Richie1960

Hello everyone! Ok, a little about me, so here goes: I'm 56 years old, 5'7" with a stocky build. I'm a single non smoker/drinker. I've been a member of the Northeast Ursamen since 1996 and now in my 12th year as their treasurer. I'm 8 years out from having gastric by pass surgery,and after loosing 180 pounds, I'm making up for lost time and really enjoy being active now. I go to my gym regularly and have made up my mind to drop some of my regained weight and my goal is now within reach. I love the beach,hiking,biking,fishing-both fresh and salt water, flea markets, gardening, and photography. I've been looking for a group such as this for a long time and am happy to now be a member of it and look forward to participating in the group's events. I love being able to combine my love for the outdoors and nature with my growing passion for photography. Yes, I'm always the last one in the hiking group because I'm always stopping to take pictures, lol. I live in Connecticut, in fact nearby to Sleeping Giant State Park. I hold degrees in horticulture and business adminstration/accounting and am employed by a university in their purchasing department. I always have plenty of room to give someone a ride to an event if they need one.

Some of my favorite places are: Provincetown, any beach anywhere, I also love the south. I'm looking for more new places to become my favorites.

My legs are strong, I'd like to do more cycling, possible get back to running again. I have no problem with long hikes and like to take my time, stopping to take photographs and just enjoy myself. I've always wanted to try kayaking and even bought a kayak rack when I bought my new truck. I did try kayaking for the first time last summer while in P-town, being in the second seat. It was tough going against the currents! But I could really see myself enjoying it on a calm lake.