Live near Clayton, NC, since 1981, after retired from the Army. 85, most people think am 50s or 60s, because of how I sound, look, act. Working on starting a small wood shop making & selling canes, etc. All original, designed & made by me. Married twice. 1st wife kept LOTS to herself. Ask her opinion on something, always agreed with me, then when too late, she would say she thought I wanted her to. What I wanted was HER opinion. So we wound up with decisions neither liked, . At 10 years she went to Las Vegas to visit a friend, called said not coming back. Moved in with a guy in 2 weeks, later married after our divorce, he divorced her in 6 months. Her girlfiend was furious with her. Married twice more, that I know of. I was left with bills, house, raised my sons 3 and 7 alone, no child support, so now have no interest in anyone with kids at home. Later I married a woman who seemed great. Found she lied about everything; went too far - day 6 said was going to remake me, run my life. Told her hit the road. Now I am friendly with people, but do not go into any places, except doctor or dentist offices, unless I have no other choice. And wear a mask when I do - I do not take chances, only calculated risks. I seek a life partner, et al., woman decent looks, an introvert would be great, but good personallity most important, willing to communicate, discuss things, to come up with a mutual agreement. Will work at home, or be my companion so we have constant companionship, then if we want to go for coffee, ice cream, a drive, we can at any time, with no one to say we cannot because of work. I want her home dress to be only, long natural color hair, red lipstick, sheer light color thigh highs, footwear, robe if it is cool. Outside, long full skirts or dresses, hold my hand or arm. Some will not like this - I no longer go into places with people unless I absolutely have to. So no - eating out, movie theaters, store shopping, etc. Which limits me to doctor or dental offices. I go in the post office, mostly after hours, in front only when have a package to pickup. Hardware store seldom, or bank, usually cqn do business on-line. Grocery shop on-line, drive in, they load my vehcle, back home. I like it all. My background likely something that never occurred to you. Retired Army, NATO in Germany, 18 months in Vietnam, 3 years in Joint Chiefs of Staff, married in Bangkok, NATO in Turkey.. In NC 1979, retired Army 1981 (lonng story), house built, moved in, here since. Mile or so outside what used to be a small town, now subdivisions up the wazoo. I do not visit neighbors, they do not visit me, we wave if we see each other. I get along well with people, but still only know 2 or three by name I believe, I like it. Ordered things for my wood shop I am putting together. A dead tree dented my 1991 Jeep Cherokee roof, ruined rear door. Will repair roof with a hightop. Pirate ship theme. Cannon replica each side. Pointing down, aiming at cars alongside. And a sign, trespassers will walk the plank. An 8 foot walkway, can walk on, primary use hauling lumber. Once started will not take long. But LOT of details still to be checked. After that the interior. I will call it an old man's day cruiser. I want a toilet so there will be my version of a medieval Viking throne, with a composting toilet inside. Easy chair.. CD player, for pipes & drums, classical, and other music. Not listening to singing is relaxing, the music flows thru you. Cooler. Possibly 1 or 2 vertical wind generators, for electric power. Name of my woodworking shop on the side, PIRATE GROT. You see, I am not quite like other people. My work will be original, designed, and made by me. I do not like tattoos on women, or metal in their face. I am not religious, but am spiritual. PTSD, 24/7 migraine stress headache. Arthritis of the spine. . Meditation handled all until over 3 yrs ago and my now ex COPD doc had me try 3 inhalents, without discussing side effects as he was directed to, still sufferring some effects. Colon cancer in 2000. Later lymphedma in both lower legs treated with pressure, cancer side effect. Glaucoma both eyes eye drops treat. Cornea transplant both eyes now 20/20 vision. like target shooting. Going the simple route. If I communicate privately, it will only be by swapping phone ***s and text by phone - no GoogleChat. etc., ever. And NOT moving. 1 grand daughter, 1 great grand daughter, 3 grand sons. Theo