Someplace that puts us both at ease, so not crowded, not noisy but where we each feel safe. Hopefully, we would both know each other pretty well to feel comfortable meeting face to face to get that visual first impression behind us. Great first/second date idea is a local old train trip with picnic. I love train travel...

I am passionate about what I believe is best for me, my values, family, my personal faith structure and believe in at least listening to others reasoning as to what makes them passionate. I can be direct and greatly value integrity in a man.

To take your time, move slowly and thoughtfully, ask the key important questions that are my priority up front. There are key points that can gel two people to be equally successful together.

My children, grandchildren, their happiness, health and safety. Being true to myself in how I portray just what makes me tick to those who are close to me so I can gain their respect and admiration. Always doing whatever I do to the best of my abilities and remembering to ask for help if I cannot do my best since everybody cannot do everything all the time.

I thrive being outside, so fair weather, green environment and preferably by flowing water either enjoying a picnic of homemade treats or the challenge of winning the fight with that elusive trout or a steam train ride with outdoor picnic in great NW weather.

I am old fashioned in that I believe the confident gentleman should make the first move and pursue. I also believe that no foul mouth goes with the true gentleman and that is all the time when he is in the company of his lady and her friends/family forever. Please no smoking or addictions. I have a quiet personal faith and need somebody who at least shares and acknowledges the presence of Jesus Christ in his core being. I am direct in who I am, want to form friendship first with and it should be understood that I am not looking for deception, to be arm candy or to be taken for a test drive around the block and put back on the lot. Rather truly seeking a committed connection with someone willing to work towards something lasting which takes thoughtful time, a man of integrity, respect and honesty upfront. By our age we all have regrets and a man who admits it, can disclose it openly and honesty will go far with a lady waiting here.