In Her Own Words
About her
I feel very fortunate in so many ways dividing my life between rural Italy and the borders of Wales. Idyllic I hear you say And so it is. It has taken me five years to find an equilibrium after my husband and best friend died. So now I think it would be so lovely to find a special person with whom to share experiences .
I like to think that I am friendly, kind and warm-hearted, those are certainly qualities I value in others, along with a sense of fun and an ability to laugh at the absurdity of life. Through the years I have learnt to develop resilience but I remain an incurable optimist and hope that the next chapter will be the happiest of all.
My degree was in art and I like being around bright, quick-witted people but would say that my tastes are fairly "middle brow". I enjoy the hurly burly of family life, friends, conversation, laughter, cooking, books, animals (especially dogs), walking, nature, gardens, theatre, history, exhibitions,Radio 4 and music of various kinds
I set up and ran a successful small textile business which I have now handed over to my son. The business gave me many opportunities to travel the world and so I am not timid when it comes to travelling alone. At that time travel was a whirl of airports that all looked the same and now I think it would be nice to do it another way and maybe to share it with a friend.
Having a cosy, welcoming home is important to me and I am at my happiest when a few of my favourite people are gathered around the kitchen table. Other random things which make my spirits soar Walks through the beautiful Welsh countryside, log fires and a good book, July shooting stars in Italy,Evensong in an ancient cathedral, swimming midwinter in the hot springs of southern Tuscany.
About her ideal match
My ideal match would be bright, kind and funny, someone who has retained a sense of wonder and enthusiasm for life. Integrity, honesty and generosity of spirit are very important to me, .Friendship has to come before anything else, along with trust and respect, but a little mutual pulse racing is essential if things are to progress ...
I do not much care for arrogance, flashiness or bad manners and probably wouldn't hit it off with anyone who disliked animals.
In some ways I relish my independence and particularly, at this stage in life, that sense of so much possibility in the air ... But I am cheered by stories of late flowering love and have a lot to give so will keep an open heart and mind ...
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
74 | |
Star sign: |
Taurus | |
Height: |
5' 4" (163cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship | |
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: |
Italian | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district SY15 (Montgomery) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
68 - 73 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 9" (174cm) - 6' 11" (210cm) or taller | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Average | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
University | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Outgoing; Stable; Thoughtful |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Friendliness; Honesty; Humility; Humour; Kindness |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Half full |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear contacts |
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; Jazz; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly |
Books: |
Crime; Fiction; Non-fiction |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; News |
Movie frequency: |
I wait for movies to come out on DVD or online. |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama; Independent |
Interests: |
Cooking; Healthy living; Music; Painting; Pottery; Reading; Sculpting; The arts |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Hiking; Tennis; Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Taking a class |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got a sister |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s); Fish |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Cat(s); Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Assertiveness; Body piercing(s); Erotica; Power; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
I'm non-practising |
Dream home: |
In the mountains |
Politics: |
Liberal |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Extremely |