Forty-Something Man with Empty Boat Seeks Lady Companion to Make Boat Less Empty First off, I’m 47, male, very fit, and a little obsessed with biking due to the stunning scenery on the coast of California. I’m also a surgeon with a crazy schedule and have a nice place in Atherton. Sounds pretty good, right? Wrong. So wrong. I’ve got a huge problem. You see, I’ve got this boat and, well, there’s no one else in it. Big problem. Not okay. What I need is a co-captain. Co-captain requirement include: 1. must be over 40; 2. not required to laugh at bad jokes, but must have a high tolerance for them; 3. must love BBQ, as it is the only thing I can cook; 4. a sharp wit is priority; 5. physical dimensions are irrelevant; 6. must possess hopelessly romantic tendencies; 7. must be patient with a surgeon’s unpredictable schedule; 8. must have brilliant, beautiful, strong mind of her own. I love science fiction, hang gliding, and Germany...not necessarily all together or in that particular order. I’ve heard my back rubs are as lousy as my memory, so maybe you can help me improve on one or both of those. I love a beautiful woman with a goofy laugh as much as I love a goofy-looking woman with a beautiful laugh. I dance better than I sing, but I sing better than I play sports. I want my lover to be my best friend, my confidante, my rock, and, most importantly, someone to help me with my cufflinks (those things are impossible). Cheers to you.