In His Own Words
About him
I am good company flexible capable and good,neither boring nor perfect. Possesed of all the OK appetites,andam just thrilled tobits to be alive,
I've spent the last 9 years on the canals, I now bless the loss of my private pension .Because,
I've discovered the perfect life style, for the moment SEE UPDATE below
Renunciation s too strong a word for the things which I now longer do.
They have just become unnecessary or inappropriate - drinking, meat eating, driving, having enemies , , owning property.
While being very happy in every way, and very well in fact, -I am constantly reminded of how I often used to feel - Awful !
My dreams remind me that I am still a man . I would like to be a complete man - The Ying is missing....
II have a bus pass , a folding bike , and a narrow boat.
When necessary I use my coach card I will take the plane to Bergen in Norway where no 1 son lives -He is half Norwegian,
direct debits - I have 1 for the phone and that's it, - life is pretty much admin. free.
The canals take one right into City Centres . Manchester , Bristol and
Paddington Basin
I collect dry wood from the towpath - and bank the winter fuel allowance -
I used my bus pass recently to go and see no 2 son, who is also very appealing in his own way, in Bristol, from Hemel Hempstead. It was no problem at all. But then I'm used to long road trips .The ski coach takes 18 or 20 hours !and I love it . You see I don't really understand boredom - Sorry !
Maslow's "self realised people - 12 points " .I discovered this a couple of years ago and was shocked and not a little delighted to recognise myself !
Please Note the bit that says we are not perfect.
Work in progress -Just like everyone else !UPDATE.....I waved goodbye 2 years ago to the canals and -- I now live in a Great village 50 k from Plovdiv . A superb historic city in Bulgaria , where I also keep a small apartement .Life is v.interesting and very affordable.AND the climate is Super. AND its just 3 hrs from Stanstead UK -direct.
About his ideal match
I hope you will be nice. I mean really nice and not just sugar coated .You are a happy person without needs. Thoughtful but light and kind...Looking forward to your getting in touch....?
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Plovdiv (parvomaj), Bulgaria | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
82 | |
Star sign: |
Gemini | |
Height: |
175cm (5' 8.9") | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Above Average | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Separated | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Something casual | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Vegetarian | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
University / College student | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Norwegian | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
48 - 75 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
152cm (4' 11.8") - 176cm (5' 9.3") | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Athletic | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Asian; White/Caucasian | ||
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: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Optimistic; Outgoing; Philosophical; Realistic; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Charity; Compassion; Contentment; Forgiveness; Honesty; Humility; Humour; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Other |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Average |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Classical; Folk; Gospel / Religious; Jazz; Opera; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Non-fiction; Science / Technology; Self-help |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife |
Movie frequency: |
I wait for movies to come out on DVD or online. |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama |
Interests: |
Cooking; Healthy living; Meditation; Music; Painting; Photography; Politics; Reading; Sculpting; The arts |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Camping; Cycling; Flying / Gliding; Hang- / Paragliding; Motorsport; Skiing; Squash; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Indian; Pub Grub |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
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 sisters |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Erotica; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Assertiveness; Body piercing(s); Sarcasm |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Doesn't apply |
Dream home: |
Eco home in the countryside |
Politics: |
Socialist |
Retirement plans: |
Finally writing that novel |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |
