Puglady, 83

Recent newcomer to the South from Alaska. I am a fun-loving gal, just turned 67, but have been told that I look much younger. I believe age is only a number. I hold on to my youth with passion and do not intend to ever grow old. I am a giving, affectionate, sensuous person (I'm not dead yet!), strong willed, and don't do the bar scene. I am retired from the State of Alaska, independent, and financially secure. I enjoy cooking together at home, but will not refuse an invitation for dinner out. Jeans are my usual attire, but I clean up quite nicely in dress or for formal occasions.

I am looking for the last love of my life - a gentleman who is true to every sense of the word: "gentle man." I would prefer someone who is health conscious, physically fit, and young at heart. He should be someone who is patient, honest, caring, monogamous, kind, and compassionate.

I believe that love means caring for another person's happiness more than your own, and I am looking for that special someone with whom to share the rest of my life. Happiness is not real until it is shared. At our age, compromise is mandatory, and not an option.

Time is flying and we don't have too much longer, so let's stop wasting time. If this sounds interesting, I would welcome hearing from you.