As a habit, I tend to steer away from matchmaking people. Fact is, the last time I tried it, they ended up getting married and moved to California. So... I have a very good friend in Virginia we will call 007. He as all of the toys 007 has. He has the computerized home 007 has. He has the vehicles with every possible gadget including missile launchers, and stealth technology that 007 has. He is considerably more geek than 007 but once you know him, he is one of the best friends a person can have.

I have mentioned to him that he needs to date. He is creeping up on 40 and is still single. He is extremely non-social making it nearly impossible for contact with any other people. I don't think he is asexual, but it has been so long for him that I believe he may need to turn on the 007 homing beacon to find it.

So...what are my options to help out my introverted techno-weenie friend? I could introduce him to someone, but I really don't know that many single women here.I have seriously considered posting a Craigslist ad for him to get him going. I sometimes wonder if that stuff works. What would the ad say?

Wanted: living non-bed-ridden female that can talk as fast as my friend and can draw him out of his shell without hurting him... (hmm...not a bad start)

My friend is shy, balding, slightly larger than most men, and fiscally secure (I used fiscally to weed out the not-so-smart ones). He would never do this himself but as his friend I feel it is my obligation to make sure he can live life to the fullest and realize exactly what he is missing, good and bad. He is average height and slightly overweight. He is honest and not afraid of commitment. His view of the perfect woman has changed as he has aged and he has finally reached the point where women of nearly every ethnicity and build are an option (although he does like the shorter, athletic ones).

My friend is not opposed and actually may like making a family, but isn't keen on inheriting a family and all of the baggage associated with it. His life has been working and now he is ready to slow down, and settle down with the right woman. The right woman cannot be afraid to have a conversation and cannot take offense to his view points. The right woman can agree to disagree. The right woman must have a modicum of intelligence and preferably in some sort of business profession. (Seems my wide open ad narrowed down in a hurry).

My friend likes...no...loves computers, gadgets, and the newest technology. He likes movies, bowling, and socializing in a bar/restaurant with friends although he rarely drinks and will leave after only an hour or so. If he had a chance to socialize more, I am sure he would do so. He will go to a sporting event if several other coworkers are going as well, but he really doesn't follow sports. He has been know to go to Vegas once or twice a year, and loves to travel if he has someone to travel with...otherwise, he will stay home.

If you are looking for someone to do things with and ease into a relationship, he is your man. If you live alone somewhere near Ashburn, VA, let him know by replying to this ad. Do NOT send pictures of your penis, it will just piss him off. Pictures of Boobs are always welcome. (Have you ever read a Craigslist ad? You have to put in that disclaimer).

This was not the only option I was considering, just the one that may get a bite and won't require his credit card to post an ad.

As you may have noticed, my weather bar on the right hand side has changed from having two locations (Herndon, VA and Plainfield, IL) to a single location. No women, I am not available so quit asking.

My Queen has been selling and packing. Packing and selling. We are leaving Illinois my three older children, and the Queen and the youngest are joining me in Virginia. This Friday will be my last flight for some time to Chicago, and Sunday will be my last drive from Chicago for quite some time. We are leaving the monstrous house with a monstrous yard and a homeowners assholciation and moving back into a much smaller townhouse in a nice community with 2 pools, fitness center, bocce ball court (whatever that is), and tennis court. We are EXTREMELY close to my office (1.3 miles) and shopping and restaurants are across the road. Mass transportation is outside the gate. The movies are 1.7 mies away. It ROCKS.

The Queen has long been putting off moving back closer to her family to avoid mental turmoil and the possible near death experiences her Mother could face. Probably good to wait for Syd to graduate too. CONGRATS SYD! But after she realized that her Mother would still be 2 hours away from us and we don't have a place big enough for our stuff AND her, the Queen began to be excited. My Queen is actually from Washington DC so this would be like coming home for her.

What about my dreams and previous blog entries? Funny you should ask... I am actually great. This will be a very different time with my wife. We have always had three children while living in Virginia. Now we will only have one, portable, adventurous child. We also have tremendously reduced expenses by moving which will hopefully mean more vacation travel.

I will miss the older kids. Terribly. But I know Squirrel Girl is fine, Winter Wolf will always find her way in the pack, and as long as Syd stays focused on her path, she will excel. As a Dad, I hope they call me once in a while. As a realist, I may get an email for my birthday...

Soooo, that catches up my life.