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Barry359

78 – Bishop Auckland (North East England), County Durham, England

Seeking female friend and travelling companion.

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Online: 27 February 2024

Modified: 09 January 2024

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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 ' !
Please add your recent photos.
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

Personality
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
More physical characteristics
Hair style:
Disappearing
Eyesight:
I wear glasses
Facial hair:
I have a full beard
Body hair:
Hairy
Body art:
I don't have any
Leisure & entertainment
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
Food
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
More lifestyle
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
Likes & dislikes
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
The deep stuff
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