Date men and women from United States / Arizona / Waddell, 62 year old

Date a soulmate from Waddell, United States. Update: I am off Match for a while, effective the end of May 2012. May sign back in later in the Fall. Will be gone at times this summer. Sorry for any inconvenience. There are several emails in my box, but I will not be able to open or answer them. -- Terry
---- I moved here in Feb of 2011, after 5 yrs in Virginia exploring their history and hiking the Appalachians. I believe in doing the 'right' thing, am financially sound, love to laugh, am exceptionally affectionate and enjoy the beauty of life. The simple things matter. Hiking, bicycling and photography are passions. I do some writing, both fiction and non, but do not rely on it as a source of income. I seek a woman who is very kind, likes people, is independent, sees humor and beauty in many things, is active, and a great communicator. She also loves to travel, adores nature, has her own opinions and states them, and wants a relationship that is shared equally, with someone who will be a best friend, appreciate her for her own values, and desires to be touched in loving ways. I am very happy, stable and content as a single person, but also realize that life and experiences can be greatly enhanced when shared with the right person. That lovely woman is out there, and it would be a shame if we never met. I would love to share my adventures, or help you attain yours if you are that woman --- who has some of her own pursuits, independent of mine, which enhance our relationship.
I am a retired police lieutenant from Wis who went to Iraq in '05 to train Iraqi police cadets. The experience was both humbling and gratifying. I stopped off in Germany for two weeks prior to returning, and loved biking along the Mosel River -- the people, the vineyards, the castles, the views --- overwhelming! The fantastic German white wines are hard to beat, as are the great beers of Bavaria. I was back in Germany in 2011, hiking in the Alps and biking again along the Mosel. Paris is still my favorite city anywhere, with it's historic allure, romanitc restaurants and Seine River, and the ease of getting around via subway and on foot. Travel is a passion, and the history and charm of Europe draws me back every year, along with travel throughout this great country of ours. For background, I was married for nine years, was not fortunate enough to have children, but enjoy being a big part in the lives of my nieces and nephews. I intend to continue gaining knowledge via my travels, and would welcome a gentle partner. I prefer to travel 'Rick Steves' style (in Europe that means small places with character, where meeting locals is the goal, and discovering more about fascinating places --- not into resorts). I usually rent cars there, for flexibility, and know my way around quite well. In VA, I loved having a BMW motorcycle for adventure, and the thrill of zooming up mountains for hikes, but sold it before moving back to AZ. Also do some volunteer work, like AARP tax preparation, currently Friends of the White Tank Library, and did some substitute teaching in the local schools (mostly HS) while in Virginia, just for the challenge. You would need to be fit for this to work, and capable of exerting energy in the quest of that discovery. I am 5'11", weigh 160 lbs, and build in activity with all my pursuits, to stay fit and healthy. I am not always a paying member here. Thanks for reading.

Meet people from Waddell, United States. I am generally a happy person, I love to laugh, even at myself. I don't sweat the small stuff. I am grateful that I'm around family,they are a funny,loving bunch of clowns.I'm looking for a friend, someone I can talk to easily, have fun & laugh,walk along the beach, have dinner with & relax. Someone easy going,not stressed out. I like spur of the moment adventures.