I'm retired and divorced, and I own my home on Cape Cod in Massachusetts (pop 222,230), a vacation resort area surrounded by the Atlantic on the East Coast, USA. I have lived alone for many years but am forever hopeful of finding the right woman who will add to my happiness and tranquility. Before COVID-19, I was camping and exploring east of the Mississippi River in a small 23' Airstream, plus various other ongoing pursuits. I still have the Airstream and hope to find a camping partner. Vietnam combat veteran (1970), I try to work toward a comfortable, relaxed, low-stress life. The woman I seek is a homebody, calm, patient, and forgiving of my faults, though she will stand up to me if I get off track or out of line. Your child is okay. Mine are grown, successful, independent, and leading productive lives of their own. I'm a bit of a political junkie, so it would be great if you're conservative or independent leaning. BE ADVISED... By today's standards, I'm just a little guy, so it would be nice if you were a shorter woman. ---------------- I can't / won't get serious about someone younger than my daughter. ----------------- I have far less time to go than many of you and don't want strife or underlying conflicting relationship stress issues. The object is to make each other happy. ----------------- I will "NOT" meet you on ANY chat site whatsoever. I'm not interested in being one of the many men you juggle on I.M. If that's a deal breaker, so be it.