I received a rather humorous reply to my "I Want To Be Karyn's Significant Other" form today from a man on the west coast who uses the handle "Jack Burton" and is nicknamed Moe. He visited my web site after reading an ad I posted on Internet singles. He described himself as perceptive/analytical, said he was very generous, compassionate, understanding, a good listener and very loyal... with blue eyes and brown hair. Admittedly, he said, "I'm a bit of a cynic, a little sarcastic sometimes, but generally a good guy, with a sense of humor... and a little overweight. I can sometimes be sharp and cutting with someone that deserves it, but I try not to be too judgemental. Sometimes I chew my fingernails".

Not only did he list what he thought were his admirable qualities, but also those he thought not as admirable. I liked that. He was honest about himself and seems to have a realistic view of who he is. Again, the key word here is honest, because at this point I can only assume that he is being truthful.

Some of his responses gave me a little more insight into his life and personality. The question Phrase Most Likely To Evoke Fear: got the response "he's just a friend." I'm guessing here, but I think he may have been burned once or twice. He doesn't think women are all alike... and we're not. He feels that a woman's place is "wherever she wants to be." He opted for "sexy lingerie and a bottle of Dom Perignon" as an ideal gift for me *grin*. He made fun of my musical taste by responding to the question Musically I Like: "almost all music with the exception of alternative and top 40 *just kidding*"... which I listed as my favorites. On the question What I Am Most Likely To Ask Karen, he skipped the choices I listed and opted for his own... "A prison guard... are you into bondage?" *LOL*

His idea of a perfect first date... "I think that a perfect first date would be an afternoon movie (better prices), maybe a lunch at, well, McDonalds (also good prices), so we could get to know each other without as much pressure. No big dinners or expensive shows (maybe later, after the lottery win). I'm not too concerned about the date, as I'm in Oregon and you're across the country, but it would be nice to at least talk." His sense of humor shines... if he was really kidding about that being a perfect first date.(??)

He gave me the site where he's posted his personal ad and picuture and asked me to reply "even if it's too tell me that I'm not all that funny or cute. Moe" Well I had to check out his picture *(see us both)* and personal ad...

I find him attractive. I liked his headline � "One time state hurdling champion wants to be cuddling champion." I read his ad and discovered we also have a few things in common that didn't come out in the Significant Other form. He likes flea markets and antiques and rarely drinks. He listed that he was a "Christian" male. That's a plus with me, as a belief in God is important. And hey, he likes the game Risk too!

A few red flags popped up when I read his ad. The red flags don't mean much, he's on the west coast so there's no possibility of us forming any kind of dating relationship.

Well I'm going to respond his email. I think he would be a fun chat buddy.