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ManOrdinaire

77 – Cheltenham ((ideally; but Aberaeron in Wales at the moment!)), Gloucestershire, England

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In His Own Words

About him

Warm, witty and kind (and easily deluded?). Intensely enquiring mind. Bit loquacious but a good listener. I like deeply serious and really silly discussion. Banter and badinage are my bedfellows. Although I reckon I'm analytical and objective in approaching the actualities of life (was a research scientist; now, I'm just bossy in the kitchen), I'm romantic, passionate and sentimental to extreme. I know everyone says this, but I am, I am! - I Really Am!

I have a deep love for classical music and opera (just couldn't live without them - lots of appassionato and lacrymosa), and jazz, but also chanson, some pop, folk. Mad keen on looking at art, sculpture, architecture (no good at them though), art history, and really, really enjoy going to galleries and concerts at any opportunity. I read a lot of books, I'm a big poetry and word lover, and enjoy good films (esp. arty with subtitles; but bit of a sucker for romcoms). I listen to Radio 3 and Radio 4.

I watch an average amount of telly (little rubbish) and hate soaps. I'm a keen photographer, like walking, swimming and singing. I admit to being very keen on rugby. I enjoy eating out and although a bit rusty I like cooking - abstract expressionist style. Very sorry, but I'm not into football and I don't go for dogs (please appreciate my pun, but they're a bit of a no-no for me). I can provide novelty by growing a beard and detaching it on demand. Kind friends tell me the more facial cover the better.

The following sounds corny, but I simply want to be in love again. To wake her up in the morning with a kiss and a cup of tea (hopefully sometimes vice versa?). Just to do everyday things, plan a journey, argue about God, contemporary art, the best baked beans..and just laugh together.

It's simply not nice watching a mile-off moon without a hand to hold, or contemplating Ophelia drowning without sharing a tear; not nice reading Neruda to no-one; not nice listening to unaccompanied Bach - unaccompanied (or if you like bebop - listening to Bird without a bird...

About his ideal match

Pygmalion imagines Galatea: Affectionate and loving, kind and sensitive, with an intelligent and inquisitive mind. Sophisticated and stylish when appropriate but very much down-to-earth and unpretentious.
A great sense of humour is mandatory. Committed and utterly loyal (as I am). Tallish and attractive would be nice?

With similar (and some different) interests. But there'd just have to be a big overlap with music and the arts. Reasons to get around to cities, concerts, galleries and beautiful places; and with some fun, sea and sand thrown in.

A best friend as well as a lover who likes a mix of reasonably active and easy-going things (Miss Hyperactive - never-sit-still adventurer and bungee jumper isn't my cup of tea); lots of walking would be good - rucksack-on-my-back variety as well as time-to-stand-and-stare stuff. But someone who also enjoys being at home, eating out etc. I'm quite easily dragged into a pub if there's proper beer (don't need the log fire).

Shared fun and enduring laughter, warmth and kindness are essentials in all of this.

Two lives can't just be fused together as in our twenties, so going off and doing separate things would be normal. But I don't just want an intimate friend with whom to share holidays and weekends out of a suitcase. A move from the pretty Welsh harbour town where I now live is overdue, and I would in any case happily move almost anywhere for love (not above 25C, ideally). I've put Cheltenham down as my location because one of my daughters lives there, and I like it, so I aim to move there IF Galatea doesn't turn up soon....

PS I've (sadly, but honestly) just brought my pics more up to date. Other than two with earlier dates labelled they were all taken in August 2019. I do hope yours are also.

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About him

Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Location:
Cheltenham ((ideally; but Aberaeron in Wales at the moment!)), Gloucestershire, England
Gender:
Male
Age:
77
Star sign:
Aquarius
Height:
5' 11" (180cm)
Body type:
Athletic
Looks:
Attractive
Hair colour:
Grey
Eye colour:
Ask me later
Relationship Status:
Widowed
Looking for:
Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship
Have children:
Yes, not living with me
Want children:
No
Daily diet:
Eat healthily
Smoking:
Never
Drinking:
Most days
Education:
Postgraduate
Occupation:
Retired
Income:
Comfortable
Ethnicity:
White/Caucasian
Home language:
English
Other languages:
Ask me later
Religion:
Atheist

About his ideal match

Country of origin:
Anywhere in the World
Location:
France; Germany; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Portugal; Spain; Switzerland; United Kingdom
Gender:
Female
Age range:
65 - 75
Star sign:
Any
Height:
5' 3" (159cm) - 6' 1" (186cm)
Body type:
Slim; Average; Athletic; Curvaceous
Looks:
Very Attractive; Above Average; Attractive
Hair colour:
Any
Eye colour:
Any
Has a photo:
Decidedly important
Relationship Status:
Single; Divorced; Widowed
Have children:
No; Yes, not living with me
Want children:
No
Daily diet:
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian
Smoking:
Never
Drinking:
Any
Education:
Any
Occupation:
Any
Income:
Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy
Ethnicity:
Any
Home language:
Any
Other languages:
Any
Religion:
Agnostic; Atheist; Spiritual, but not religious
  • Not important at all
  • Slightly important
  • Moderately important
  • Decidedly important
  • Non-negotiable

More about him

Personality
Sense of humour:
Witty
Intelligence:
Intelligent
Ruled by:
The heart
Party behaviour:
An average mingler
Personality traits:
Faithful; Funny; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Philosophical; Realistic; Sensible; Thoughtful; Trustworthy
Valued qualities:
Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Sexiness; Tolerance
Fashion sense:
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans)
Favourite clothing:
My trusty pair of jeans
More physical characteristics
Hair style:
Disappearing
Eyesight:
I wear glasses only when reading
Body art:
I don't have any
Leisure & entertainment
Date activities:
A music concert; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk
Music preferences:
Classical; Jazz; Opera
Reading:
I read books regularly
Books:
Fiction; Non-fiction
TV habits:
I tend to watch cultural programmes
TV programmes:
Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; News
Movie frequency:
Once or twice a month
Movie preferences:
Art Films; Documentary; Drama; Romance
Interests:
Cooking; Healthy living; Investing; Meditation; Music; Photography; Reading; Singing; The arts; Writing books; Writing poetry
Sports:
Cycling; Fishing; Hiking; Rugby; Swimming; Walking
Food
Cooking:
I quite like cooking
Food:
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Pub Grub; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese
Go Out to Eat:
I eat out a few times a month
Dietary Restrictions:
I have none
More lifestyle
Pace of Life:
Manageable
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 sister
Family contact:
I see them as often as possible
Relationship Type:
I'm just plain single
Willing to Relocate:
For the right person, to the moon!
Likes & dislikes
Pets (Dislike):
Dog(s)
Turn-offs:
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s)
The deep stuff
Work aspirations:
I already have my ideal job
Religious attendance:
Rarely
Feelings about using Soulmatches:
Hopeful
Honesty:
Extremely