Date women from Canada / British Columbia / Sooke, 47 year old

Date someone special from Sooke, Canada. I have been told that I am one of those people who can bring others out of a funk with my laughter, wit and conversation. I am an optimist and prefer to see the positives rather than dwell on the negatives.
I know that I don't have a profile pic but it may be because the current silhouette is hot!! LOL
Seriously though, I am currently separated and taking steps towards a divorce and because of that I am using this site more to see what's out there and what to be ready for when the time is right.
Until I am divorced I am not comfortable with showing my picture or meeting anyone with a serious relationship in mind.
I am totally into developing a friend relationship perhaps as workout buddies, dog walking, etc. I am going to get back into running and although I enjoy the company of my dog she really has no interest in striking up a conversation during the workout.

Meet a soulmate from Sooke, Canada. I relocated from Ontario to B,C. a little over a year ago. It has been an incredible journey (I will tell you later), one that I never imangined I would take. I have settled into "island life" and am loving the scenery (although there is so much of the island that I have yet to see-so I am hoping to find a fun tour guide to show the newbie around). At one point I did think about returning to Ontario (for my family), but this place has gotten into my soul and I am truly peaceful here. I am a romantic at heart, love to hold hands, and snuggle on the couch. I appreciate all that this life has to offer, am outgoing, positive and love to laugh and believe that each day is a gift. I spend my week dressed for work, so on the weekends I love my jeans and t-shirts. I love the outdoors-especially the beaches! There are so many, each unique in their own way. I have recently taken up dragon boating in Victoria and have become addicted to it!! The wildlife that I have seen on the boat has been amazing! To be able to see them that close is an absolute gift, it's truly beautiful and being on the water is unbelievable peaceful-even if we are paddling for an hour and half!
What am I looking for? Well, let's see...someone who would like to start off as friends, getting to know one another and then take it from there. if you are a kind, fun loving, honest, animal loving, outdoor, nature loving kind of guy with a zest for life and a sense of homour, I would love to meet you and see what happens. Life is about taking a chance-you never know where it may lead.
Keep smiling.