Date men and women from United States / Arkansas / Rudy, 70 year old

Date a soulmate from United States. My hope for this venture is to find a companion with whom I can share daily events - by phone or during occasional meals; go on excursions – I love to sight see and explore; discuss recent books read – my favorite activity is reading; and, generally hang out. I would like to fill similar roles for my companion.
My life is wonderful but there are times when I am lonely; when I would like to go to see the Medieval castle being built but donРІР‚в„ўt want to go alone and all my friends (married mostly) are busy;, when I have seen something just amazing and need to share it with someone sympathetic.
I am gregarious; love to meet people and hear their stories; relatively laid back – although I can be intense; fond of concerts; frequently mud covered and scratched from gardening and brush clearing; a good cook and “eater”; well educated, literate, moderately numerate; widely traveled; and a doting parent and besotted grandparent. My life is has been filled with wonderful experiences.
My rural cabin is on the banks of a paddle-able creek (when the water is high enough) and the run-in shed, hen house and paddock are homes to a variety of animals from an aged horse to a gorgeous peacock and his three peahen wives. I am very comfortable here and love the peace, quiet, and sound of running water from the riffle that goes past the deck.
I know close to nothing about sports although, as a Pittsburgh native, I am aware of the Steelers and Pirates when they are doing well. I don’t own a TV so there are many aspects of modern culture that I don’t know about – possibly a good thing. My part time job is as a tech support person for a non-profit software company so I spend 15-20 hours a week on the phone with clients from all of the US. It is a great blessing to have intellectually challenging and meaningful work to do, with nice people, from my very own home.
My requirements for a companion arenРІР‚в„ўt firm but I do want someone who is honest, keeps his word, and likes to read, talk, and examine ideas. Someone who likes physical activities such as gardening, walking, paddling, carpentry, etc. would be wonderful. I am no jock but I don't like to spend my time indoors unless the outdoors is cold and wet.
Here goes……!