Date men and women from United States / California / Agoura Hills, 61 year old

Date single man from United States. Rhett Butler's parting words to Scarlett in "Gone With the Wind", include the plea, "I want to see if somewhere there isn't something left in life of charm and grace."
Well, me too! But I want more: A loving relationship filled with good times.
I once thought that the values I hold as important are part of a bygone time when questions of love and respect, honesty and loyalty were more easily answered than they are today. But, I have come to see that such qualities are found not in a particular time or place, but in the hearts of particular people who naturally draw from each other the appreciation and respect that leads to happiness and endearment.
I am an old-fashioned guy who has successfully dealt with a new-fangled world. I have worn several hats over the course of my varied career, having practiced law, designed and constructed homes and buildings, coached athletics and written books. I have done my share of skilled labor, as well, and gained an appreciation for all of it. But it is part-time to me, now. I am inclined, and have the wherewithal. to enjoy the adventurous good life. And I am looking for a woman with old-fashion ideals and a modern outlook who is happy and bright, attractive, self-sufficient and self-confident, with whom to share the experiences. Did I mention Romance? Or that my best quality is a quick wit and an ability to make you laugh?
I am a few years older than the woman I hope to attract. But I am very active physically, and regularly participate in numerous sporting activities including golf, soccer, running and hiking (I recently climbed Mt. Whitney). I travel often and hope that my partner would enjoy joining in such recreations and vacationing. I enjoy socializing with friends and have strong family ties. I remain productive and am as busy as I wish to be, continuing to write books, taking the occasional legal case, and managing some real estate. I am an avid reader and able to talk with some intelligence on most topics, including those of interest to women, surprisingly. I am learning the art of listening--which is a new trick for a dog of any age. Did I mention Romance? It is my specialty.
I am willing to just date, if that is your wish, or to make a lasting commitment, if that turns out to be the wish of both of us. I suppose I cannot be everything to every woman, but those who I have loved over the years, never had reason to doubt it. To roughly paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, No major vices, brands or other marks against my personality are recollected!
If I have sent you an email, it is not merely because I found you attractive in your photos--though, certainly, I did--but also because I read your profile and satisfied myself that we share interests that make our "hitting it off" at least a reasonable possibility. Perhaps, you will feel the same. Anyway, I am always up for sharing a pleasant meal and a bottle of wine in a romantic setting. (See, there's that "Romance" thing, again.) I would prefer not to receive mere "Winks." If you find my profile of any interest, I hope you will write a few words that tell me something about yourself. And if we get no closer than reading one another's profiles, still, I thank you for reading mine and wish you the best in finding who and what you are seeking. It is a search worth making.

Meet a man from United States. humorous quick athletic unconventional real secure
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seek beautiful[inside & out] honest ,funny,fit,
woman open to new experiences travel conversation romance & home.

Date people from United States. I was widowed when my two sons were young and my focus was on raising them. I am very proud of them and we have a very good relationship. Both are now happily married......phew! As of 3/2012: now have a granddaughter and twins to arrive in August.
I have a positive and easy-going nature. I would like to meet someone who is down to earth, honest, emotionally/financially stable, and has a sense of humor. I'm looking to build a loving, committed relationship based on friendship, trust, respect, and laughter.
I'm not into camping, Harleys, Nascar or tattoos......BUT, I do look forward to the activities I miss doing with a special person; movies, comedy clubs, dinner/BBQ with friends/family, drives along the coast, maybe try our luck at a casino, strolling the shops in Santa Barbara, quiet/intimate dinners, movie at home cuddled together ....
Please don't send winks. If you're interested, just send a note saying so.
No picture of you = No response from me
Please pass me by if you smoke or do drugs