In His Own Words
About him
A mid 70s man with a warped sense of humour who tries to keep sane in a depressing world - I can laugh about Trump but find it difficult to laugh about wars and famines.
I spent 35 years as a doctor, almost all in the NHS except for two years working in Kenya in the 70s. I retired several times - first in 2004 and several times till finally retiring in 2010. In my retirement I did some voluntary medical work in Addis Ababa.
Now fully retired I try to keep keep my brain and body active
by singing in a classical choir and taking language lessons in both French and Italian - the French class to stop my French going backwards and the Italian hoping to be able to talk to Italians although most Italian waiters want to talk to you in English.
I used to describe myself as a Radio 4 bore but now I listen to R3 in the morning as it’s less depressing than R4 to wake up to. I still listen to R4 in the evening, particularly the 6.30 comedy and the Archers. My TV is rarely on before 8pm although I do like continental dramas and All Creatures Great and Small plus some repeated Scottish comedy such as Still Game and Scot Squad.
I am involved with the local U3a group and have recently launched a classical music appreciation group for U3a.
To keep my body active, I walk as much as a bad knee allows, and go to the gym and a Pilates class.
When not keeping active, I enjoy good food and wine. I can cook most things and like pairing up food and wine.
I’m lucky to have my family fairly close by - one daughter and my grandson live within walking distance and my other daughter lives a half hour’s drive away.
Politically,I was pleased that we re-elected a Labour government but have been disappointed by some of their own goals since election.
About his ideal match
I’d like to meet an intelligent woman with a keen sense of humour and an ability to laugh at herself and the world around her! At the moment, the choice is between laughing at international politics or crying about it. I’d have difficulty relating to an avid Tory or a Brexiteer.
Ideally, my match would have an interest in classical music and in good food and wine.
It would be good to be able to do some travelling together, probably mainly in Scotland or in Europe, as I am becoming more aware of carbon footprints and have many places in Europe still on my ‘’to do’’ list. I’d like to draw up a list of interesting places not swamped by overtourism.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
77 | |
Star sign: |
Leo | |
Height: |
6' 2" (188cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
White | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
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 healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Medical / Dental / Veterinary | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Italian; Other | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district G11 (Glasgow) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
65 - 79 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 4" (162cm) - 5' 11" (181cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; 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; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
French; German; Italian; Spanish | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Puerile |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
A party-pooper |
Personality traits: |
Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Intelligent; Outspoken; Sarcastic |
Valued qualities: |
Celibacy; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite colour: |
Red |
Hair style: |
It has its moods; Disappearing |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
None |
Body hair: |
Light |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Instrumental; Opera; Scottish |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
Crime; History; Mystery; Science / Technology; Travel |
TV habits: |
I prefer listening to the radio |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Independent |
Interests: |
Music; Politics; Reading; Singing; The arts |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Skiing; Walking |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
French; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Thai |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Taking a class |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I'm an only child |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
Not at all |
Animals: |
I like them Well Done ;) |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Reptile(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Doesn't apply |
Dream home: |
In the city |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Seeing the world in style |
Feelings about using Older-Dating.com: |
Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Very |