In His Own Words
About him
The wood burner still sizzles. Memories still allow recall of what heat feels like in my minuscule garden atop a hill. Still, the acquaintance with my Wellies remains a little less as the winter floods pass. My body is not tuned for anything below 16 degrees, so a deep relationship with my tiny overworked woodburner prevails. I have worked away from British Winters for so long (Hooray). Sunshine refreshes ideas and energises. So here's to hope, friendships, maybe a travel companion, brought by dreams of a little more sunshine. Farewell, winter winds! No more attempts to steal the warmth from between my ears.
Me? I am a semi-retired performing arts advisor, musician, and struggling cook who continues to try! Irish descent, as a Forces child, I grew up in Malaysia, where the sunshine called again when I became an international teacher. Now? I have spent so long in South East Asia, back in the UK, I am used more to spices for breakfast rather than porridge.
Have a spontaneous outlook on life. Adore playing the harmonica and guitar at the local Folk Club. Relationships? Initially, friendship matters. I have no 'shopping list'. Everything is possible. So if you have one, sorry I am not for you. Serendipity decides. A natural bias for solution-orientated people, not blame. Excited by art, travel, cultural diversity, and warmth, who enjoys a glass of red wine and celebrating the moment. A feral accomplice able to distract from another Winter would make an exceptional year.
My cunning plan is to grow old but not up, focus on solutions, and positive people. Still disorganized since back from a lifetime teaching overseas (truly working on it:) but I am conscious the process would be infinitely more fun with another. Here's to the tilt of the earth towards the sunshine.
Serendipity? Do your thing.
About his ideal match
Infinite! Perhaps, everything my guitar and Harmonica playing still seeks. Melodic, fluid, complex, emotionally uplifting, dexterous, easy on the ear, and the eye and able to reach parts excluded by the rest of the universe. Ho hum. Tomorrow, today. Peace!
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Bristol (Clifton), Bristol, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
71 | |
Star sign: |
Sagittarius | |
Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Shaved | |
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 | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Teaching / Education / Training | |
Income: |
Solvent | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Malay | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
45 - 65 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 0" (152cm) - 5' 9" (176cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily; Vegetarian; Vegan | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week; Most days | ||
Education: |
Further education | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An exhibitionist |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Ambitious; Daring; Faithful; Funny; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Outgoing; Philosophical; Realistic; Sarcastic; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Mercy; Patience; Self-control |
Fashion sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite clothing: |
Something my (grand)mother made me. |
Favourite colour: |
Other |
Hair style: |
It has its moods |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I have a moustache |
Body hair: |
Shaved |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Electronic Dance Music; Folk; Instrumental; Jazz; New Age; Opera; Punk; R&B / Soul; Reggae; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines regularly; I read books occasionally; I read newspapers occasionally; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Business; History; Non-fiction; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Music Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Never |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama |
Interests: |
Acting; Auto repair; Gardening; Internet; Music; Painting; Politics; Sculpting; The arts; Writing books; Writing poetry |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Canoeing; Cricket; Hiking; Motorsport; Mountain biking; Rugby; Surf skiing/kayaking; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Fine Dining; Indian; Japanese; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work at home |
Pastimes of choice: |
Taking a class |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Family size: |
I've lost count |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Cat(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Assertiveness; Power |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Once a month |
Dream home: |
In a rain forest |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Seeing the world in style |
Feelings about using Soul to Soul: |
Nervous; Hopeful; Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |