Date men and women from Canada / British Columbia / Invermere, 54 year old

Date someone special from Invermere, Canada. I am told that I can be quite intense and serious minded but I sure do love a good laugh. I believe strongly in respect and justice and all that they imply. I am sometimes shy until I get to know you and i can be quite jovial when it is called for. I am quite open minded about most things and generally accepting of personalities that differ from my own as long as they are respectful. Some things that make me smile are my partners smile or laughter, a good golf shot or just coasting down a river in a canoe listening to kids playing on the shore. I love and have worked extensively with horses and dogs. I enjoy camping and I know my way around a sailing vessel having crewed aboard a racing yacht in the West Indies and up the Grenadines for three years. That was some time ago mind you. I love Mexico and its people and culture. I really enjoy golfing in the summer. I have not had many complaints about my dancing and I do enjoy a well prepared meal in a dimly lit atmosphere knowing that neither my partner nor I have to clean up once we are through.
I have 2 wonderful children and 1 gorgeous granddaughter.
I am looking for a friend with whom I might find greater purpose. Someone with whom I can share life's successes and failures. Someone who will be aware of my faults but prefer instead to focus on my attributes and love me for who I am.
My objective in this life is to find happiness in all that surrounds me and I am so close. I need someone who is not afraid to be truly happy since my partner's happiness must be intertwined with mine and I will be tireless to ensure both.

Meet a woman from Invermere, Canada. firstly , let me say I have always had trouble writing an autobio!
The gypsy who loves to seek adventure? The girl who likes to stay at home , have a good meal and watch a movie?
The friend who meets for coffee and a laugh?or cry depending on the circumstances?
the woman who loves her family , celebrations, travel ,dogs ,natural beauty, dinner out , cooking, ,trail running Saturday mornings , with her peeps,swimming(not well),fitness classes,Pilates ,being alone with a book , on the beach...with the dog ...working at a job I have a passion for (both of them)
someone trying to achieve balance, trying to live each day , work hard , rest well....eat well....90% of the time?
???? I think I am all these things , not always good at what I try to achieve, but willing to improve , and have fun trying !
I am generally intolerant of inflated egos and over-competitiveness....I value a mate who sees the value in having his own interests as well as common interests with his chosen mate. I believe women are entitled to male friends and men are entitled to female friends...in fact I think it is a necessary balance ....
I love to laugh hard and be silly sometimes :)
or cry over an abused pet, sad movie ....loss
there is much merit in living a "simple lifestyle" but not doing without and watching every penny...life is too short ...a comfy home, well stocked fridge, good bottle of wine...no time for bad coffee !!!!!
I come with experiences good and bad ....it makes me who I am today ....because who knows what tomorrow looks like????Today I get up and schedule my priorities...
I love interesting people,...... wealthy beach house owners, poor rasta beach bums , does not matter ....everyone has a story
I LOVE Sayulita .....this was love at first sight ...ahhhhh
someone once said...getup, dress up and show up ! I agree