Date men and women from United States / Arkansas / Bearden, 50 year old

Date someone special from Bearden, United States. Ok - ready to put something down here ...
I'm kind of a straight forward easy going person. I work very hard and even enjoy working on things around the house or helping a friend during my free time - I know it's curse, lol. I am very particular in most things I do. I love building things and pretty much anything that has me working with my hands. But don't let that fool you because I enjoy playing as hard as I work. It is always my goal to treat people right and hope they'll do the same, even tho that isn't always the case.
I'm looking to meet other people with similar interests. Looking for someone that doesn't mind spending a little time being in the spotlight and pampered.The ideal person(s) would be someone that I am intellectually and physically attracted to. They would be someone easy to be around and after being around them it should be that they're missed when not around. That doesn't mean 24/7. I enjoy making that special someone the focus of my attention and effort when the time is right. Yeah, I went there, I did say I was pretty striagt forward. I tend to put my partner first in a relationship. I would want that special someone to spark my interest ... I'm not looking for a drive by but for someone to connect with and see where it goes.
As far as liking to work on stuff, a gerneral handyman, I say I came by it naturally. My dad was my role model and mentor in a lot of things, and I still haven't met a harder worker, myself included. But I did, at times, think he worked too much. We do have to keep things in perspective - time is the only thing constant in life; it is always moving forward and can't be retrieve if missed or lost. I have three children; two 20 and up and a 10 year old daughter. Even with my three I was continually learing the value and blessing of just being around for as much time as we can. I have my joint custody of my 10 yr daughter, 50/50., and love spending time with her. I have also developed a greater appreciation for all the single parents.
Hobbies/Interest - Building/fixing things with a focus in wood as in carpentry. I built the club house and jungle gym in photos for my children. But the liking is definately not restricted to wood - just working with my hands in general. Some would say tinkering...
Do you have some handyman work lined up : )
Boating, a day or weekend at the lake. Some fishing and hunting. Camping. Just hanging around the house with family and/or friends. Grilling and listening to music. A good movie, in the theater or at home. I really enjoy fitting in a good big hit release at the IMAX when I can. I enjoy exploring new areas.