Hi. . . I'm Jane! I'm a mom, grandma (don't mind that label one tiny bit!), sister and aunt, who believes family isn't restricted to just blood-relatives - long-time, dear friends are family too. And family is everything.

I like to think I'm easy going, open-minded with a good sense of humour. I had two sons and survived their teenage years, so I think that pretty much guarantees I developed those traits!

I was born in Dublin, Ireland and lived in England for 7 years before coming to Canada at the age of 20. I have a slight accent that my sons swear gets a little thicker with each glass of wine. Oooops! Not that I drink a lot, contrary to public opinion about the Irish and their pubs. I work 3 part-time jobs - 2 as sole "admin super-woman" to two completely different types of businesses, and one as a portrait photographer. Good thing photography is a favourite past-time for me! I should say that portrait photography is my strong suit - with a passion for capturing newborns within the first few days after birth. There is nothing like the reaction of new parents when they see the images.

Another favourite past-time is horse-back riding although it is somewhat restricted during the winters here. Good thing I love to travel to warmer climates in the winter! I enjoy a variety when travelling - sometimes it's for the culture, sometimes it's simply a get-away from the snow and doing nothing but soaking up the sun on the beach all day. While I used to be a gym rat, exercise consists of a good long walk these days.

And I've saved the best for last - I have no criminal record; have never stalked anyone; have a brain that works *most* days; reasonably articulate; can be taken out in public (with some notice); not desperate or needy. The bad news is, I hate to cook. (notice how I slip that in at the end, hoping no one notices. . . )

I believe a long-term relationship needs time to grow. I become attracted to a man when I get to know his character, values, views and beliefs. So my ideal match will be patient in forming a friendship first. He has to be young at heart, active, somewhat ambitious, and not afraid to act silly sometimes. If he can sing and dance too, that would be wonderful!! Honesty and trust are essential.