Date men and women from Canada / Ontario / Stratford, 46 year old

Date single man from Stratford, Canada. I'm a shy guy who enjoys the laughter of young children. My freiends and family always tell me that I am a "Nice Guy". I'm self employed, financially secure and in a position where I can begin to cut back on the hours I need to commit to my business. I am looking for somebody special to share life with. possibly leading to a relationship. I believe in becoming friends first.
Although I don't have children of my own, I love kids. I have spent a lot of time with my neices and nephewsand now their kids. (I am the 5th of 6 kids and am closer in age to my oldest nephew than I am to his Dad).
I enjoy spending time with family, especially "hockey nights" where we gather at my house anytime Montreal and Toronto play on a Saturday night. Three of us are Habs fans and the rest are Leafs fans and we have a good time riding the others when their team is losing.
I have coached hockey in the past - boys and girls, but am taking some time away from it to see if I can find someone special.
I have been divorced since the mid 90's and I have had some long term relationships that didn't work out for a variety of reasons.
I am looking for somebody who is honest, has integrity and a sense of humour. Somebody who has their "stuff' together. I have become quite independent and need somebody who will be patient with me as I break away from some of my routines.

Meet people from Stratford, Canada. People laugh when I describe myself as anti-social. I'm comfortable and open in new situations, so the title doesn't seem to fit. But I'm most comfortable one on one or in small intimate gatherings with close friends. I love a simple life... meaningful relationships, good food, the outdoors (love a good thunderstorm!). I've been so blessed and have found a quiet but solid strength - a deep sense of happiness. It's so hard to put who I am in a box... I'm all over the map with my likes and dislikes - I've been to the ballet, and sat upper tier at a playoff hockey game with all the screaming season ticket holders... and loved them both. I love the symphony, the theatre, Billy Connolly, and Dane Cook... brilliance comes in all forms and I wouldn't want to miss any of it! I guess it's passion that I'm drawn to... there is something incredible about someone doing something they are truly passionate about - whatever it is. I'm a runner, and practice yoga daily - being healthy, physically, mentally, spiritually is really important to me. My life is full - I own my own business, and I'm still very involved with kids, although they're away at school most of the time. My greatest accomplishment it easily the relationship I have with my kids. They are my passion and my greatest teachers. They so know how to have fun! We laugh... a lot! And that's what I am looking for. Someone to laugh with. Someone who shares my compassion for people - someone who isn't afraid to have fun - someone who still wants to learn new things and can teach me things I don't know - someone who can sit by my side and read a good book. One of my favourite quotes is by Winston Churchill... "I'm easily satisfied with the very best!" me too!

Date men and women from Stratford, Canada. Would like to start being in the dating life again - children are getting older need adult conversation, companionship, etc
Need someone to make me smile, be there for me and I want to do the same back
So let's see what happens