Hello all. I figure if one gonna put themselves out there they may as well put in some effort. So, this might be kinda long and I hope to hit all the important points so no one gets an incorrect idea of who I am and what I'm about.

Me - just turned 63 y/o fully retired LEO, veteran, and a widower. Easygoing, laid-back personality, 6'1 165 healthy and fit. No disabilities, regular meds, chronic conditions, etc. I eat a mostly clean diet and workout on & off , though not a gym-rat. Short hair and clean shaven at present, although I have sported a beard and ponytail (halfway down my back length) previous to getting a haircut last year. No tats ... but I have plans for one. Oh, and never been to jail .... yet! lol!

Not a social butterfly but I can enjoy being social as needed or as circumstances dictate. My personal social circle is somewhat small - I don't care to have a bunch of superficial relationships in my life. I rarely drink alcohol and then only one or two, am 420 friendly (legal state only for reason of health, safety, and ethics), and I enjoy a couple or three small cigars outdoors daily. I don't do any drugs. Not a barfly/club-person ... but I will go out to a club to hear a live band sometimes. I like dancing to live music but prefer to be there with someone rather than asking random women to dance. Not religious, though I know a lot about the subject having studied it for many years. Call me spiritual if you like. (I like to say I have ended my search for "The Truth" and am now just looking for a good fantasy.😄 ) I don't mind going along with someone to church and I do get something out of it ... just perhaps not quite in the same way another person might - so long as it doesn't involve handling rattlesnakes or anything crazy like that! I'm heterosexual, monogamous, and nothing too kinky but I like to be a bit adventurous at times. Not into casual sex with strangers ... I need that emotional connection and trust. (And btw - my T-levels are fine at 63 .... no little blue pills necessary. 😄)

I'm a mix of homebody and adventurist. I enjoy scuba diving, kayaking, hiking, boating, motorcycles (Harleys), concerts (small venue preferred), travel, long drives in the mountains or along the beach, exploring new places, and other activities and events. At home I'm a pretty experienced diy'er, shade-tree mechanic, and Mr Fix-it. I like to fix things that are broken and make old things like new again. I'm very close with my daughter and son-in-law who also live in TN and spend a lot of time with them. I'm a bit of history buff and I do follow politics and sociopolitical happenings in the world. Sociopolitically, I've leaned right and I've leaned left at different times in my life, but nowadays I consider myself an independent "conservaliberalitarian" I like good-government, moderate and pragmatic (and Never Trump!) I don't watch cable or network television shows or news at all, but I do stream ... mostly documentaries and movies. I prefer to get my news and info about happenings in the world on the internet where I can get different perspectives and fact-check

I'm hoping to find someone attractive, sensuous, and fun for companionship, activities, and perhaps some travel ... and beyond that que sera', sera'. I am with long-term intent. I was happily married 33 years and I know how to "do" commitment, even when it might be hard sometimes. We don't have to be the same in all respects, rather complementary, and vive la difference! Hoping to find some with a bit of a free-spirited gypsy soul but responsible at the same time, positive personality, health oriented, and who has a bit of understanding/empathy of the caretaking and grief process I've been through the past five years or so. As to physical attractiveness .... well, I suppose there are many "types" I'm attracted to, but overweight is not one of them due to my own focus on health and fitness. Don't have to be a fitness model and a few (10, 15) pounds extra is ok. (btw - that's no slam on all the wonderful curvy girls out there, just my personal preference. Like some women only like guys over 6') Retired, semi-retired, or someone with a flexible work/business schedule would be ideal.

I hope to find someone local but would be open to considering a long distance relationship within a few hours drive as I am retired and have plenty of time/means to travel, but I would expect the other person to also have a certain amount of the same freedom. I'm a resident of TN (near Knoxville) but also maintain a 2nd home near Pensacola, but I'm planning to sell that in the near future.

(And for all you folks on here posting for an affair, pardon me if I preach for a moment ... get off the internet & go communicate with and love your spouse - or leave them. It's destructive, it's dishonest, it's not fair to either of you, and this is your one life, so ... do life right and with integrity and someday you'll be glad you did. And that's all I got to say 'bout that.)

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