In His Own Words
About him
Where do I begin to give a good honest interpretation of myself ?
I will say straight off that I am a widower - my wife of forty years died suddenly 14 plus months ago.
I am a gentle, intelligent principled man. I like affection and value intimacy. I am romantic and tactile, and I miss that side of it.
I have grown up daughters, and four grandchildren, none of whom I see often enough. I have my daily walk, usually involving a canal or disused railway line, and I like History, nostalgia, " the old days ", the Seventies, and I am of the " old school " - polite, gentlemanly, kind and caring. I used to be a ' young blade ', a world traveller, a hard worker - now retired with time on my hands.
I would be interested in hearing YOUR history, whether you are divorced, widowed, separated whatever. We have all had our ' it's complicated ' moments in life.
I am looking to live my days, rather than counting the years. ( Dusty Springfield - ' Going Back ' - circa 1963 )
In my garden, I have foxgloves and ferns, gunnera and ragwort, and I believe, as Titchmarsh once said, that there are no such thing as weeds - just flowers that grow where you don't want them to !
I do not get to the Cinema much these days, but here's a list of my best films, which I watch whenever they are on television - see what you think. ' The Day the Earth Caught Fire ' Edward Judd, Leo McKern - The 39 Steps, the version with Kenneth More and Tania Elg - some Powell and Pressberger films such as 'A Matter of Life and Death', I Know where I'm Going ' ' The Small Back Room' with David Farrer and Kathleen Byron, some Billy Wilder films - ' Some Like it Hot ', but a better one is called ' Kiss me Stupid ', with Ray Walston , Dean Martin and Kim Novak. Just a brief selection, there.
About his ideal match
At this gentle time of life, I am looking for a girl who is there, no matter what life throws at you. A girl who likes to receive a hug as well as giving one - a girl who can care, and be cared for in return, and who can laugh and cry and smile. Not afraid to show affection, nor emotion.
I am looking for a lady who also, is looking for long term.
Could this be you ? If so, get in touch, I do not have a hidden agenda.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Burnley (Burnley, Nelson and Colne . Borough of Pendle area.), Lancashire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
69 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 10" (178cm) | |
Body type: |
A few extra pounds | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Grey | |
Eye colour: |
Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Further education | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Wealthy | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
Ask me later | |
Other languages: |
English | |
Religion: |
Ask me later |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 40 miles of postcode district BB10 (Burnley) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
39 - 75 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
4' 11" (149cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Not important at all | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Dry |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
Pleasure |
Party behaviour: |
An impartial observer |
Personality traits: |
Cautious; Easygoing; Faithful; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Philosophical; Quiet; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Kindness; Sexiness |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite colour: |
Green |
Hair style: |
Short; Disappearing |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A picnic in a park; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk |
Reading: |
I read books occasionally |
Books: |
Crime |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch news |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas |
Movie frequency: |
Never |
Movie preferences: |
Cult Classics |
Interests: |
Politics; Reading |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Food: |
Doesn't matter |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got a brother |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm unlikely to move |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Erotica; Flirting; Intelligence; Long hair; Showing affection in public; Skinny dipping |
Turn-offs: |
Assertiveness; Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
Fire the boss |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Retirement plans: |
Enjoying the comforts of home |
Feelings about using Over 40 Dating: |
Nervous |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
