I like drives in the country, star gazing, exploring nature, singing, dancing, doing handyman stuff. Love to play bridge, poker, pool and golf. Always have a book that I'm reading, usually something by Grisham, Rollins or Koontz. I was born and raised in the south so I treat women like the ladies they are. A romantic at heart, I like to give cards, flowers, candy and attention. Like to share in the celebration of life, holding hands, intimacy and coffee at a sunrise over water. I am intelligent, trustworthy, loyal, respectful (sound like a Boy Scout, well I am lol). Conversation and people watching and listening intrigue me. My humor is often dry, subtle and abundant, but funny when you catch it, border on being a smart a**. I'm not the jealous or the controlling type, I trust the one I'm with or we're not together. I like my competitive time with the guys and believe you would have things to do that do not require my presence. My musical tastes are smooth jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll and country, in that order.

First dates - recipes for disaster or spring boards for something more. It would depend on what the lady is comfortable with. Lunch in a public place is usually safe and affords each the opportunity to find out more about the other. If our emails and chats have gotten us beyond that, then it would depend on what is happening at the time; such as, a concert, dinner cruise, walking with dinosaurs, the rodeo or mud wrestling lol.