In His Own Words
About him
So, could you put up with someone who loves Marmite, spread liberally on burnt toast? ….hopefully it’s not a deal breaker
I retired recently but still do consultancy work with schools in both the UK and overseas and any partner would obviously be welcome to join me on my travels ..that’s a very unsubtle bribe but I can dangle the likes of Dubai, South America and Egypt …or on bad day, Swindon
I have moved into a stone cottage in the Forest built circa 1850 which has many interesting characteristics ie different bits fall off / break / stop working / flood most weeks so it's an interesting challenge making it civilised - anyway it has original 19th century beams, original 19th century spiders and a log fire so I can put up with the other stuff and its coming on well , including a new kitchen, oh joy!
I'm keen on keeping in reasonable condition, go to the gym in an attempt to have a torso like Daniel Craig’s, but cycling is my main interest - marathons are now a thing of the past due to my knees saying enough is enough so I focus on long distance bike rides instead and have a dream of cycling around France - I should now be enjoying more holidays but I’m afraid lying on a beach steadily turning pink doesn’t appeal and instead I started off with Antarctica earlier this year - still suffering from penguin overload
About his ideal match
I value honesty and openness, warmth and closeness, both physical and spiritual and yet at the same time, a degree of independence with mutual respect - it’s probable that I’ll drive you to distraction at times when I get introspective and quiet but those occasions are rare and a strategy of ignoring me always works - I like to think I am by nature a considerate person, aware of and responsive to a partners needs and feelings, physical, emotional and spiritual - I value intellect and intelligence especially if it means we can have a good argument..and no doubt ending up agreeing I’m in the wrong
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Gloucester (Coleford), Gloucestershire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
73 | |
Star sign: |
Capricorn | |
Height: |
5' 11" (180cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Light Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage; Something casual | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district GL16 (Coleford) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
56 - 81 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
Any | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Not important at all | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
Further 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
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An impartial observer |
Personality traits: |
Ambitious; Cautious; Confident; Easygoing; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Mild; Moody; Philosophical; Quiet; Realistic; Sarcastic; Sensible; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Forgiveness; Kindness; Moderation |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
Shorts & a T-shirt |
Favourite colour: |
Purple |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
None |
Body hair: |
Average |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Visiting a gallery |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Classical; Folk; Rock; Scottish; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines regularly |
Books: |
Fiction; Sci-Fi |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Nature/Wildlife; Sci-Fi; Sport |
Movie frequency: |
Once or twice a month |
Movie preferences: |
Independent |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Music; Politics; Reading; The arts; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
A regular competitor |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Body building; Cycling; Dance; Weight training |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; French; German; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Seafood; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I work part-time |
Pastimes of choice: |
Exercising |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got a brother |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
In a rain forest |
Politics: |
Green |
Retirement plans: |
Seeing the world in style |
Feelings about using Ivory Towers: |
Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Very |