In His Own Words
About him
A retired computer scientist - both professional and academic - but don't let that put you off.
Age is 'just a number', it is said. Everything still works: no medication, nothing fallen off, two cataracts done, own teeth and hair and still keen on learning and achieving something every day. So, YouTube rather than game shows. But I'm adaptable.
For mutual enjoyment, satisfaction, companionship and support. And, when all else fails, someone with whom to do nothing.
I know neither the 'L' nor 'M' words; marriage is a wonderful institution, but not everyone wants to live in an institution.
Recently discovered the 'Lit&Phil': The Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle Upon Tyne, but it's so far from the Midlands.
One of my features is prosopagnosia (face blindness), so were we to meet, you would have to tell me what you'd be wearing.
Missing Africa, and flying (PPL) (I worked in four countries, three countries, two hemispheres). Now I've downsized, there still seems to be flat and car maintenance to do. Not adverse to a footpath walk.
Location resolution: From outside Derby. Either daily or nightly visiting, Or after the initial meeting and with agreement, it proves to be a safari so a week's visit then three or so week gap. Depends on the relationship of course, but that's my suggestion.
A man (aka person, we must say now-a days [levity]) is 3 men: what he think he is, what you think he is, and what he really is: take your choice.
YB Yeates wrote that there is nothing: that is why old men are mad. Perhaps you could convince me otherwise?
A bientôt.
Pictures taken within a year or so, or the indoor ones, Dec 2024.
About his ideal match
If you have any resonance or interest in any of the following: learning (new information, experience), zero hours invigilating, Ubuntu Touch (ridding mobile phone of Google bloatware and tracking), trying to maintain minimal French, dancing, writing small websites, laptop electronics: as these seem to be my occupations recently, but needs a purpose or need for it. I do the inevitable shift in a local charity shop.
Proactive rather than reactive; been around the block at least once; likes a quiet life but needs stimulation and exploration. Expects mutual respect. A partnership: I bring stuff, you bring stuff.
Distance can be a problem: depends on the relationship and it seems counterproductive to discount this initially: we might be missing something super!.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Derby (near Derby), Derbyshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
81 | |
Star sign: |
Gemini | |
Height: |
5' 10" (178cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Above Average | |
Hair colour: |
White | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Other | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in England, United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
64 - 78 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
4' 7" (140cm) or shorter - 5' 11" (181cm) | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; 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; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Administrative / Secretarial; Arts / Music / Writing; Executive / Management; Medical / Dental / Veterinary; Retired; Teaching / Education / Training; Science / Engineering / Research; Other; IT / Telecoms; Leisure / Tourism; Health / Social Care | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
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 head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Ambitious; Confident; Easygoing; Independent; Intelligent; Philosophical; Realistic |
Valued qualities: |
Honesty; Kindness; Moderation; Self-control; Sexiness |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Other |
Hair style: |
Wild |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
I have a full beard |
Body hair: |
Smooth |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Jazz |
Reading: |
I read books regularly |
Books: |
Non-fiction; Science / Technology |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Educational; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Black & White / Silent; Cult Classics; Documentary |
Interests: |
Auto repair; Computer programming; Internet; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Bowls; Dance; Darts; Flying / Gliding; Shooting |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Food: |
Chinese; Doesn't matter |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Other |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I'm an only child |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
Not at all |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Erotica; Flirting; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Assertiveness; Power; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking; Wealth |
Work aspirations: |
Find new, more meaningful work |
Dream home: |
In a rain forest |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Politics: |
Right of centre |
Feelings about using Rest Less Dating: |
Hopeful; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
