I am looking for a wonderful woman to spend the rest of my life with. Yes, my pics are recent. The most recent is the one with the smiling date lol. The other ones are within the last 2 years.
Before you read any further, I just want to say that the criteria below is general, and only if there is going to be a long term relationship between us. I have no selection criteria for friends, other than they must be good and decent people. I am not so selective on a friendship level. Everyone does whatever they want, as long as it does not harm others.
I put this here because I do not want to seem like I do not want anything to do with people if they don't fit my criteria. Please keep in mind that these are ONLY for people I intend to date with a goal of long term relationship. Contact me no matter who you are. I promise we can get along :-)
As far as whether we will be able to make it long term together, Here is a brief summary:

I am not drug friendly.

If you are a lush or alcoholic, sorry. I prefer non-smoker, but if you occasionally light up, we can see how it goes. It's okay if you are liberal. We can both have our opinions.
I am a big guy, so I do not need to have miss skinny. Body shape/size is not really an issue.

I would like to find someone to be my soul mate, my better half, my loving treasure. If you are looking for a sugar daddy I am not for you.
I do freelance video work and enjoy cooking. Let me make dinner for you.

I think two people can be equal partners, while they still assume more traditional roles when they want to. I will probably even open a few doors for you lol.

When two people are committed to each other, it is more than words that count. It is the feeling and intention. You can see the loving look in someones eyes, without having to hear the words. If I am there with you, it is probably because I care for you, to support you, to share with you.

My actions speak louder than words. I do my best to tell people when they are special, but since I don't have anyone special in my life right now, I am out of the habit.

Don't think that I am a hopeless romantic without a level head. I know when something is working, and when it is not. Let's see where things go. If we do pursue a relationship, I am in it 100%. My heart comes along with my soul, and I place them both firmly in your hands.
One of my daughters lives with her mother here in SLO, and the other one is 18 and on her own. I go to Cayucos weekly to help my 87 year old mother around her home. She had open heart surgery about a year and a half ago and needs me to do things she can't do for herself any more.
There is more to me to know. Let's see how things go with an opening email.

First dates are always difficult. It has to be someplace we are both comfortable with and would do, even if the other person wasn't there. That way, if either of us is unhappy with the other, we won't be disappointed LOL. Okay, that's not entirely true. I would still like being there with you. I like to meet people and would love to spend some time with anyone to get acquainted. How about if we go to Starbucks? Which one? They're all the same, aren't they? Isn't there one around the corner from you? If not, there is one over here. What time shall we meet? The Fair? lol
It has to be somewhere we can talk, and HEAR each other lol. I do want to listen to you, and hear every word you have to say. Perhaps sitting on the beach, chatting, watching the sunset. This summer should have some nice weather for us to enjoy nature. How about a walk on the pier? I promise I won't let you fall through the cracks between the boards lol. Just hold my arm and I will keep you safe :-)