I am fun loving, young at heart, very optimistic and prefer to find someone that looks for the silver lining. I do a lot of fundraising and volunteer work for animal charities and keep a full schedule. I still have or find time for other things. I enjoy outdoor activities of all sorts and love being out and about trying new things including restaurants. I have been teased that I rarely sit still, but have no problem grabbing a chair for a meaningful conversation, movie, or quiet activity. I enjoy live music and tend to be open to all types and enjoy concerts in the park. My tastes vary from rock, country and alternative. I pride myself in being open-minded and caring and that I can go from digging a koi pond or peeling off wallpaper during a house rennovation to a formal event with ease. I love to talk and also love to listen. A bonus for me is when I don't have to carry the conversation. Laughing at one's self is important and enjoying life to its fullest is optimum! My friends have told me that I have warn all potentials that I don't keep an overly neat car.. I tend to have items for fundraisers, etc...If any this sounds interesting, give me a shout.. I would prefer only those with pics so I know who I am talking to,but if don't have one state your case.... I had to add this as I just thought this was a good read in regards to women over 40 by Andy Rooney...

As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:

A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, 'What are you thinking?' She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her. Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize.

For all those men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?', here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!

First dates for me could be a sporting event, (love baseball)would be great to go to the museum, brunch, silver comet trail, coffee/drinks or whatever other interesting thing someone would like to suggest.