I like BBQ's, family get-togethers, walks in the woods, holding hands, outdoor activities in general, cuddling, cooking (I'm learning), traveling, good conversation, and good friends, good food, and good wine. I am retired and am fairly widely traveled, mostly before retirement. I have been retired long enough to either need to do more "retired stuff" or go back to work. I would like to find a lovely person to do "retired stuff" with because I'm not too crazy about the other option. I'm looking for a strong, self-reliant, independent woman who is looking for a warm, comfortable family environment and likes many of the things I do.

On our first date, it would be a time of introduction, so we would sit and visit over a cup of coffe(make mine tea)and a sandwich in a quiet place where we could talk and get acquainted. If we mutually decided to do so, we would meet again for a "real date" on which we would do something mutually agreeable to both of us.