In Her Own Words
About her
Born in Wales, grew up in London, raised my family in Australia, moved to New Zealand, then Thailand. Now I split my time between Wales and Australia. I've followed my heart, been a dream chaser & risk-taker ... not afraid of making unconventional choices, but a reformed spontaniac.
I love learning, and I'm currently, picking up on my French. Past passions have included gardening, textile arts, ceramics, DIY, renos, property investing, share trading. Got into motorbiking when I lived in Thailand—and loved it! Practical and capable—I used to be able to fix punctures (bicycle) and change wheels (car), but out of practice on both counts now.
Still so grateful to be the other side of lockdown, and hoping that airfares will reach pre-covid prices soon. Love books, but don't make time to read fiction. Only like uplifting docos and well written movies.
Non-smoker; enjoy good wine. An enthusiastic & motivated self-starter. Usually happy and optimistic—not into drama. Intelligent, educated, interested, kind. I like cheerful people who are not cynical.
Still working (online), so not as free as I plan to be in the future. Not as physically active as I probably should be, but I do pound out several Kms a week on the treadmill.
A few highlights ...
* 10,000 Kms round Europe on a bicycle; a 6-month trip that finished up in working on a Kibbutz in Israel (we're talking back in the late 70's here ... 😊 )
* falling in love with the glorious continent of Australia, which has been my home for over 40 years, and where I raised my two lovely sons.
* digging deep when I lost my partner and had to manage our substantial 24/7 business on my own. Bit of a challenge, but enjoyed confirming the tea bag theory—you only discover how strong you are when you get into hot water—true!
* getting my motorbike licence in Thailand at age 64 and discovering a whole new world of fun and excitement.
For family reasons, I currently split my time between the UK and Australia, but plan to be more stable in Australia in the future.
About her ideal match
Intelligent, discerning, open-minded, thoughtful. Understands about putting the toilet seat down ... and does it ... 😊
Dream chaser, action taker.
Interested in life, the Universe & everything.
Fit, healthy, active.
Has the spirit of adventure ... almost certainly has, does, or plans to live abroad ...
Could be interested in travels, projects, or living in France ... I love having a project on the go, so tend to gravitate towards people with practical skills. I love seeing ‘can do’ confidence.
Smoking is a non-negotiable dealbreaker.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
71 | |
Star sign: |
Ask me later | |
Height: |
167cm (5' 5.7") | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Other | |
Eye colour: |
Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Something casual | |
Have children: |
Yes, living with me sometimes | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Further education | |
Occupation: |
IT / Telecoms | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in Australian Capital Territory, Australia | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
65 - 80 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
174cm (5' 8.5") - 189cm (6' 2.4") | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Athletic; A few extra pounds | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Most days | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
French | ||
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
Time |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Ambitious; Confident; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Quiet; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Patience; Self-control; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Other |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Half full |
Hair style: |
Short |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses and contacts |
Body art: |
Pierced ears |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Country & Western; Gospel / Religious; Jazz; Latin; Opera; Pop / Top 40; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Business; History; Mystery; Non-fiction; Religious; Science / Technology; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Cooking / Baking; Documentaries; Educational; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; Reality shows; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Documentary; Drama; Independent; Romance |
Interests: |
Computer programming; Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Knitting; Meditation; Sewing; The arts |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Cycling; Dance; Gymnastics; Snorkeling; Swimming; Walking |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Other |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I work at home |
Pastimes of choice: |
Pursuing a hobby |
Time online: |
I'm online more than I'm offline |
Family size: |
I've got a sister |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Long hair; Power; Sarcasm |
Work aspirations: |
Work fewer hours |
Religious attendance: |
Doesn't apply |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Right of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Sailing the seven seas |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Quite |