Date men from United States / Alaska / Hope, 67 year old

Date a soulmate from Hope, United States. I've been single many years, totally retired now, and free of debt. The civil service annuity is very nice to have and the health insurance is just great. Doesn't make me a rich man, but I am able to do just about anything I want to do. However, I am rich for the friends and family I've been blessed with. I don't measure people by the amount of income they have, or their net worth financiallly. So much of that is a matter of circumstance, but I do admire those with the talent and ambition to achieve great things, whether it be monetary or just something they can take pride in.
I plan to travel some this spring, and would love to meet you. I am looking for a place to relocate, maybe Texas or Louisiana, the possibilities are unlimited. I am a very low maintainence person, I love the simple things in life, I like to take the sideroads, and when I travel, it's not a structured thing with deadlines or timetables. I like to explore liittle out of the way places, and always try to sample some of the "local" cuisine. Although my career with USDA was mostly in Arkansas, I have lived in Idaho, Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, and have worked in areas of Louisiana, Tennessee, Oklahoma. And I've been to LA,, twice,, wow, what a thing for a country boy.
My kids are doing well, although scattered, and still I would do most anything for them. A son in Ft Worth and one in Austin, both talented with art and guitar. A son in Texarkana, a Registered Nurse and sportsman. My daughter is a sales exec for Disney in Orlando. I am so happy with what they have become, but they have their own lives to live, with all the stress of day to day problems that we all go thru in our life. Three grandkids and three step-grandkids. For most of my career, my title had the word "Executive" in it. . . and I've had a few other titles, but my most cherished title will always be DAD.
I I love the "outdoors", especially near water, but I'm not a nut about camping, just occassionally. I also love a cozy bar with live music, but I don't "hang out" at bars. I love to dance, been doing that since (at age 16) my sister snuck me into a club in Dallas where Roy Orbison was playing But it's not all about me, I'm pretty open minded to participate in new things, and listen to new ideas. Anywhere can be a fun adventure with the right person. To me,, "romantic" is a mood and not necessarily a place or planned event,, it can happen most anywhere when the chemistry is right.
Ladies, I see so many of you that I would like to know. I am reluctant to write sometimes, especially when I don't appear to be all that you are looking for in a man. But,, you should always remember, it is the nature of this site, and very much okay,, for you to be the first to write. So don't be bashful about that at all. .