I am an avid fisherperson. If I am not working, I can be found at the nearest lake fishing. And if I am not fishing, I am spending time with my beagles. I also enjoy traveling. Cruises are my favorite way to travel and see other countries.

I have three college degrees. And I find intelligence an attribute that I desire most in a woman. She also must like to fish and travel and have a sense of humor.

I am in search of an old-fashioned romance. One in which the two women try to get to know one another, before even mentioning the three letter word. A meeting that begins with a date, and not a stay over. One where RESPECT is the operate word, during the whole date. Where dating becomes the exciting part, even for us souls whom are in their 40's. It is that deep, wonderful and enchanting feeling that makes one's heart skip a beat. If you can comprehend and agree what I have cited here, then please feel free to contact me. I am that contemporary gal that relishes romance for a couple and appreciates the individual that embraces the same idea.

A first date would consist of spending time at a national park and exploring what it had to offer, such as fishing, hiking and boating. After doing those activities, I would share the romantic picnic basket, which I had prepared. There would be a fine bottle of wine, cheese and crackers, grapes, strawberries dipped in chocolate, etc. to enjoy. I would offer for her to drink from my wine glass and try to engage her to feed each other the various food I had brought. Then I would try to encourage her to converse about the essential items in her life. I would also share with her , what I embrace in my life. After spending the entire day at the park, I would then ask her if she would like to accompany me again, for another outing in the future. At this point in time, I would have hoped I had already left a lasting impression on her, and she would reply with a quick "yes". And then our eyes would be locked in a lover's gaze, and we would be sharing a very soft, sensual kiss.