Date men from Canada / Ontario / Walkerton, 53 year old

Date a soulmate from Walkerton, Canada. I grew up in a small town, I have lived in large cities from coast to coast but still prefer country living.
I was raised to be a gentleman and try hard to follow the golden rules; do unto others, if you can't say anything nice, i before e except after c etc :o) and the big one, Honesty is the Only policy.
I am easy going for the most part and would say as far a personality goes I would fit into the immovable object rather than the irresitable force. I like to learn and do new things at least to the level of competancy before deciding if the activity is a keeper. I like to think I am a genuinely nice guy ( but not to the point of " you're too nice a guy for me to think of you that way" at least I hope not :o)
What else, I like to make people laugh and can fit into any social situation or group.
I am not the least interested in prolonged chatting online, while chat has its uses I am a face to face sort of person. I am returning to dating after 25 years so you may have to bear with me if I seem a little thick or achward at times.
I am looking for a partner, an equal, with whom to explore life, someone intelligent, funny, loyal, self-assured and kind.
The last two a recnt the dog shot about 5 years ago and the head shot about 2 years and 20 lbs heavier ago.