I am open to meeting people not only for a relationship but also for friendship. I am a professional in my trade, have a high energy level, am fairly unencumbered and am secure with who I am. I consider myself to be fun, intelligent and full of energy with a wide variety of interests. In my spare time, I could be at the beach, working in my yard, shopping, antiquing, doing volunteer work, or just out with friends. I love to cook and entertain, so you are in luck if you like to eat!! I would particularly consider it a bonus if you can find your way around the kitchen as well. Although, I am very independent I do enjoy being pampered and taken care of. I don’t consider myself to be superficial, but if I get to pick…,you should be in good shape and good health, take pride in your appearance, be intelligent, quick witted, young at heart, compassionate, have an out going personality, be a good listener and a good friend, trustworthy, unselfish, sincere, caring, love animals, honest and maintain a high energy level, a good sense of humor, be independent and down to earth. You do not smoke and drink only socially. Friends would describe me as loyal, genuine, selective, generous, open, communicative, humorous and honest. (I believe in the “handicap” system, as in sports so; I was born December of 1946, you do the math. Now, I’m on a level playing field with all these other men and women who obviously are confused about their birthday!) Please forgive the "little white lie", reference age...and ask yourself, would you have read my profile if I did not approach it this way? If you can explain to me why men think they should date much younger ladies, I would really appreciate it. Isn't the important thing how a person looks, lifestyle and chemisty? MY PHOTOS ARE CURRENT. Please respond only with profile and photo. With so many great people seeking companionship, this should not be so difficult. Are you a keeper? Are you willing to explore the possibilities????????