In His Own Words
About him
Ideal friend would enjoy good conversation and simple pleasures e.g. attending art exhibitions, seaside walks, music, eating out etc..
I would describe myself as artistic but not bohemian, have a fairly wide taste in music and pictorial art, enjoy clay sculpture, pottery, drawing and painting. Also enjoy bird watching but I'm not fanatical, just casual walking and easy observation, I'm happy being led by friend with greater knowledge , someone who recognises bird species, common names and even song, rare qualities perhaps?
For some inexplicable reason, I am often matched with highly active and adventurous ' super women' but I'm quite sedentary, no hiking, non mountain climbing, no skiing sort of person, sorry.....but still quite reasonable company.
Regular Radio 4 listener.
Love good humour and wit and silliness when the mood is right.
Keen interest in food and, prior to retirement, was mainly in the catering business from craft practice to college lecturing and training consultancy.
I enjoy my own space but also love to be with friends when fortunate enough to be invited or when they agree to join me.
I also have a 44 year old son; bright , handsome and well mannered, a delight to be with but I try not to be in his life too much as he naturally values his leisure time. He runs his own business so is often very busy but this makes the times we are together all the more enjoyable.
I guess I am a fairly quiet, shy and private person for all my great age and life experience.
I have now just one strictly indoor Ragdoll breed cat who lets me live with him and will ' let me out ' occasionally to roam and meet up with friends and other cats. Pets can be a tie but I love 'em dearly and can usually arrange suitable care by others when required.
I hope people who know me would describe me as thoughtful, kind, funny, selfless, and caring.... heavens that makes me sound angelic...let's just wait to see what they say.
About his ideal match
Ideally to link in with someone with similar interests, a lady who is interesting to be with, kind, and warm-hearted.
Well educated/ informed, well spoken i.e. clear, genuine would be lovely, not necessarily with R.P. / Oxford English accent, she should enjoy the Engish language and being herself, funny and relaxed.
I particularly dislike loud, flashy, ill-mannered bossy, and heavily cosmetically made-up females.
Slight of build perhaps but not a game changer.
In all honesty, I'm not as trim as I used to be and clearly have a talent for 'selling myself ' !
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My main photo was taken August 2023 another taken in 2021 and the sitting bolt-upright selfie at home during lock-down.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Bishop Auckland (North East England), County Durham, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
78 | |
Star sign: |
Aquarius | |
Height: |
5' 6" (168cm) | |
Body type: |
A few extra pounds | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Balding | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Friends | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Ask me later | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Ask me later | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district DL15 (Crook) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
43 - 63 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 5" (164cm) - 5' 9" (176cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single | ||
Have children: |
No; Yes, not living with me | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
Further education; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing; Self-employed; Teaching / Education / Training; Consultancy / Design | ||
Income: |
Enough | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intellectually Challenged |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Faithful; Funny; Generous; Independent; Loyal; Optimistic; Philosophical; Quiet; Shy; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Depends what's in it |
Hair style: |
Disappearing |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
I have a full beard |
Body hair: |
Hairy |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Folk; Jazz |
Reading: |
I read newspapers regularly; I read books occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Crime; Fiction; Mystery; Travel |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Nature/Wildlife |
Movie frequency: |
Never |
Movie preferences: |
Drama; Mystery |
Interests: |
Music; Painting; Pottery; Reading; Sculpting |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Flying / Gliding |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
French; Indian; Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Diabetic; Sugar-free |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Visiting a museum or gallery |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother and a sister |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Sarcasm; Skinny dipping; Thrill seeking |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Green |
Retirement plans: |
Living in the country |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Nervous |
Honesty: |
This is an unfair question |