In His Own Words
About him
I work in education and love my work. Otherwise you might find me painting or drawing, getting lost in music, novels or nature, practising creative cooking or adventurous cycling, skiing, backpacking, planting spring bulbs in my garden, trying to speak a new foreign language, strolling by the river, picking ripe tomatoes in my allotment or wild strawberries in the mountains.
I lived abroad in the US and later in France whence I returned with fluent French, incurable Francophilia and even less hair than before. Peru, India, China, Japan and swathes of Europe have given me wonderful opportunities to see nature and meet people of all kinds.
Full of curiosity and energy, physical and mental, I take my cue from these more than age-related norms.
I'm the lucky dad of two lovely sons and a beautiful daughter, the oldest now 22. They're a major part of my life.
I enjoy all life’s pleasures. I'm pescatarian and love good food. Give me oak-smoked salmon with buttered new potatoes, fresh asparagus, a chilled glass of Muscadet and I'm set up…..Hmmm, your plate does look interesting, though. Could we go halves?
I am inspired by David Attenborough, Omar Khayyam, Shakespeare, Mozart and Yeol Eum Son and will watch Life of Brian, Breaking Bad, The Empress and Manon des Sources till the cows come home. (OK, not necessarily a plus …no, I won’t forget to turn the light off.)
I love meandering discussions on people, places and ideas. Good food and drink help the flow. Sitting round a campfire in the twilight with friends tops it all off.
I think of myself as honest, adventurous, [xxx less complimentary adjectives redacted xxx], affectionate and loyal. Hopefully, you would too. A bit Unconventional, I get passionate about justice, social and natural. Good friends know when it’s time to nod and smile.
Plenty more to say but interactive is so much more fun, don’t you think?
photos: blue shirt: 2 years ago, red-and-black check + white/blue striped: this summer’s travelling, darker checked: 9 years ago.
About his ideal match
I think a good start would be to find someone sharing my basic values and a sense of complicity. Humour makes it all work.
A lively, forward-looking mind is more important than a toned bod....but a nicely-kept body really isn't going to be a problem.
Things will be a lot easier if you're left of centre and love the natural world. If Caroline Lucas were on this website, I'd be the first in her inbox!
You should be ok with thinking well outside the box, have a youthful attitude to life (please note preferred age range), and plenty of brains and energy!
Maybe this is in danger of becoming over-prescriptive. You get the general message so I'll leave it there.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Haringey (Bowes Park), London, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
62 | |
Star sign: |
Leo | |
Height: |
5' 7" (170cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Shaved | |
Eye colour: |
Hazel | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
Ask me later | |
Daily diet: |
Ask me later | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Teaching / Education / Training | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Spanish | |
Religion: |
Jewish |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
France; United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
44 - 54 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 0" (152cm) - 5' 9" (176cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Below Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Blonde; Dark Blonde; Light Brown; Dark Brown; Auburn; Red; Black; Greying | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed; It's Complicated | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Intelligence: |
Highbrow |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Outspoken; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Hair style: |
It's a distant memory |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Folk; Gospel / Religious; Instrumental; Rock; Scottish; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Fiction; History; Mystery; Non-fiction; Sci-Fi; Science / Technology; Travel |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Cooking / Baking; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Documentary; Drama; Independent; Mystery; Romance; Sci-Fi |
Interests: |
Acting; Board games; Card games; Cooking; Gardening; Meditation; Music; Painting; Photography; Politics; Reading; Singing; The arts; Voluntary work |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Camping; Cycling; Hiking; Running; Skiing; Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; French; Gastro Pub; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work part-time |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Take drugs: |
Not any more |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Exotic pet(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Erotica; Flirting; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Sarcasm; Wealth |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Only on religious holidays |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Green |
Retirement plans: |
Backpacking around the globe |
Feelings about using Ivory Towers: |
Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Very |
