I am looking for a woman to marry. I will organize our meeting as soon as we decide something serious is possible for us. If you expect me to communicate on this platform for more than 5 months before exchanging personal contact, better to look for a different man. I do not want to spend years writing -- I desire a meeting in person. I was born and raised in California. My heritage is Italian and Slavic mix. I have lived in Alaska, New York, Colorado, Texas, and presently in Florida for over 10 years. I own a house on a canal that leads to the ocean. I enjoy water sports, nature, and the outdoors. I am well-traveled due to my work as an officer/captain in the Merchant Marine. I have called on every coastwise state in the USA and been to every continent except Antarctica. I am semi-retired. For many years I delivered food aid cargo to developing nations. Exercise is an important part of my day. Usually swimming and sometimes running. I value eating healthy and look for a woman with similar values.