Date men and women from United States / Colorado / Buena Vista, 48 year old

Date someone special from Colorado, United States. So I find myself at 48, running a fine furniture business that I have devoted the past 23 years of my life to designing, building and making a success. I am quite proud of all I have accomplished at such a young age but also acutely aware of what it has cost me. In doing so I unconsciously imprisoned myself within my own walls. Although that statement is a bit harsh considering the fact I love what I do, and according to our clients, am good at it. Let's just say, my personal time and life, slowly dissolved with the sands of time. The more success crept in, the less time there was to enjoy life. The ironic part is I am one of those people that loves to celebrate life to it's fullest.
This past year I have begun the process of working to live, instead of living to work. I spent my high school years on a southern island off the coast of South Carolina and have returned to find a majority of my friends still there or returning themselves. So now I split my time between ocean, golf and tennis in one world, to mountains. horses, dirt bikes and mountain bikes in the other. I guess you could say the best of both worlds.
When I do something I go all the way. The same is true with my "sand box" time (work hard, play harder). The way I see it, if I enter the gates of heaven polished and groomed, then I know I probably wouldn't have given life all I had and will eternally wonder what it was that I missed. Not that I don't enjoy just listening to the wind blow, feel the sun's glow, run the sand through my toes, smell salt air of an ocean. In general, quiet time. All of which are just as important and, last I checked, still free of charge! It's just that, while I'm still young I take extraordinary delight in the fact that I can.
Yet, at the end of the day, I am reminded by my solitude, what is still missing is I have not a soul to share it all with. I am a romantic at heart and it seams a waist since I have such an abundance of life, passion and energy left to share. It is not that I am desperate by any means. I am confident, content and comfortable with in my own skin and have the company of my two horses and Australian Shepard. Still, we are social creatures and human beings are not meant to be without partners. So much solitude is not a natural state of affairs.
So I guess my wish list for a compadre would be a woman who is as comfortable in boots and blue jeans, hangin with the ranch hands or two steppin at a honky tonk, as she would be in a cocktail dress and heals at a county club. A complex combination of attractively fit, tuff and rough, to refined, elegant and sensually. Ahh yes, and above all, having a sense of humor is a must to bounce between these crowds.
I am not looking for someone that needs saving, or running from something, or looking to trade their current state of affairs for something better. Instead, she needs to have a good sense of herself and be comfortable when meeting new people in contrasting social environments. A woman that has already experienced enough in life to be strong in her own right, a whole person. Someone with conviction and morals so that when challenged, can communicate her thoughts with a smile in their heart, knowing I'll defend her honor, even if I my not agree. I am convinced that communication is an art form that has long since been forgot. Without this skill we are aimlessly set adrift.

Lastly, physical appearance and chemistry are a must. I might sound shallow but I find it is important to take care of yourself. It's a mind, body and spirit thing. Not to mention, it really helps with sexual attraction. I believe in great food and wine, long walks on the beach, back rubs after a long day of play, and spooning on a cold winter's night.

Meet men and women from Colorado, United States. Hello, I"am generally a happy person,positive and easy going. I consider myself to be a very stable ,content,independent individual. I keep myself spiritually,emotionally and physically fit,so I can manage all that life brings my way. I'am very easy on the eyes,down to earth,have most of my original parts and wear my laugh lines well. Respecting individuality and personal space are important to me. I highly value trust,honesty,integrity and a great sense of humor. I prefer a woman who is sophisticated, passionate,adventurous yet kind and respectful to others.. I love it when, out of the blue my woman sneeks up behind me and wraps her arms around me. I'am a good listener and friend and always non judgemental.
About my future partner in crime: We will connect on all levels. She will be my best friend as equally my lover. I would want her to enhance and compliment my life, grow together with me, not trying to change me.
She can always bring a smile to my face after a long day.
When we are apart we smile when we think of eachother.
Never lie to me because that is not in her nature to do so.
I know you are out there and we will collide someday