In His Own Words
About him
I am a retired gentleman and widower, last year, having been a design and technology teacher for 39 years, very practical person but not one who is good at putting things into words. Large house and garden, lots of home grown fruit and veg. Dog who keeps me active otherwise I would spend a lot my time in my workshops. I am a keen model engineer and for my sins Chairman of the local Model Engineering Society.
Family is, as always, important to me. 2 children, 1 local and 1 in London and 5 lovely grandchildren. Also extended family get togethers with my own and my late wife’s family.
I am a good cook, like my wine and I have been well trained at shopping! A member of the National Trust and a clean driving licence.
About his ideal match
What am I looking for? Someone to become more than a friend, a companion. Someone to share new experiences, days out, seaside or cities, evenings in, walks, pub and restaurants. I have never been one for sporting activities and although active I don’t think I would feel comfortable with a sporty type, very long walks, dancing and swimming are not relished. An interest in gardens and gardening along with creating and sharing meals using own grown ingredients being an ideal.
I suppose someone who loves life in a sweet simple way, caring and respectful of the views of others. A decisive individual who gets on with the details of everyday life, not one to sit around and wait for others.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
74 | |
Star sign: |
Cancer | |
Height: |
6' 0" (183cm) | |
Body type: |
A few extra pounds | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Grey | |
Eye colour: |
Hazel | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Most days | |
Education: |
University / College student | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district ST11 (Stoke-on-Trent) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
60 - 73 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 3" (159cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week; Most days | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Atheist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; 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 head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Faithful; Happy; Intelligent; Loyal; Optimistic; Realistic; Sensible; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Friendliness; Honesty; Kindness; Patience; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Other |
Hair style: |
Disappearing |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Average |
Disabilities: |
I have a hearing impairment |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
R&B / Soul; Rock |
Reading: |
I read newspapers regularly; I read books occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Fiction |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Dramas; Movie Channels; News |
Movie frequency: |
I wait for movies to come out on DVD or online. |
Interests: |
Auto repair; Cooking; Gardening; Woodwork |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the sidelines |
Sports: |
Cricket; Football (Soccer); Rugby |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Doesn't matter |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I don't work |
Pastimes of choice: |
Pursuing a hobby |
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 |
Willing to Relocate: |
Not at all |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Erotica; Flirting; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Religious attendance: |
Doesn't apply |
Feelings about using LocalLoves: |
Nervous; Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Very |