In His Own Words
About him
I've never married; been too busy working to self imposed schedules. Live a relaxed but busy life. I do folk dancing a lot ( or I used to, pre lockdown) (dance + call + teach) but not zumba (can't see the point). I am fitter than many 20/40 year olds. I'm highly articulate and numerate (scientist, lecturer, author). Also erudite, accomplished (and modest (!))
Interested in environment, science, finance, household and car DIY (I'm competent), politics, internet, technology. Expert on repairing just about anything ( I'm useful round the house) but I know little of art or literature. I appreciate culture - which excludes most TV - so dumbed down it is painful.
I travelled but years ago, wish to do more now. Maybe package trips, maybe some 'couple' holidays.
I dislike 5* hotels (and most of the people in them) and crowded beaches. I detest celebrity culture and 'reality TV' + everything it stands for. I dislike incompetence and especially people who think the world (or the State) owes them a living. Apart from that I'm quite tolerant! I quite like well-behaved intelligent children.
OK locations: Devon, Dorset etc. Switzerland would be nice too! Some previous girlfriends have become best friends - so I must be doing something right!
Many people hooked on retail therapy could give far more to charity. That I see as a major problem in the world.
A bit of this is tongue in cheek. You guessed?
About his ideal match
I enjoy the company of intelligent women. You might be artistic, tidy and interested in astrology (I'm not!). Women who don't put up public photos cannot expect much interest - men are so attracted to them (initially at least - that is just the way it is!)
I am not a sailor, not in the UK anyway (I don't do cold water).
You would be intelligent, maybe university educated & well read + interested in / concerned about the environment. You would be OK financially + have no interest in being a 'kept woman'. You might be 'self made'.
You would not be a gold digger or a devotee of retail therapy, and you would not spend hours in pubs/clubs. Ditto football, skiing or golf. I particularly value intelligence and people who contribute to the world + concerned about its future (rather than focussed on their own narrow life.)
Relaxing = walking, travelling, dancing, perhaps things I've never tried. You'd prefer to have meals at home rather than go out endlessly. If you ride well, this would put me at a psychological disadvantage. As would tennis (I don't).
You would be old enough to be able to cook properly (at least to my standard..) but young enough to realise that you might not always be right - even in the kitchen.
In the garden, you might score points - you might know something about plants. Nobody is perfect. If you were, you wouldn't be here, would you? Mind you, having said that, I'm here.
You would be more attracted to a beach hut on a deserted island than to pretentious 5 star hotels. All of which is just a guide because your intelligence (+moderately good looks!) would be more important. You would not be interested only in endless emails.
And you would need a sense of humour to read between the lines in profiles......
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Exeter, Devon, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
69 | |
Star sign: |
Aquarius | |
Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Black | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Science / Engineering / Research | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
None | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district EX10 (Sidmouth) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
57 - 69 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 0" (152cm) - 5' 10" (179cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Cautious; Confident; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Melancholy; Outgoing; Outspoken; Philosophical; Realistic; Sensible; Shy; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Charity; Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Patience |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Green |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Depends what's in it |
Hair style: |
Medium; Well-behaved |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Country & Western; Dance / Disco; Folk |
Reading: |
I read newspapers regularly; I read books occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Non-fiction; Science / Technology |
TV habits: |
I prefer listening to the radio |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Nature/Wildlife |
Movie frequency: |
Never |
Movie preferences: |
Documentary |
Interests: |
Auto repair; Computer programming; Internet; Investing; Politics; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Bored to death |
Sports: |
Cycling; Dance |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Food: |
Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work only a few hours a week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Socialising with friends |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Flirting; Intelligence; Power; Wealth |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
In a rain forest |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Curious |
Honesty: |
Quite |