In His Own Words
About him
Intelligent
Creative
Active
Enjoy varied sports & hobbies
Flexible to accommodate partners wishes & activities
Tolerant and good humoured
Time to travel & take holidays
Good at DIY and working on vehicles
Although I am an engineer and practical person I also have a sensitive side to my character.
Sense of humour, sometimes a bit of a joker
Can cook, even a full roast dinner
Favourite films include Ghost, Gladiator and Shawshank redemption.
Favourite holiday destinations. Madeira, Portugal, canaries, Mediterranean Islands
My work has included, university lecturer, UK manager for an international company and property development.
Although I described myself as "a few extra pounds" because its accurate some would describe me as stocky or heavily built. I have a large chest and shoulders.
About his ideal match
Friendly & Easygoing.
Pleasant natured, not fussy or a drama queen.
Openness, honesty, straightforwardness, Affectionate and kind.
Takes time to reach judgements, not dismiss others too quickly.
Realises that to make a solid trusting relationship is likely to need an effort; it’s not necessarily something that just happens.
Someone well grounded but who also has a sense of fun.
Competent with money
Intelligent and able to think independently.
Enjoys the outdoors
A bit of dancing (ceroc) or willing to try would be a bonus
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Appleby (Eden), Cumbria, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
68 | |
Star sign: |
Scorpio | |
Height: |
6' 0" (183cm) | |
Body type: |
A few extra pounds | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage; Something casual | |
Have children: |
Ask me later | |
Want children: |
Ask me later | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Ask me later |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 100 miles of postcode district CA16 (Appleby-in-Westmorland) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
48 - 71 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
4' 8" (141cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Curvaceous; Full figured | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Blonde; Dark Blonde | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed; It's Complicated | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never; Occasionally; Trying to Quit | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Retired | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
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: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An impartial observer |
Personality traits: |
Ambitious; Cautious; Easygoing; Faithful; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Mild; Philosophical; Realistic; Sensible; Shy; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Kindness; Moderation |
Fashion sense: |
Outdoorsy (I'm usually dressed for the bush) |
Favourite clothing: |
Shorts & a T-shirt |
Hair style: |
Short; Disappearing |
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 picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Country & Western; Dance / Disco; Folk; Instrumental; Latin; Opera; Pop / Top 40; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books occasionally; I read newspapers occasionally; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
Non-fiction; Science / Technology |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Action / Adventure; Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Motoring; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Black & White / Silent; Documentary; Drama; Horror; Sci-Fi; War; Westerns |
Interests: |
Auto repair |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Canoeing; Cycling; Motorsport; Mountain biking; Rowing; Scuba diving; Shooting; Snorkeling; Swimming |
Cooking: |
I have to cook |
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: |
Pursuing a hobby |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got brothers and sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm unlikely to move |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Politics: |
Right of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Pursuing a sport or hobby |
Feelings about using Over 40 Dating: |
Nervous; Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Extremely |