Date women from United States / Alabama / Fairhope, 56 year old

Date a soulmate from Alabama, United States. *** Just returning to Match.com after being off for over a year ... Recently I've met several whom have met their Special Partners on here so I thought I would give it another try.
I am looking for a Best Friend, someone to listen to, to laugh with, talk to and just spend time with.
I prefer to take things slowly and become great friends. As we learn about each others interests, likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, we will use that to Grow Together.
Life is so much more meaningful when shared with someone whom your compatible with.
I can be Independent but love more than anything having someone to share life with. I can get lost in deep conversation as easily as I can in silly laughter. I have a broad spectrum of interests and I enjoy everything from more cultured events to all types of outdoor activities. I Love my "Little Black Dresses" even more jeans, t-shirt ball-cap ;-)
I'm drawn to ALL waters, but LOVE Tropical locations w/palm trees lying in a hammock with adult beverage in my hand. Of course a weekend cuddling on the couch is included in there too and I can NOT leave out a Sense of HUMOR a Requirement to LAUGH each day. ;-) LIFE is way to short not to !!!
I am a Widow since 2004 as I lost my Husband of 20 years to Lung Cancer in just 4 short months .. Therefore, I do NOT date Smokers !!! Not ALL smokers get cancer ... this is just a personal choice I have made.
Also, a Mom to 3 beautiful daughters whom I adopted from Russia ... I am truly Blessed ;-)
PLEASE know that I am NOT seeking a **Pen-pal .OR. Phone-a-Friend** But a REAL Human Person in my Life !!!
Some desire to just "Email and Talk" for months/years with NO intentions of wanting to truly find a partner ...
Like Match.com and several other dating sites they're on is a HOBBY for them.
Meeting and getting to know someone "Miles Away" can be a challange in doing .. UNLESS .. "BOTH" are committed in making it happen !!! ...... IT TAKES "2" .......
NO PHOTO = NO Reply
ALL my photo's are "CURRENT" I've been told I look just as my photo's in person .. which I think we agree sometimes is not so.
Best of Luck in your search ;-)
~* ROLL TIDE ROLL *~

Meet someone special from Alabama, United States. Enjoy spontaneous adventures....spur of the moment trips, outings. Prefer natural settings, like mountains, rivers, forrests. Would like to meet a man who shares my love of nature and enjoys frequent travel. Must love to laugh and enjoy life as it comes. I find pleasure in the simple things in life..planting a seed, harvest the fruit, prepare it and savor the home grown flavor. I'm happy at a campfire as well as floating down a lazy river.
I am not a player nor do I desire to entertain one. No games, no fortune seekers.

Date a woman from Alabama, United States. I enjoy life and I am an optimistic person. I love the beauty of nature and enjoy the outdoors from reading a good book, walking on the beach, hiking, running, or riding my road bike. I am always ready for a new adventure. My friends describe me as sweet, caring, dependable, independent, having many and varied interests, and competitive in sports.
I am grateful for my family and friends. They are such an important part of life and who I am. I value a close circle of intimate friends rather than many acquaintances. I am very proud of my two children who have grown into caring, independent and well rounded adults. We enjoy spending time together from watching college football, going for a run or bike ride, or traveling. I also have two Golden Retrievers who greet me when I come home and always want to play. It is great to meet new people. Mardi Gras and ballroom dancing are a great time.
I would like to meet someone who enjoys being active. Someone that is caring, dependable, has strong character and integrity, independent, and a gentleman. I would like that person to understand and cherish the importance of their relationship with the people that he cares about. Someone that likes intriguing and intellectual conversation and will challenge me and likes to be challenged as well. Having a great sense of humor, love to travel, and looking for adventure would be great also. If this describes you, I would like to get to know you.

Meet a soulmate from Fairhope, United States. I'm very active, easygoing, personable and have integrity. I make friends easily. I love to be outside (when it's warm). I'm not much of a cold-weather person although I do ski occasionally. I would love to meet someone to go bike riding with, take walks along the beach, kayak. Someone to travel with, watch movies, go to picnics. Someone that would be a best friend.

Date someone special from Fairhope, United States. Love a sense of humor, hanging out with friends at the beach or lake, keeping up with SEC football, Auburn specifically, love a good book, ... Cooking is ok, I just prefer to go out these days.
What am I looking for? Difficult To say, as I never saw myself single at this stage of my life, but I am. I basically want to get back in the game, so to speak. Looking for companionship, socializing with new people, and enjoying the local scene. I love to travel, I have seen a lot of the world, but would like to see more, and my time is quite flexible these days.
I like the clear headed, decisive, self-reliant guy....

Meet a woman from Fairhope, United States. Am a confident, outgoing woman who loves to laugh and to travel. I am passionate about animals. I am a spontaneous person but yet love to plan events or travel. I like dancing, music of all kinds expect for some countr; going to movies, eating out and just being at home at times and cooking. I am an outgoing woman, and never really meet a stranger. Like to have intelligent conversations. I tend to believe that there is a special person for everyone, and know that Gods timing is everything. So I am enjoying myself until my special person arrives. Life is good but could be even better with someone special to share it with.
I love living in Fairhope and after living here for 20 years, absolutely love the water. Being outdoors in any capacity, hiking, swimming, skiing, walking, gardening... whatever... I just love it.
Have traveled throughout the world and just returned from a trip to Africa. Am grateful for any travel opportunity and look forward to seeing as much of the world as possible. I speak fluent German and spent a good part of my life growing up in Germany.