Tallguy4769, 61

Books, real books! This is difficult. Describing who I am reminds me of a sales presentation: "I am the greatest living guy you'll ever meet and if you don't jump at this opportunity shame on ya!" Seriously, I am an honest guy who expects the same. I am a faithful guy and expect the same. I thrive on humorous, intellectual conversation. I am affectionate but not clingy. Physical contact/affection is extremely important for me. I think any relationship is doomed for failure if you're not friends who care for each other.

I love together time and time to decompress alone. Have missed female companionship on a dating/friendship level and make no bones about looking to settle down with the right person and hopefully both growing very old together.

Love reading (actual books), board games, especially backgammon, cards, parchesi. I love playing basically. Life is too short not to have fun. Dig the beach, the mountains, camping, fishing, and walks/bike riding in pretty areas. At the same time, love being home goofing, gardening, repairing, painting, and improving. I consider myself very good at doing the things most ladies want done but don't necessarily want to do!

Have a strong artistic appreciation. Myself, I do wood working, needle felting,and attempt painting. Mainly "primitive" art using found objects. (Think Howard Finster)

I have a healthy appreciation for the absurd, possess a dry sense of humor, and some would classify me as a smart ass.(A nice one, mind)

I have no need nor desire for games, nonsense, 1 night stands, people who are crazy or addicts/alcoholics (unless in recovery and sober)

I think that God, as I understand Him/Her is the driving force of all that is good and without His grace I would not be alive. Believe His intention for us is to love one another, treat people with kindness, respect and tolerance and try to do His will always.

What you believe is your business.