Date women from Canada / Ontario / Acton, 53 year old

Date a soulmate from Ontario, Canada. I'm an honest, real and down-to-earth individual who is typically happy and optimistic. I love long walks along forest trails, stormy winter nights in front of the fire and lying on a beach in the sun, listening to the ocean waves.
The relationship I'm looking for doesn't involve game-playing or drama. I'm all about the romance - flowers, hand-holding, candle-lit dinners. My ideal companion would share my values and enjoy the time we spend together, but still maintain a sense of independence within our partnership. A good sense of humour is essential, and he'd really kinda have to like dogs.....
I'm looking forward to meeting you.....

Meet someone special from Ontario, Canada. I am an conundrum. I am shy but social. I hate meeting people, but once the ice melts we can talk about anything. Dinner and a movie is just as rewarding as a good book. I read extensively, 2-3 books and magazines a week, daily newspapers, documentaries and TV. My interests are extensive - Archaeology, history, science fiction, museums, travel to great cities like Paris and Rome. Books of any kind (except Thomas Hardy), live sports, art, painting, cooking, gardening.
My closest friends describe me as direct, intelligent, and reliable, adventurous. So would my family, but also a loner. I like to escape through books and TV if it becomes too boring. A good listener - so-so, pragmatic - a family trait, creative - making jewellery and painting, a great sense of humour - Jon Stewart, Bill Mahar and Joan Rivers.
I am grateful to live in this country and for my family and friends. I love my job, my parents who gave us a great childhood, and driving my mustang. The accomplishments I am most proud of is my university degree. I came into my own at university, plus the parties.
I am looking for a relationship which includes travel, extensive social activities and sex. Someone to share private thoughts with, interests, buts respects each other's space. Do I sound like and know-it-all. Well yes, but I am sensitive too. I never give advice unless asked, I am passionate (short fuse) and sophisticated. I have a phenomenal memory and can opine on any subject.
My ideal partner is tall, worldly, self aware. My social life is semi active. I work a lot and volunteer.

Date a woman from Ontario, Canada. Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. I live in Acton, and yes, it is worth the drive. I have a 23 year old daughter who I consider to be one of my best friends. She is currently living with me.
My friends are a very important part of my life.
I believe in living every day to the fullest.
I have been single for 5 years and I am ready to move on with my life. I am looking for someone who is sincere, has a good sense of humor, and enjoys life.
I'm not into playing games