godfather, The Mask, American Me, Star Wars

Favorite Books

Favorite Quotes

Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me........(Mae West)

Favorite People

My friends

Favorite Places

Monterey, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Half Moon Bay, CA, San Francisco, CA, Bodega Bay, CA, Hawaii (big island)

Favorite Animals

Dogs, Cats, Big Cats (lions, tigers, leopards), Horses

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