Date men and women from United States / California / Aptos, 71 year old

Date people from Aptos, United States. Hi, I am James and interested in a companion with whom to share those wonderful adventures in life. Ultimately, I believe that I will be fortunate enough to find a long term,committed relationship.In the meantime, "Carpe diem" for all we really have is today.You might be that wonderful woman if you are willing to take that first step and respond.
Grateful for being alive, in excellent health, very energetic and for each day that I awaken to have an opportunity to experience. We have the sea, mountains, trees allowing us to fully experience life and Nature’s simple pleasures. These include the rising morning sun, long strolls along the beach or walks/hikes in the forest, bicycle rides and dramatic evening sunsets. All water activities including white water rafting, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing are exciting. I prefer lake swimming to a pool as it offers a visible goal and an opportunity for exploration. I enjoy these activities alone or with someone special, however sharing the journey adds another dimension.
Having a very positive attitude and intuitive, I trust myself and generally others until proven otherwise, am open to new experiences and adaptable in order to grow. I am willing to teach or to be taught. In addition, I commit to that which is really important. Being kind/fair/open to my fellow travelers in this space is not difficult for me, yet I stand up firmly for principles when I disagree. I am genuinely friendly, also able to relate through communications to a wide range of people and circumstances and am very pragmatic. Life is simpler that way for me and for others.
My personal pleasures are also simple, sometimes complex, pervasive, and can be appreciated at the highest level when shared with someone very special. I enjoy both sensual and intellectual experiences. I appreciate color and other visual sensations, sounds, smells, tastes and touch. I am passionate and energetic about creating and enjoying art and verse as well as the pleasure of music and the sounds heard in nature. I really love the magic, warmth and light from candles as well as the fragrances of aromatherapy and wine. Also, I savor the multi-sensations of various cuisines, plants and wines. I really enjoy giving, receiving and exchanging the various types of massage.
I am proud of my two sons who are successful both professionally and in helping others.
Any meaningful relationship begins with a friendship based on trust and mutual respect. That can either continue as a wonderful friendship and enjoyed as such or develop further into an even deeper relationship.
In a caring relationship, I am willing to go all out for you, the woman I love and really appreciate your qualities as a great partner. I in turn, am a great partner and friend, both attentive/supportive to you in other ways as well, yet have a sense of my identity as you do. A close, intimate relationship is comfortable for me. As you are my best friend, companion and love, we shall share the best times of our lives together. We enjoy quiet time to sit and talk, hold hands, exchange soft kisses, cuddling, enjoy slow dancing to our favorite vocals and the soft sound of a sax by the fire or for that matter an interlude any time, any place, together.
I would like a committed relationship with you, a woman who is not reticent about being feminine or expressive, has similar attributes and interests, yet have your own attributes and interests. You are someone like myself who does not fear intimacy or vulnerability and can be trusting and joyful. Also someone with whom there can be shared experiences and adventures, who is generally and genuinely kind and from whom I can learn some things that I have never experienced or enhance what I have already experienced. You possess both intelligence and wisdom, are humorous, accessible and a true/loyal friend. You will find that I am there for you when you either need me or just want to feel my presence and no more
Come join me!