ABOUT ME

I am eclectic by nature and have many pursuits and interests including outdoor activities (biking, hiking, camping, boating), cooking, antiquing, reading, gardening, dancing, photography, gold panning, skating….just about anything at least once.

I also enjoy attending music and cultural events, museums, plays, experiencing exotic restaurants and travel, including exploring new places.

I love being active and am dedicated to healthy living which includes visiting the gym regularly. I am excited about experiencing life’s offerings and those wonderful opportunities that present themselves.

WHO I WOULD LIKE TO MEET

I am looking for that special person/companion/soul mate to share life’s adventures with; someone to confide in, laugh with, and learn from.

MY JOB

I was a U.S. Park Ranger with the National Park Service and worked last at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park as a Land Resources Officer. This involved working with all land-related issues including park planning. I worked there and at other locations around the nation for the Department of the Interior, National Park Service for 35 years.

In retirement, I currently work part time at the Virginia State Arboretum.

MY EDUCATION

I have a Bachelor degree in Geology from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and am was working towards a Masters in Park and Recreation Management (emphasis on Tourism) at George Mason University. I also attended a Merchant Marine College for two years which gave me a taste for adventure.

I am gregarious, sincere, and trustworthy.

WORK

I loved my job and but decided to hang it up and retire and start my new career/adventures. I do part time work as a volunteer at my park and am considering doing something in photography.

RECREATION

I love photography especially and combine this hobby with hiking, biking, and boating. Landscape photography most interests me.

TRAVEL

I have explored the west and desert southwest as well as other areas of the country and have seen many of our National Parks throughout the country. I try to do one international trip every several years. Been to Costa Rica and Mexico numerous times. Perhaps Peru or Chili next??

I love to cook especially. I am good at conversation and make new friends readily. I am a people person!

I have great sense of humor, an infectious laugh, and I've been told I have a great personality. I love to hang out with people and am always there for a friend.

My favorite books are history based. I love all types of music and plan on taking up guitar lessons soon. Food, well, I love to cook in my gourmet kitchen. I also seek out exotic restaurants.

1) Family/friends
2) Good Health
3) My camera
4) Recreational time
5) The opposite sex
6) Beer

I spend a lot of time thinking about:

How my kids are doing.
What my friends are up to.
My health
What I will do in retirement
And last but not least, that special person I hope to meet some day.

Hanging out with friends, watching a band, dancing etc. Love the night life on weekends

I am lonely at times but if you ask me I will not admit to it.