Date men from United States / California / Arcata, 50 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I've lived in Humboldt since '87 and I love it still. I enjoy travel but it always feels good to come home.
OK, here are some facts about me: I have a job, a house, a car. I do not have children, a wife, a girlfriend, or even a psycho ex. I shower daily, brush my teeth morning and night and I floss. I love to cook, I clean, I maintain my house and yard. I can drywall, frame, plumb, weld, paint, lay tile, I'll tackle pretty much any project with a little help and encouragement. Love to be outdoors doing anything or nothing. Just because I haven't ridden a horse in 20 years doesn't mean I wouldn't like to again. There's nothing you like to do that I wouldn't at least try. Even if it's not for me, I'll support you while you do it!
Of course there’s a lot more to me but that's where the getting to know each other comes in. One thing, I'm a vegetarian. Not because I don't like the idea of murdering innocent little creatures but because I hate vegetables...just kidding!
My match is a woman who is comfortable in her skin and confident in herself. Willing to share the fears as well as the fun. You're not into mind games or manipulation, you're into being happy. You enjoy closeness and romance and are looking to explore life with a real friend. I'm looking for an honest, intelligent woman, someone who sees the eroticism in good conversation, in locking eyes for a second across a crowded room. Confident in herself but not self absorbed. Healthy but not obsessed with the gym. Someone who is happy with who they are yet knows there's plenty of growing and learning still to go. Someone who wants the whole of me. I enjoy a good discussion on just about any subject and have been told I know how to listen. Being honest and expressing your true self is important to me. I tend to say what I think and need my partner to know it's OK to do the same.
Here are the results of another sites personality test:
Falling in love may take a while for you because of your selective
nature: You are the type of person who may pass by several “quality candidates” until you feel you have found the ideal mate. As a result, you may be single for far longer than your friends and family expected you to be. Even when you find the right person, you still want to maintain your sense of uniqueness and personal space. As a result, you need a partner who has his or her own sense of self-confidence and autonomy. (no this doesn't mean I don't like to cuddle or stare out the window with you, watching the rain (I'll make the cocoa)). Innovators are the most eclectic of the Knowledge Seekers.
Not sure I could have said it better myself :)
I know a lot of women think it's up to the man to make the first move but no one loses points if you have the urge to write first.

Meet single man from California, United States. ... So, back to the adventure – and back to an almost full life. I just finished a good book, Tuesdays with Morrie. If you were to ask, I would recommend it. What we do, how we look at life and who we love are the things that matter. Its rather simple, and it should be when you think about it. For father’s day I went to see my dad, he gave me a poem that had the line “come bad times - we give it art and length”. My dad suggested that I was giving a recent disappointment more art and length than it was due.
I think you can tell in a short conversation, not more than 5 minutes, if it would be fun to have another conversation. Got 5 minutes?
I'm looking for a woman who can understand my honest ......... desire to be happy.
Now for a list:
I’m an OK juggler - of pins and sand bags, not people.
I’m good at making pancakes - Oat, apple, cinnamon pancakes with fruit chutney
I can fix stuff - degrees are in Physics, Mathematics and Electronics
Like to read and try to bounce to and from mind candy and something interesting - what are you reading?
I like to ride motorcycles, canoe, bicycle, kayak, ski, and am doing more yoga.
I like to read (to you) in bed. I’m stupendously bad at reading ..... in bed.
I was given some guitar lessons which I did not take advantage of, and it made me sad.
I like music - FYI, rap is not music and I like rock and classical.
I'm attracted to people who challenge me.
Don't need to get married to be happy. Physically: I tend to be attracted to small in all areas. I am blessed by my build and now that I'm a little older I do spend time every day in its maintenance..... and EYES - I can get lost in your eyes. I think we can all agree that to be physically attracted is required to make it work.
I catch and relocate spiders. I've never been arrested, don't drink excessively and don't do drugs - and I vote!