Date women from United States / California / Magalia, 63 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. I am very open and honest, down to earth and not at all pretentious. I would hope for the same in a friend or companion. Of course I do get passionate about some things: the ethical treatment of animals, the ethical treatment of humans and basically living by the golden rule. Treat everyone with respect. Compliment a stranger, it will make their day!
I love to travel and take the back roads and see this beautiful country. There are so many interesting things to see and people to meet when you get off the freeways. For me itРІР‚в„ўs about the journey, not necessarily the destination.
What I am looking for is someone with the same basic attitude toward life; easygoing, patient and respectful. Someone who will embrace a friendship first, then see where it goes. I would like someone who stands up for their own opinions, whether or not they agree with mine. We can all learn something from others.
I like being outdoors, not sitting in the house. I would rather work on my yard than work on the computer. I wish I were more athletic than I am now, but I am always willing to learn something new. I have a very high energy dog that needs a lot of exercise, so I get a lot of exercise chasing balls (she’s not quite learned “drop it” yet). She is my #1 priority so she’ s definitely part of the package.
I know my profile above says I smoke and I'm trying to quit. I am actively trying, taking Chantix, the stop-smoking drug from hell. I hope to be completely off cigarettes by the end of May, if for no other reason than to get off this horrible drug! If you're a smoker, it's okay, I can take it. If you're not, I promise you I'll be a non-smoker soon.