In His Own Words
About him
I understand that a 'Profile' is a snapshot of a life! So here's my snapshot!
I only went to a gym once and realized I could have the same exercise enjoying myself! So I prefer to keep fit by being busy outside and eating healthy and then only when I need to eat! So, the only tablet I need is my Samsung!
I'm quiet, yet adventurous; & enjoy the outdoors, everything from my garden to the landscape & wildlife. Since the age of 13 I've lived and explored worldwide to meet the people who live there and learn about their lives; from Togo to Timbuktu from Iraq to Nagaland. Whilst living in Borneo & [the original] Singapore I visited most Asian countries by driving or using local trains & buses and a Shackleton bomber! In the last few years, I have been exploring closer to home.
This included all the fabulous and stunning 20+ islands off Sicily as well as the Polish coast, Spain, North Africa & France
I love this beautiful part of the UK & coast & over the years I have led walks for local groups. I enjoy the theatre, arts, leisure cycling, cooking, local history, technology; the amazing wildlife in my garden & made jam & until recently wine from the fruit I grow. I've sculpted in clay and stone, made leaded glass windows and painted both in watercolours, and oils & converted a 2-300-year-old barn.
My first career was in telecommunications; second in education & finance. My third career was very rewarding working voluntarily for 18 organisations in various roles as a caseworker for the charities. These included speaking up for children in care homes; a refugee camp, The Princes Trust, a homeless shelter & spending time with lonely elderly. I was also on school & college governing bodies.
In my travels, I can enjoy both 4-5* hotels but also simple food and simple rooms in overseas homes. I promise I will only talk about my travels if asked and promise I will be more interested in you!
About his ideal match
I do understand that photographs can not show the real person inside, but I would like to see recent ones if only for recognition when we meet! Mine are as recent as Christmas 2024. But the site will not allow use as main photo! Says they are fuzy!!
Hopefully, we will have some different interests to talk about.
Ideally, you will already be fortunate to live not far from this beautiful part of the UK. Appreciate its amazing Bay, AONBs two National Parks; enjoy its coastline, countryside, wildlife, gardening & history.
Perhaps after a brief email or a chat on the phone, we could meet up to see if the chemistry is there!
If you are interested in the world around you & I don't have to compete with a dog 🐶 or 🦮🐕🐩, I'd love to hear from you!
I do understand some folk just want someone to write to and not to meet, but that's not what I'm looking for!
Your bank balance or your car registration is not my consideration, but personality & a smile are!😁
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Lancaster (nearest town to my rural village), Lancashire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
79 | |
Star sign: |
Ask me later | |
Height: |
6' 0" (183cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Balding | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; 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: |
Ask me later | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Ask me later |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 40 miles of postcode district LA1 (Lancaster) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
67 - 78 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 1" (154cm) - 5' 7" (171cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
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 |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Faithful; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Honesty |
Hair style: |
Short |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Reading: |
I read books regularly |
Books: |
Non-fiction; Travel |
Movie frequency: |
Once or twice a month |
Interests: |
Auto repair; Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Music; Photography; Pottery; Reading; Sculpting; The arts; Voluntary work; Woodwork |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Hiking; Mountain biking; Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; French; Greek; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm unlikely to move |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Flirting; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Dancing; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s); Wealth |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Retirement plans: |
Living in the country |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
