Date women from United States / California / Ferndale, 47 year old

Date a woman from United States. I'm not looking to jump into anything, I would like to find a friend first. My experiences have taught me friendship is most important, right next to a sense of humor.
I'm pretty low-key, I like hanging out with friends and relaxing on the weekends or tackling home projects. I live outside of town, don't know if I could ever live in town.
Very proud of my two kids, 22 and 17, they're on the right track to be successful in life, I hope.
I've been so involved with them and with work that I haven't dated much in the past few years; okay, not at all for the last two years or so...
I own a few dresses but don't wear them, and you're more likely to find a pocket knife and flashlight in my purse than makeup (although I do wear it to work). Most comfortable in jeans and t-shirts, I live near a river and like to walk with the dogs and watch birds and other wildlife. Raised on a small farm, my parents still live there;I grew up drinking from the garden hose and running barefoot in the summer, (still do those things sometimes). I feel pretty lucky to have grown up locally.
My political views are pretty conservative, and I have a strong work ethic.
Aside from the occasional Advil, I don't do any drugs.
You have fairly conservative political views, a witty sense of humor, a love for animals, patience, and a kind heart.