Date men from United States / Alaska / Wrangell, 53 year old

Date single man from Wrangell, United States. I live in a small town in southeastern Alaska. That scares most people thinking of cold but if you have ever been here you would see how much of an amazing place it is. We are surrounded by blue ocean and tall mountains. If you love seafood this is the place to be, if you love animals they are at almost every turn from eagles to whales. I have a very nice boat and I love spending my time on the water fishing or just exploring. It can be very relaxing or exciting if that is what you are looking for. My girls go out and spend the night a lot and we make it family time. If you like exploring, there is more here then you can do in a life time. I love to walk the beaches and search for treasures.
About me I am a family man, love to spend time with them and go out of my way to make them happy. I am loyal, trusting, caring, happy, funny, smart, stupid, handy with my hands, creative, shy, bold, quiet, common sense, calm, passionate, love to travel, very independent, needy at times, and most of all loving. I have been separated for 3 years now. I suck at paper work but I am hoping to get things done soon.
Things I do for fun are boating, travel, building things, just about anything new I like to try, new foods, places to go and see. I love road trips but don't like to take the same root if I can help it. I am a captain in our volunteer fire department. I am a fire fighter/ EMT. I am the one you want to be with when things go wrong, I can think things through and can take advise if someone has a better Idea. I love the excitement of it and would love to do it full time if I cold afford it. My plans are to retire in a few years, I would love to be a snow bird and leave for the winter and come back for the summer. I have 3 great kids I can't be without them but they are out growing me and in the next few years I will have a lot of free time but who knows.
Things I am looking for in someone, I guess I am looking for someone who has things I do not or want more of. I want someone who is bold, to push me to do more and see more. I will do the same for them. I will push you to better yourself and try new things. I like talented, arts, singing or just anything. I am a very creative person but just can't put it on paper or sing. It is not saying I don't try but at least my kids love my songs. I love someone who is energetic, someone who wants to go out and do stuff. I am happy to sit around but it doesn't take much to get me to go out and do something. I love to start projects but need someone to help me to complete them. Someone who wants to travel. I love to travel but not by myself. I want someone to share things with and enjoy the moment with. Most of all I want someone who wants me as much as I want them in and out from under the covers. I want them to be independent, we don't have to be tied to each other all the time but when it is time I want to plan, share and build a life with them.
I am a shy person and not much in to the bar scene and in a small town it is hard to meet anyone. I have been on here quite a while and I have found the good and the bad (fake) people. So I will ask you for a picture to show me that you are you so please don't take it personal, it is just the start to build trust between each other. I will do the same for you, just ask anything you like. So if you want a new friend and I hope more send me a note.