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58 - Wimborne, Dorset, England

So I thought it was time to try again. One side of me is described at kind, caring, content, active, a little...

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53 - Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England

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76 - Barnstaple, Devon, England

Despite my age still very fit & active (often pass for late 50s). Would like a companion to share life...

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67 - Windsor, Berkshire, England

A very busy life but finally calming down, working less and thinking about stopping altogether very soon. I live...

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56 - Lambeth, London, England

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