Love all, trust a few... do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

I'd like to be a French Angelfish -- Caribbean reef tropicals that swim in pairs and are monogamous... Although I have indicated 'Dating' because we have to start somewhere, ultimately I'd like to meet someone that shares long-term companionship goals which encompasses friendship, dating, hanging out, talking, and yes, eventually truly intimate and loving encounters.

I'm passionate about life, playful, good-natured, energetic, environmental, self-reliant, intellectual, educated in my passion, spiritual, bohemian yet classy, youthful, and sensuous. I enjoy working, taking care of my own home and am able to pay the bills, cut the lawn, cook, wash the car, build a great campfire, repair a few things around the house, -- or mend a broken heart. I am blessed with two grown daughters that support my search for someone that is equally self-reliant, grounded and romantic... I have a positive view of life, but am no 'Pollyanna'. I choose this glass to reflect as half full!!

You're the man that is interested in a variety of fun pursuits and sees the "Wow!" factors in everyday life. You don't 'need' to be in a relationship to complete yourself, but you desire meaningful companionship deeper than friendship to enrich each of our lives. You have a post-secondary education, are financially secure, emotionally and physically available, fit or average, communicate willingly, and know that courage comes from the heart. Perhaps you'd like a walk (or run) along the river, antiquing, taking in some live music, a drive/hike in the country with a picnic, a trip to the zoo, kayaking on the reservoir, dinner, a concert, the theatre, symphony, movies and films, surprises, cuddling by a fire at the end of the day, laughing at silly inside jokes, and kissing... You also have integrity, honesty, an open mind, and compassion for others. You're interested in the differences between talk & conversation, Cabernet & Merlot, Freud & Jung, Abbott & Costello, silk & satin, you & me.

I'd like to be the one to:
- wear "that" dress you like so much...
- waft hints of the perfume you enjoy when you get close enough...
- learn about you and all of your passions - the music you love; the sports you enjoy; the cars you like; what moves you to the core...
- kiss you at the beginning and end of each day - and as often in between as our separate lives permit...
- listen to you tell about your joys, your frustrations, and comfort you when there is sorrow...
- prepare something special for us to eat al fresco by candlelight with the fountain trickling it's song nearby (filet & lobster, perhaps?)
- live as fully in your presence as you do in mine; plan together our tomorrows; know that we share a life as good as it gets
- laugh, a lot

Favourite romantic movie quote:
"There are only four questions of value in life... What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: Only love"...

I was a sprinter so now enjoy shorter runs. Due to early sports injuries, 4 years ago I had foot surgery and for the past 3 years have run in the Mother's Day 5km, improving a little each year. 2009 5km race results: Time-28:42; Overall-top 18% ; Women-top 12%; Women in age Div-top 7%. What's great is this year my youngest daughter ran with me!!! The other great thing is that my oldest daughter, then pregnant, was a neo-natal baby herself many years ago!!! We do it for the babies!!! Most recently, I ran the un-timed Arthritis Society's Jingle Bell Walk/Run.

Sweet gentlemen, if to profession you say 'have one/yes/a good one' and/or to smarts, 'N/A', you might be selling yourself short. These fields are windows into our worlds and intended to match our levels of education/experience so that we communicate in the same 'language and/or worldview'... If you see potential for a connection, I welcome your 'Hello', but please have recent photos to share. And I do appreciate all emails... I'll look at your profile/read your email and if you don't hear back it's possible that I don't see a match. Thank you for understanding, and best wishes fishing!! Happy Xmas All!!

It doesn't matter 'what' or 'where' that determines how well our first meeting turns out, but that we have fun -- and if there's mutual chemistry... who knows, a second date?