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IMPORTANT NOTE: I currently RESIDE in Jacksonville (AKA the armpit of the South), but I'm scouting south Florida, as I will be returning there to live in mid-January.... FINALLY!
If your opener is "care to chat?": Thanks anyway, and nothing personal, but I just don't have time. I'm happy to exchange a couple of emails if there's mutual interest, then we'll see...
About you:
I'm seeking a very fit, educated, health-minded male counterpart. Gym rats STRONGLY encouraged. (Maybe our lifestyles will mesh?) Furthermore, please have compassion and affection for animals, and a respect for nature and our planet in general.
*** For what it's worth -- I feel that age is just a number, and I'm open to dating fitness enthusiasts in the age range of 25-45.
Kudos to guys who post photos of themselves with a pet. Very smart move -- it's so sexy. I'll click on those every time.
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About me:
Not your typical forty-something female, I've not fallen victim to what I perceive as "suburban drudgery": I have no children, I don't own a mini-van or a pair of "mom" jeans, and I make fitness and nutrition a priority. I'm 5'5", 115 lbs; size 0, 1, or 2.
I'm adventurous and (I'm told) a fun date. Guy friends have labeled me a "cool chick". I'm a pretty good sport and bring a good-natured sense of humor to the table. I love anything on or near the water. I'm a good first-mate on a boat; I will attend a live sporting event with you and swill beer just like one of the guys. Two shots of tequila and I'm convinced that I can beat you at arm-wrestling.
I'm very happily childless, and I've grown to believe that marriage is an antiquated practice. That being said, I am easily capable of monogamy, embrace the concept, and I'm ultimately seeking something long-term should that develop. Once you've gained my trust, I'm fiercely loyal and an encouraging, supportive partner.
Some of my favorite things: THE GYM 6 days/wk, boating, Napa Valley (or Argentine) Cabs, SPICY ethnic food, adventure, ridiculously high heels, lingerie, dancing, making fun of myself, being outdoors for any reason, Harleys, ANY music except country, wining and dining al fresco, and of course, cooking!
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SPECIAL NOTE --
General deal-breakers:
1. Racists or bigots.
2. The uber-conservative, uber-religious (please (!!!!) no Bible-beaters), or non-drinkers.
3. If you're a HUNTER, or if NASCAR is your life, you have a Confederate flag on your 4 x 4 and you're still wearing a mullet. 
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