Date women from Canada / Ontario / Barrie, 54 year old

Date someone special from Barrie, Canada. My friends often say I am like a good drink served straight up. I like people who are truthful and kind and can laugh at themselves. I enjoy each day whether it is a good one or a bad one and am looking for someone who also appreciates each day.
I have a list of things I want to do and each year I try something new. I have taken language classes, belly dancing and even though I am not a fan of heights I decided to try Tree Top Trekking. It was a good idea at the time but I ended up having to be rescued. It was a great experience (not something I will do again) and I accomplished what I set out to do. I made it past the 1st obsticle before having to be rescued. I am great with heights as long as I am closed in, so this year either flying in a small plane or a helicopter.
I started taking Martial Arts Kick Boxing 3 years ago. I put the gloves down a while back but have now started back with the classes. Great stress release after a bad work day.
I am looking for someone that is kind and has a sense of humor. I enjoy my life and my job (most of the time) and for me "friends first" is important. I have some quirks, like everyone else and if I want to stay in my pj's on a Sunday morning and do nothing but drink coffee and lounge around that needs to be OK. I am quite active but do enjoy my downtime when I need it.
I think the hardest part about being on this site is the picture thing, best photos are not the ones posed for.

Meet a woman from Barrie, Canada. An ideal match is one with whom I can be myself. Whether is it in jeans and a t-shirt or a dressed up occasion, we must be relaxed in each others company. I am looking for a laid back, interesting man with whom I can carry on conversations about anything that comes to mind. Someone who likes to walk in the sun and the rain, hand in hand. Someone who enjoys thunderstorms and snowstorms. I love to travel but have absolutely no sense of direction, so unless you want to get lost together and never reach our destination, it would be beneficial if you were good with directions!
I've been describe as easy going with a calm personality and dry sense of humour. I don't always need my day to be a schedule and I'm open to being spontaneous and trying new things. I'm not one to criticize but rather respect that we all have an opinion. I believe in the bound of two people but I also believe that we all need time for ourselves as well... I enjoy friends, family and laughter and I love people that have a great sense of humour and especially know how to laugh at themselves...
Do you like red or white? thunderstorms?snowstorms? life is an adventure, let's experience every part of it.
My partner should like warm weather travel, traveling to all different cultures, good wine, cooking dinner together, and lots of good times as we check off "The Bucket List" items. We've just made the turn, the best is yet to come !
Beginning a new relationship is difficult. We are all in the same boat, or we wouldn't be on this site...
Friends first...then who knows where is might lead...
If distance is of a concern to you, please state this in your profile!! Thanks!