In His Own Words
About him
I have travelled for 40 years in development aid and lived in the middle east and the US. I took early retirement and my wife and I had a series of special holidays. But that period has ended, for the moment. Now old friends are important to me: meeting for catch-up, conversation, drinks or a meal.
I enjoy walking, the countryside, wildlife and feel lucky to live in this part of the world with a special place in the Surrey Hills. Nature is beautiful here. I am a gardener and a practical person and spend time looking after my home.
Interested in theatre, film, art, history, architecture and related exhibitions and a day in London is always welcome.
I keep a lively interest in politics and current events (and try to keep calm about it).
Enjoy most sports and and keep myself fit and trim. Happy and positive outlook to life.
NB The photograph with the azalea background is the most recent (May 2022 - with my brother cropped out). The main photograph was taken 3 years ago. The rest are mixed dates.
About his ideal match
Warm, empathetic, kind, intelligent and with a sense of style. A loving someone that wants to share life. That might include shared interests, exploring new interests, travel, days and evenings out together but perhaps also happy to spend time with no particular purpose. Important is chemistry and simpatico. I’ll know when I meet her.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Dorking (Surrey Hills), Surrey, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
74 | |
Star sign: |
Pisces | |
Height: |
5' 11" (180cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Grey | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
Ask me later | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Ask me later | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 100 miles of postcode district RH5 (Dorking) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
50 - 70 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 3" (159cm) - 5' 8" (173cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough; Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Jewish |
- 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 head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Happy; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Realistic; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Honesty; Kindness; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Contemporary (I'm cool, but I don't need labels) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Hair style: |
Short; Straight |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Smooth |
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 coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Opera; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly |
Books: |
Crime; Fantasy; Fiction; History; Mystery; Sci-Fi |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Movie Channels; Sport |
Movie frequency: |
Once or twice a month |
Movie preferences: |
Comedy; Cult Classics; Drama; Horror; Mystery; Sci-Fi; Westerns |
Interests: |
Gardening; Music; Politics; Reading; The arts |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Cricket; Cycling; Football (Soccer); Rugby; Running; Skiing; Squash; Walking |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Food: |
Fine Dining; Gastro Pub; Italian; Pub Grub |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Chilled |
Time at work: |
I don't work |
Pastimes of choice: |
Visiting a museum or gallery |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s) |
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: |
Embarrassed |
Honesty: |
Extremely |