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Mongo, Architectural Conservator

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About Me

Avid motorcyclist (I have never owned an automobile.), born in Philadelphia, raised in Europe, traveler, warrior, conservator of fine art and architecture, professional creative person and taster of fine liquor. I love to cook, bake, entertain at home. I prefer to spend quality time with individuals or small groups of people in order to get to know them. There's nothing better than sharing conversation over a fine meal,- well maybe a few other things, but not many. I'm a big city person. I love the hustle, grit, diversity, and pace of urban life. The country is fine for a visit, just as long as I don't have to live there. I have no time for the suburbs or suburban life. I take my relationships and "social contracts" seriously. I'm a textbook Saggitarian, so consider yourself warned....you either like me or hate me. I am a fiercely loyal and independent person with a healthy dose of sarcasm, a sharp wit and sharper tongue. I am an extrovert, mostly warm and generous of nature, but please don't disrespect me. My friendships are based on honesty and integrity. I won't tolerate LIES, BS, deception, rudeness, or excuses about bad behaviour. I have been married to the same great woman and best friend for the past 26 years. I have three incredible (now adult) daughters whom I love and adore. If you're interested in having me as a "Myspace friend", that would be cool, but send me an e-mail introducing yourself. I'm not into collecting a thousand online "friends" I don't really know. Favourite quote: "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting: 'Holy Shit...what a ride!'"

My Interests

MOTORCYCLES!, Architecture, City Living, Design, Professional Tennis, Fine Food and Drink, Winter sports, a great cigar, Dancing, the Art of Conversation. Fencing, Expanding my horizons through Foreign Travel, Books, Discussion, Writing, beautiful women, getting dressed up....and spending time with good friends the world over.

I'd like to meet:

I like people. REAL PEOPLE, not two dimensional cardboard cut-outs. Age/gender/orientation is not a concern. I especially enjoy exchanges of views/attitudes. We don't always have to agree. I respect the fact that we can differ but still have respect for each other. As long as you are a good person I can hang with you. If your life is a (bad) soap opera, keep on moving. I like my relationships "clean and refreshing".

Music:

Dance, House, Electronica, Jazz, R&B- "Soul Music", 70's disco/dance, Funk.

Movies:

The World's Fastest Indian, Aberdeen, Frisco Kid, The Illusionist, Ocean's 11, Play it Again, Sam, A Toute Suite, Howard's End, Match Point, The Hunt for Red October, 28 Days, The Man in the White Suit, Alien, The Onion Field, Casablanca, The Seven Samurai, V for Vendetta, Kill Bill, The Last Samurai, Babel, King of Hearts, The Draftsman's Contract, Diva, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Sanjuro, The Fort, The French Connection, Joyeaux Noel, and mostly all of the great Toho Studios Samurai flicks from the 50's and 60's. Toshiro Mifune rules!

Television:

Rome, Extras, Top Chef, Carnivale, Sopranos, Winter sports, motorcycle racing, professional tennis, curling.

Books:

US & World History. Art, Architecture & Design, Tom Clancy, Rene Descartes, Geoffrey Chaucer, Bawa Muhaiyadeen.

Heroes:

Horatio Lord Nelson, Vivien Thomas, Lance Armstrong, Mohammed Raheem Bawa

My Blog

If you want to ask me to be your friend....

Hello out there in cyberspace. Before you ask me to be a "myspace" friend you'll need to send me a message. I actually know all of the people that are my online friends...and I LIKE them! If I ...
Posted by Mongo, Architectural Conservator on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST