Date men from United States / California / Ontario, 73 year old

Date a soulmate from Ontario, United States. I like the outdoors, boating, camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, sailing, and walking in the mountains, at the beach, or around the neighborhood and my match should, at least, like to do some of these things. I place family at the top of my list, as should she place her family at the top of her list. My granddaughters are my pride and joy. I enjoy music of all sorts, but mainly classical and country, "I was country when country wasn't cool." I don't like hip-hop and rap. And I would prefer that my match would like to listen to music, also. I am a singer and have sang with several choral groups in So CA. I like to travel on week-ends, either planned or on the spur-of-the-moment. And I like to travel to see all our country's nat'l parks and the state parks in the Western U.S. My match should, also, like to travel, either on a week-end or on a long trip. I travel a lot on my job from Fresno to San Diego and the coast to the AZ/CA border. I enjoy working in the garden or in the yard. And she must at least enjoy working in the garden, also. I love animals and she must, at least, tolerate them. I have one Harlequin Great Dane and one all black cat, one calico cat and one Hemingway cat (multiple toes). I like to read fantasy, sci-fi, Louis L'Amour, romance, and travel books. And would prefer that she would like to read, also. I like to cuddle and snuggle in front of the fireplace or by the campfire for a romantic evening or for an intimate conversation or a glass of wine. And a display of affection (holding hands, hugging and kissing) in public does not bother me. I am shy at first, but I warm up quickly.