Date men and women from United States / California / Novato, 50 year old

Date a man from Novato, United States. I am no longer a member of match. I am now on ok cupid. Same user name without the numbers. I have been separated for a almost 3 years now. I remain very committed to my children who live with me nearly half time. They are both teenagers which allows me quite a bit of "me time". I coach my daughter in soccer which I love. Howver, coaching a team of 14 to 18 year old girls is quite a challenge. I have lived in several places around the country and have now settled here. I will retire from the military next and at that time return to my nursing career.
Although my profile says "separated", there are reasons for not getting a divorce yet. Just ask. No chance of reconciliation.
A few other random things about me. I used to love mountain biking and I tolerated daily running. However, orthopedic surgeon told me my knees can't handle it any more. (I just figured the pain was part of the workout). Now I walk 3-5 miles a day to keep off the excess tonnage. I still enjoy a good bicycle ride but keep it more on the level these days. My mountain bike sobs in the corner.
I am relatively house broken. I rarely have dirty dishes in my sink. I'm not a great cook but can follow a recipe pretty well. And I always put the seat down. I was raised to open the door for women, pull out your chair, take your coat, etc.
Someone asked me about all the different looks in my profile pictures. Had a mustache until my daughter pointed out that her 77 year old grandfather had less gray hair in his mustache than her father did. Time to shave. Then, one of her friends mentioned that I was getting a bald spot. I didn't think it was an issue until she said, "but it's not in the middle". So, if my hair didn't have the common courtesy to fall out evenly, I shaved it off.
What am i looking for? I think I know more what I'm not looking for. I would prefer to meet someone who doesn't have young children. Although I love and cherish the time raising my children, been there done that with young children. Prefer not to do it again.
At this age, I think we all have a certain amount of baggage. But, it's how we carry our baggage that's important.
Good luck on your quest and thanks for stopping by.

Meet someone special from Novato, United States. I'm looking to find someone that is honest, kind and down to earth. Someone who dances to their own drum. Someone who loves life but doesn't have to tell everyone to 'have a nice day'. You might be artistic and perhaps think outside of the box. You show genuine sensitivity towards the world around you (and the other creatures in it) without the need for counseling every week. Let's enjoy meeting someone new and exploring new stuff and see where the road goes.
Hmmm, there's still a lot of characters remaining here... so...
lets go for a hike, have a good bottle of wine/beer, enjoy the beautiful Northern California countryside, catch a live band or go to the Marin Symphony. Perhaps you play an instrument? I love the guitar and recording original songs. I'm not a dance club person but like to see a band in a pub or club. I like the city night life but only in small doses.

Date people from Novato, United States. I am just testing the site to see what it is all about. I have a few friends that say it is a really great site to meet people. Just being honest. Okay now I am just writing this to meet the minimum so I can move on.

Meet someone special from Novato, United States. Tell me, what do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
- Mary Oliver
A wise man once told me his desire was to never know his partner, but instead spend each day discovering her anew...what a wonderful thing. Just when I think I know something I usually find out how little I actually know. So it's safe to say I am always discovering new things about myself and those around me.
My age is a bit deceiving because I actually look to be a lot younger then I am, I'm very active and far from slowing down...I'm also far from perfect, but there are some very exceptional things about me, if you're looking for perfect PLEASE don't contact me. Looking for a partner who genuinely appreciates the small things in life and is willing to never take me for granted, because that's what you will get from me in return . Life has been good to me, I've been through the ups, the downs and all the in-betweens, and it all has led me here to this wonderful moment. I'm looking for someone to share the rest of these wonderful moments with.
Wit and a good sense of humor are a must; I love to laugh and play around, do you? If so, then we are off to a very good start. Even more desirable if you are someone, like me, who is a romantic adventurist that loves exploring this incredible area we live in – be it finding the right body of water to splash around in, climbing the tallest mountain on the horizon, biking to the coast, flying down a snow covered hill, bright lights in the big city or some other great adventure yet to be discovered...
I confess I am competitive at heart, though I have been known to hide it. I love biking, swimming and being outdoors. I like training and racing to connect with people, as well as push myself to the next level both physically and mentally.
Yes, I'm tall – 5'11 and 1/2 to be exact - you can’t miss me in a crowd - as I do own every inch of my height and I like to wear cute shoes, so I can run 6' and some change when out on urban explorations. I enjoy good wine, good food and good company and can go for a night out or a quiet evening in, either with friends or just you, a movie or some good music.
Family means a lot to me and since I am fortunate enough to have mine nearby I've been known to be a frequent visitor. If you're an animal lover like me, then you'll understand when I say my dog is part of my family too.
Looking for my best friend who loves to kiss, cuddle and flirt with me on a regular basis. You know who you are, youРІР‚в„ўre physically active, enjoy life, see the humor in it all and don't take yourself too seriously. You love to explore the world around you, but are also happy wrapped in a warm blanket with me and a stack of movies. YouРІР‚в„ўre not afraid to communicate how you feel and want the same from me.
Life's an adventure...care to join me?
HINT: WINKS DO NOT GET A RESPONSE FROM ME 95% OF THE TIME... ;)