In His Own Words
About him
I don't have the energy I used to, who does at our age? The cat allows me 6 hours sleep a night before breakfast, his that is. Afternoon nap inevitable, both of us.
A creature of habit now. Porage, Yorkshire Gold, un café and the New York Times. Observer at the weekend. Spot of housework.
Practical sort of chap, I’m not too bothered what it looks like, but it’s got to work properly. Bit like cars really. South Korean over European every time.
A brisk 3 mile walk whatever the weather, then Caffè Nero for all the NYT games, except the crossword which is too US focused as is Connections sometimes. I do a daily family Wordle with my sisters, but for a real challenge I have a go at Sudoku and NYT Pips.
I like lyrical classical music particularly Chopin, Beethoven and Brahms. I’ve followed Dylan for 60 years, although less so during his religious period.
I’ve always enjoyed reading fiction. In recent years Anita Brookner, Ian McEwan, Cormac McCarthy and Kazuo Ishiguro. I’m the only male member of our book group, and if we keep on having to read female authors then maybe I’ll start my own group, men only. My experience is that, if a generalisation is fair, men tend to prefer male authors. Literacy first and foremost though, and Miss Brookner was for me outstanding.
I am very across current affairs and politics. I have been deeply shocked by the events of the past two years in Gaza, and contribute to Oxfam’s Gaza appeal when I can.
A carnivorous aerobic exerciser, pretty fit for my age, but less success with the weights.
You know, I might be too old for this chemistry thing. It’s not that the old hormones have deserted me entirely but it’s more of a slow burn nowadays. Is chemistry more of a female ambition in our seventies?
I travelled abroad every year for 20 years until starting a family. I’ve lived and worked in Southern Africa. The rigours of air travel now make it unlikely I will go abroad again unless to see family. Or if you insist!
About his ideal match
Northern values. Practical. Grounded. Has raised a family. Tolerant of mild eccentricity. Self sufficient, robust but gentle if needs be.
I’m a southerner by birth, but have lived and worked most of my life in Yorkshire, and this is where I feel most at home. That said, you can’t beat a day trip to London.
Yorkshire life is shaped by generations of working-class grit, local pride, and a warm, no-nonsense spirit. The North is known for honesty, resilience, and humour. What keeps the North connected isn’t just tradition, it’s the people. Neighbours are friendlier up here, they’re less reserved and readier to help each other out, and it’s not difficult to find someone up for a conversation.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Hull (Cottingham), Yorkshire - East, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
75 | |
Star sign: |
Taurus | |
Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Grey | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Separated | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens | |
Have children: |
Ask me later | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Never | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Other | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district HU16 (Cottingham) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
67 - 80 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 4" (162cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Not important at all | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Married; Separated; Divorced; Partnered; It's Complicated | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Kosher | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Retired | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Jewish; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Confident; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Contentment; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Self-control; Sexiness; 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've got 20/20 vision |
Facial hair: |
None |
Body hair: |
Smooth |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A picnic in a park; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Country & Western; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
Fiction |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Dramas; Sport |
Movie frequency: |
I wait for movies to come out on DVD or online. |
Movie preferences: |
Drama; Independent; Westerns |
Interests: |
Board games; Card games; Cooking; Healthy living; Internet; Music; Politics; Reading; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Aerobics; Chess; Rugby; Walking |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
French; Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Chilled |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm unlikely to move |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s); Other; Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Flirting; Intelligence; Long hair; Power |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Showing affection in public; Sarcasm; Skinny dipping; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking; Wealth |
Work aspirations: |
Work fewer hours |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
In the city |
Retirement plans: |
Finally writing that novel |
Feelings about using UrbanSocial: |
Hopeful; Curious |