The first buddings of spring are the perfect metaphor for the emergence of new love. They are a reminder that beautiful blossoms can emerge from small, simple seeds. Why not take that metaphor to heart, and plant the seeds for new love? If you respond to one of these ads, you may watch true love come into full bloom!

To those who wish to respond to any of these personal ads, simply forward your message and address, phone number, or email address to the department number listed in the particular personal ad, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, P.O. Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

We will forward your response, including your address, phone number, and/or email address to the person placing the ad. If you answer an ad in this section, there is no guarantee that you will receive a response. That is up to the person who placed the ad. Please make sure you submit your correct address plainly printed, so you can promptly receive responses.

Respond to the ads in this issue, and also sit down now and prepare your own ad to run in our next issue. There is no charge for this service, and your ad may lead you down the path of true love!
Responses to personal ads appearing in this column can be submitted at any time. However, to place a personal ad in the June/July 2012 issue, the deadline is May 10, 2012.

Do you have a zest for life? Do you have the time, desire, physical well-being, and freedom to pursue it? Do you know how to really communicate? Do you know how to reciprocate? If you answered yes to all these questions, please read on. I am a spiritual, SWM, 63, 5’9”, 175 lbs., retired, and in good physical condition. My interests include walking, reading, music, dancing, boating, motorcycling, camping, and traveling. I live in Coeur d’Alene. I seek a woman, 45-65, with similar interests, values, and qualities for friendship, companionship, fun, and perhaps more. My philosophy is to live life to the fullest and make the most of each day I am blessed with. If you feel the same, please contact me! Reply ISI, Dept. 8101, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

Single white female, 65, seeking tall white male, 64-69, for companionship or long-term relationship. I have been a widow since 2000 and have many interests, including animals (especially cats), dining out, comedy, movies, sewing, cooking, and crafts shopping. I am a lady with long, strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes. No smokers, drinkers, or drug users, please. A sense of humor. Being lonely 24/7 is no fun. I would like to find someone with similar interests. I am not a Miss America look-alike, but would like to find someone who considers looks important. It sure would be nice to hear from someone seeking the same thing I am. I live in Grangeville. Reply ISI, Dept. 8102, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

SWF country gal,, 5’6”, slim, attractive, long brown hair, brown eyes, spiritual, Christian, fun-loving, up-beat. I like traveling, new adventures, history, art, camping, fishing, outdoor activities, walks together, romance, and many other interests. I am looking for a true companion, 60-75, who has a sense of humor, is spontaneous, someone I can respect, love, care for, laugh with, share my heart, dreams, and goals. Would like a loving, openhearted gentleman who knows how to love his woman – sharing the same values to see if we are compatible in the “Big-this-is-our-life” and “we’re-in-this-together” decisions. Accepting each other’s uniqueness, spoiling each other for the rest of our lives. Age is not important if you have learned from the past and still keep an open mind. Will consider relocating. I am debt free. No drugs or smoking. Occasional drinking okay. Please enclose a phone number, address, and photo. Reply ISI, Dept. 8103, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

Dependable and clean, attractive, compact 1955 model with low miles. Auburn hair, green eyes, 5’2”, sense of humor, old fashioned, affectionate, considerate, honest spontaneous, down to earth. Like quiet times at home, reading, and gardening. Enjoy camping, spontaneous road trips, antiques, and yard sales. Seeking man 52-64 years financially secure with similar interests, qualities, and good personal hygiene/daily habits. Facial hair a plus. No boozers, smokers, druggies, or whiners. An honest one-to-one. Please send photo. Reply ISI, Dept. 8104, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

Seeking nice lady who would enjoy writing to me as a friend and pen pal. I am 74 years old and own my home in Idaho. I enjoy hunting and traveling here and abroad. I have Social Security and state retirement pensions. Write to me and I will exchange photo's with you and give you my phone number. Reply ISI, Dept. 8105, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

Looking for someone who still enjoys making love - kissing, cuddling and maybe more. I may be getting old but I still care about love. I am interested only in sexually active people for correspondence and possible meeting. I am 5'9" and 180 pounds, a non-smoker, a non-drinker with a great sense of humor. I love to laugh. Girls and guys, let's become friends. Reply ISI, Dept. 8106, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

SWF, 64, searching for SWM. I am honest, kind, young at heart, and enjoy doing many things. Please, no smoking and no drugs! Looking for day trips, back roads, lakes, mountains, watching wildlife, dancing, music, hot tubs, festivals, or just sitting, holding hands and watching life go by. Write to me and I will send my picture. Reply ISI, Dept. 8107, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403.

SWM, 78, ex-hyperactive adult, nominal Christian, latent Buddhist, looking for little old lady in tennis shoes, country girl or otherwise adventurous woman for friendship, companionship... potential partner. Pen pal okay and I will answer all responses. Reply ISI, Dept. 8108, c/o Idaho Senior Independent, Box 3341, Great Falls, MT 59403. ISI