Okay here goes (objectivity yea lol). 5"2", eyes of blue, auburn hair, 136 lbs of spice, nice, sexy, stubborn, sweet, a little shy at first. Tomboy at times, perfect lady at others, who is very happy with life but would love to have someone else sharing it with me. Life can be better and sweeter when you share it with someone. I am warm, caring, compionate, affectionate and ocionally get the giggles. I enjoy photography and painting. I prefer being outside and enjoy doing just about anything from planting flowers and making the earth bloom to hiking the mountains, motorcycling and horseback riding. I enjoy swimming, boating or playing with water guns in the backyard. I love sitting outside in the summer on a blanket after dark and watching the stars and the fireflies and just relaxing. I really enjoy dancing and a lot of different kinds of music. I read ~ anything from westerns to adventure, mystery, horror and sci fi. I like curling up on the couch with that special someone for a conversation, a movie and a gl of wine or even some tv. I really like to paint and "tinker" with things ~ making something old into something new and usable is very satisfying. I wear jeans most of the time but also enjoy getting all dressed up for those special (or just because) occasions. I have a very feminine and sensual side in addition to the tomboy side and wearing high heels always makes me feel sexy. I strongly believe you have to enjoy the little things in life such as a sunny day or smile from one of the special people in your life. I believe that "chemistry" is a very important part of a love relationship as well as friendship. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends but I also have my own life. I enjoy having cookouts, visiting and just spending time with them. I make visits to Montana and Illinois as often as I can to spend time with family there too. I love to laugh and I tend to spoil those closest to me. The two young ladies in the photo with me are two of my granddaughters - I have 9 grandkids (yes you read it right ~ 9) and I adore them all. I am looking for someone who is willing to take his time and build a true relationship. A man who is honest and sincere, open, affectionate (and/or doesn't mind receiving it), playful and romantic in his own way. He loves to laugh but can be serious if needed. He can openly communicate his own ideas, thoughts and dreams. He is articulate, funny, intelligent, pionate and secure with who he is and what he wants. He likes to have fun but also likes the quiet times. He is able to relax and truly enjoy what life has to offer but is also not afraid of a hard days work. He is a family oriented man who has room in his life for me and mine and wants me in his. He can look beyond the surface of things and people and understand what makes things tick. He is my friend as well as my lover. I guess the best words to describe the type of relationship I want would be ..... steadiness without staidness. Two people taking the same steps side by side, day after day towards the same thing, growing together and separately but not apart. Sharing laughter, tears, joy and pain hand in hand, deepening and strengthening love. Being there for each other no matter what and listening to each other with respect along with a willingness to discuss anything. Laughter. Openness and communication on every level and being willing to compromise with each other. Flying joyously high together with feet planted firmly on the ground. My idea of a first date ? Somewhere quiet so we can talk and get to know one another ...... a picnic would be great or the local hot dog stand and the park. Climbing a tree. Taking a dance cl. Visiting a nature center or botanical garden. It isn't the setting it's who you're with that matters. Last but not least ~ if you are MARRIED don't bother. I don't like cheaters and I won't answer you. "Love doesn't make the world go round, it makes the ride worthwhile." -F.P. Jones "All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon the sand." - Ella Wheeler Wilcox