Date men from United States / California / Livermore, 56 year old

Date someone special from California, United States. I am a software developer by trade, with a specialization in data warehousing/business intelligence. I was all set to go to Sydney, Australia in 2008 to manage a development team until the economy intervened. I had a nice 2 month trip to Sydney on someone else's dime and even leased an apartment with a respectable view of the Harbour Bridge before that particular dream came crashing down. The view would have been awesome on New Years Eve. Alas… I accepted my former employer's early retirement offer and eventually found my current position as a consultant with a large healthcare firm in Pleasanton. I am working as a business/systems analyst on an enterprise-scaled data warehouse project for this firm. My goal is to transition to full time status with this firm and they are mostly agreeable with that idea.
I have a small townhouse here in Livermore where I have lived since 2003. I moved to the Tri-Valley area from the South Bay in 1996, and I have lived in the Bay Area since 1960. I was born in Southern California and so I am a California native son.
I don't really expect my ideal partner to share all of my interests, but a few would be cool. Personal fitness-wise, I run and I am a road bicyclist. I am an amateur photographer, and I have had some of my photos published in specialty magazines. Motorsports is a bit of a specialty, but I also enjoy taking my camera along on hikes. I am a bytehead by nature, so you can assume technology is a hobby as well as my job. I am a car enthusiast and I participate in autocross events held by the regional marque club each month. I enjoy good movies, museums and galleries, concerts (jazz and classical, mostly, but I am flexible if the music is good), dining out, cooking, and just generally exploring.
I have never been married. Life just hasn't worked out that way for me, at least not so far. Nor do I do have any children.
I was brought up to be a gentleman so please humor me and let me open doors for you, walk on the traffic side of the sidewalk and such. I love giving flowers but I promise not to overwhelm you and turn your home into a greenhouse.
Faith is not a quality I possess, but my moral framework was shaped by regular attendance at church when I was a child. I subscribe to a lot of what I leaned there, but I am not dogmatic about it.
So who am I attracted to? My best friend, of course. Life is a lot more fun when it is shared with someone special. I am looking for a friend first, and if what we share grows into something more, then that would be perfect. Cute and stylish would be good. A nice sense of humor but with a serious side too. Someone who is affectionate and likes to hold hands and steal an occasional kiss in public. Someone who is bright and articulate, but with the potential to get a little goofy now and then. I would prefer to date someone who lives relatively close by so that it's easy for us to spend time with each other.

Meet single man from California, United States. Life is better when shared. I'm searching for my one-and-only to enjoy all that life has to offer.
I'm a traditional, old fashioned guy with a big True heart. A loyal relationship with me can last a lifetime. Just ask any of my lifelong friends. I know how to be a gentleman, I know how to treat a lady and I strive to know the way to my lady's heart. I'm very affectionate, passionate, romantic and emotional. I also have a great sense of humor from growing up next door to a family that could have all been professional comedians. I was in a near fatal mountain bike accident 6 years ago and I even have funny stories from that tragic time in my life. I like to hold hands with my girl when we walk down the street and Ill steal a kiss from her in public too.
Home is where my heart is, but I enjoy traveling too. I'm looking for someone who’s a little adventurous and who loves to get out and do fun things. There’s so many cool things to see and it is so much better to see them with your one and only. Like I said at the start of my profile, life is better when shared. Family is very important to me and it should be to you too. If it isn’t now, it will be with me. Hey it’s because of the great and unique childhood I had that made me into the caring big hearted man that I am today. Yes I’ve been through a lot, both good and bad, but I wouldn’t trade any of it, it made me, me.
I’m an open book so if you want to know anything about me just ask. I believe in communication. It is essential for a great relationship. One last thing you need to know, you can count on me!
You will never hit a homerun in life unless you step up to the plate and take a few swings. My profile is a soft easy pitch, I hope you hit it DEEP!
This profile is under construction, more info to be included soon. But if you like what you see here don't wait respond today, don't get shut out. I will remove this profile as soon as I find my true love.