Date women from United States / Alabama / Bay Minette, 48 year old

Date a woman from United States. Well, I'm not too sure about this internet dating thing, but I have a couple of friends who have had success with it and encouraged me to give it a try, so here I am.
First of all, family is very importatnt to me. I am very close to my family. I have two grown children, and two more living at home, one in college and the other a senior in high school.
I am an animal lover, dogs in particular, and have several.
I enjoy traveling, going out to eat, or to the movies, cookouts with friends/family, or just spending time at home. I love the outdoors, beach and the mountains. Although the bar/club scene is not something I do often, I do enjoy going out dancing once in a while, or listening to karaoke or a good band. I love just about any type of music. I truly believe you can have fun doing just about anything if you are wth the right person.
I am looking for someone honest, who loves to have fun, but has traditional values and respects women. No games, just someone to be a great friend, and potentially more, if the connection is there. I don't expect someone to take care of me, but I want someone who cares enough to do the little things once in a while, just to let me know he's thinking about me.