As you can probably tell I started with the old Match Maker bio and
subtracted multiple choice that were covered by essays and then added
in stuff from other sites that Match Maker did not ask. I tried to not
be too redundant but since people don't generally read the whole thing
I've tried to give a full answer in each space. This should probably
tell you about anything you would ever want to know about me. If not
email me and ask. This will be a work in progress too and I'll add in
questions people email me.
Note other than for style and email changes this page has not
been updated since about 2006. Here for historical reasons.
On
Match Maker I`m DAVID713
(You must login to see bios there)(closed account because of low
subscribership)
On
Match.com I`m
Avatar_42(Will
run out the end of March because of
this)
On
Emode.com - now
LoveHappens.com I`m
Avatar_42 (Nice personality chart on here you should check out)(no
longer paying member because of low subscribership. Note has changed
names twice in the last couple years.)
On
mate1.com Was Avatar_42 (Closed-you
have to pay to even read email on here.)
On
perfectmatch.com I'm
David(Nonpaying
member. Due to high price, $250 / year, and few matches close to Austin
I doubt I'll upgrade.)
What I'm looking for
Describe the type of person I might be interested in meeting
(either romantically or platonically). What traits do I find
attractive? Mainly I’m looking for someone to do stuff with but if it
turns out to be more that would be great. That said I have not had much
luck in contacting women on here so I’m probably not going to be
initiating emails often. If you think we might be a match send me a
wink or an email and I’ll always reply. If you have pets, tivo and a
website we ought to at least have drinks and discuss things. If you
like sci-fi movies or Joss Whedon‘s stuff then we should definitely get
together.
Since most of the women that have emailed me are not good
matches let me list some deal breakers.
First you must be sane, as in not on anti-psychotics or
working on finding the right anti-depressant dosage. (Seriously you
would be surprised how often this has come up.)
Distance, if you are over 30 miles from me the odds we’ll
find time to go out gets pretty slim. For example Harker Heights is
about 60 miles from me and the center of Austin is 35.
Sports, if I don’t know someone playing, I don’t watch so if
you want someone to watch games with I’m not him.
Travel, I would not mind getting out and seeing more but
between work and the animals, getting away is tough so if you are
looking for a travel companion then I’m probably not him.
If you have read this far and you think I might be fun to
hang with it would be a real plus if you are forward enough to email me
or at least send a wink.
What TV character is closest to the person I am looking for?
After all if a picture is worth a thousand words then a video .... Although I've only caught the show a couple of times,
Lt.
Avery on
John Doe is very close.
She is beautiful without being vain or afraid to get her
hands dirty.
She is mature enough not to be naive but not to the point of
being jaded
Intelligent but down to earth
She cares about her pet
She can make friends easily but does not
NEED to
She has a passion to do the right things
She has what she needs in her life but would like to have
someone special to share it with
I would like her job to not be so dangerous though.
What personal habits of others really irritate me? Smoking can get to me but the thing that can really gets to
me is people that say one thing and do another.
And
idiot drivers of course.
What would I expect on a first date? A kiss at the door
Why did I fill out these bios? Hoping to start a relationship
Describe what I feel is my ideal relationship? You have to be good friends and build on that. We definately
both should have the same goals so we can build a life we both enjoy
instead of trying to find the time for different things.
Would I consider meeting someone that emailed me? I'd get together with someone interesting
If I were to meet someone for the first time, what would be the
"perfect" setting? A place we could talk over dinner or drinks.
What are the qualities I admire in my friends? I can count on them. I don't have many friends but the ones I
do have are pretty close.
Where have I met most of my current friends? Describe my social
circle of friends. Most of my "older" friends moved to Colorado in 2000. Most of
my newer friends I met through work or the online dating sites.
Her location: Within 25 miles of Leander. (Within an hours drive.)
How tall? She should probably be 5 foot 6 or taller to make things
easier.
Her build? Lets say from Debra Messing (Prey/Will&Grace) on the thin
end to Jennifer Saunders (AbFab) on the other end.
Her age? Probably my age plus or minus 10 years is most likely but I
care more about common references than years.
What I look like
Birthday: December 20th.
ZIP: 78641 (Leander, TX ).
What is my sex? Male
What is my sexual orientation? Heterosexual
How old am I? 48
What is my weight? 240 pounds - 250 pounds lately blame the holidays. Now that
things are warning up it will be easier to get back on track.
What is my height? Just under 6 ft. 2 in.
How would I describe my body type? I guess I'm average
What is the color of my hair? I guess it`s kind of lite brown. Goes blonde with enough sun
and some times redish. Best look at the
pics.
What is the style of my hair? I'd say short right now but again this is subjective.
What color eyes do I have? They tend to be blue but go green from time to time.
Do I have eyewear? DPS has decided I do not need my glasses to drive (again) but
I wear them to drive anyway.
Do I have any body art? No, I do not have any body art
Realistically, when people look at me, they think I have: Average looks
Describe my physique. You might as well just go look for yourself at pictures of
me.
About me. (match.com) According to eHarmony.com I’m one of the 20% of men they
can’t match. In most ways I think I’m a typical guy other than I don’t
watch sports. I kind of run an animal rescue at my place in Leander on
about 7 ½ acres about 35 miles North West of the center of Austin as a
hobby. I say sort of because I mainly take in the animals that are
dumped out here and find their way to my door. Being so far out I tend
to date women that live on this side of Austin. Personality wise I am
VERY straightforward. Don't ask me something unless you want an honest
answer. At the same time I think I'm kind of shy. People tell me I'm
not but then most of them got to know me in a one on one situation. In
a crowd of strangers I tend to clam up. When I'm not taking care of
animals I'm generally working on my house, my web sites or making DVDs.
If you want to know more send me an email or a wink and I’ll reply back
and or send you a link to my main website.
My opinions
Describe my personality. Personality wise I am VERY straightforward. Don't ask me
something unless you want an honest answer. You might get some insight
from the photo album captions too.
Is age important to me? I always say I'm looking for a 50 year old woman in a 30 year
old body but seriously I think people have to be close to the same
mental age to relate. When I was growing up most of my friends
were adults so on a lot of things I tend to have the views and memories
of someone older than myself. In fact only in the last couple years
have I dated women younger than myself. It all really comes down to
communication. If you or I have to keep explaining our references
things will inevitably start to drag. But with 500 channels now, a lot
of them showing the same movies and TV shows I grew up with, it's
getting much easy to talk to younger people. ;-)
Do I favor a particular color? This question should be more specific. As a general answer
I'd go with blue but a blue car would be just above hideous green on my
list of car colors for instance. Right now I`d describe my favorite car
color as either yellow with brown trim or black with gold trim. A
psychology major will tell you this means my home is very important to
me and I tend to alternate between explaining things and being
secretive. Though I tend to be a pretty open book so I don`t get the
last part.
What is my favorite OUTDOOR activity? Generally when I'm outside I'm doing something around my
house. Either working on the place, messing with the animals or taking
pictures. Sitting out watching the stars or walking in the woods with
someone special can be fun too. Getting out on the lake is great but I
don't know anyone with a boat any more and I just don't seem to be able
to get away enough to invest in one myself.
What is my favorite INDOOR activity? Well if I have someone special with me I'd probably say
snuggling up with a special person to watch a movie. When I'm by myself
I tend to be either working on my house, working on my computer
programs / web site, editing video, watching TV or a multiple of the
above at the same time. Just hanging out with friends and talking at a
local pub is great too.
Basically, I consider myself to be: The answer here is supposed to be an indoor or outdoor
person. I like getting outdoors on a nice day but I seem to be inside
more. Isn't that about right for everyone?
What is my favorite type of music? This varies a lot. It's probably simplier to say what I don't
like. They would be rap, blue grass, opera and
really heavy metal. My current mix CDs include songs by ELO,
Pink Floyd / Roger Waters, Shawn Colvin, Toy Matinee, Harry Chapin,
Ronny Milsap, Jimmy Buffet, Suzie Quatro, Dido, George Michael, Queen
and Bruce Springsteen.
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How would I describe my sense of humor? I enjoy a good joke or story but to be honest my sense of
humor does not always go with the main stream. For example I have heard
David Letterman off and on since he was on the radio just outside of
Indy. I've yet to hear anything from him that made me laugh. Turn on
the BBCs Coupling, especially season 2. Now that's funny. I've seen
some of those 20 times and they still kill me. Comedians I like are
Robin Williams and the older Gallagher stuff. Book wise Douglas Adams
and Terry Prachett. TV, Tom Baker in Dr. Who (only one that seemed to
know it was supposed to be funny) I loved the non PC Absolutely
Fabulous but I might finally be getting to the point where I've seen
them to many times. And of course this site might give you some insites
to this question as well. (Just so we are on the same page, the ;-)
means I meant it as a joke.)
If I could have any pet, which one of the following would I
choose? I get to choose? They have always just shown up or been
dropped off before. ;-)
If I could just have one pet though with no governing factors
like space or food budgets I'd pick a Great Pyrenees. They are big dogs
that are as independent and smart as cats but loyal like a dog and
easier to contain than a cat.
Do I drink? I can drink quite a bit when the occasion calls for it though
I generally know where to draw the line and don't drive if I cross it
accidentally. There is a saying in the biz that you have to be able to
hold your liquor if you work at a dot com. It's not that they go out
that much but when they do ... Anyway I've mellowed quite a bit in that
department since I have to get home to feed animals twice a day.
Do I smoke? I do not smoke. The smoke gets to me before long if the bar
is full of smokers.
Do I take drugs? I`m just getting to the point of taking aspirin when
something hurts. I don't personally have anything against pot but my
lungs do.
Do I follow fashion? I generally wear jeans and t-shirts.
How organized am I? I usually don't get caught by surprises
Am I interested in a gay experience? I'm straight, don't waste your time
Just how typical am I? I'm a pretty normal person
Describe my television viewing habits. Tivo is the greatest thing to happen to TV since the VCR. It
scans all those channels and can find what you would like to see so
there really is something on most of the time. And the best bit is that
you can watch them in any order and delete them just as easy. I find it
has actually cut down on what I watch because now I only watch what I
really want to see. On the other hand I seldom if ever actually sit
down and just watch TV. I have my system set up so the programs are
broadcast all over the house so I can work on other things while I
catch up on shows.
What my tivo has to say
Which is my favorite season? Clear and in the 70s is how I like it. Could be fall or
spring.
I would rather watch a movie: Depends on the movie. Some movies you should really see on
the big screen. Like big special effects movies. Other movies it's
better to be able trade comments on while you watch so you want to do
that at home. And still others are great for snuggling which is better
with a pause button. ;-)
When I purchase items such as a TV, stereo, or clothing, I: Generally I spend the most I can afford but I take into
account how much use I'll get out of it as well.
What is my main source for current events? Online or the radio. If something is happening right now I'll
turn on the TV.
What type of food / places do I enjoy? I would describe myself as basically a meat and potatoes kind
of guy. As in chlorophyll is evil. ;-) I also like spicy stuff and of
course sweets so...
Mexican / TexMex - Trudy's, Chuy's, Taco Cabana ...
Italian - I prefer Spaghetti Ware house to fancy places
Indian - the hotter the better
Outback
China Cafe
Mongolian Barbecue
Quiznos
pizza - Dominos or Double Daves
Keffer's has an awesome meatball sub
Junk - McDs,Jack in the box...
What types of movies do I like best? Science fiction
Comedy
Action
Probably in that order.
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Which virtues give me most of my self confidence? If I could
change one thing about myself, what would it be? I would say I get confidence from knowing what I am doing and
being able to pick things up really fast if I have not needed to learn
it in the past.
Personally I think I'm kind of shy. People tell me I'm not
but then most of them got to know me in one on one situations. In a
crowd of strangers I tend to clam up. I'd like to get over that.
Friends tell me I'm coming off more serious and timid than I
turn out to be in person so I guess I need to learn to write better.
;-)
Favorite pastime? Sport? Hobby? Diversion? Just what goes on
Sundays at my place? Usually I'm working on my house. I'm also into home
automation and recently started into digital video.
Sunday I usually try to get together with my friends at
Trudy's. Though these days everyone seems to be short on time.
How would I characterize my political leanings? (i.e. Democrat,
Republican, Reform, Libertarian, Independent, radically left/right,
don't care). I try and make an informed choice.
To paraphrase Douglas Adams:
I try to not vote for a lizard.
If I could pick one super-human power (such as comic-book
characters have) what would I choose? I'd be kinetic (move things with your mind)
Being able to pick a wounded animal or a feral cat without
being scratched would be great.
Many people seem to answer this with being able to read
minds. I think what they really want is to get straight answers from
people. Since I tell people what I think (even if it's not what they
want to hear) you end up with the same effect.
Do I have any pets? What are they and what are their names? Most of the site deals with my pets! For a list by name
click here.
Describe my religious beliefs, if any. Christian but I believe in answering questions not preaching.
Listen to Roger Waters "Amused to death" filter the satire
and you'll get the idea. ;-)
If you think that makes me non Christian you need to listen
to it again.
I attend religious services: Rarely
Describe one thing that I would like to do that I have never
done or had the courage or opportunity to do. I'd like to go to Greece. One day I'd like to be able to sing
in public. Probably seeing Greece is more likely. ;-) (See Dancing.)
What are some of my life-long goals? Where would I like to be in
2 years? In 5 years? In 2 years have my home done.
In 5 have all debts paid off.
Though if the economy does not pick up soon I'll have to
slide that some.
Who's you're favorite Beatle and why (even if you don't like the
Beatles)? Favorite Beatle would be Paul because he seemed to be the one
that held them together.
Though that is more a feeling than fact.
What's your favorite Monty Python sketch? Favorite sketch probably the philosopher's song. Got to be
some truth there.
What was the best book you've ever read? Best book. Douglas Adam's Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
You can not look at world the same after reading it.
What is your favorite building in Austin? Favorite building is a tuffy. I used to like the roof at
Waterloo but that is history. How about the Bank One parking garage
since it's the starting point for most fun trips into town.
How do we get the Republicans out of the White House? Unfortunately I'm afraid the best we can hope for with the
Republicans is that we are still ALLOWED to vote in the next election.
I'm picky when it comes to: Who I let into my life.
In my bedroom, you'd find: Bed, books, and occasionally a special need animal.
Best things I learned from my parents: Know your limits and how to reach them. Never say "I'll do
that later". If it's important to you, do it now for you never know if
you will be here next year.
Three things I can't live without: I could live without about anything but I would never abandon
my true friends or my charges.
Turn Ons!
Turn Offs!
LongHair, Skinny Dipping, Flirting, Public Displays of
Affection, Brainiacs, Boldness / Assertiveness
What type of transportation do I use? A Sport Utility Vehicle. (
More info)
My current living situation is? Divorced living alone
Do I have any children? I have no children
Do I want children? To me this one is kind of like do like blondes. Of course it
depends on the child. I do not feel the need to personally sire a child
but I don't dismiss women just because they kids. On the other hand
kids are a wild card. I've decided to not date some women because of
their kids and stayed with others because of them. Let`s face kids are
people too. So it you have a kid and we end up together it's 3 people
that need to get along not 2.
Where would I prefer to live? Far enough out of town to be able to see the stars and close
enough in that I can still get to work in under a hour.
In what type of dwelling do I live? I reside in a house which does not say much. If you are
curious
click here
Do I have a private place to take a partner? I can skinny dip in my front yard. Now that's private! ;-)
When it comes to cleaning? I try and keep my place from getting too bad but I have to
admit if no one is expected then I let it slide from time to time.
Dusting is always a loosing battle in the country it seems.
Describe my favorite place on earth. What makes that place
special? My home, or at least it will be when I'm done with it. 7.5
acres on the side of a hill in the country with a stream running
through it. I'm still working on building a kennel, work shop and game
room in the "barn". It will be a great place for having friends out for
the weekend once it's done.
Click here to see
pics.
What is my annual income? I'm not sure I should leave this on in since it seems to
attract the wrong type. For those of you that think it's important I'll
say this, it`s not what you really want it know. It's not how much you
make but how much is left over after bills. Let's just say my gross is
high but my net is pretty thin so if you are looking for a sugar daddy,
keep looking.
What type of work do I do? I create dynamic web sites which means I am a computer
programmer. I have been for since 1981 but I see computers as tools not
entertainment. (
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info)
What is my work schedule? Does anyone have a regular schedule these days? I work
anywhere from 30 to 60 hours in a week. Probably close to 40 most of
the time.
Current education level: I was in college for about a year and a half before I gave up
on the slow pace and took matters into my own hands.
Do I dance? I'll dance if I've had enough to drink and if you see me
dancing it's probably best to get my keys. ;-)
When going somewhere, I am usually on time if not early
Do I belong to any organizations, clubs, teams, or special
interest groups? I have helped out with various animal rescue groups.
Do I go to clubs? If so, please tell us some of my favorites. I prefer a good beer selection and the ability to hear who
I'm with. And a minimum of smoke. Ginger man is good. So was the roof
of Waterloo. To bad it closed. Know a similar place?? B.B. Rovers is
good too when it's not too smoky or it's nice enough to sit outside.
When it comes to parties I'd best be described as: As a rule I generally don't go to parties where I don't know
anyone. I always like to know there will be at least one person I can
talk to.
Do I collect anything? Lately is seems animals and electronics. Though I'm about
maxed out on both. Then there is the
Christmas village. It might
be about time to back off on that one too. ;-)
Where was I born? What is my ethnic origin or ancestry? List
some of the places I have lived or traveled. Indianapolis. I'm my basic American (mostly European) mix.
I've seen a fair part of the local 48 states and a tiny bit of Canada,
mostly when I was a kid. I'd like to see more though but with all the
animals it's hard to get away. I did luck into going to Hawaii in Nov.
2000.
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