I am an easy-going, personable sort of guy. Reasonably well-educated, well-mannered (I hope!) and able to relate to most people. I am pretty tolerant without any prejudices I know of (other than snobbery and racism which are totally unacceptable) and I enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds, cultural, ethnic or otherwise.

I am interested in the Arts (which is not to say I am knowledgeable) whether browsing in a gallery or a trip to the opera - dance theatre is a particular favourite. My musical tastes are eclectic.

I like to be active - walking, running, cycling, riding (not much of recent years) and I have a secret ambition to learn to paraglide. The last year or so have not been good in terms of physical activity but I am determined to get back to a regular exercise routine.

I don't do Macdonalds, preferring Italian, French, Indian and Chinese cuisine - but avoiding junk food at all costs. I was vegetarian for about 3 years and given a choice I still avoid meat.

The physical side of a relationship is high on my list of priorities - it's an essential part of any adult relationship.

Ideally you would be a non-smoker, active, tactile, feminine, friendly, open and reasonably sane – at least one of us has to be!

I hope this doesn't sound too boring but I believe in being honest and up-front - it can save a lot of misunderstanding later. If this sounds like you do get in touch - I would love to talk with you.

Spinning it out as long as possible!

darning socks?

I don't have any holes in my socks...

I do not do MacDonalds, other than that I love all food, particularly Italian and Indian. I don't have a favourite film although What's eating Gilbert Grape has a paricular significance for me (ask and I will tell). My musical taste are eclectic but I can live without trad jazz and swing.

My sheep

My sheep

If I knew what a typical Friday night was I would be really bored...

you cannot be serious!

either you are a philanthropic millionairess or a nice person (the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive).
Please do not contact me if you have no intention of meeting. Long email correspondence is not conducive to meeting - the correspondence continues until someone gets bored or a word/phrase is misunderstood. Body language, tone of voice, the sound of your voice - these are all much more revealing than words typed on an electronic screen.
Imagine walking in to a crowded room, on the other side of the room is an attractive guy, your eyes meet, he smiles - so you go straight home and write him a letter... No, I don't think so either!