Date women from United States / Alabama / Fairhope, 54 year old

Date a soulmate from Alabama, United States. Whoa! I don't belong on this page and I'm looking for a man who feels the same about getting both of us off of this site! Divorced since 1994, with one brief blip on the radar screen 10 years ago, I am looking to end my single days and do desire a 'til death do us part' marriage, to the right man. If a romantic compatibility is not found between us, perhaps networking and friendship can thrive.
I'm looking for a long term relationship leading to marriage with a Christian man who is not only fit and healthy, but who practices his faith daily with his attitudes and his actions, and most importantly with his heart. An ideal match for me of ages 48 through 55 years could theoretically play, love, enjoy life, laugh, wrap our arms around one another, experience life's joys for the next thirty plus years, and wear ourselves out blissfully with love and devotion. I work hard to stay in shape to enjoy many more years in an active manner. You should be on the same page, as I'm not likely to be serving pot roast and gravy with corn bread night after night to a couch potato.
If there is no physical attraction to you from my side, there would be no physical relationship, (I don't care how big your wallet is) so yes, your looks are very important to me. I have a history of preference toward men who are at least pushing 6 ft tall ... can't help it, I've tried the alternatives. I'm 5'6" and often appear 5'9" or taller in heels. Understandably, most women are uncomfortable in divulging weight and age, and I can't hide the fact that I am 54. Good genetics and hard work keep me in a size 4, weighing 124 pounds. It would be nice for you to offer me a similar counterpoint based on your body build and fitness routine.
Described by friends as compassionate, intelligent, patient, and professional, I'm not looking to serial date numerous matches on here, but prefer to find someone who I would enjoy participating with in our common interests.
I enjoy fitness classes, working out at the gym, movies, hiking, kayaking and bicycling. It's easy to say that I enjoy sailing since I don't own a sailboat, nor have to do the hard work which comes with it! Although it's been a few years since I've been diving, I'm PADI certified and especially enjoyed drift diving.
I discovered that I enjoy Zydeco dancing in 1998, although the opportunity to indulge in it is rare. I have many interests which my natural curiosity has nurtured, but finding the time is the real challenge. I do try to sit still for a good book whenever possible as I'm not much of a television fan.
PLEASE be patient and give me time to respond to your email, as my inbox receives many such inquiries each day. I also do not respond to IMs for the same reasons. I do hope you understand. Oh, and all photos were taken since May 2012 without Photoshop, although the temptation was there...darn birthdays. And, YES, I am serious about the Distance and Age thing.