Date women from United States / California / Eureka, 62 year old

Date a woman from United States. I am well educated, speak more than one language, have lived abroad, hiked the Pacific Rim trail, spent time in an igloo.
I really enjoy the silence, I don't need to talk or have company, I am comfortable in my own skin and can make myself quite comfortable without anyone nearby. I don't need to be joined at the hip and appreciate alone time and boundaries.
I love animals more than most people, or should I say, I dislike most people and love all the animals. Not that I am unfriendly, but I will not spend time with people who do not enrich my life.
I once enjoyed to cook, but now I make reservations.
I love to read, and i can follow a good lead in any type and style of ballroom dancing. Dancing is a passion, Fred and Ginger, my dancing heros.
What I have done and what I will never do again:
backpacking from Lake Tahoe to Circle City Alaska, Up and down Bright Angel, Grand Canyon, I loved the black diamond trails and jumping from the cornice, but I do not ski anymore.
Things I have never done and would like to do:
Hot air balloons, take a cruise, see the seven wonders, I would have said skydiving 10 years ago, but I would settle on flying lessons now.
I am truly low maintenance, can switch between gardening clothes to a formal gown in less than time than most men. Not that I want a man in a gown.
I am not desperate for love or a relationship, I believe a strong foundation of friendship must be there first.
I am comfortable in any situation
All in all, I am just your basic honest, caring, loyal and loving gal. My heart is young, my thoughts do not dwell in the past, I am adventuresome and willing to try new things. I am definitely a one man woman, not interested in one night stands or multi-dating, life is just too short for that.

Meet someone special from United States. Being outside and trying to make the world a better place to live in are two of the most important things in my life. I worked a number of seasons in America's National Parks and National forests before I found out that working only 3 month out of the year is not a viable way to insure having food in the cupboards or clothes to wear. I was a 3/4th grade teacher for 15 years which wasn't as much fun as being a park naturalist, but I was passionate about what I did.
Now I'm trying to reinvent myself. Go back to rangering? Stay here and expand my current gardiening / landscaping business?
I prefer quieter pursuits, not really a crowd person, but can do it on occasiona and enjoy it. Miss being in a relaationship. believe that it takes two people communicating and trying to see the ohter's view. I believe that any disagreements need a win-win solution. Win-win, or nobody wins.
I've recently joined Match.com and am trying to figure out what else to say about myself. I'll keep adding on as I have time, and YES, I will get some pictures up here!

Date a soulmate from United States. I am getting ready to retire and start the next phase of my life. I look forward to this new adventure... I love to travel, meet new people explore new cultures. I like live performance music, theater and love to go to art shows. I like good wine, good food and of course ...good conversation.

Meet a woman from Eureka, United States. I'm a good person and have just survived one of the toughest seasons of my life. Since it didn't kill me I figure I'm an alright kind of woman God can count on when there's a need. I'm ready to enjoy life again. Life is so precious. Everyday is full of greatness, beauty and opprotunity to grow or just hang out under the covers because it jusst feels right. I want a friend to talk to, to listen to, to share small sweet moments and absolutely awesome good times. I want to be relaxed and know you're relaxed. I need a man who will remember my birthday and make a big deal over how great I am. I reciprocate. I want to share.

Date someone special from Eureka, United States. I have taken the approach talking about what I like and want. but I think that is the wrong way to approach this e-dating world where smiles and winks and laughter is just not written in words. This time I think I'll start with the deal breakers. So, here is it: I loathe smokers, kissing an ashtray is just not sexy. I don't ever want to get involved with anyone who can't give up alcohol, not that I'm asking for just a tea totaler, but I will not ever be with a drunken sailor or even a too social drinker. I am a neat freak, if you have gremlins in your closet and live amongst stacks of stuff, move on to the next profile. If your daily language goes something like this: " I ain't got none of them and I ain't gonna get none", press delete and move right on, that is a huge deal breaker! If you need to be joined at the hip, I already have two, and a three legged race is not my style. If showering, brushing teeth and clean clothes are just second thoughts, delete delete delete. If you want someone to take care of you, it's not me. I can take care of myself, always have, so if you can't take care of you, oh well, delete. I have a lot on the other side of the coin, this is just what will absolutely be deal breakers.