I am very fortunate to live in the White Mtns of N E Arizona! It is gorgeous here, with forest, wild life, fishing lakes, and a ski resort about 30 miles out of town.

I love to garden or greenhouse(s) (I'm attempting to keep one going thru the winter up here, so wish me luck!), be outdoors, hike, fish, camp, take my dogs out and let them run in the forest, etc. I like to golf and bowl as well.

I have many hobbies and interests, so don't really need a man to entertain me!

I, would, however, like to meet someone that I share common interests to do these things with.

Am totally comfortable in my own skin, and enjoy life.

Would, however, like to have new friends that I can socialize with. Some things are better shared with someone else, of the opposite sex. Social events are not much fun attending alone.

I also believe that we all are who we are today, because of past experiences and relationships. However, we don't have to live in the past; we need to make a mental note of what worked and what didn't, and learn from our prior mistakes. THEN, we all need to learn to love again, like we've never been hurt! (That's the toughest job, but in order to have any successful friendship, relationship w/family members, or a significant other, we have to figure out how to do this...)

Let me clarify a couple of things; just because I was not previously looking for a relationship, doesn't mean that should the RIGHT man come along, that I would rule that out... Also, please allow me the opportunity to educate you men, that although what you see on the outside, does not mean that I don't have something awesome between my ears! So, having said that, don't waste my time on emails or comments relating to only physical aspects! I actually have been extremely successful in my life, and feel very blessed to have had many experiences professionally. I don't need someone to make crude remarks... life's too darn short for me to waste my time on anyone of that mentality. Am I fairly clear here?
Sorry... but some men just don't "get it"... Don't mean to be offensive, just don't have time to waste on the "drama" and disrespectful comments that a few have sent.

I am hoping that I might actually run across a man who isn't caught up in the attention of multitudes of women, who has maybe gotten beyond that mid life crisis, who might find that quality is much better than quantity, as quantity leads to loneliness, over and over again.

Please do not respond if you do not have a photo. I was kind enough to provide one, so please either provide one, or provide an another form of communication so that I may receive one. Simply out of courtesy... thanks.

First dates can be sooooo awkward! Guess the first date would depend on what common interests you share. Surprise me with a suggestion, and we'll see...

Perhaps a drive to Greer, play some pool, and take in the scenes?