In His Own Words
About him
I was born & brought up in Romford but escaped in ’69 before too much damage was done! I like the quieter, rural life in north Essex, especially the Essex Marches around the Blackwater estuary.
I am now almost fully retired after 40+ years in hands-on buildings maintenance; I was self-employed and never without work. That said I still like to ‘keep my hand in’ with one or two loyal clients. So I now fill my time with house and pet sitting for a national company, holidays and trips, both at home and aboard plus hobbies and interests that I now have more time for. I'd love to travel more than I do, preferably with a like minded companion.
I’ve lived alone for a few years and do all my own pink jobs as well as the blue ones. I’m just as at-home in the kitchen as I am in the workshop, shed or garden. My lasagna, fish pie and Sunday roasts are always well received and clean plates follow!
I dress conservatively and mainly casually but I know where my DJ and wellies are, but I seldom wear them at the same time! I like to think I am a gentleman and there are very few of us left! I open doors for ladies, walk on the outside and buy flowers when the time is right.
I’m fond of cinema and theatre, especially ballet but strangely, not musicals! Love classical music, the blues and some ‘classic rock’ from previous decades. I quite like crime drama on TV but I really prefer to be socialising with friends and the members of my am-dram group.
Finally for now, I'm hoping to meet a fun lady to be, amongst other things, my companion, confidant, style consultant, co-chef, co-driver and hostess. In return I offer similar, old fashioned qualities.
So if you like what you have just read and don’t live too far from north Essex or love to drive, drop me a line and lets see if there’s a connection.
About his ideal match
A lady who's just a girl at heart. She must enjoy and respond to banter, love great food & wine, holidays & trips, near & far. Also an enjoyment of am-dram, cricket & rugby but certainly not football, are all desirable but not deal breakers.
What His Friends Say
Erika said...
Richard is reliable, loyal, practical, serious, presentable, polite, respectful with right person will be kind considerate and caring. Richard loves to take part in new activities and has a can do attitude to life.
About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Maldon (Tiptree), Essex, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
70 | |
Star sign: |
Cancer | |
Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
Body type: |
A few extra pounds | |
Looks: |
Above Average | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Blue-Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Further education | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
None | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district CO5 (Colchester) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
55 - 69 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
4' 7" (140cm) or shorter - 5' 8" (173cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week; Most days | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Asian; Indian; Middle Eastern; White/Caucasian; Mixed | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Hindu; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Independent; Loving; Loyal; Outgoing; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Charity; Chemistry; Devotion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Self-control; Sexiness |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Hair style: |
Medium; Straight; Well-behaved |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Hairy |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Classical; R&B / Soul; Rock |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; History; Non-fiction; Science / Technology; Travel |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Action; Comedy; Documentary; Drama; Romance; War |
Interests: |
Acting; Business news; Cooking; Gardening; Internet; Music; Politics; Shopping; Singing; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Cricket; Golf; Rugby; Snorkeling; Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Greek; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Gluten-free |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I work part-time |
Pastimes of choice: |
Socialising with friends |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got a brother and a sister |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Flirting; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Assertiveness; Body piercing(s); Power; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
Work fewer hours |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Right of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Seeing the world in style |
Feelings about using Classic FM Romance: |
Hopeful; Curious; Optimistic; Excited |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
