In His Own Words
About him
Surfacing after some time incommunicado...
Laughter comes easily - catalysed by the wry, the comical and the contradictory; gratified by friendship; stimulating conversationalist - sometimes demanding; a wide range of interests; career(s) mentored by Hemmingway, Ehrlich, Rumpole and some. Well-developed social conscience and a healthy self-doubt.
Fit, agile in mind-and-body, active, once-had-red-hair, swims, owns a tennis racquet, skis, sails, flies, and scubas - but none of these is compulsory (perhaps the sailing is persuasive). Can get tune out of a piano, a clarinet and a guitar but can also be a gentleman and play none of them. Makes several dishes from an aubergine; manages a chess-board; speaks a little French. His dancing is best-described as 'rhythm but no-repertoire' - a description he is keen to amend.
His journey is well-described by Eliot in Little Gidding:
'We shall not cease from exploration...'
About his ideal match
The 'ideal' woman is educated, has a good sense of self, can be both demanding and acquiescent, demonstrates a social conscience, is fit, active, can laugh easily - at herself and the world - has a keen intellect, a full life of her own, and has ripped from her dictionary the page with the word 'complacent'.
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About him
Country of origin: |
Australia | |
Location: |
Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
72 | |
Star sign: |
Gemini | |
Height: |
180cm (5' 10.9") | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Above Average | |
Hair colour: |
Red | |
Eye colour: |
Hazel | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Executive / Management | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
53 - 71 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
152cm (4' 11.8") - 186cm (6' 1.2") | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Blonde; Dark Blonde; Light Brown; Dark Brown; Auburn; Red; Black; Grey; Other | ||
Eye colour: |
Blue; Blue-Green; Brown; Green; Grey; Hazel | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Asian; Indian; Latino/Hispanic; Middle Eastern; White/Caucasian; Other; Mixed | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Spiritual, but not religious; Other |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
A gate-crasher |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Funny; Generous; Happy; Philosophical; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Humour; Moderation; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Green |
Hair style: |
Disappearing |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Hairy chest only |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Classical; Folk; Jazz; Opera; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Fiction; History |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Drama; Independent |
Interests: |
Acting; Healthy living; Music; Photography; Politics; Reading; The arts; Writing poetry |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Chess; Cycling; Dance; Flying / Gliding; Horse Riding; Rugby; Running; Sailing; Scuba diving; Skiing; Swimming; Tennis; Water skiing |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
French; Greek; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Thai |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Other |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I work only a few hours a week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Socialising with friends |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got brothers |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Have): |
Fish |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Cat(s); Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Dancing; Flirting; Intelligence; Long hair; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
On a beach |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Sailing the seven seas |
Feelings about using Soul to Soul: |
Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
