If you haven't filled out your profile, do us both a favor and move on, don't message because all you'll get is a canned answer saying the same thing. If you're interested in me, the first step is captivating my mind, bonding with my spirit, and capturing my heart. I'm retired and divorced, and I own my home on Cape Cod in Massachusetts (pop 222,230), a vacation resort area surrounded by the Atlantic on the East Coast, USA. I have lived alone for many years but am forever hopeful of finding the right woman who will add to my happiness and tranquility. Before COVID-19, I was camping and exploring east of the Mississippi River in a small 23' Airstream, plus various other ongoing pursuits. I still have the Airstream and hope to find a camping partner. Vietnam combat veteran (1970), I try to work toward a comfortable, relaxed, low-stress life. The woman I seek is a homebody, calm, patient, and forgiving of my faults, though she will stand up to me if I get off track or out of line. Your child is okay. Mine are grown, successful, independent, and leading productive lives of their own. I'm a bit of a political junkie, so it would be great if you're conservative or independent leaning. My favorite genres of music are blues and classical rock. BE ADVISED... By today's standards, I'm a little guy (5'7"), so it would be nice if you were a shorter woman. ---------------- I can't / won't get serious about someone near my daughter's age (48). ----------------- I have far less time to go than many of you and don't want strife or underlying conflicting relationship stress issues. The object is to make each other happy. ----------------- I will "NOT" meet you on ANY chat site whatsoever. I'm not interested in being one of the many men you juggle on I.M. If that's a deal breaker, so be it.